Lexus to Reveal All-New ES Luxury Sedan at Chicago Auto Show 2/8/2006
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
From: None
Lexus to Reveal All-New ES Luxury Sedan at Chicago Auto Show 2/8/2006
Lexus Reveals All-New ES Luxury Sedan at Chicago Auto Show
01/17/2006
January 17, 2006 - Torrance, CA - Lexus will stage the world premiere of its all-new 2007 ES luxury sedan at a press conference during the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
Arriving late this spring, the fifth-generation Lexus ES will set impressive new standards in design, styling, engineering, safety and performance.
The Lexus press conference is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. at the Lexus display area in McCormick Place convention center.
---------------------------------------------------
And the good times roll on at Lexus. Should be good.
01/17/2006
January 17, 2006 - Torrance, CA - Lexus will stage the world premiere of its all-new 2007 ES luxury sedan at a press conference during the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
Arriving late this spring, the fifth-generation Lexus ES will set impressive new standards in design, styling, engineering, safety and performance.
The Lexus press conference is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. at the Lexus display area in McCormick Place convention center.
---------------------------------------------------
And the good times roll on at Lexus. Should be good.
I think this is the same day Toyota reveals the new Tundra.
It has now been confirmed: new Camry year = new ES year. We'll wait and see whether or not the ES will be copying the new Camry as it's "richer" cousin... Hopefully, it will be designed significantly different than the Camry.
P.S. Good job Lexus for introducing the flagship and best selling Lexus sedan, both in the same year!
It has now been confirmed: new Camry year = new ES year. We'll wait and see whether or not the ES will be copying the new Camry as it's "richer" cousin... Hopefully, it will be designed significantly different than the Camry.
P.S. Good job Lexus for introducing the flagship and best selling Lexus sedan, both in the same year!
Speaks French in Russian
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,397
Likes: 100
From: What is G?
Repost(There is 2 threads already in the ES section). Anyway...I think the ES will be unveiled either a day vbefore or after the Tundra unveiling. I have to check that out again(there is a thread on the Tundra as well),
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 0
From: California
Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I think this is the same day Toyota reveals the new Tundra.
It has now been confirmed: new Camry year = new ES year. We'll wait and see whether or not the ES will be copying the new Camry as it's "richer" cousin... Hopefully, it will be designed significantly different than the Camry.
P.S. Good job Lexus for introducing the flagship and best selling Lexus sedan, both in the same year!
It has now been confirmed: new Camry year = new ES year. We'll wait and see whether or not the ES will be copying the new Camry as it's "richer" cousin... Hopefully, it will be designed significantly different than the Camry.
P.S. Good job Lexus for introducing the flagship and best selling Lexus sedan, both in the same year!
Lexus Champion
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 8,695
Likes: 2
From: CA
Because perhaps of the somewhat gnawing idea that the ES is a 'tarted-up Camry'...
...so eliminating the connection would enhance the exclusivity of the Camry.
Unlike some competitors that just rebadge an existing sedan model and call it a luxury one, at least Lexus managed to provide a different body design, etc. for the ES for three generations now. Now they might take that a step further.
...so eliminating the connection would enhance the exclusivity of the Camry.
Unlike some competitors that just rebadge an existing sedan model and call it a luxury one, at least Lexus managed to provide a different body design, etc. for the ES for three generations now. Now they might take that a step further.
Trending Topics
Lead Lap
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,428
Likes: 10
From: NC
Camry = ES
This new ES better be packed w/ all kinds of goodies bc the XLE Camry has stuff that used to be reserved for luxury cars:
Standard: upgraded dual-zone automatic climate controlled system with steering-wheel controls, a premium 440-watt JBL audio system with Bluetooth™ technology for hands-free calling, wood-style trim, moonroof, rear reclining seats, fog lamps and 16-inch aluminum wheels; 268hp V6 w/ 22/31mpg.
Options: heated seats, voice-command DVD navigation system, leather-trimmed seating, rear spoiler, Vehicle Stability Control and a Smart Entry and Smart Start system with push-button start that allows drivers to lock, unlock, or start the car just by carrying the Smart Key on his/her person.
Standard: upgraded dual-zone automatic climate controlled system with steering-wheel controls, a premium 440-watt JBL audio system with Bluetooth™ technology for hands-free calling, wood-style trim, moonroof, rear reclining seats, fog lamps and 16-inch aluminum wheels; 268hp V6 w/ 22/31mpg.
Options: heated seats, voice-command DVD navigation system, leather-trimmed seating, rear spoiler, Vehicle Stability Control and a Smart Entry and Smart Start system with push-button start that allows drivers to lock, unlock, or start the car just by carrying the Smart Key on his/her person.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,575
Likes: 265
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Here are the only significant spy shots I could find:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...leId=100606633
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...leId=100606633
CL Community Team
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 30,281
Likes: 362
From: Canada
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Here are the only significant spy shots I could find:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...leId=100606633
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...leId=100606633
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,575
Likes: 265
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Originally Posted by AmethySC
Thanks mmarshall, if they don't say, you can't be sure whether they're spyshots for a camouflaged ES or a camouflaged Camry . . .
[]
[]
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,813
Likes: 1
From: The Bay Area, CA, USA
Originally Posted by AmethySC
Thanks mmarshall, if they don't say, you can't be sure whether they're spyshots for a camouflaged ES or a camouflaged Camry . . .
A more convincing spyshot has been posted in another thread, where the test mule is optioned with a panoramic roof. Can anyone dig it out for this thread?
EDIT: Ah here it is.
http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.co...us-es-350.html
Last edited by XeroK00L; Jan 19, 2006 at 08:40 AM.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 20,244
Likes: 275
Originally Posted by enigma354
Because perhaps of the somewhat gnawing idea that the ES is a 'tarted-up Camry'...
...so eliminating the connection would enhance the exclusivity of the Camry.
Unlike some competitors that just rebadge an existing sedan model and call it a luxury one, at least Lexus managed to provide a different body design, etc. for the ES for three generations now. Now they might take that a step further.
...so eliminating the connection would enhance the exclusivity of the Camry.
Unlike some competitors that just rebadge an existing sedan model and call it a luxury one, at least Lexus managed to provide a different body design, etc. for the ES for three generations now. Now they might take that a step further.