What you see above is allegedly the all-new 2019 Lexus ES, which is set to debut this year. If so, the Lexus midsize exec is set to have styling inspired by the bold new Lexus LS flagship limo.
Compared to today’s facelifted XV60 ES that debut in 2015, the image above shows a more protruding and sculptured face. The full-height spindle grille extends further outwards, and comes with vertical slats that open up at the bottom, as opposed to horizontal slats. Note the two “horns” of the grille – those weren’t there before and they guide your eyes to an additional crease on the bonnet.
The headlamp units have a sharper tail than before, and the integrated LED daytime running light tick has its own independent tail on the side. The DRLs are now of the more modern light bar variety.
Compared to the new LS’ face, the spindle grille’s internal design here isn’t as ornate, while the headlamps – standard projectors and not full LEDs – don’t form a full ‘Z’ as on the LS, thanks to LED DRLs that are more integrated than independent. The above-mentioned “horns” of the grille are also unique to the alleged ES. Inspired but not identical, then.
Word is that the 2019 Lexus ES will ride on the same TNGA platform as the still-fresh Toyota Camry and the full-sized new Toyota Avalon. This should give the ES a boost in space. There’s a new V6 engine in the US-market Camry, and that might find its way to the ES. This being a Lexus, there’s bound to be a hybrid option as well.
Compared to many mid-size execs, the Lexus ES has always focused more on comfort and luxury over dynamics and “sportiness”, which is rather refreshing. Will that unique positioning continue? We’ll see.
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Very interesting front design/grille of the car indeed. However, the new bumper isn’t designed like olden days bumpers anymore becoz old bumpers are thick, and take lots of bump and scuff easily. They really take the abuse. just like the good old steel bumper on classic cars.
New bumpers are nice, but rather impractical. You could see lots of newer cars on the road with miss-alligned bumpers due to scrap, scuffing and light bumps. Probably caused by broken clips or plastic brackets….but very much annoying.
Lexus have sensors integrated into the front and rear bumpers that are designed to help with routine tasks like assisted driving.
Wow stunning…
Certain vehicles are designed with cosmetic bumpers. Their bumpers are as good as ‘wira’ (you know I don’t mean hero).
German bumpers are appropriately strong and tough.
WTF…!!? Headlamp still using the standard projectors…? What “Hailat” year are they living in…!!?
Showa era.
This is the base model I believe, it will probably get those Tri-LEDs on higher trims
The difference between JAPS and GERMS are:
JAPS: Pedestrian first.
GERMS: Driver first.
In Japan, they prioritize pedestrian more than the car itself, thats why Lexus have Pop up hood, which German never introduce.