ES 2018 Safety Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
In addition to maintaining a constant speed, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses the radar and camera sensors to detect a vehicle driving ahead and maintain an appropriate distance between vehicles.
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ES 2018 Safety AHS (Adaptive High-beam System)
The system detects the headlamps of oncoming vehicles, tail lamps of preceding vehicles, and brightness of the surrounding area. When it detects a vehicle within the area illuminated by the high beams, it disables/enables 24 LEDs on each side to minutely adjust the lit and unlit areas, optimizing light distribution. By partially blocking light from the high-beam headlamps so that they don’t directly project onto a preceding or oncoming vehicle, the system helps contribute to safe driving at night.
ES 2018 Safety LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
While driving on highways and freeways, and on roads without white or yellow edge lines, LTA alerts the driver of possible lane or road deviations and helps assist steering to avoid them. If it determines the vehicle may deviate from the lane on a sharp curve or in other circumstances, it displays a caution and encourages appropriate steering inputs. In addition, when Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (with full speed range) is activated, it helps assist steering to avoid lane departure.
ES 2018 Safety Pre-Collision System
When the millimeter-wave radar and monocular camera sensors detect a vehicle ahead, a pedestrian during the day or at night, or a cyclist during the day*1 and determine that a collision is likely, it alerts the driver and activates pre-collision brake assist when the driver depresses the brake pedal. If the driver cannot depress the brake pedal, it activates the pre-collision brakes to help avoid a collision or mitigate the impact force.
ES 2018 Features_Hands-free power trunk lid
Even if both hands are full, when carrying the Electronic Key you can open and close the trunk lid automatically by moving your foot under the rear bumper and out again.
ES 2018 _Features Glass roof
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.
ES 2018 Features LED rear combination lamps
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.
ES 2018 Features 3-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps
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.
ES 2018 Performance Suspension
The geometry of the newly-developed McPherson strut front suspension was optimized to realize excellent steering response and turning stance, together with premium ride comfort. The arm positions on the trailing-arm double-wishbone rear suspension were optimized to smoothly handle uneven road surfaces, providing an excellent blend of handling stability and ride comfort.
ES 2018 Performance_Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic performance is seamlessly integrated into the elegantly-shaped silhouette so that air flows from the rear seats to the trailing edge of the trunk. Fins on the underbody cover and rear combination lamps reduce air resistance, contributing to the quiet interior and excellent fuel efficiency. The controlled air flow also enhances driving stability.