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4th gen es330, how to tell its "sport edition"

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Old 09-09-15, 11:37 PM
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Default 4th gen es330, how to tell its "sport edition"

So I am trying to figure out what signifies the 4th gens "sport edition" package. Is it rims, body changes, suspension change, etc... Thanks
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The Sport Design came in three colors: Black Onyx, Thundercloud Metallic and Graphite Gray Pearl. The interior wood trims are black, and you should have sport design logos/emblems on the fender. You also have these wheels:

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Great thanks GSteg,

The reason why im asking is that in the "WIKI" write up it notes

"Lexus released the limited ES 330 "SportDesign" special edition in 2004. The model featured the Adaptive Variable Suspension, 17-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, Mark Levinson audio, interior upgrades, and special dark exterior colors."

found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_ES

Mine is a 2005 with AVS with Mark Levinston audio and 17" rims. Just dont know what the interior upgrades are.
I now know the colors...

I thought for a second that mine could have been a sport design...
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The SportDesign was 2004 specific. If you have a 2005, there's a possibility that you have a Black Diamond edition.
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Default 4th gen es330, how to tell its "sport edition"

Ahh ok.
I was under the impression that the start of the sport design was in 2004. Not that it was the only year that featured it.

My ES is,
2005 ES330 , Perl white, chrome 17" wheels, navigation, ML sound system, AVS/TEMS, tan interior.

So not sure if that is a special edition or not .

Thanks
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I highly doubt it yours is a special edition. The features you have were optional on all ES.
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