7th gen ES reviews
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by BippuLexus
Redline Review.
Apparently - Lexus claims the Lexus ES competes with the C-Class and 3 Series? I think that's by far the most stupid thing ever. I'm sorry, but the ES has nothing similar to the C-Class or 3 Series. The ES is bigger than the C-Class/3 Series and more luxurious. And the C-Class and 3 Series are RWD Entry-Level Sports Sedans, how is it possible the ES even similar to even be competitors? By this idea - if they end up canceling the IS, they will be making a huge mistake considering there won't be an entry-level RWD car anymore.
Apparently - Lexus claims the Lexus ES competes with the C-Class and 3 Series? I think that's by far the most stupid thing ever. I'm sorry, but the ES has nothing similar to the C-Class or 3 Series. The ES is bigger than the C-Class/3 Series and more luxurious. And the C-Class and 3 Series are RWD Entry-Level Sports Sedans, how is it possible the ES even similar to even be competitors? By this idea - if they end up canceling the IS, they will be making a huge mistake considering there won't be an entry-level RWD car anymore.
#17
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Redline Review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ibepWVRqHw
Apparently - Lexus claims the Lexus ES competes with the C-Class and 3 Series? I think that's by far the most stupid thing ever. I'm sorry, but the ES has nothing similar to the C-Class or 3 Series. The ES is bigger than the C-Class/3 Series and more luxurious. And the C-Class and 3 Series are RWD Entry-Level Sports Sedans, how is it possible the ES even similar to even be competitors? By this idea - if they end up canceling the IS, they will be making a huge mistake considering there won't be an entry-level RWD car anymore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ibepWVRqHw
Apparently - Lexus claims the Lexus ES competes with the C-Class and 3 Series? I think that's by far the most stupid thing ever. I'm sorry, but the ES has nothing similar to the C-Class or 3 Series. The ES is bigger than the C-Class/3 Series and more luxurious. And the C-Class and 3 Series are RWD Entry-Level Sports Sedans, how is it possible the ES even similar to even be competitors? By this idea - if they end up canceling the IS, they will be making a huge mistake considering there won't be an entry-level RWD car anymore.
#19
All the German competitors have been able to maintain high body/chassis rigidity without ever sacrificing the option to have fold-down rear seats. Lexus needs to realize that, short of an outright sports car, every car they build needs to nail the practicality aspects first before sportiness comes into considerations, or they'll risk losing the majority of the market audience.
#21
Lexus Test Driver
It's absolutely true that Lexus claims the C-Class is the ES's competitor. I grilled them on this a few years ago when they brought a C-Class and CTS to compare against the then new 6th generation ES. Their sole reasoning is the entry level PRICE. Nothing to do with FWD vs RWD. To Lexus the IS / ES is a one-two punch of entry levels with different goals for Lexus.
Ahh! That's true. The entry-level base price is very comparable. I can see how the Lexus IS/ES are a one-two punch in the entry level segment. But if they cancel the IS because they think the ES is the main competitor to the C-Class/3 Series, they trippin' - legit tripping on bad kush.
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All the German competitors have been able to maintain high body/chassis rigidity without ever sacrificing the option to have fold-down rear seats. Lexus needs to realize that, short of an outright sports car, every car they build needs to nail the practicality aspects first before sportiness comes into considerations, or they'll risk losing the majority of the market audience.
All the German competitors have been able to maintain high body/chassis rigidity without ever sacrificing the option to have fold-down rear seats. Lexus needs to realize that, short of an outright sports car, every car they build needs to nail the practicality aspects first before sportiness comes into considerations, or they'll risk losing the majority of the market audience.
#22
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assume their research said it doesn't bring enough more sales for $ of engineering and manufacturing for fold rear seat.
#23
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Agreed. I would guess if you paid roughly about 3 thousand dollars more (based on Redline Review's estimate F-Sport price), you'll be able to buy a fully loaded M Sport Pack BMW 330i that will handle and perform way better.
Oh snap. I didn't know they brought a C-Class and CTS to compare it to the 6ES. That makes no sense either that they did that. Lol. I just think its so funny and stupid.
Ahh! That's true. The entry-level base price is very comparable. I can see how the Lexus IS/ES are a one-two punch in the entry level segment. But if they cancel the IS because they think the ES is the main competitor to the C-Class/3 Series, they trippin' - legit tripping on bad kush.
Its so strange. The Lexus ES is marketed for its size, practically, and good luxury daily driver but doesn't have a folding rear seat. Yet - a Lexus IS, which is a compact RWD Luxury Sports Sedan, has rear folding seats??? Makes no sense. Lol.
Oh snap. I didn't know they brought a C-Class and CTS to compare it to the 6ES. That makes no sense either that they did that. Lol. I just think its so funny and stupid.
Ahh! That's true. The entry-level base price is very comparable. I can see how the Lexus IS/ES are a one-two punch in the entry level segment. But if they cancel the IS because they think the ES is the main competitor to the C-Class/3 Series, they trippin' - legit tripping on bad kush.
Its so strange. The Lexus ES is marketed for its size, practically, and good luxury daily driver but doesn't have a folding rear seat. Yet - a Lexus IS, which is a compact RWD Luxury Sports Sedan, has rear folding seats??? Makes no sense. Lol.
#24
It's absolutely true that Lexus claims the C-Class is the ES's competitor. I grilled them on this a few years ago when they brought a C-Class and CTS to compare against the then new 6th generation ES. Their sole reasoning is the entry level PRICE. Nothing to do with FWD vs RWD. To Lexus the IS / ES is a one-two punch of entry levels with different goals for Lexus.
In other words, to compare sales, we'd really have to add ES/IS/GS to compare with C/E Classes as an example.
#25
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Like I mentioned in other posts about Toyota or Lexus in general. Toyota and Lexus find ways to force into an RX is space and hauling is an absolute priority.Reason why Toyota and Lexus cars have no AWD, same in this situation. The IS is a bit different as it is not the same customer as the ES or RX type of individual.
UX - FWD / AWD
IS - RWD / AWD
RC - RWD / AWD
GS - RWD / AWD
LS - RWD / AWD
NX - FWD / AWD
RX - FWD / AWD
GX - 4WD
LX - 4WD
SC - RWD
LC - RWD
ES - FWD
HS - FWD
CT - FWD
#26
We make mistakes.
There will always be some discrepancies.
Best to rectify the discrepancy and move on, rather than insist there has been no discrepancy nor mistake at all.
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Last edited by peteharvey; 06-07-18 at 02:48 PM.
#27
Lexus Fanatic
Only a handful of Lexus models don't offer AWD. The sedans/hatches that are not performance based but efficiency based, and the coupes that are higher up the food chain. Otherwise all models off an option. Not sure I agree with you
UX - FWD / AWD
IS - RWD / AWD
RC - RWD / AWD
GS - RWD / AWD
LS - RWD / AWD
NX - FWD / AWD
RX - FWD / AWD
GX - 4WD
LX - 4WD
SC - RWD
LC - RWD
ES - FWD
HS - FWD
CT - FWD
UX - FWD / AWD
IS - RWD / AWD
RC - RWD / AWD
GS - RWD / AWD
LS - RWD / AWD
NX - FWD / AWD
RX - FWD / AWD
GX - 4WD
LX - 4WD
SC - RWD
LC - RWD
ES - FWD
HS - FWD
CT - FWD
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 06-07-18 at 02:42 PM.
#28
my 2003 ES has the stupid V brace too, and whenever I need to haul something big.... like a TV, or a door, or more than a few sticks of lumber,
I need to remove the back seat and unscrew that V brace so that I get the same big opening the sister Camry gets.
I need to remove the back seat and unscrew that V brace so that I get the same big opening the sister Camry gets.
#29
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Sorry, I should of explained a bit better. Toyota car models as well as the ES model do not offer AWD and forces one into an SUV if you want AWD. So this is my theory as well for the back seat fold down which makes no sense not to offer it. But you are right about most of the line offering AWD. Where Toyota also does weird stuff is with their 4Runner, they force into the high end trim if you have permanent AWD. This was unlike the previous gen 4Runner
#30
Apparently, the new 7ES has aluminium hood & aluminium front quarter panels too.
It's turning into a GS.
It's turning into a GS.