Lexus ES: This is what it's like to drive the Japanese answer to the Mercedes E-Class
Lexus is renewing its ES model series and is focusing on Japanese craftsmanship, elegance and comfort. Customers can also choose the business limousine for the first time with a pure electric drive.
Eight years ago, the Lexus ES entered the European market as a successor to the GS, with Toyota's premium brand seeing high hopes for the business limousine. There's a reason for this. No model in Toyota's portfolio sells better outside Europe, except for the ES since 1989. Over three million units have been produced in seven generations.
The ES tends to lead a niche existence, primarily in Germany. This is due to its aggressively styled front end, featuring the "Diabolo-Grill" which polarizes opinions and deters some commercial customers. Additionally, several corporate car procurement policies exclude many import brands from the business segment. These factors have not helped sales.
With the eighth generation of the ES, priced at 59,600 Euros and above, Lexus may be able to generate more movement in the segment. Visually, the five-meter-long limousine (plus 16.5 cm compared to its predecessor) appears more elegant.
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