Major car brand launches luxury new motor to rival BMW and Audi with ‘ride quality, comfort and quietness'
A LEADING luxury car brand is launching a new model competing against acclaimed German brands.
The new car will rival BMW's 5 series and Audi's A6.
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The ES will have a minimalist dashboard
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There is an additional 77mm between the front and the back seats compared to the previous model
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The new motor was unveiled at the Shanghai motor show today in China - where the ES holds the remarkable title of being the country's most imported car.
The new ES is set to
Following the Japanese manufacturer's withdrawal of its larger LS models from British markets, the new car will be Lexus' only
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The design of the new model has been inspired by the car's
Consequently, it features a minimalist
Individual
This system will also continuously update its features due to 'Over-The-Air'
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The car's shape and design has also had a
The eight generation ES has a new
Lexus says these reinforcements will "minimise vibration and contribute to sharp, intuitive
The company added: "At the same time, the car has an
The car has also grown in size, increasing by 165mm in length, enabling an additional 77mm distance between rear and front seats for extra legroom.
The
Lexus have also utilised new
The steering system has a variable gear-rack which offers
The car's
The ES will be available in both electric and
The hybrid ES 300h has a widely-used self-charging
These will be able to operate either the front two, or all four
Meanwhile the electric version comes in two versions, with the ES 350e driving the front two wheels with 222bhp, and the ES 500e operating both axis with 338bhp.
Lexus says it is "introducing new technologies and advanced
"The aim has been to ensure the ES can be enjoyed by all occupants: a connected, rewarding experience and sense of always being in control for the driver and first class comfort for everyone on board.
"The advantages the ES has always enjoyed in ride quality, comfort and quietness have been taken to a higher level."
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The steering system connects to a variable gear-rack
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The new model is an extra 165mm in length
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