2012 Lexus ES Luxury Concept and Performance

Dramatic expression of our L-finesse design philosophy, the Lexus ES features sleek lines and a more streamlined look. A bold illustration of our L-finesse design philosophy, the 2012 Lexus ES sports a sleek and elegant style. A distinctive grille and dynamic headlamps give it a strong stance. A long, streamlined cabin, integrated foglamps and wraparound taillamps express speed and grace. Complemented by a dual exhaust, this look embodies simple yet stylish design principles. Engineers designed the ES with a tapered front and narrow gaps in the body panels, resulting in a low 0.29 coefficient of drag. Other benefits include high-speed control and fuel efficiency, along with reduced wind noise. A specially designed cover mounted below the engine also reduces the front-end lift that often occurs as speed increases.

2012 Lexus ES

2012 Lexus ES

The 2012 Lexus ES xterior mirrors feature integrated turn signals as well as puddle lamps that help illuminate the area outside the vehicle. The side-view mirrors feature integrated turn signals to help warn other drivers of intended lane changes or turns. In addition, puddle lamps are located on the underside of the mirrors. They light the ground next to the door to prevent you from stepping in puddles, slush or other road debris. As you approach the Lexus ES, the SmartAccess key remotely turns on the puddle lamp. And, for added convenience when parking, the mirrors automatically tilt down when the ES is placed in reverse.

2012 Lexus ES

2012 Lexus ES

Each wheel of the Lexus ES can react to bumps in the road independently, allowing it to absorb the shock more thoroughly, courtesy of the four-wheel, independent, MacPherson strut suspension. The four cam, all-aluminum 24-valve V6 engine generates 248 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm. With a six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), the ES delivers exceptional performance at any speed, remarkable 268 horsepower and requires nothing more than regular unleaded fuel. Monitoring the engine's speed and load, dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) increases torque at lower speeds for better maneuvering, while boosting power at higher speeds. By making the valvetrain more flexible, this results in faster acceleration, better performance and lower emissions.

While the 2012 Lexus ES features one of the smoothest engines available, it also employs 88 measures to absorb, dampen and even cancel vibrations before they ever reach the cabin of the vehicle. For instance, liquid-filled engine mounts were used rather than conventional rubber mounts to help contain engine vibrations. And when the vehicle is idling, an active-control engine mount actually detects the frequency of vibrations and emits a counter-frequency, which effectively cancels them out. In addition, 24 pieces of foam coating and 22 urethane sponges are strategically placed throughout the vehicle to help absorb vibrations, as well as reduce wind and road noise. In sixth gear, the wider gear-ratio spread provides greater acceleration, efficiency and seamless shifting. The sequential-shifting capability enhances performance by allowing the driver to control shifting by nudging the gearshift forward or backward.

2012 Lexus ES

2012 Lexus ES

The ES luxuriously appointed interior features brown walnut or espresso bird's-eye maple accents, as well as leather and available semi-aniline leather trim.he ES interior is designed with highly polished brown walnut or espresso bird's-eye maple wood trim accents on the doors, glove box and center console. These accents are also featured on the available wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. And chrome-finished touches are featured throughout the cabin. Seats feature soft and luxurious leather or are available with semi-aniline leather trim. Because of the nature of this process, higher-quality leather is used, resulting in an even more supple and natural feel.

The available 14-speaker 300-watt at less than 0.1% THD, 20–20,000 Hz Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System is powered by a 10-channel amplifier and features a six-disc, in-dash DVD/CD auto-changer. It provides discrete 5.1-multichannel playback via a 7.1-channel speaker architecture. The element speakers include titanium tweeters and Neodymium subwoofer for a truer high-frequency response. The system also features a subwoofer, front-center and rear-corner surround-sound speakers and active sound balancing. Compatible portable audio players enabled with Bluetooth audio profile capability can be controlled using the onboard audio controls in the ES. Because it’s a wireless technology, your entire music library is accessible without ever taking the player out of your pocket or purse. A standard USB connection also enables you to control your compatible iPod audio player through the ES audio interface and offers the added benefit of charging the device whenever it’s plugged in. In both cases, information such as artist name, track name and album name can be displayed on the audio display or available navigation screen.

2012 Lexus ES Prices MSRP Starting at $53,045

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