Now, all ES’s benefit from a 2-inch wheelbase stretch, wider track, sharper lines, and slim headlights with signature L-shapes. There’s also a spoiler tacked onto the trunk lid, tinted lenses for the tail lights, and graphite 19-inch wheels. The F Sport distinction starts by adding a mesh-pattern to the big-mouth grille, part of a unique front fascia that also includes larger air channels. That made our decision on which ES to test, an easy one. And, this year also sees their F Sport label applied to the ES for the first time. Now starting its 7th generation, even with crossovers dominating the luxury market, this 2019 Lexus ES remains an important model. In fact, the ES was their top seller until the RX crossover came along a decade later. The original Lexus ES played just as big, if not due to higher volume, bigger role in making Toyota’s fledgling premium brand so popular so quickly. Lexus claims that changes with the 7th gen ES. But, through six generations, the ES was seldom called “fun to drive”. It quickly became a strong seller, offering buyers an affordable was to enjoy outstanding luxury and reliability. The first Lexus ES…the ES stands for “elegant sedan” …arrived in 1989 as the entry level sedan in Toyota’s still flegling luxury brand.
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