2013 Lexus ES

Lexus unveiled the fifth generation ES luxury sedan in 2006 and has battled it out with the Buick LaCrosse ever since. Now, the sixth generation ES has made its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show in hopes of getting the upperhand on the LaCrosse.

Next to a progressive new design and enhanced handling, the sixth generation ES will be offered for the first time with Lexus Hybrid Drive that offers an incredible 40 mpg. The standard ES350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with Dual VVT-i combined with a six-speed automatic driving the front wheels.

The exterior design looks similar to the recently announced GS: a new spindle grille, new LED daytime running lights, dual exhaust pipes in the rear bumper, and an integrated spoiler. On the interior, the instrument panel also resembles the one in the GS. It features a big LCD screen and the Lexus Remote Touch Interface controller.

For the sixth generation ES, Lexus is offering a new exterior design with continuous styling lines from front to rear. Up front, the ES has received a new distinctive, spindle grille, and LED daytime running lights, The rear is accentuated with rear lamps in an "L" design motif, hidden exhaust, and an integrated spoiler. For the 2013 model year, Lexus is offering two new exterior colors: Fire Agate Pearl and Silver Lining Metallic.

The Es has grown in dimensions as well. The wheelbase has increased by 1.8 inches and the length by one inch. The new ES will be offered with standard 17" alloy wheels, and for the first time, 18" high-gloss alloy wheels will be offered as an option.

 

2013 Lexus ES  picture

 

2013 Lexus ES  photo