How Lexus turns up the spindle grill on new 2016 ES 350

I said ugly to myself when I 1st saw it months ago and find it funny how its got so much attention, its like its a movement, rarely do we get together on an ugly car feature. Lexux will eventually see drop in sales or returns. Imagine showing your friends your new car and they all see front and say thats ugly, you might take it back, especially if it is your girl friend who said its ugly, or worse; say you surprise your wife or husband with a brand new car "Happy Birthday Dear" ug, hun the front is kinda ugly :( Lexus you ruined our celebration with your ugly front end, so now we are gonna go get a vette :)

As a former Lexus owners, my husband and I have been anxiously waiting for Lexus to get rid of that UGLY screaming front grill so we can buy a new one. But NOOOO! It isn't happening. What is the fascination with a wide mouthed front grill that looks like an Ad for a Bass Pro Shop? They've changed the beautifully proportioned look of the Lexus with something that IS far out and horrid. It's a shame.

I have owned Lexus RXs since 2000, first when we lived in Europe and the three more cars when we moved back to the States. Well, that ended today when I took delivery of my MB GLC SUV. I just couldn't stomach the combination of the ugly-as-sin grill and additional 10 inches length of the new RX. Really wanted to stay with Lexus, but just couldn't.

I personally love the look of the spindle grill....Gives the car a fresh. modern, distinctive, muscular aggressive look. Only hope that it can survive minor front end bumps like the real bumper it replaces.

The IS sales likely increased because the cars target audience is a younger demographic, as is the NX. The larger vehicles ES, RX, etc... have a different audience. It sure seems like Lexus would be more successful offering a broader range of styling choices, rather than assuming all buyers would prefer a radically different design on all of their choices. Also, it seems that styling has taken a front seat to any form of practicality. Whats the cost to fix that grill if you bump something at few miles an hour? There is nothing to prevent damage.

I ran across this article while doing research on when Lexus would change their grill design. I would love to buy a Lexus, but won't with the current design.. Too unattractive. Change is good, but was this design really the best choice? Really?. It is interesting that I have not read a single post which supports the attractiveness of the spindle grill. Buyers are accepting it, but sales would be higher with a much more appealing design.... no doubt. In the meantime, I will wait on the sidelines.

I have owned 6 different Lexus vehicles, but the ugly grill is keeping me from buying another. I hate to leave to another brand because I love every Lexus that I have owned, but I can't get myself to purchase a fugly that I have to look at every day.

Have been with RX since 1999 till 2013 model due to how lovely when it be seen. Nut, last month, just bought a new Macan since new RX's grill are resemblance to deep-sea creature.

I bought a new house last year and with that I was going to upgrade from my 2010 RX 350 to a new 2017, after I closed escrow. I was in the showroom and could not believe what I was seeing. It's the ugliest front end I've ever seen. I kept going around the car as if something were going to change but of course it didn't. In my head I thought someone needs to be fired. So I decided to fire myself from Lexus and now I'm the proud owner of a new Cad XT5. BYE Lexus I have never had such a guttural reaction to something that looks like it's been fatal car crash and your trying to replace the front end with the cheapest and ugliest material you could find.

There is a difference in designing an automobile or a carnival ride. The new RX is as much a carnival ride in looks as the ridiculous Nissan Juke. Over all ridiculous from every angle. No class.

Grill on Camry and Lexus models is patterned after the Darth Vader helmet. Or could it be something else. My son calls them, "the inter-galactic insect grills." Either way, they were created by designers who probably knew better but caved to the demands of bean counters. They can repent with good designs in future models.

Have owned lexus cars before and currently own a 2010 RX350 which both my wife and I enjoy. Also own a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee with diesel engine which keeps running like the battery bunny. Would like to purchase a new lexus but won't until they change the ugly grille. I am looking at the Audi Q5 or Q7 which are outstanding vehicles. Wake up Lexus..

the new grill is plain dumb ugly

If it is making great sales, good for Lexus, but the grill is still ugly.

My Lexus GX was one of the best cars I have ever owned, however when it was time to replace it I could not get past the "cow catcher" ugly grill. I replaced it with a new BMW X5 50i and am sorry I kept the Lexus so long. The BMW is great.

Wanted to buy a new Lexus but I don't like the look of the new grill so I won't. Looks like the mouth of a manatee or nurse shark.