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On August 16, Lexus 'new Lexus ES model was officially launched, with 10 new models launched at a price range of 294,900 - 488,900 yuan. As a mid-term model, the new Lexus ES has minor adjustments in exterior interior details and configuration.

The biggest difference between the new Lexus ES and the old model is that the middle net, spindle grille adds a number of horizontal lines, it is easy to distinguish between the old model and the new model. The new Lexus ES is also optimized for the headlight set, replaced with a square three-point LED headlight set, and integrated with the latest style of LED daytime running lights, making it more technological overall. At the same time, the wheel design of the new car has been upgraded, and other details are similar to those of the current model. The rear part of the car has not changed much. There are three "L" shapes in the interior shape of the lamp group, which are spliced to each other. After lighting, the recognition degree is high. In addition, the new car all adopt hidden exhaust design. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the car body are 4975/1866/1447mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2870mm, positioning medium and large cars.

In terms of interior decoration, the new Lexus ES basically continues the design style of the current model. The new car still adopts full LCD instrument panel with three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. The central control multimedia display adopts suspension design. Some physical buttons and knobs are reserved under the central control. The overall interior design style is relatively traditional.

In terms of power, the new Lexus ES will be available in 2.0L and 2.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engines. The former has a maximum power of 173PS and a maximum torque of 208N·m. The transmission system matches the CVT continuously variable transmission; the latter has a maximum power of 207PS and a maximum torque of 243N·m. The transmission system will match 8AT or CVT transmission according to different configurations. The hybrid model is equipped with a 2.5L self-priming four-cylinder engine and a single-motor hybrid system with a maximum power of 218 hp, matching E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission.

Data show that Lexus global sales in 2020 will be 718,715 vehicles, down 6% year-on-year. From the regional performance, Lexus global market decline. North America is Lexus 'largest market, with cumulative sales of 297,000 vehicles in 2020, but down 9% year-on-year. In Japan, Lexus sold only 49,000 vehicles for the year, down 21% year-on-year, the biggest decline. In Europe and the Middle East, Lexus sales fell double-digit year-on-year.

China is Lexus 'only growth market in 2020. According to the data, the cumulative sales volume of Lexus in China will reach 225,000 vehicles in 2020, with a year-on-year growth of 11%, among which the sales volume of Lexus ES in China will be 114,600 vehicles, with a year-on-year growth of 24.62%. It is the model with the highest sales volume of Lexus brand in China, and it is also the model with no cash discount among the rare luxury brand cars in China and needs to queue for waiting and raising the price to pick up the car.

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