Lexus Teases Next Generation ES Ahead Of Beijing Auto Show

Ahead of a Beijing Auto Show reveal later this month, Lexus has teased the next-generation ES midsize sedan with a close-up of the car's controversial spindle grille. It's not a lot, but what we can see definitely resembles the front end we saw making its swirly-camouflaged way around Kentucky back in February. 

And yes, for the haters among you laying down Predator jokes in the comments as we speak, Lexus is sticking with the polarizing grilles. Many of the company's paying customers actually like the things, you know.

knowitall1985 - 4/12/2018 11:55:37 AM

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This car will be something special......

ilovecar2015 - 4/12/2018 2:39:35 PM

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Just look at the LS, it will look similar but smaller. With the interior much more upgraded, and the exterior with the largest ever grill.

Curious what engine option will it have and whether they over AWD since new GS will look to be coupe like A7/6-Series/CLS type.

MDarringer - 4/12/2018 10:05:42 PM

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I predict that the ES will effectively replace the IS and GS and that a new sedan will be a pure EV and will wear a different name.

TomM - 4/12/2018 3:52:52 PM

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IF they use the new Dual CLutch automatic that Toyota is using with the new Camry - that alone will cost them sales - it already produces lots of complaints and people buying more expensive cars expect a greater level of smoothness it cannot produce.

MrEE - 4/12/2018 8:16:20 PM

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Dual clutch in Camry, not correct. Anyway, Lexus has a 10 speed.
The grill is stunning.