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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CJS57
I was set to buy the ES until I saw it! Ugh! Then I decided to keep my perfect running one owner (me) 2019 ES350 UL. And then use that money to get a near new 2025 SC 500 with 3K miles. The 471HP V8 SC500 10-Speed is a blast!
Sounds like a plan CJ...
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Old Apr 3, 2026 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ESh
Click the CC button.
OK got it...
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Old Apr 4, 2026 | 10:09 AM
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Pretty disappointing combining these two generations. I'd much prefer keeping them separate. I don't understand the need to put them together.
They’re desperate to get it discussed about so they hijacked a popular thread.
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Old Apr 4, 2026 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ESh
Here is a video recorded in China, 300h (with english subtitles):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX345ylx4j4
this isn't the new one ...you can tell by the screen. Not sure what this is but the 350h doesn't look like this
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Old Apr 5, 2026 | 10:09 AM
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You mean the dual screen?
Must be an option of some sort or something on a specific trim level or even powertrain.
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Old Apr 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lexuspicious
You mean the dual screen?
Must be an option of some sort or something on a specific trim level or even powertrain.
not that I’ve seen. I’ve done a lot of research since I’ll be purchasing one of those in the summer. None of them look like that. Must be for a different market not the NA one. We don’t get the cool stuff lol

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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 12:11 AM
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It is for the chinese market.
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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 06:30 AM
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Lexus site now has the hybrid with expected release in June and can compare all 8 designs. Finally get to see how the hybrid is downgraded in features available to the EV. Hoping the premium + would have the luxury features but not. No semi aniline or seat extender or kick sensor for trunk, no power rear sunshade, no 14 way adjustable seats only 10. Very disappointed that Lexus has taken the hybrid which is highly favored here in US and don't have luxury features even available.

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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by alextv
Lexus site now has the hybrid with expected release in June and can compare all 8 designs. Finally get to see how the hybrid is downgraded in features available to the EV. Hoping the premium + would have the luxury features but not. No semi aniline or seat extender or kick sensor for trunk, no power rear sunshade, no 14 way adjustable seats only 10. Very disappointed that Lexus has taken the hybrid which is highly favored here in US and don't have luxury features even available.
Wow, seriously? No seat extender, no hands-free trunk, and no 14‑way adjustable seats as options on the Hybrid? I haven't verified this myself, but if that's accurate, those would be deal breakers for me; even if this were to be a great looking and performing sedan.

Not that I care much, as this 8th gen doesn't really appeal to me anyway, both inside and outside.
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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 09:32 AM
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https://www.lexus.com/models/ES#model_compare

Easiest way is to click show differences only. Just realized does not have this either... smog-sensing automatic recirculation mode

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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by alextv
https://www.lexus.com/models/ES#model_compare

Easiest way is to click show differences only. Just realized does not have this either... smog-sensing automatic recirculation mode

is this what your talking about?
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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 06:05 AM
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Thanks for pointing that out as I had that switch on and it was the multi zone that was not available which didn't show the dual zone.
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Old Apr 7, 2026 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by alextv
Thanks for pointing that out as I had that switch on and it was the multi zone that was not available which didn't show the dual zone.
your welcome! Glad I could help!
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 02:41 AM
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Massively overpriced and the range just isn't good enough. The new BMW electric range will trounce this.
Lexus have dropped the ball big time.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by spbonzo
Massively overpriced and the range just isn't good enough. The new BMW electric range will trounce this.
Lexus have dropped the ball big time.
What sort of range does the Beamer do?
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