ES 2013 Lexus ES

[NarutoRamen]

Unfortunately, that is true. The underpinnings of the ES are the same Camry.

True. But unlike the previous version, this actually looks quite different.

 

[ateekt]

Looks great & will sure sell like hot-cakes. Imo, the most premium & Lexus-looking ES to date. Sure is a huge improvement. Both, inside out.

 

[330CIZHP]

 

[K-A]

Hm, not bad at all, save for the corporate face.

Actually looks pretty tight, executed and sporty without trying as hard as so many other new desperate Toyota offerings.

This is actually an ES that is more dynamic than a one-track thing. The interior isn't my style per-se, but it seems like a fine environment.

Definitely an improvement over the '07 ES that my Mom has that I drove around for a little bit and got acquainted with (and dislike heavily).

 

[HUTSUTAo]

There are rumors that the lexus gs will be discontinued.

 

[bialkov]

Lexus ES Gets Rearview Cameras To Replace Mirrors, They Look Amazing
The cameras adjust to create a much better view around you, depending on the situation.
Automakers generally introduce cutting-edge new tech at the top of their range and let the features trickle down to less expensive vehicles, but Lexus does the opposite with the first inclusion of rearview cameras to replace traditional mirrors on the lower part of the range on the ES sedan as of October. Unfortunately, regulations around the world mean that this technology is only available in Japan for now.

Lexus calls them simply Digital Outer Mirrors. Skinny stalks emerge from where you'd usually find the mirrors, and the company touts that their smaller size improves outward visibility and lowers wind noise. Square-shaped, five-inch displays on each side of the cabin display the cameras' images.
Adaptability is the advantage of opting for cameras over traditional pieces of glass. When drivers activate the turn signal, the view zooms out for a better look at what's around the vehicle. If the blind-spot monitoring detects a vehicle that the driver can't see, then the appropriate camera adjusts to make it more visible. There are similar tweaks to improve the driver's view when backing up. Owners can also manually adjust things to their preferred perspective.

Driving at night is also potentially safer because image enhancement brightens the picture to let drivers see more than what the standard glass would reflect.

Lexus places the cameras inside small niches, and the company claims that the design resists rain and snow accumulating on the lens. The company's video also suggests that this area is heated as an additional way to prevent cold weather affecting the display.

Other automakers are planning to bring rearview cameras to market. For example, Audi intends to offer them where possible on its upcoming E-Tron electric SUV. In addition, Mercedes-Benz has a system for its Actros semi truck that includes a pair of massive, 15-inch displays inside on each A-pillar. Removing mirrors from the big rig allegedly boosts fuel economy by as much as five percent.

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[Centurion]

Hmmm. I'm not convinced of the benefits over traditional mirrors. While the zoomed view looks cool, I can't think of situations when it would be useful over a wider field of view.

While brightness can be increased at night, the noise makes clarity inferior.

 

[klugscheisser87]

That looks terrible, like the 3rd party navigations screens you can buy in Walmart.

 

[M.N.D]

Hmmm. I'm not convinced of the benefits over traditional mirrors. While the zoomed view looks cool, I can't think of situations when it would be useful over a wider field of view.

While brightness can be increased at night, the noise...

It seems that this technology was bound to enter the market at some point. Every new technology that enters regular production will be questionable at the beginning. That's why manufacturers need to introduce it to gain customer feedback to see how they can improve upon it. BMW's iDrive was criticized when it debuted in 2001 as something unnecessary, but looking at it today, the concept has become the norm in almost every single car.

It's also obvious that this system is optional, which will stay so for quite some time, until designers find a way to integrate the screens inside the car in some way or another.

This concept has been applied before, although didn't reach production. I don't know why, but I still remember the Ford Mustang Giugiaro concept from late 2006 that had the mirrors replaced by cameras with the screens placed inside the upper side of the dashboard.