Lexus redesigns its best-selling ES sedan

Lexus has unveiled the next version of its best-selling car, the ES sedan, in Shanghai, not in the U.S., with a look that falls right in line with the rest of its models.

That means the bold -- some might say outlandish -- hourglass-shaped grille.

"Our development concept was 'Take the ES to the next level of elegance and progressive luxury,'" said Toshio Asahi, chief engineer for the ES redesign, in a statement. "We're confident that the new Lexus ES will be a leader in its class and attract a lot of attention."

Besides the unmistakable look of its grille, the new ES has new headlights and LED daytime running lights.

There is a new steering wheel and a larger touch screen in the center console. Lexus says it has given the car a stiffer body.

Some things won't change: In the U.S., the luxury sedan will continue being equipped with 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a gas-electric hybrid.