Lexus Is Axing The GS In The UK And Replacing It With This
Lexus is to kill the slow-selling GS in the UK and replace it with a new model based on a new chassis and with an even greater emphasis on luxury and comfort.
The official image, above, comes a day after a leaked shot (below) emerged and gained traction online. Said to show the Lexus ES, which is the same length as the GS but uses a Toyota New Global Architecture chassis, the styling is a bit cut-and-paste compared to the likes of the existing LS luxury saloon.
The grille is massive and the spars will be a nightmare to clean, but let’s not fuss about the details at this stage. What we can definitely infer from the blue lining around the Lexus ‘L’ is that there will be hybrid options; most probably only hybrid options.
Lexus has four- and six-cylinder petrol-electric drivetrains at its disposal and we’d expect the ES to get both in an effort to fully combat the broad engine ranges in its German saloon rivals. More will be revealed at the Beijing Motor Show in a couple of weeks.
In a very short statement, Lexus said: “More than just a pretty face, this all-new Lexus vehicle aims to radically transform the concept of comfort for luxury consumers all over the world. Witness its global debut in Beijing on 25 April 2018.”
Lexus GB sold just 428 GSs last year, a tenth of the sales rate of the NX compact SUV.
Source: Autocar
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Shame theres no more GS… My buddy Michaels Car is one of my favorites out there
The problem is that GS and ES overlaps in Lexus product line sitting between IS and LS, therefore it make sense to cut the GS or the ES. I have heard that it is going to be based on rear wheel drive TNGA platform, therefore it is more like the spiritual successor to the current GS rather than the current ES.
MASSIVE grill
Well guess Lexus and Toyota cooperated on the Avalon
When is a racecar coming or at least a render
I’m guessing the ES will be some sort of crossover vehicle because that’s what sells these days. 🙄
The lexus ES is a sedan. That’s what the S stands for.
The Lexus ES has been around in the USA for a while
Yeah, from what I’ve read it’s just a nicer Camry in the USA, and I’m guessing their global architecture is used for the Camry so it’ll probably be the same case in Europe
usa-working lawyers!(c)
Under that luxury body, it still a toyota chassis but different engine setup and suspension. 😂
What a surprise, it’s almost like Toyota owns Lexus…
Oh Jesus Lordy no…
Not the gramp mobile
Here in the US and Canada, the ES has been around for years and years! It is a very good, but bland, substitute for Mercedes or BMW. It is extremely reliable, safe, and looks better with every new generation! It also saved my life as I was a passenger in a 2012 Lexus ES in a T-Bone collision at 60km/h. The 2 passengers, driver, and I came out unscathed and discovered that the car had BUTT airbags - that is how safe it is! It sells very well compared to Acura and Infiniti - I suspect this new car will do the same in the UK!