Styling Suggestions of 2025 Lexus ES Possibly Seen
#16
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#17
Isn't that what the critics said/say about the spindle grill.
Regardless of ones liking or disliking either the spindle or new RX grill styles whenever you see a vehicle with either of those grill styles you know with absolute certainty you're looking at a Lexus.
Regardless of ones liking or disliking either the spindle or new RX grill styles whenever you see a vehicle with either of those grill styles you know with absolute certainty you're looking at a Lexus.
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#18
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True. I've always like the spindle grilll even non FSport which my wife has on her RX. But the FSport is just a bit sexier😃 Not a fan of the new RX grill though.
#19
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The RX grill as I've said from the beginning looks unfinished and awkward. The big bubble beak looks out of place and does not seem to serve any purpose. It sits way higher than the headlights and overpowers them. (see green outline)
Then you have this awkward line molded, recessed into the beak. it appears to try to break up the beak attempting to solve the issue of the weird bubble and make it less awkward (see red outline.)
then you have the grill itself, see fuschia outline. That's the part that looks unfinished, along with the little hard to clean recessed diamonds above it.
This looks like an unfinshed mess lacking confidence. you betcha this beak will be redesigned for the mid cycle refresh. save this post and lets see if i'm right.
The old grill is clearly superior and well defined and perfectly angled. Great job!!
Then you have this awkward line molded, recessed into the beak. it appears to try to break up the beak attempting to solve the issue of the weird bubble and make it less awkward (see red outline.)
then you have the grill itself, see fuschia outline. That's the part that looks unfinished, along with the little hard to clean recessed diamonds above it.
This looks like an unfinshed mess lacking confidence. you betcha this beak will be redesigned for the mid cycle refresh. save this post and lets see if i'm right.
The old grill is clearly superior and well defined and perfectly angled. Great job!!
#20
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Also I think a little bit of what Lexus is trying to do there is psychologically prepare its customers for a grill-less future in the next generation of cars. you see the spindle grill being recessed into the body, sort of disappearing. Still, it's ugly. I would've preferred cold turkey grill disappearance.
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#21
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The RX grill as I've said from the beginning looks unfinished and awkward. The big bubble beak looks out of place and does not seem to serve any purpose. It sits way higher than the headlights and overpowers them. (see green outline)
Then you have this awkward line molded, recessed into the beak. it appears to try to break up the beak attempting to solve the issue of the weird bubble and make it less awkward (see red outline.)
then you have the grill itself, see fuschia outline. That's the part that looks unfinished, along with the little hard to clean recessed diamonds above it.
This looks like an unfinshed mess lacking confidence. you betcha this beak will be redesigned for the mid cycle refresh. save this post and lets see if i'm right.
The old grill is clearly superior and well defined and perfectly angled. Great job!!
Then you have this awkward line molded, recessed into the beak. it appears to try to break up the beak attempting to solve the issue of the weird bubble and make it less awkward (see red outline.)
then you have the grill itself, see fuschia outline. That's the part that looks unfinished, along with the little hard to clean recessed diamonds above it.
This looks like an unfinshed mess lacking confidence. you betcha this beak will be redesigned for the mid cycle refresh. save this post and lets see if i'm right.
The old grill is clearly superior and well defined and perfectly angled. Great job!!
#22
Also I think a little bit of what Lexus is trying to do there is psychologically prepare its customers for a grill-less future in the next generation of cars. you see the spindle grill being recessed into the body, sort of disappearing. Still, it's ugly. I would've preferred cold turkey grill disappearance.
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#23
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These grilles are stunning and superior; maybe Lexus can take some inspiration. They are inspired by nature!
The one not from nature could also double as a forklift or snow plow, or bug catcher. Children could ride on the front lip like they are riding on the front handles of a bicycle. What fun! Damn, now I want one! FOMO.
The one not from nature could also double as a forklift or snow plow, or bug catcher. Children could ride on the front lip like they are riding on the front handles of a bicycle. What fun! Damn, now I want one! FOMO.
Last edited by UltraLux22; 04-14-23 at 03:23 PM.
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#24
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These grilles are stunning and superior; maybe Lexus can take some inspiration. They are inspired by nature!
The one not from nature could also double as a forklift or snow plow, or bug catcher. Children could ride on the front lip like they are riding on the front handles of a bicycle. What fun! Damn, now I want one! FOMO.
The one not from nature could also double as a forklift or snow plow, or bug catcher. Children could ride on the front lip like they are riding on the front handles of a bicycle. What fun! Damn, now I want one! FOMO.
I actually like the current new Lexus grill front end look on the RX, at this point it's mostly for the look, I mean we've been seeing the same big spindle grill of Lexus for almost 10 years, time for something new... Just don't just crop it smaller and slap to sedan and coupe LOL
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#25
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It's for more Aerodynamic, I think Tesla did a good job with the look having to put the functionality on top.
I actually like the current new Lexus grill front end look on the RX, at this point it's mostly for the look, I mean we've been seeing the same big spindle grill of Lexus for almost 10 years, time for something new... Just don't just crop it smaller and slap to sedan and coupe LOL
I actually like the current new Lexus grill front end look on the RX, at this point it's mostly for the look, I mean we've been seeing the same big spindle grill of Lexus for almost 10 years, time for something new... Just don't just crop it smaller and slap to sedan and coupe LOL
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#27
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It's for more Aerodynamic, I think Tesla did a good job with the look having to put the functionality on top.
I actually like the current new Lexus grill front end look on the RX, at this point it's mostly for the look, I mean we've been seeing the same big spindle grill of Lexus for almost 10 years, time for something new... Just don't just crop it smaller and slap to sedan and coupe LOL
I actually like the current new Lexus grill front end look on the RX, at this point it's mostly for the look, I mean we've been seeing the same big spindle grill of Lexus for almost 10 years, time for something new... Just don't just crop it smaller and slap to sedan and coupe LOL
Plus, Black is slimming!
Last edited by UltraLux22; 04-14-23 at 04:11 PM.
#28
Instructor
Ugliest new car, hands down, is not the RX, but the Model Y.
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#29
Instructor
Get a load of this mug! Not sure which end is which?
Some humor for you:
As the couple, leaving for vacation, began loading luggage into their new Crown, one of them screams, "That's NOT the TRUNK!" 🤡
You want more? ok
New taglines for Toyota.
The Crown- "I hate to see you coming, but I love to watch you leave!"
The Crown- 'We DO have a sense of humor'-- "TOYOTA!"
'Let's Go Places!' replaced 'Moving Forward!' as Toyota's new tagline. After the Crown was released, the slogan became 'Oops Wrong Turn'-- "TOYOTA!"
Who said the powers that be at Toyota weren't funny?
And I want my royalties when they start rollin' in!
Some humor for you:
As the couple, leaving for vacation, began loading luggage into their new Crown, one of them screams, "That's NOT the TRUNK!" 🤡
You want more? ok
New taglines for Toyota.
The Crown- "I hate to see you coming, but I love to watch you leave!"
The Crown- 'We DO have a sense of humor'-- "TOYOTA!"
'Let's Go Places!' replaced 'Moving Forward!' as Toyota's new tagline. After the Crown was released, the slogan became 'Oops Wrong Turn'-- "TOYOTA!"
Who said the powers that be at Toyota weren't funny?
And I want my royalties when they start rollin' in!
Last edited by UltraLux22; 04-15-23 at 12:25 AM.
#30
Instructor
Who said miracles don't exist! 😀
I'm not sure about the Japanese corporate culture having a lock on that one; I can think of quite a few examples; we are all adults here. A steady dose of selective exposure and a healthy diet of cognitive dissonance, the breakfast of champions, they may be on to something. Will that catch on anywhere else?
I do agree with you, though. They have made a very successful habit with that methodology. Who can argue with that kind of success?
It's worked on me! 99% of all of my cars have been Japanese. The only exception was that 1 time I was seduced by a German––BMW, and I had a tumultuous relationship, including 25 visits to the service center and 1 long, drawn-out battle in court, we settled, but I had to sign a non-disclosure, so I can't tell you I won BIG! What did you say about being extremely reluctant to give them up even in the face of overwhelming outside evidence?
I was drawn to the beak myself, to the tune of 2 Acura TLs; had them both for a combined 3 months. Like Japanese Corporate Culture, I was also extremely reluctant to give them up even in the face of overwhelming outside evidence. I'm sensing a pattern here.
Considering the new look is solid at the top, inline with the hood, and then; looks like it does, as you plinko down the front. It was quite a dramatic change for them, so it must be tough. But this is where they could take my advice. See, when I have a band-aid, and I know that if I go really slow peeling it off, it's gonna hurt only a little at a time, but I know I'm only prolonging the pain. Now I know ripping that sucker clean off will hurt like hell for a minute, but then it'll be over. Unless it keeps stinging, and then I know I'll regret trying something new. That regret makes me that much more resistant to change. I never learn!
I do agree with you, though. They have made a very successful habit with that methodology. Who can argue with that kind of success?
It's worked on me! 99% of all of my cars have been Japanese. The only exception was that 1 time I was seduced by a German––BMW, and I had a tumultuous relationship, including 25 visits to the service center and 1 long, drawn-out battle in court, we settled, but I had to sign a non-disclosure, so I can't tell you I won BIG! What did you say about being extremely reluctant to give them up even in the face of overwhelming outside evidence?
Considering the new look is solid at the top, inline with the hood, and then; looks like it does, as you plinko down the front. It was quite a dramatic change for them, so it must be tough. But this is where they could take my advice. See, when I have a band-aid, and I know that if I go really slow peeling it off, it's gonna hurt only a little at a time, but I know I'm only prolonging the pain. Now I know ripping that sucker clean off will hurt like hell for a minute, but then it'll be over. Unless it keeps stinging, and then I know I'll regret trying something new. That regret makes me that much more resistant to change. I never learn!
Last edited by UltraLux22; 04-15-23 at 12:31 AM.
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