Lexus, the luxury branch of the Toyota automobile maker, is well known for putting luxury touches on all of their vehicles. Operating since 1989, Lexus has become synonymous with high-class cars. They have continued to keep up to date, integrating more and better upgrades with each new iteration of every model they make.
Building on this reputation, Lexus developed the ES as a series of mid-size cars as a flagship of their brand. The first generation was developed and introduced to market in the same year that Lexus itself was founded, and they have continued to offer the model continuously since.
The Lexus ES 350 was brought to market initially in 2006 and has continued to stay updated with the times since. Although the ES 350 is rife with features, the best of these is the increased power coupled with the aerodynamic design, which makes the car not only quicker but also bumps the fuel efficiency.
Let's take a closer look at the powerful and aerodynamic design and other notable features of the Lexus ES 350!
Quick And Sleek
The Lexus ES 350 is currently available in four different trims: the base model, F SPORT, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury. All trims come equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine capable of up to 302 hp. The top speed of the ES 350 is estimated at around 131 mph, and its starting line from 0-60 time is 6.6 seconds, placing it competitively among other similar sized cars.
For a sedan, especially a luxury sedan where effort and time have also been spent on other upgrades to quality, that is a very respectable amount of power and speed. Putting out 472 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm, this mid-sized sedan is packing some commendable power.
Add to the engine capabilities, the sleek and aerodynamic design of the car and you have a combination that really wows. The ES 350 has a low drag coefficient between .26 and .29 depending on the trim because of the addition of the spoiler due to sleek and unbroken lines in the body. This not only gives the car a beautiful appearance, but also increases fuel efficiency and makes the car quieter.
The 2022 iteration of the Lexus ES 350 gets a commendable 22 city and 32 highway mpg. The hybrid version of the ride, the ES350h is also available and bumps that number even higher to 43 city and 44 highway mpg. According to some private testing, these estimates are a bit low as well, as at least one tester saw fuel efficiency up to 39 mpg over 200 miles at 75 mph.
Other Notable Features Of The Lexus ES 350
In addition to being a fast and gorgeous car, the ES 350 also gives a beautiful ride. The dynamic handling package available on the 2022 model on certain trims includes optimized adaptive variable suspension and lightweight components made largely from carbon fiber. The result of these additions is a very smooth ride overall.
Additionally, Lexus has kept up with modern technology in both infotainment and safety. The cabin of the ES 350 has 8.0-12.3-inch touch screens with full color displays. Additionally, the sedan has a ten speaker premium sound system and is compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The safety features integrated into the Lexus ES 350 include pedestrian and lane departure detections to help avert collisions. Other state of the art and standard safety features included in the ES 350 are lane tracing assist, road sign assist, back up camera, and steering assistance. Additionally, you can add on packages to increase safety even further to include blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alerts, and parking assist with auto braking.
Of course, it would not be a Lexus without a luxury interior on top of all the other features. The cabin of the Lexus ES 350 is spacious and plush. The ES leads in its class on rear legroom and the materials used throughout the interior are high grade. The dashboard features soft touch materials. The seats are well cushioned, and the upper trims are genuine leather upholstery.
The cargo capacity of the ES 350 is also best in class. Although there is no option to fold down the rear seats, the overall cargo room is still great at 16.7 square feet. The trunk has an optional power hand-free upgrade for the lid as well, making it easy to load and unload with full hands.
Other great functionality and luxury upgrades can be found in the two-zone climate control, push button start, keyless entry, moonroof, and rear sunshades. For an even more luxurious feel, you can also upgrade to full genuine leather seats, a panoramic moonroof, and a heads up display.
With a starting MSRP of $40,800 for the base model, up to just under $50,000 for the Ultra Luxury trim, the Lexus ES 350 is a lot of bang for your buck in terms of luxury and appealing features. Although the ES 350 has increased technology, safety, and a premium interior, the real prize here is the coolest feature- the power combined with the aerodynamic body of the sedan.