As a mid-to-large luxury executive sedan, Lexus ES has always won the favor of consumers around the world with its elegant design and excellent quality. Recently, Lexus officially released a teaser of the new generation of ES**, showing its new exterior and interior design, which has aroused widespread attention and discussion. It is reported that the all-new generation ES will be officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2023 and launched in China in the second half of the year. So, what are the changes and highlights of the new generation of ES? Will it be equipped with the same powertrain as the Camry? Will its price be affected by imports?
As can be seen from the official trailer**, the new generation of ES adopts the latest design language of Lexus, the front face is more atmospheric and sharp, and the headlight group uses LED light source, showing the shape of a boomerang, echoing the spindle-shaped grille to create a strong visual impact. The side lines of the body are smooth, and the fastback coupe design is adopted, which adds to the dynamic and agile body of the body. The rear of the car also has obvious changes, the rear light cluster adopts an L-shaped combined design, echoing the headlight cluster, and the exhaust pipe also adopts a double-sided double exit layout, highlighting the sporty atmosphere. In addition, the new generation of ES also offers a variety of body colors and wheel styles to meet the individual needs of different consumers.
The interior design of the new generation ES has also been greatly improved, with more refined and high-end materials such as natural wood and leather, presenting an elegant and warm atmosphere. The instrument panel adopts a horizontal layout, and the operation area and display area are set separately, which improves the safety and convenience of driving. The center console is equipped with a large-size touch screen, which integrates functions such as multi-** and navigation, and cooperates with the second-generation Remote Touch information operating system to realize the intelligence of human-computer interaction. The steering wheel has a three-spoke design wrapped in leather and wood for a first-class feel, while multi-function buttons are integrated for easy operation. The all-new generation of ES is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof, white LED interior ambient lighting, a Mark Levinson premium audio system, and a nano water ionizer to bring all-round comfort and luxury to the driver and passengers.
The powertrain of the new generation of ES has also changed greatly, according to overseas **, the new car will be based on the upgraded TNGA-K platform, providing three powertrain options, namely 20L naturally aspirated engine, 25L naturally aspirated engine and 25L diesel-electric hybrid system. Among them, 2The maximum power of the 0L engine is 130kW and the peak torque is 207Nm, which is an increase compared with the old model. 2.The 5L engine has a maximum power of 152kW and a peak torque of 244 Nm, which is lower than the previous model, but meets the China VIB emission standard.
2.The 5-liter diesel-electric hybrid system has a maximum power of 160kW and a peak torque of 218 Nm, which is the same as the old model, but the thermal efficiency reaches 41%, which is the highest level in the market at present. In terms of transmission system, 20l and 2The 5L engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission system with automatic manual intelligent electronic control (ECT-I), 2The 5-liter diesel-electric hybrid system is matched with an electronic continuously variable transmission (ECVT) system to bring a smooth and smooth driving experience. In addition, the all-new generation of the ES offers a choice of multiple driving modes, including Normal, Sport and Eco, as well as pure electric mode (EV), which is unique to the diesel-electric hybrid model, to meet the needs of different drivers.
In summary, the all-new generation of ES has been greatly improved and enhanced in terms of appearance, interior and power, demonstrating Lexus's advanced design concept and cutting-edge technology, creating a new luxury benchmark for the mid-to-large luxury executive sedan market. The powertrain of the all-new generation ES is indeed the same as that of the Camry, but this does not mean that their performance and quality are the same, as Lexus has also optimized and tuned the engine and transmission to suit different model positioning and consumer needs.
As for whether the price of the new generation of ES will be due to imports, there is no official news yet, but according to Lexus's pricing strategy, it is expected that the price of the new car will increase to a certain extent, but not too high, in order to maintain its competitiveness in the market. Overall, the all-new generation ES is a model worth looking forward to, it not only has an elegant and sporty appearance, a luxurious and technological interior, efficient and environmentally friendly power, but also the consistent quality and service of Lexus, I believe it will bring consumers a perfect driving choice that exceeds expectations.