JohnGrab

Howdy all. I'm new to these forms and not yet a Lexus owner. I've been looking at an ES350 and saw on a YouTube video that Lexus is going to do away with the 6-cylinder car in 2024, replacing it with a 4-cylinder turbo, as so many are doing these days.

One of the biggest appeals of the ES is the six; I have a 4-cylinder turbo now and while I have not had any problems with it, I don't want another one.

Does anyone know if this claim is true? I guess that would put a real premium on the 2023s if it were.

Thanks.

bc6152

How about a link to the you tube video?...

JohnGrab

I don't remember it now, sorry.

bc6152

I think that the article is BS anyway...

ESh

But I bet the next gen ES will not be V6.

LeX2K

Same I'd put money on it. Hybrid or turbo depending on trim/options.

ATL350

Sadly trends in the industry clearly indicate that, like the RX, the redesigned ES will no longer be offered with a V6. It’s not consumer preference but Toyota, like other manufacturers, have to work with the emission and mileage rules that have brought us to this.

dezymond

Highly doubtful the next gen ES will have a V6. Lexus already made this switch with the RX, their most popular model, and I'm sure the rest of the lineup will see the same engines.

E46CT

I love the powerful hybrid powertrain in my ES. On the highways, doing pulls from highway speed, flawless and almost whisper quiet and quite strong and effortless. it feels great. did a couple today and the back just sinks down. no shifting, delaying, or thinking. just VRUUUUMPH. boy kicks.

So I imagine the next gen hybrid systems will be even better. can't wait.

Perhaps we'll get:

ES350h
ES450h or ES500h plug in (for when you prioritize VRUUUUMPH over outright MPGs)

Granddad's V6 is gone. Sorry. =(

I'd still take the MPGs.

LexFinally

I took the V6 while the getting was good, and although I admire the hybrid system as a technological achievement, I'm glad I did.

Sincerely,
Granddad

asadani

I also placed the order for the ES 350 2023 yesterday. I even took the pic of the engine

ionian

asadani

Here you go. This engine is from the 2022 FSport ES350/

TechNut

I don’t know if you are aware, but Lexus lifecycles are typically 6 or 7 years long (at least in the pre chip/component shortage world). Since this generation of the ES came out in 2019, and was slightly refreshed in 2022, I wouldn’t expect to see a new generation until the 2025 model year. In my opinion, it would be extremely unlikely for Lexus to make major changes to the drivetrain until the next generation, as others have already suggested. I’m not trying to be redundant here, but I didn’t see anyone suggest a year to anticipate the next Gen and since you stated you were new to the forum I wanted to clarify that. While nothing is set in stone, the 2024 model year will most likely have the V6 IMHO.

bc6152

I believe your statement to be correct Doug...