The large glass roof lets in an abundance of light, adding to the spacious airy feeling in the cabin. It has three sections: the front acts as a wind deflector when the center is slid open, the center has a power tilt and slide function, and the rear is a fixed type. For safe operation during closing, the glass roof stops temporarily in a safe position, and requires a further press of the close switch to fully close it.
The L-shaped rear combination lamps reinforce the ES’s Lexus identity. The three-dimensional design was engineered to combine high visibility with distinctive style.
The slim, square design of the 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps projects a sharp futuristic look, heightened by the thin light beam design of the turn signal lamps. It integrates innovative BladeScan AHS headlamps to help provide excellent nighttime visibility, to help support early recognition of pedestrians and road signs for reliable, stress-free driving.
In addition to auto slide-away and return functions, the front seats feature auto lift-up function (Driver’s seat only) and cushion side-away functions. For easy access, auto lift-up raises the seat lifter when the driver gets out and then returns it to the original seat position when the driver gets in. Cushion side-away opens the outboard side cushion supports to reduce the pressure on the thighs while getting in and out.
To make the front seatbelts easy to use, the seatbelt buckle lifts up when the door is opened and then moves back down once the seatbelt is fastened.
In addition to the vehicle height adjustment function which can be switched between Normal and High settings, access mode automatically raises the vehicle to make ingress and egress easy.
Lexus Climate Concierge coordinates with the 4-zone independent temperature control to automatically control the auto air conditioner with the seat heaters, seat ventilation and steering wheel heater to provide optimal comfort for each occupant. The body surface temperature of occupants is detected by IR (Infra-red Rays) matrix sensors to quickly provide the optimal level of comfort for all occupants. It also detects sunlight in the early morning and at sunset and controls the vehicle’s climate control system to maintain comfort.
The Remote Touch Interface is designed for smartphone style operation. The cursor can be adjusted to stop following flick operation to suit the user’s preferences. Pinch-in and pinch-out operation enables continuous in and out zooming.
Air bladders integrated into the seatback and seat cushion are inflated to apply pressure from the occupant’s back to the thighs, contributing to a feeling of relaxation. Programs can be selected for the entire body as well as particular areas (Upper Body, Lower Body and Lumbar).
