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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Does anyone know for sure or can confirm that the new 2013 Lexus ES has Adaptive Front Lighting please??

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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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Does anyone know for sure or can confirm that the new 2013 Lexus ES has Adaptive Front Lighting please??

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Don't think so, in that it isn't mentioned as standard nor option. And, wasn't mentioned at the orientation drive.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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I believe once the LED running lights came into play,the swivel went away.At least on the IS anyway.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Can anyone confirm (maybe some one who test drove it.. or purchased/leased)?

Also the 2013 Lexus GS has LED drl and it has adaptive headlights - as does the new LS.

Again, can someone please confirm (not speculate) please?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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I have AFS and don't find it a big deal.I'd rather have the LED DRLS.
You still have auto-leveling if no AFS on the '13 ES.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Thanks for your personal opinion.

Can any one please confirm if the 2013 has adaptive front lighting please?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Slogan2012
Thanks for your personal opinion.

Can any one please confirm if the 2013 has adaptive front lighting please?
Why not just call a Lexus dealer and ask?
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
Why not just call a Lexus dealer and ask?
Seems like the quickest way to find out.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Slogan2012
Thanks for your personal opinion.

Can any one please confirm if the 2013 has adaptive front lighting please?
I won't risk a personal opinion here, but I will comment that such an item isn't mentioned in the "Product Information" "Standard Features", nor in the "Factory Options" listings.
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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i have a feeling he is going to respond by saying...

"um are you guessing or is that a fact? just because it isnt mentioned in the "Product Information" "Standard Features", nor in the "Factory Options" listings.... .doesnt mean it doesnt exist.. anyone know for sure?"
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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the 2013 RX lost adaptive lighting as well
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Slogan2012
Thanks for your personal opinion.

Can any one please confirm if the 2013 has adaptive front lighting please?
According to the brochure, no. HID only.
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
the 2013 RX lost adaptive lighting as well
I'm not surprised Toyota brass decided to eliminate AFS on the IS and ES because they're entry level vehicles.I guess they figured why keep AFS on the RX as it will sell well with or without it..
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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I purchased and brought home a 2013 ES with HID and it doesn't have adaptive headlights nor was it an option. They are bright though!
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 7 SEVEN
I purchased and brought home a 2013 ES with HID and it doesn't have adaptive headlights nor was it an option. They are bright though!
Congrats on the new car. How do you like it so far? Did you keep your 2010 or trade it in?

For me HID's are a must have, and i can live without the adaptive feature after having them on my last two cars. After a while I didn't even notice the adaptive feature.
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