Updated 2010 Lexus ES350 spy pic

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Jan 5, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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SLegacy99

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Seems unlikely that the ES would go away. Along with the RX, it's Lexus bread and butter vehicle. Maybe some powertrain updates, AWD option etc. Nothing radical though. Much like they handled the transition to the current gen ES and new RX.

Yeah, Lexus won't cancel their biggest seller. Who ever wrote this snippet is just dumb.

Jan 5, 2009 | 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LexBob2

Funny. I tried cleaning off my screen, but it didn't help.

Seems unlikely that the ES would go away. Along with the RX, it's Lexus bread and butter vehicle. Maybe some powertrain updates, AWD option etc. Nothing radical though. Much like they handled the transition to the current gen ES and new RX.

If not based on the Camry, what else? The GS RWD platform? Changing from FWD to RWD is a very radical change for their best selling sedan, even if they offer AWD--not everyone wants that. Especially those looking for the cushy ride of an ES.

Jan 5, 2009 | 07:47 AM

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dunnojack

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based on the latest trend, lexus would not radically update the front headlamps like that.

lexus goes the cheap route now- new bumpers + a few other little things.

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:11 AM

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As a mild refresh it's OK.

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:46 AM

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I like their balance of FWD, RWD, and AWD offerings. Something for everyone.

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SLegacy99

I like their balance of FWD, RWD, and AWD offerings. Something for everyone.

I think you just hit the nail on the head, Lexus certainly does offer something for everybody, it'll be great if they can broaden that "something" with something more for the enthusiasts.

The 2IS, especially the IS F, is a good start and I just hope they can follow up with it.

Jan 5, 2009 | 08:57 AM

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RXSF

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highly doubt they will make it rwd. if anything, that will have to hold out till a complete redesign.

Jan 5, 2009 | 02:01 PM

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highly doubt they will make it rwd. if anything, that will have to hold out till a complete redesign.

That's the rumor, but I too doubt they will make it RWD. If they do, it's great, but with the reportedly FWD HS 250h coming along, and what about the GS being the midsize RWD model?