2007 Lexus ES350 News: Official Photos and info

Exodus · 01-31-2006, 12:12 PM

phmm, talk about a souped up hyndai sonata

VTECSiGAH8R · 01-31-2006, 03:02 PM

Aren't they starting to dilute their lineup by makings all of the Lexuses look the same and have similar features? Seems like the IS, ES, GS, and LS are all going for the same thing.

The oval center cluster is definately the ugliest of the Lexus interior designs.

ViperGTSR · 01-31-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECSiGAH8R

Aren't they starting to dilute their lineup by makings all of the Lexuses look the same and have similar features? Seems like the IS, ES, GS, and LS are all going for the same thing.

The oval center cluster is definately the ugliest of the Lexus interior designs.

where the hell have you been?

but i agree, Lexus is started to fall in my book, the interiors look TERRIBLE, they look like MB's old interiors, just black and plain and boring and alot of buttons. All these cars to me now look EXACTLY the same.

This ES interior looks better color -wise but that oval is pretty gross

caraudiodave · 01-31-2006, 04:12 PM

i have two things to say:
1: overgrown IS330
2: rebadged avalon

ill take Infiniti, than you very much.

ViperGTSR · 01-31-2006, 04:48 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

soooo true, infiniti KILLS ALL competition in its pricerange, best car for dollar on the menu hands down. G, M, anything, they own!

hotgt · 01-31-2006, 05:17 PM

actually...I believe it's a rebadged camry

I like it, the center console oval thing I could probably get over real quick, seeing as how I love the new Lexus interiors

but...if I did have a choice between this car and an M35?? I'd take the M35, that car is just drop dead gorgeous!

Vintalage · 01-31-2006, 09:43 PM

Have you guys ever heard of family resembalance or corporate look? That is what BMW does, Mercedes, and Infiniti. Lexus is doing the right thing by incorporating certain cues that are similar across the line. It's part of the L-finesse design philosphy. This design language signifys that it is a Lexus.

The M35/45 is not the competitor for this car. The Lexus GS competes with the Infiniti M. The Lexus ES is targeting the Acura TL.

Sleepwalkr · 01-31-2006, 11:24 PM

I like it. Looks much better than the last model. I kinda like the oval-shaped center console too. Its different, but not in a freak way.

bigbenSC · 02-01-2006, 03:48 PM

There's a fine line you have to walk between a family resemblence and lack of effort as far as styling goes. All the cars look the same, and that is a bad thing. Lexus interiors are among the nicest in the business, but when your $35,000 ES can be confused for a $65,000 LS from 100 feet away your stylists haven't tried nearly enough.

Vintalage · 02-01-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

There's a fine line you have to walk between a family resemblence and lack of effort as far as styling goes. All the cars look the same, and that is a bad thing. Lexus interiors are among the nicest in the business, but when your $35,000 ES can be confused for a $65,000 LS from 100 feet away your stylists haven't tried nearly enough.

I don't see what you see. The ES is different enough not to be mistaken with a LS or IS.

Vintalage · 02-08-2006, 10:53 AM

Vintalage · 02-08-2006, 10:54 AM

bigbenSC · 02-08-2006, 08:17 PM

That gold color is really bad. Also, the gauge cluster looks really bad, similar to some of Ford's latest tries. The front end is looking pretty nice. Who is still using tape players, and why is Lexus catering to them- that kind of shows who this car is geared towards.

Pontiac Ninja · 02-12-2006, 02:50 PM

AND NOW the all new Buick Lucerne with the Northstar V8, thats something the Lexus ES350 DOESN'T have.

I love commercials.

but yeah, I think Buick has something going with the Lucerne. A very nice flagship for them!

Not so sure about this ES350 though.

Vintalage · 02-12-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac Ninja

AND NOW the all new Buick Lucerne with the Northstar V8, thats something the Lexus ES350 DOESN'T have.

I love commercials.

but yeah, I think Buick has something going with the Lucerne. A very nice flagship for them!

Not so sure about this ES350 though.

You do realize the Lexus V6 matches or outperforms Buick's V8 right?

bigbenSC · 02-12-2006, 07:35 PM

^ I was going to respond the same way!

Sleepwalkr · 02-12-2006, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintalage

You do realize the Lexus V6 matches or outperforms Buick's V8 right?

I don't know. I'm gonna have to see some performance numbers to fully believe that one. The Northstar V8 is a beautiful engine that isn't actually a Buick motor. Its a Cadillac motor. Besides, I think I'm liking the Lucerne more and more every time I see one....which seems to be about once or twice a week now. Either way, I think I might just start being biased against imports, if for no other reason than it bucks the trend of todays younger generation. You know, Import automatically means quality, domestic automatically means crap...... even though most major statistics say otherwise....... except of course for the popularity contest statistic.

.........Alrighty then; Let the flaming begin.

GrahamKracka · 02-12-2006, 11:12 PM

actually.....lexus does have a V8 that they use as well.....and id DOES outperform the northstar.

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caraudiodave Boring old man AKA: Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wood ranch, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle: '13 Camry hybrid	i have two things to say: 1: overgrown IS330 2: rebadged avalon ill take Infiniti, than you very much. __________________ 2013 Toyota Camry hybrid: Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.5 (1000 x 1), Dynaudio MD100 (1" tweeters), Dynaudio MW160 (6.5" mids), Eclipse SW8812 (12" aluminum cone subwoofer)

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Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	phmm, talk about a souped up hyndai sonata

01-31-2006, 03:02 PM	#4
VTECSiGAH8R GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Miami, FL Age: 36 Posts: 1,346 Vehicle: 97 Honda Civic DX	Aren't they starting to dilute their lineup by makings all of the Lexuses look the same and have similar features? Seems like the IS, ES, GS, and LS are all going for the same thing. The oval center cluster is definately the ugliest of the Lexus interior designs.

01-31-2006, 09:43 PM	#9
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Have you guys ever heard of family resembalance or corporate look? That is what BMW does, Mercedes, and Infiniti. Lexus is doing the right thing by incorporating certain cues that are similar across the line. It's part of the L-finesse design philosphy. This design language signifys that it is a Lexus. The M35/45 is not the competitor for this car. The Lexus GS competes with the Infiniti M. The Lexus ES is targeting the Acura TL. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano] Last edited by Vintalage; 01-31-2006 at 09:48 PM.

01-31-2006, 11:24 PM	#10
Sleepwalkr misunderstood AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,244 Vehicle: 2000 GT Coupe	I like it. Looks much better than the last model. I kinda like the oval-shaped center console too. Its different, but not in a freak way. __________________

02-01-2006, 03:48 PM	#11
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	There's a fine line you have to walk between a family resemblence and lack of effort as far as styling goes. All the cars look the same, and that is a bad thing. Lexus interiors are among the nicest in the business, but when your $35,000 ES can be confused for a $65,000 LS from 100 feet away your stylists haven't tried nearly enough.

02-08-2006, 10:53 AM	#13
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	__________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

02-08-2006, 10:54 AM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	__________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

02-08-2006, 08:17 PM	#15
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	That gold color is really bad. Also, the gauge cluster looks really bad, similar to some of Ford's latest tries. The front end is looking pretty nice. Who is still using tape players, and why is Lexus catering to them- that kind of shows who this car is geared towards.

02-12-2006, 02:50 PM	#16
Pontiac Ninja GAGT - Member AKA: Jason Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kansas City Age: 39 Posts: 987 Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 6 V6	AND NOW the all new Buick Lucerne with the Northstar V8, thats something the Lexus ES350 DOESN'T have. I love commercials. but yeah, I think Buick has something going with the Lucerne. A very nice flagship for them! Not so sure about this ES350 though. __________________ CarDomain

02-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#18
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	^ I was going to respond the same way!

02-12-2006, 11:12 PM	#20
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	actually.....lexus does have a V8 that they use as well.....and id DOES outperform the northstar.

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