# Lexus ES Engineers Argued Over The One Thing Luxury Buyers Feel Every Day

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-06-01T14:00:00+00:00
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When Lexus introduced the eighth-generation ES last year, not everyone was impressed. Some argued that the design looked too futuristic and not particularly “Lexus-like,” while others were unhappy to see the V6 dropped in favor of electrified options. Interestingly, however, neither of those issues ...

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