Lexus ES 2019 launched globally: Lower, longer, wider and more powerful

Updated Oct 23, 2020 | Same topic: Most Updated Car Concept

In the Lexus ES 2019 lineup comes the 1st F Sport model as well.

No more teasing, the Lexus ES 2019 has officially come to light. In the ES lineup comes the 1st F Sport model as well.

The 7th gen luxury midsize sedan receives a design which helps it to get lower, wider, and longer than before on the GA-K plarform (Global Architecture-K). It earns a sleek and aerodynamic look thanks to the low hood. The front Spindle grille now gets redesigned. On the top, there is a roofline running along it. Come to talk about the back, the most noticeable points are the sharpened wrap-around taillights. Plus, the brand offers optional eighteen-inch wheels.

Lexus ES 2019 angular front

Sport+ Mode included is promised for the maximum performance

On the other hand, the Lexus ES 2019 cabin emulates the interior concept of the Lexus Future offering a driver-centered cockpit and a roomy passenger area. The heads-up display and instrument panel are designed to easily come into the driver’s sight. Besides, the pedals and steering wheel are positioned more centrically. Both rear and front passengers are offered roomier and more comfortable space.

Video: New Lexus ES | Revealed

Speaking of the F Sport model, it has 19-inch wheels and a rear spoiler. It also has an exclusive Heat Blue coat. The cabin, meanwhile, gets Hadori trim. Overall, the interior gives a 3D appearance which changes according to each viewing angle thanks to fluctuating wave patterns.

The Lexus ES F Sport comes equipped with the adaptive variable suspension in the LC coupe. With adjustable dampers, the car can handle the damping force reaching up to 650 levels. Sport+ Mode included is promised for the maximum performance. The option of this driving mode requires the brand to make a new feature to boost engine sound for a sporty experience.

Lexus ES 2019 cockpit

The new sedan's cabin emulates the interior concept of the Lexus Future 

Yasuo Kajino, the Project Chief designer of the brand, claimed with more daring design elements, the elegant luxury sedan can challenge buyers’ traditional expectations.

The all-new Lexus ES models are all powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine which doles out 355 Nm and 300 HP, a little more powerful than the previous gen. This engine is channeled with an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic gearbox.

Lexus ES 2019 front fascia

The all-new ES models are all powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine

In some markets, there may be the coming of the Lexus ES 250 and the environment-friendly 300HP model. While the former gets a 2.5-litre gas engine going along with a self-charging compact hybrid system, the later will come with a new 2.5-litre 4-cylinder aluminum-intensive engine with advance VVT.

I guess you are already longing for this to come to the Philippines, right?!

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