第六代雷克萨斯ES是在四年前上市的，车厂现在已经开始测试下一代车型了。最近谍照记者在美国拍到了正在测试的下一代ES照片。这辆早期测试车是一个爆眼怪兽，看起来有点像量产版。预计新车将采用更精致的L-Finesse设计语言。据传新车尺寸进一步增加，轴距更长。虽然车厂不愿透露新车细节，但预计该车将与普锐斯共享丰田新全球平台（TNGA）。这意味着新车仍将采用前轮驱动。至于动力系统，预计将包括V6和混动系统。现行版搭载的3.5升V6引擎功率268马力，扭矩248磅-英尺（约合336牛米）。车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间7.1秒，最高时速209公里。下一代ES将在2018或2019年发布。

 

2018 Lexus ES mule spied for the first time

The sixth-generation Lexus ES is only four years ago but it appears the company has already begun working on the next-generation model.

 

Snapped undergoing testing in the United States, this early mule is a bug-eyed monster that bears little resemblance to the production model. While the mule doesn't provide many clues about the upcoming sedan, speculation suggests the car will have a more refined L-Finesse design. Rumors have also indicated the model will grow in size thanks to an extended wheelbase.

 

Lexus has been tight-lipped about the next-generation ES but it is expected to ride on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) that underpins the Prius. This means the ES will continue to be based on a front-wheel drive platform.

 

Engine options remain unconfirmed but the model is expected to be offered with a V6 engine and a hybrid powertrain. There's no word on specifications but the current model has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 7.1 seconds before hitting a top speed of 130 mph.

 

The next-generation Lexus ES is expected to be introduced in 2018 or 2019.