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the 2MZ-FE a 2.5 V6 which replaced the 4VZ-FE 2.5. The 1MZ-FE did not return to the lineup to the lineup until the 99-2000 model. 2000 up model Windoms never got the 3MZ-FE 3.3 liter V6, and Windoms had a manual transmission option til 1999. Also the Windom did have the 2AZ-FE for the last year and half of its asian market production until the Windom was dropped for the global ES name badge on the Lexus marque .

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Having registered (free) and poked around a bit, I found the model codes for the new ES are GSZ10L (for 2GR engine), ASZ10L (for A25A engine), AXZA10* (for A25A engine), AXZH10* (for A25A engine) * is L or R for LHD or RHD. Unfortunately, since Toyota/Lexus have started using a new variation of their

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The 1991-1995 Toyota Windom had also a 4VZ-FE 2.5 V6 engine which replaced the older 2VZ-FE engine. The Windom never got a 3VZ-FE , but did get the 1MZ-FE in 1994 with the 4VZ-FE following suit in most models , especially export asian markets as Thailand til 1995, when the new 1996 model debuted with

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The 1st generation ES had NO exact JDM sibling. Yes, it was really based on Vista (BTW, the main difference between Vista V2x and Camry V2x were doors -- Vista had frameless doors, while Camry had frames). BUT: in Japan, only 2.0 V6 (1VZ-FE?) was offered, while ES250 had 2.5 2VZ-FE. And, by the way,

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That section needs a rewrite, one of the editors seems to have a bias against Toyota and has added false information. This investigation is not over also the NHTSA has yet to order Toyota to issue any recalls. Also section should use official sources from Toyota and the NHTSA, not outside sources.

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you get the platform designation by combining motor name and model range name. When it gets more than four letters the letter adding system for gasoline engine cars gives Z+X=C and R+X=S. Since this car is in the XV model range since the 2nd generation (1st generation V model range), the designated

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Also, I am not sure why it is necessary to place misleading generation separations which indicate that each new generation commenced sales on January 1, and ended on December 31 (even with a disclaimer). For example, the 2001 calendar year includes sales of both the XV20 and XV30 models. It comes

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Thx for the information, I have added the 'partly' based on Toyota Vista for the 1st generation ES 250 section, and adjusted the reference to a 2.5L version related to the second gen ES 300 to say "including the VCV-11 Windom". Is this okay? Googling the Windom and Camry Prominent finds both with

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I do not mean to revive an old thread but I second this☝🏻 the ES is not Euro-centric, it's sized like E-segment European cars but if you're gonna compare it with them then you might as well compare a 1990s/2000s Mercury Sable or Buick Century/Regal with the German cars. Sorry but wearing a nice

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The sole reason this made ABC News a sensationalism TV "news" network and consequently wound up in this article through single purpose editors is because of the widely publicized deaths of the CHP officer and his family. People familiar with automobiles know the NHTSA runs numerous and endless

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I agree. The Toyota Windom and the Lexus ES are the Exact same cars, albeit sold on a different market. Isn't Toyota Windom gonna be replaced by the Lexus ES soon because I heard that Toyota is starting to sell cars under the Lexus nameplate in Japan.

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badge alone does not make for a luxury car. An ES does not offer driving experience similar to an A6, 5 Series, or E-Class. Nor is it a sporty car. On a side note, my stepdad drives a Lexus ES and it is nowhere as pleasant as the German cars.

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How is this not enough? Do moderators not have time to scroll down or even check the title within the link? I'm suing Knowledge if all you guys do is suppress your editors with your own agenda. Do you even get paid to rebuke your agenda?

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And relationship between 1st gen US Camry (VZV10) and 1st gen Windom exactly mirrored relationship between JDM Camry and Vista (SV30) -- they differed mainly in door frames, with Windom looking just as an enlarged Vista.

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across as trying to force on information, that would work if reported by model years, into a calendar year format. Readers only have to scroll up to roughly find out the corresponding model available at the time.

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I find this constant wrangling about size categories completely incomprehensible and nothing but a way for IPs to waste everyone's time, but in this case mid-size seems correct (and compact feels off). Best

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Not really. The Commodore and Falcon are slightly bigger, RWD, have optional V8 engines and are aimed at the average buyer. The ES is slightly smaller, FWD, no V8 and aimed at the luxury market.

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they both look like the es250, so is the es250 based on both? if i rebadge my es250, what should i call it? above it says there is no exact JDM sibling but in those pix it looks like there is.

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Removed "The 1993 ES 300 was the last Lexus sedan to offer a 5-speed manual transmission until the introduction of the IS 300." because the SC300 was available with a 5-speed manual until 1997.

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model code scheme, I don't know yet what the shortened version is that covers all engines except that it will have 'Z' and '10' in it. But I can confidently say that it is not 'XV70'.

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Only the current model is larger. Given the ES is targeted at the US market and the US uses mid-size, full-size, etc, we should respect that. D- and E-segment are quite obscure terms.

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Does it make its own parts or just assemble them from kits and a few local bits? For me, stamping the body panels is the big one. Other people might have a different opinion.

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The Camry is mid-size, and the ES is very much based on the Camry, but with a unique body/interior. The current XV60 series does share more with the full-size Avalon though.

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Sounds plausible. I guess we'll just have to keep watching to see the new pattern - just like we did in the 1990's when they added the X in front of most new models.

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Then we'd better list the HiAce as a competitor then. Which market are we going for again? And how does the ES stack up when towing a large caravan or boat?

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MPV from the 1990s to 2000s. This made the actual designation more confusing. Could it be Toyota recycled the designation? Or is there another code for it?

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However apparently since ABC News wants to total up all the prior complaints which the NHTSA has cleared Toyota of that somehow belongs in the article.

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I'm not sure if I was the one you accused as biased against Toyota. I currently possess and operate two Toyota automobiles and both work fine.

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Toyota Window is yet another name for the Lexus ES, however, Toyota Camry is a less luxurious version of the same car. They have the same base

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JDM version of what could be "ES200" was named Camry Prominent (neither Vista nor Windom, unlike stated in the article!).

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Who writes that ES is a mid-size car? Mid-size is a D-segment, but ES is the E-class car, just as GS

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When googling I find very few non-Knowledge-related pages that use the GCV40 designation. --

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investigations on car companies none of which are mentioned in their respective articles.

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The Falcon and Commodore are not competitors to the ES 350. Are you making stuff up?

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code. By using the method above, the closest model designation I could get is

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Prompted by an anon-ip change, I looked for what the new model code is. Found

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From what I've read, it might be just assembling the complete body parts (or

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Well, then why would a FWD Audi compare with a RWD BMW or Mercedes-Benz? --

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Toyota has been cleared repeatedly of these same allegations in the past.

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But the SC is a coupe, not a sedan. The statement was in fact correct.

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In Australia and New Zealand, the Lexus ES 350 is comparable with the

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designation. Here's my breakdown (it could be wrong though):

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Is based on camry but it's larger, it equals the e-segment

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