Thoughts on the ES the LS look alike
#2
I could be wrong but I dont even think the LS is much bigger(if at all) vs the ES.
I also read somewhere that the new ES will have more driver legroom than the LS.
Anyways I dont see how Lexus can justify charging over double for the LS vs the ES.
I also read somewhere that the new ES will have more driver legroom than the LS.
Anyways I dont see how Lexus can justify charging over double for the LS vs the ES.
#3
I watched the unveil with much interest yesterday. We've had some talk in the forums about wanting to switch to the ES because of the LS 500's sporty direction. I guess that wouldn't be possible now!
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Till someone at my work pointed out their ES350 had more than 3 inches legroom than my long wheel base LS
I went and checked on Edmunds and they are correct...
So this is not a new thing
To give you a perspective, Honda Accord has more rear legroom than LS500, and S550 and 7 series has 4-65 inches of more legroom in rear than LS
#7
Always thought that. My LS460L I thought had the largest leg room.
Till someone at my work pointed out their ES350 had more than 3 inches legroom than my long wheel base LS
I went and checked on Edmunds and they are correct...
So this is not a new thing
To give you a perspective, Honda Accord has more rear legroom than LS500, and S550 and 7 series has 4-65 inches of more legroom in rear than LS
Till someone at my work pointed out their ES350 had more than 3 inches legroom than my long wheel base LS
I went and checked on Edmunds and they are correct...
So this is not a new thing
To give you a perspective, Honda Accord has more rear legroom than LS500, and S550 and 7 series has 4-65 inches of more legroom in rear than LS
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#8
ES has FWD, simple single link lower suspension, and almost no aluminium in the chassis to keep prices low.
LS has a front mid-engine for near 50/50 weight distribution, double wishbone front suspension, and a part aluminium chassis to keep weight low - however that front mid-engine compromizes the cabin length.
This is the future for luxury sedans, because those who genuinely want interior space would purchase an SUV already...
LS has a front mid-engine for near 50/50 weight distribution, double wishbone front suspension, and a part aluminium chassis to keep weight low - however that front mid-engine compromizes the cabin length.
This is the future for luxury sedans, because those who genuinely want interior space would purchase an SUV already...
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Again, ignore the numbers. In the real world I promise you the current ES350 does NOT have as much rear space as the LS460L. I had one as a loaner the other day.
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ES has FWD, simple single link lower suspension, and almost no aluminium in the chassis to keep prices low.
LS has a front mid-engine for near 50/50 weight distribution, double wishbone front suspension, and a part aluminium chassis to keep weight low - however that front mid-engine compromizes the cabin length.
This is the future for luxury sedans, because those who genuinely want interior space would purchase an SUV already...
LS has a front mid-engine for near 50/50 weight distribution, double wishbone front suspension, and a part aluminium chassis to keep weight low - however that front mid-engine compromizes the cabin length.
This is the future for luxury sedans, because those who genuinely want interior space would purchase an SUV already...
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(1) Near 50:50 weight distribution, with less weight on the front tires to maximize front end grip.
(2) Because the engine weight is closer to the Yaw Center, it has a lower "polar moment of inertia" to maximize agility - ie it maximizes the speed of change in direction similar to an ice skater bringing their arms together when spinning [velocity of rotation].
Eg, A Mercedes AMG GT 2 door has a tremendous front mid-engine layout - with little room left for cabin length...
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