All-new 2019 Lexus ES to debut at Beijing Motorshow
04-10-18, 11:50 PM
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All-new 2019 Lexus ES to debut at Beijing Motorshow
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April 10, 2018
BEIJING, April 11, 2018—This all-new Lexus vehicle aims to radically transform the driving experience for luxury consumers all over the world. Witness its global debut in Beijing on April 25, 2018 #ExperienceAmazing
Source: http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/...id=sf186712334
04-10-18, 11:54 PM
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Any idea why they would choose Beijing over a US-based auto show?
04-11-18, 12:09 AM
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This article suggests that they are selling at least as many ES 350s in China as they are in the United States, and they intend to expand in that market: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchin...t_30574421.htm
The target demographic there is much younger than it is here.
The target demographic there is much younger than it is here.
04-11-18, 01:39 AM
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04-11-18, 05:59 AM
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There's a thread on the ES forum as well but it looks like a legit leaked image of the frontend of the new 2019 ES: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...xus-es-leaked:
04-11-18, 06:04 AM
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Lexus Champion
This article suggests that they are selling at least as many ES 350s in China as they are in the United States, and they intend to expand in that market: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchin...t_30574421.htm
The target demographic there is much younger than it is here.
The target demographic there is much younger than it is here.
China is Lexus' 2nd-largest market, behind the USA...
"Our monthly sales in China have exceeded 10,000 units and we are maintaining sound growth momentum. So we forecast our sales this year will surpass last year," said Ezumi.
Lexus sold 109,000 cars last year in China, its second-biggest single market in the world after the United States.
Lexus sold 109,000 cars last year in China, its second-biggest single market in the world after the United States.
In the first seven months of the year [2017], sales of the Lexus ES mid-sized sedan reached 31,947 vehicles in China, beating the US as the model's largest single market.
Ezumi said Lexus' strategic shift from "a conventional luxury brand to an emotional one with amazing lifestyle experiences" will also help it to boost sales in China where luxury car buyers are much younger than in other major markets in the world.
Lexus car owners in China are on average 35 years old, at least 25 years younger than in the US and Japan, according to Ezumi.
Lexus car owners in China are on average 35 years old, at least 25 years younger than in the US and Japan, according to Ezumi.
The market is now mainly dominated by three German marques－Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.
Analysts said that, considering Lexus is not producing cars in China, its current performance is fairly decent.
Most luxury carmakers have started production in China, such as the three main German brands, Cadillac and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as Lexus' smaller Japanese siblings Infiniti and Acura.
Analysts said that, considering Lexus is not producing cars in China, its current performance is fairly decent.
Most luxury carmakers have started production in China, such as the three main German brands, Cadillac and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as Lexus' smaller Japanese siblings Infiniti and Acura.
04-11-18, 06:19 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
What is interesting about Toyota, is that they used (and still do) pride themselves on making cars that were specifically designed for certain markets. It will be sad if this new ES is designed first and foremost for the Chinese market, and the US is considered secondary.
Eventually Lexus will be building this ES in China as well.
Eventually Lexus will be building this ES in China as well.
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04-11-18, 07:43 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
That grille is getting bigger and bigger.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
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04-11-18, 08:28 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
That grille is getting bigger and bigger.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
04-11-18, 09:02 AM
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That grille is getting bigger and bigger.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
Front looks like the LS.
If this thing has AWD then 100% GS is done.
If China rules the world then we all will be driving FWD based cars with 2.0 4cyl engines. Even BMW and MB have gone full FWD for their cheap cars because they get away with it in China.
04-11-18, 09:28 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
While all the speculation of why Lexus picked the Beijing autoshow over the US autoshow are interesting, I want to put out another factor. Maybe it just fits on their time scheduled better?
I'm guessing this Lexus ES will be released early 2019 as a MY2019 model (I'm think 2019 as MY2019 because the Lexus LS was the same thing - released in 2018 as MY2018.) Also since the Lexus UX is being released in December 2018 as MY2019.
I disagree. I don't think the ES has ever been the little LS because the ES is based on the Camry/Avalon. I think the ES has the LS design cues because the LS is setting the design language for the rest of the Lexus line-up.
Hmmm. Based on the front-end of this leaked image - it looks like the Lexus ES redesign isn't too dramatically different. It remains fairly close to its original styling but just much sharper lines. IE: The headlamps are different but they look relatively close to the outgoing model - just with a sharper edge to it. Looks good overall - in my opinion. As much as I think the Lexus ES is a good car - I personally can't stomach buying a 40K+ Lexus that's basically a Camry in a suit.
I'm guessing this Lexus ES will be released early 2019 as a MY2019 model (I'm think 2019 as MY2019 because the Lexus LS was the same thing - released in 2018 as MY2018.) Also since the Lexus UX is being released in December 2018 as MY2019.
There's a thread on the ES forum as well but it looks like a legit leaked image of the frontend of the new 2019 ES: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...xus-es-leaked:
Last edited by BippuLexus; 04-11-18 at 09:54 AM.
04-11-18, 09:49 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
There's a thread on the ES forum as well but it looks like a legit leaked image of the frontend of the new 2019 ES: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...xus-es-leaked:
04-11-18, 09:54 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
04-11-18, 10:05 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
Better fuel economy, more passenger room/no tunnel intrusion, easier to package, less drivetrain loss, better traction, no real need for awd/better all weather drivability. RWD has its advantages too but FWD has more advantages then just being cheaper to make.
04-11-18, 10:06 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
More interior space (rear seating)
More cargo space
Better in snow/rain due to more traction from more weight on the front wheels
Better MPG, usually, because they don't require big-drive shaft tunnels to feed power to the rear wheels.
And there's probably other reasons as well.
Just because you don't like FWD doesn't make it bad.
More cargo space
Better in snow/rain due to more traction from more weight on the front wheels
Better MPG, usually, because they don't require big-drive shaft tunnels to feed power to the rear wheels.
And there's probably other reasons as well.
Just because you don't like FWD doesn't make it bad.