Lexus’ ES range has been a staple of the automaker’s lineup since its inception in 1989, and it looks as though Lexus’ most popular model is slated for a mid-lifecycle refresh. As par for the course for the ES, its update won’t be a radical diversion from the current car, but will bring the four-door more in line with the rest of Lexus’ lineup.
As seen in the leaked image that surfaced online over the weekend, the 2010 ES will receive a revised front fascia, including an updated grille and headlights. Although not pictured, the ES’ rear will likely see similar updates.
No word on any powertrain updates, but we’re not expecting any changes underhood.
Although the ES remains Lexus’ most popular model, the future of the nameplate remains up in the air. Lexus has previously stated that the current-generation car would be the last to be based on the Toyota Camry, which raises the question of what the car will replaced with, if anything at all. Keeping in mind that Lexus already has the IS line and at least two more hybrid sedans on the way, the Lexus stable might be getting a little over populated with $35,000 sedans.
01/05, 11:27 AM
posted by:
Other Man
So wait … they’re discontinuning their MOST POPULAR selling car?
Good idea guys …
01/05, 11:27 AM
posted by:
Other Man
Your Comment
01/05, 11:34 AM
posted by:
JakeK66
Excuse LLN, they are a little misguided…
Toyota mentioned that awhile back and it’s not going to happen, with current sales, they will be forced to share more platforms and the ES will be around for a very long time.
01/05, 11:48 AM
posted by:
elviososa
Oh…Wow….so boring!!
01/05, 11:48 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
that pic looks like it could be a new vw kinda like the passat cc
01/05, 12:05 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Well this car will stick around at least until the the next Gen Camry. I hope by that time the IS will be up for revision and they add some room to it. That IS is like a compact car
01/05, 12:10 PM
posted by:
rds130
I can’t even believe I’m saying this….but I actually see……..Hyundai Genesis upfront. Holy beejebus…
01/05, 1:44 PM
posted by:
anyclearer
boring looks like the next gen camry not a lexus
01/05, 3:19 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
It’s just a Camry
01/05, 4:23 PM
posted by:
whips001
I hope they cancel the ES its a camry like yall said, and look at the compettition CTS, C-Class, A4, etc… they all SHlT on the ES the IS is bullSHlT too just thought I’d through that in
01/05, 7:05 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
The IS competes with those cars Why does no one oin this board know what cars are in what class ?
01/05, 9:10 PM
posted by:
carstuff
Isn’t the IS a tiny compact car?
01/06, 12:52 AM
posted by:
DrFill
I would be SHOCKED if anything happened to this car in the Lexus lineup, other than Hybrid power
It is a GREAT lead-off hitter!
DrFill
01/06, 5:22 AM
posted by:
Kaizen
I could see the ES becoming the next dedicated hybrid model. Even getting optional AWD. Toyota has said it is their goal to have hybrid offerings in all of their models near 2020.