The exterior has evolved into a more modern look with a newly designed front grille and headlamps, while the interior has adopted the new interior color Mauve and evolved into a calm and modern space.
The ES' torsional and lateral rigidity has been heightened for improved ride comfort and a more direct and linear driving feel with The switch from a single sheet structure to a dual sheet structure.
The grille has been done in a mesh pattern consisting of an ensemble of L-shaped components that emphasise lateral flow while variants with monocular headlamps feature new, compact lamp units, while those with triple-beam lamps feature BladeScanTM AHS (Adaptive High-beam System and slender housing for a sharp look.
The F Sport now comes in White, with seat cushions in a White-and-Flare Red color scheme combined with seatbacks in Black for a sportier impression.
The centre display has been moved closer to the driver by more than 100mm compared to previous display layouts and tilted approximately five degrees, putting even the outlying corners of the screen within easy reach of the driver.
Meanwhile. the camera performance of the Digital Side-view Mirrors and Digital Rear-view Mirror has been improved.
To improve visibility in places in which light and shade are mixed, noise-reduction processing is applied to realized clear images with less noise and reduction in LED flickering.
The 17-inch wheels come with thicker spoke ends to emphasise the shine of machined surfaces and are layered in "V" formations to give a sporty impression.
For the 18-inch wheels, the multi-axis spokes contrast the shine of machined surfaces and black paint, creating a sense of luxury.
The F Sport-exclusive 19-inch wheels are glossy black to match the black of the front grille for a firm impression.
Two colors available for the first time on the ES are Sonic Iridium, which takes advantage of strong shadows to further accentuate the shape of the vehicle, and Sonic Chrome, which exhibits a metallic quality in a high-gloss finish.
While retaining the configuration of a single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar used in the conventional Lexus Safety System +, Lexus has added functions such as Emergency Steering Assist and has improved the system's lane recognition performance.
These advances are part of Lexus's continuing efforts to prevent traffic accidents and fatalities, to reduce driver burden, and to develop driver-assist systems that provide a more natural and safer driving experience.
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked with a Bluetooth-activated digital key by operating using only a smartphone installed with a dedicated app.
And, just as in the case of a conventional smart key, the engine can be started with such a smartphone without having to take the smartphone out.
