---
title: "2019 Lexus ES: A Peek Before Its Debut at the Beijing Auto Show"
description: "The shiny, new 2019 ES is scheduled for a full debut April 25 in Beijing."
date: "2018-04-18"
modified: "2018-04-18"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/20206/2019-lexus-es-a-peek-before-its-debut-at-the-beijing-auto-show"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Beijing"
  - "es"
  - "Lexus"
  - "luxury cars"
  - "sedan"
  - "sports car"
---

# 2019 Lexus ES: A Peek Before Its Debut at the Beijing Auto Show

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Previously [teased with a closeup shot](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/20069/lexus-teases-the-new-es-with-a-shot-of-its-spindle-grille>) of its nose last week, the redesigned 2019 Lexus ES is showing a lot more of itself with the release of a full-body shot ahead of its official debut later this month.

Keen readers of *The Drive* who saw [the spy shots we published](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/18697/2019-lexus-es-apparently-caught-testing-in-kentucky>) back in February will have already seen this coming but the new ES's exterior is barely distinguishable from its [LS flagship big brother](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19311/2018-lexus-ls-500h-review-a-flagship-sedan-rises-from-the-grave-but-the-hybrid-just-wont-die>)... for better or worse. While [some may dig](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/17990/lexus-buyers-rank-spindle-grille-as-second-most-appealing-feature>) its sleek-yet-bold look, that corporate spindle grille definitely remains a point of contention for others.

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**Lexus**

Lexus didn't provide any technical details regarding its new, "most popular sedan" but the 2019 ES is understood to be riding on parent company Toyota's New Global Architecture K platform shared with the new Camry, Avalon, and [RAV4](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/19695/behold-the-2019-toyota-rav4>). Optional all-wheel drive and F-Sport trimmings are rumored to be on the menu this time around.

Given the upmarket GS's [alleged discontinuation in Europe](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/19841/lexus-gs-production-reportedly-ceasing-for-europe>), some have speculated that the new ES will serve as a replacement for both of Lexus's midsize sedans.

"The GS will stay in our lineup when we introduce the ES this fall. Overall, we'll watch the SUV/sedan market and develop the best product mix to meet customer demand," a Lexus spokesperson told *The Drive* when probed over whether the rumors held any water.

The current-gen 2018 Lexus ES starts at $38,950. If the new model eventually does end up replacing the GS as well, expect prices to jump by several thousand dollars. The shiny, new 2019 ES is scheduled for a full debut April 25 in at the Beijing Auto Show.

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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