Lexus Adds Limited Production ES 330 SportDesign Edition for 2004

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2004 -- Lexus will add a SportDesign Edition to the 2004 ES 330 for the first time since it began offering the option on its GS and IS luxury sport sedans the past two years. The limited production ES 330 SportDesign Edition will begin arriving in dealerships next month.

Updated for 2004 with a larger, more powerful engine, the well-appointed ES 330 receives the sporty yet sophisticated SportDesign treatment to compliment its luxurious character. The competent steering, suspension and brakes provide a solid driving platform that's further enhanced by the optional Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).

Three exterior colors are available including Black Onyx, and exclusive to ES SportDesign, Thundercloud Metallic and Graphite Gray Pearl. Special channeled-spoke 16-inch wheels are provided in a complementary metallic gray finish. SportDesign logos on the fenders and black pearl emblems out back finish the exterior detail.

The standard leather interior comes in either light charcoal or black, and features matching SportDesign logo floor mats. Black birds-eye maple wood trim on the dashboard, center console, doors, steering wheel and shift knob complete the rich interior look.

All 2004 ES 330s are comprehensively equipped with luxury amenities such as 10-way power front seats with memory for the driver's side, dual-zone automatic climate control and premium sound system, among many others. A long list of safety features such as multi-stage driver and front passenger airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and a strong body structure with crumple zones provide peace of mind. Regular production options such as the Mark Levinson audio system, Lexus DVD navigation and rain-sensing wipers continue to be available with SportDesign.

The standard 2004 ES 330 was recently selected by IntelliChoice as Best Overall Value of the Year in the near luxury class. Approximately 4,000 of the ES 330 SportDesign Editions will be produced with a starting premium of just $600 above the current ES 330 base price of $31,725.