2016 Lexus ES350, ES300h Facelift Revealed
The 2016 Lexus ES350 and ES300h have been refreshed for the U.S. market.
The updated sedan actually made its debut earlier this year at the Shanghai Motor Show, but only now has the Japanese luxury automaker shared details on the U.S. models.
The 2016 Lexus ES350 and ES300h get new standard LED headlights along with a redesigned front fascia, which includes the brand’s spindle grille, with fog lights at the corners. In the rear, Lexus carried over some design elements from its flagship LS, incorporating a new fascia with chrome-tipped rectangular exhaust ports.
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For the interior, new features and finishes include Linear Dark Mocha wood, Illustrious Piano Black wood and Bamboo with a matte finish, which replaces the gloss finish. There is also the addition of Flaxen interior as an option.
The Mark Levinson Premium Sound and Panoramic Roof options are now available with any package, while new vehicle connectivity has been added with Lexus Enform Remote. Lastly, there is also a new Lexus Safety System+ that combines Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Intelligent High Beam and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
Pricing for the 2016 Lexus ES350 and ES300h models have not yet been announced.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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That front end ... I kind of like it, actually. The "spindle grille" is growing on me.
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