It’s always good to build some hype around the presentation of a new model, but unfortunately for Lexus, we have already had the opportunity to see its upcoming 2013 ES sedan in some very illuminating pictures sourced from China last month.

Of course, not everyone reads news on automotive websites, which is probably why Lexus posted a picture of the new ES being lifted up on a crane and asked its fans this question: “It’s on a crane and under a cover. What is this masked machine?

The best replies we found on Facebook were: “It’s a car!”, “It’s the Honda Accord” and the “new PT Cruiser”. Perhaps you can add some better / more humorous answers in the comments section below.

As a reminder, the new ES sedan will be officially unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show next week.

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