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Official ES350 pics
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Coming Soon: A New ES.
With all the excitement surrounding the recent introduction of the new LS 460, GS 450h, and IS, one could be forgiven for wondering if other Lexus models—like the ES—have been forgotten. Hardly. In fact, the ES has been completely redesigned as the 2007 ES 350.
Like other redesigned Lexus models, the new ES 350 sports what the chief engineer calls as “confident” new look, thanks in part to a wider stance and wheels repositioned closer to the vehicle’s corners. The ES 350 has a larger wheelbase and a wider track, both of which help enhance the vehicle’s handling and increases the interior space.
Designers also equipped the ES 350 with an array of new Lexus features, such as the keyless SmartAccess system with push-button ignition, the backup camera, Bluetooth® technology that gives drivers hands-free cell phone access (with compatible cell phones), and options such as swivel headlamps that turn with the road and a DVD Navigation System with the latest graphics and points of interest.
Under the hood, a larger 3.5-liter V6 engine, complete with Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) for maximum engine efficiency, produces 275 horsepower—a 50-horsepower increase from the ES 330’s engine. The vehicle also includes a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting, which improves overall vehicle performance and fuel efficiency.
Enhanced safety features include driver and front passenger knee airbags, a direct-type tire pressure monitor, and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control. Plus, options [...] leather seats equipped with the Lexus Memory System, a glass roof, a power rear sunshade, and heated and ventilated front seats. (Most of these items will be included in a new ultra luxury package). Look for the 2007 ES 350 to arrive in dealerships this spring.
With all the excitement surrounding the recent introduction of the new LS 460, GS 450h, and IS, one could be forgiven for wondering if other Lexus models—like the ES—have been forgotten. Hardly. In fact, the ES has been completely redesigned as the 2007 ES 350.
Like other redesigned Lexus models, the new ES 350 sports what the chief engineer calls as “confident” new look, thanks in part to a wider stance and wheels repositioned closer to the vehicle’s corners. The ES 350 has a larger wheelbase and a wider track, both of which help enhance the vehicle’s handling and increases the interior space.
Designers also equipped the ES 350 with an array of new Lexus features, such as the keyless SmartAccess system with push-button ignition, the backup camera, Bluetooth® technology that gives drivers hands-free cell phone access (with compatible cell phones), and options such as swivel headlamps that turn with the road and a DVD Navigation System with the latest graphics and points of interest.
Under the hood, a larger 3.5-liter V6 engine, complete with Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) for maximum engine efficiency, produces 275 horsepower—a 50-horsepower increase from the ES 330’s engine. The vehicle also includes a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting, which improves overall vehicle performance and fuel efficiency.
Enhanced safety features include driver and front passenger knee airbags, a direct-type tire pressure monitor, and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control. Plus, options [...] leather seats equipped with the Lexus Memory System, a glass roof, a power rear sunshade, and heated and ventilated front seats. (Most of these items will be included in a new ultra luxury package). Look for the 2007 ES 350 to arrive in dealerships this spring.
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WOW. I'm very, very impressed. They didn't dumb down the front for the IS's sake... it's very, very aggressive, and better looking than the LS. The wheel and center stack look great. I had a feeling the HP would be around 275. It's more than the Avalon, while being enough for the front wheels to handle. And ofcourse, it has a complete list of lux items. I look forward t seeing the entire car. Ofcourse, the class roof option's the shit. The rear quater shot shows us the looks of the rear lamps... not bad. There's a bangleized lip going around the trunk of the car, but if it's slight it'll probably look good.
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That steering wheel is tits!
Front of that car looks to be very agressive...
Lexus keeps positioning themselves higher and higher on the food chain.
Front of that car looks to be very agressive...
Lexus keeps positioning themselves higher and higher on the food chain.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Anyone notice the RPM guage? Interesting....
So far i like what i see! Nice work lexus!
So far i like what i see! Nice work lexus!
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So Toyota/Lexus has followed Nissan's/Infiniti's strategy with the proliferation of a 3.5 liter engine with slightly different outputs depending on model.
From 268 all the way to 306 (for now).
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Originally Posted by gavriil
So Toyota/Lexus has followed Nissan's/Infiniti's strategy with the proliferation of a 3.5 liter engine with slightly different outputs depending on model.
From 268 all the way to 306 (for now).
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Official ES350 pics
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Source: CLublexus member GS3rdwow
Not unless Lexus decided to put two hazard buttons on the dash and two cruise control module thingy on the steering wheel column. Not bad tho...I wonder how the rest of the car looks...
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Originally Posted by gavriil
So Toyota/Lexus has followed Nissan's/Infiniti's strategy with the proliferation of a 3.5 liter engine with slightly different outputs depending on model.
From 268 all the way to 306 (for now).
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Interesting!! While it has strong styling similarities with the new GS and IS, it also carries some similarity with the outgoing ES.
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With the 2GR-FSE (in any interation), it'll definitely have some terrific straightline acceleration. I just hope there'll be a sport handling/suspension pkg w/18" wheels available as an option.
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I like it alot. It's definitely not the ugly duckling that the current gen is. The front's aggressive face is a nice change, and the rear looks is an improvement on the IS's theme,IMO. The interior is standard Lexus nice... the only thing that urks me a bit is the shape of the at the top that's so rounded. Atleast it's different. It'll probably grow on me. All in all, A+.
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That looks really good! Good job lexus! way better looking than the current one. I actually like it better than the IS overall.
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
The center stack is way too wild for Lexus.
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Yeah I'm not too crazy about that upside down loop in the center stack. I don't think I'm going to like the interior as much as I like the current one.
The outside is elegant, although the front reminds me of the RL.
The outside is elegant, although the front reminds me of the RL.
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It's a good blend of the current gen look and the corporate look. I don't like the center stack, but at least it's not boring ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
BTW, is it just me or the roof line after the B pillar decended too quickly?
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BTW, is it just me or the roof line after the B pillar decended too quickly?
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That's one of the "signature" look of the ES, I guess, since the current gen. If you look at the current, you'll also notice the sloping roof line and the raked rear windshield that flows into the trunk lid. I think they even mention it in the press releases posted in the previous page.
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
The center stack is way too wild for Lexus.
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
That looks really good! Good job lexus! way better looking than the current one. I actually like it better than the IS overall.
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Originally Posted by biker
The 306HP version is quite different than these more pedestrian versions. No DI on these lesser engines.