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Lexus ES 350

Luxury Pioneer: 2017 Lexus ES

November 28, 2016 by admin 5 Comments

2017 Lexus ES 350.
2017 Lexus ES 350.

The Lexus ES is a luxury sedan requiring no introduction. Now in its sixth generation, the ES line is one of two models that launched the Lexus brand in 1989 (the flagship LS is the other one) and remains Lexus’ top-selling model behind the RX SUV.

The ES line has always represented a front-wheel drive model powered by a V6 engine. Only since 2013 has a hybrid 300h variant been offered, a surprising fact to some given that nearly every other Lexus line has offered a gas-electric hybrid.

Model Year Changes

A 2017 Lexus ES 350 sedan was a recent weekly driver and there are several changes of note over last year. The standard equipment list now includes rain-sensing wipers and the Lexus Safety System+ package. The LSS+ features a pre-collision system, lane departure alert with steering assist, intelligent high beams, and radar cruise control.

Also new for 2017 is the Scout GPS Link to its standard display audio system. Lexus says that with the app on the driver’s smartphone, navigation maps, and turn-by-turn directions appear on the car’s central display screen.

2017 Lexus ES 350.

Made in the USA

As has been the case with previous ES models, this sedan typically garners attention from people familiar with the brand. Indeed, I’ve had friends, neighbors, and strangers ask me about the model and more than once they’ve said the ES is or would be their Lexus model of choice. That appeal meshes well with Lexus marketing as the ES remains one of the entry-point models for the brand.

The ES 350 has the distinction of being the only Lexus model built in the US (the RX and RX Hybrid are built in Cambridge, Ontario). In 2015, Lexus shifted ES 350 production from Japan to its Erlanger, Kentucky, manufacturing plant. However, the hybrid variant is still built in Japan.

Exterior Features and Options

Coinciding with the release of the current-generation model in 2013 is when the ES assumed its current design language. A refresh in 2016 only sharpened that look with a more distinctive spindle grille, new headlamps, and more pronounced embrasures for the fog lamps added.

Standard equipment includes LED daytime running lights, halogen headlamps, LED low beam headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and dual exhaust tips. All models also come with a power tilt and slide moonroof.

Factory options include 18-inch alloy wheels, Bi-LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights, fog lamps, automatic high beams, and a one-touch power trunk.

2017 Lexus ES 350.

Interior Features and Options

The Lexus ES is classified as a midsize luxury sedan, but it seems larger than that. This model seats five in comfort with generous amounts of head, shoulder, hip, and leg room all around. This is where the sedan’s front-wheel drive layout works to the advantage of the ES — no big drivetrain hump interferes with leg space.

Plush and supportive bucket seats with 10-way power support are found up front. A three-place bench seat is in the second row with a pass-through to the trunk. By the way, the trunk measures 15.2 cubic feet or about average for this segment.

Standard equipment includes full power accessories; leather or imitation leather (NuLuxe) seats; wood, imitation leather, and piano black trim; an analog clock; personal lamps, puddle lights; and zoned climate control. This model also comes with a remote touch controller, a mouse-like device for controlling audio and navigation.

Tech & Safety

All models are outfitted with an eight-inch touchscreen display and are compatible with Siri Eyes Free. A rearview monitor, an eight-speaker audio system, CD player, HD Radio, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB and auxiliary ports are included. Lexus Enform is included with the available navigation system and brings in apps, safety features including automatic collision notification, and remote access via your smartphone.

Crash test results are pending for the 2017 model. The 2016 edition was an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ recipient. With the Lexus Safety System+ package now standard, we expect the 2017 ES will retain its top safety billing once again.

2017 Lexus ES 350.

On the Road

Lexus doesn’t mess with success when it comes to the ES powertrain. A 3.5-liter V6 engine making 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. No forced induction. No eight-speed transmission. And no optional all-wheel drive.

But with a curb weight of just 3,571 pounds, the ES is surprisingly lightweight and certainly well-suited to move the sedan. Car and Driver recorded a 0-60 mph time of just 5.8 seconds for the 2015 model, a number that comes in much lower than the 7.1 seconds time offered by Lexus. Figure your numbers will fall somewhere in the middle.

Stomp on the accelerator and the ES quickly comes to life. You’ll feel a slight tug of the steering wheel, but torque steer isn’t a significant issue. This sedan zips down the freeway entrance ramp with authority. When passing on the highway you’ll have just the right amount of power to squeeze past that semi. The transmission shifts seamlessly between gears and that’s everything you should expect in the ES.

The Lexus ES is tuned for the road, offering a quiet interior and a soft ride. The drive mode select feature can be dialed to the level of comfort that suits you best — eco, normal or sport. You’ll want to choose the latter for at least some level of driving feedback, otherwise don’t expect much engagement.

2017 Lexus ES 350.

ES Model Considerations

The 2017 ES 350 starts at $38,900; the 300h is priced from $41,820. The hybrid averages 40 mpg, an outstanding number for a vehicle of this size. Choose the ES and you’ll get 24 mpg. That 16 mpg difference is attained in part by the 2.5-liter four cylinder engine found in the hybrid along with the hybrid drivetrain.

If you are seriously considering the 300h, you need to determine whether the reduced level of power in the hybrid is fine for you — there is no escaping the fact that a performance difference is present — 200 hp v. 268 hp. On the other hand, the high mpg potential with the 300h is certainly attractive.

Both models are mono-spec — one trim level. However, package upgrades allow for further customization. Our test model came with two, including luxury ($1,670) — composed of heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power rear sunshade — and a navigation system with the Mark Levinson audio package ($2,590).

Individual options include such amenities as a heated wood and leather steering wheel ($450), panorama glass roof with power moonroof ($500), upgraded 18-inch wheels ($880), blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert ($500), and LED headlamps ($515). Quite easily, you can add upwards of $10,000 to your final price by claiming every package and choosing most options.

2017 Lexus ES 350.

Parting Thoughts

If you’re looking for the performance side of the Lexus sedan range, check out the compact IS and the slightly larger GS lines. Both models offer standard rear-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive and turbo options. Of course, if it is simply a matter of getting your first Lexus, the CT200h (hybrid), NX200 (SUV), and the IS lines are other places to start.

In all, the Lexus ES provides what the vast majority of luxury shoppers want — a comfortable, well-equipped sedan with high-quality materials, superior fit and finish, and a reliability record second to none. You get all this in more in the Lexus ES — your only dilemma is whether to go with the gas or hybrid model.

See Also — Experienced: 2016 Lexus LX 570

Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: Car and Driver, front-wheel drive, IIHS, leather, Lexus Enform, Lexus ES, Lexus ES 300h, Lexus ES 350, luxury sedan, navigation, NuLuxe, Siri Eyes Free

Achievable Indulgence: 2015 Lexus ES 350

January 29, 2015 by admin 3 Comments

Your pathway to luxury in a Lexus ES 350.

2015 Lexus ES 350

Like other premium brands, Lexus has been working diligently to attract and capture new customers. Unlike its competitors, it now has four lines of vehicles to get the job done. Specifically, you can choose a CT200h hybrid hatchback, an NX crossover, a rear- or all-wheel drive compact IS sedan or the larger front-wheel drive ES sedan to make the transition to Lexus.

Certainly, a fair number of customers upgrade from the Toyota brand, but this Japanese luxury marque also captures customers from the European and American brands.

2015 Lexus ES 350

2015 Lexus ES 350

A 2015 Lexus ES 350 was a recent weekly driver. It wasn’t the first time I’ve tested this large, front-wheel drive sedan, but its most recent visit follows the earlier model by about a year and the subsequent premium sedans that I’ve also driven. With a base price of $37,550 and nicely optioned at $45,230, the ES remains an important gateway to the brand and may be where you will make your own transition to the domain of luxury.

***See: 2014 Lexus ES350: Luxury for Americans***

 

For an entry-level vehicle, the ES 350 offers what a lot of first-time luxury buyers want: very good value, ample interior room and a high-quality build. The ES is one of the earliest Lexus models as the ES 300 hit the market in 1992 and remained in production through 2003. From 2004 through 2006 there was the Lexus ES 330 and beginning in in 2007, the Lexus ES 350 made its debut.

Incidentally, the model name corresponds to the engine size with 300 (3.0 liters), 330 (3.3 liters) and 350 (3.5 liters) representing the V-6 engine of choice. The current interpretation is the second generation model, introduced in 2013. In any case, the ES family has judiciously represented Lexus well for nearly a quarter of a century.

Indeed, that representation has Lexus articulating that the ES has “flagship style and amenities” even as it is dwarfed by the GS and LS sedan lines. Truly, Lexus has constructed a model that complements the larger sedans without leaving customers wanting. The current model retains the naturally-aspirated 268-horsepower engine that has powered it since its inception, and has added a new multimedia system, making available Lexus Enform infotainment with smart control, and continues to point to its roomy rear passenger compartment featuring 40 inches of legroom.

2015 Lexus ES 350


2015 Lexus ES 350

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Model Year Upgrades

For 2015, Lexus has also made its NuLuxe upholstery standard. You may insist that it is leather as it feels and breathes much like the real thing. However, Lexus’ engineers endeavored to create a synthetic material that simulates leather and has largely succeeded. The result is seating that looks and feels like the real item, yet harms no animals in the manufacturing process. It comes in lighter than leather too, providing the ES 350 with important weight saving characteristics.

Also new is Lexus Enform Remote, the most recent update to the brand’s infotainment and connectivity family. This subscription-enabled service provides the owner with remote view and control of the sedan. Specifically, you can use your Android- or iOS-compatiable device to connect with your Lexus. With it, you can remotely lock or unlock the car, start or stop the engine, adjust climate control, and use other services, including vehicle finder. A related Enform app suite can be tied in with IHeartRadio and Slacker, the latter an interactive Internet radio service.

2015 Lexus ES 350
2015 Lexus ES 350

Additional changes for 2015 brings in an all-new standard display audio system utilizing a seven-inch touch-screen, what includes HD Radio, Bluetooth audio, automatic phone book transfer, a vehicle information display and complimentary traffic and weather data by means of HD Radio. For instance, if a treasured tune comes on the radio while you are occupied with another matter, then select the cache radio feature to pause it for as many as 15 minutes, then listen to it later.

Further, the ES’ screen can be split into two or three sections to showcase functions simultaneously. For example, when the car is equipped with available navigation, you can examine the navigation/map as well as the audio, compass or other functions. Moreover, you get a 3D map with bird’s eye views with the navigation system. Furthermore, Lexus upgraded the navigation system to help you reach your destination faster with state-of-the-art and foretelling traffic data, such as detour preview, estimated time of arrival calculation and a low-fuel orientation featuring available fuel stations. The Lexus Enform App Suite is automatically included with navigation.

2015 Lexus ES 350

Siri Has Eyes For You

A feature added in 2014, Siri Eyes Free mode, can now be synched with the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 models, what places choice Apple Siri technology at your service. Specifically, Siri makes its possible for you to call contacts, choose and execute music from iTunes, obtain turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple maps, and govern other tasks.

As delivered, the ES 350 offered nine options and upgrades, what added nearly $7,000 to its price. Stylish 18-inch wheels with an enhanced graphic finish ($880), a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert ($500), and a power rear sunshade ($210) were included. This model also added intuitive parking assist ($500), rain sensing wipers with deicer ($155), and a wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and knob ($330).

However, the more significant upgrades each topped the millennium mark and included a lane departure warning and automatic high beam package ($1,015), a luxury package — real leather and wood trim — ($1,370), and a hard-disk drive navigation system with Lexus Enform upgrade ($1,795).

2015 Lexus ES 350

On the Road

The Lexus ES 350 travels from 0 to 60 mph in about seven seconds — not bad considering the size of the sedan and the engine offered. The engine is entirely suited to the sedan with generous amounts of power evident as you get started and while on the road. Torque steer, the bane of larger, front-wheel drive models, was minimal. Had Lexus gone with a turbocharged model, that negative characteristic would have been evident. Wisely, they left the standard-bearing V-6 alone as it supplies ample power as needed.

The cabin is quiet, the ride is soft and the interior has the amenities people expect in a Lexus. That threesome provides perhaps the best enticement people need to consider Lexus, with the ES 350 upholding its part of the market with precision.

2015 Lexus ES 350


2015 Lexus ES 350

  • Sticker price from $37,550
  • Price as tested: $45,230
  • Seats 5 occupants
  • 3.5-liter 24-valve V-6 gasoline engine
  • 268 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm
  • 248 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,700 rpm
  • 3.70 inches bore by 3.27 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 10.8-to-1
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Wheelbase: 111 inches
  • Length: 192.7 inches
  • Width: 71.7 inches
  • Height: 57.1 inches
  • Passenger volume: 100.1 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 15.2 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: NR
  • EPA: 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway
  • Regular grade gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 17.2 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 3,594 pounds
  • IIHS safety rating: Good — moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints & seats
  • Limited vehicle warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
  • Powertrain warranty: 6 years/70,000 miles
  • Corrosion warranty: 6 years
  • Vehicle assembly: Miyata, Japan

See Also — Natty Sport Coupe: Lexus RC 350


2015 Lexus ES 350 photos copyright Auto Trends Magazine.

Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: 2015 CARS, front-wheel drive, Lexus ES 350, luxury, sedan, Siri Eyes Free, V-6 ENGINE

Skip the Lexus: 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

November 1, 2013 by admin 4 Comments

Should I choose the Toyota Avalon or the Lexus ES? That question was posed to me recently via Twitter and I responded to the inquirer with a choose the Lexus if the pricing comes out to be the same. Then again, you may want to skip the Lexus once you get behind the wheel of the Avalon, updated for 2013 to reflect a more sophisticated and elegant presence. In other words, the Toyota Avalon loses its previous ho-hum persona for a more modern and interesting look.

2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring.

2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

The 2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring is the second highest of four Avalon trim levels. It is priced from $35,500, with the other editions priced from $30,990 to $39,650. An Avalon Hybrid is all new for 2013, adding a $1,750 price premium to each of the corresponding model lines (i.e, XLE Premium, XLE Touring and Limited).

Under the hood you have a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, a carryover from the previous generation model. It is used in a number of Toyota and Lexus products including the Camry. This engine makes 268 horsepower and bangs out 248 foot-pounds of torque, sufficient power to move this near 3,500-pound large sedan. Its transmission pairing is a six-speed automatic, one that can be shifted into S mode for up and down manual shifting. Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters are included with the XLE Touring and Limited editions as well.

2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Athletic Exterior

Toyota says that the 2013 Avalon offers a more athletic expression in its sheet metal, a point this writer recognized the instant he first saw the model. Its dimensions are ever so slightly smaller than the 2012 model, with its height, width, and length trimmed accordingly. A narrower roof line and increased vehicle tread line contribute to the Avalons now robust look.

The Avalon’s front fascia features a larger grille opening, itself flanked by poly ellipsoidal projection headlamps that offer improved lighting performance. LED daytime running lights are included with the Limited edition. Fog lamps are also part of the XLE Touring package.

Additional improvements have been made across the hood and along the body lines with sculpting present on the side sheet metal. The now lower vehicle belt line also adds to the Avalon’s more athletic look. The XLE Touring is outfitted with 18-inch silver painted alloy wheels and is available in nine exterior color choices including Moulin Rouge Mica, Cypress Pearl and Nautical Blue Metallic.

2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Updated Interior

Inside, the instrument panel has been widened with the upper panel gaining just over one inch and the lower panel widened by about 2.5 inches. The panel features two colorful analog displays that flank a digital driver information center. Premium hand-sewn soft touch materials cover the dashboard with chrome trim surrounding the center panel and gloss panel trim around the shifter. Almond, light grey and black are the three color schemes for the Avalon, with leather seats standard across the model line.

Standard equipment for the Toyota Avalon XLE Touring includes keyless entry with push button start, power accessories, dual zone climate control with rear seat vents, cruise control, a back up camera, a leather-trimmed tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and four cup holders. This model also comes with an upgraded Entune infotainment system with navigation, a package that includes nine speakers, SiriusXM satellite radio, a USB port, Bluetooth wireless technology, and HD Radio. An illuminated glove box, a covered center console, and five 12-volt power outlets are also included.

2013 Toyota Avalon

The front seats are comfortable with 8-way adjustment afforded the driver and 4-way for the passenger. The seats are heated, well bolstered with the only feature missing being a seat extender. Otherwise, you can find the right seating position that wont stress you on a long trip and change it to suit your needs as desired. The rear seating passengers get a folding bench seat with a center position arm rest and trunk pass through. That seating area holds three adults comfortable with sufficient leg room available.

New Toyota Avalon Features an Athletic Persona

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On the Road

Start the engine, shift the transmission in gear and take your foot off of the brake and youll soon find that the Toyota Avalon is no sluggard. Twice, slight hesitation was sensed when pressing down on the accelerator, what I attributed to a cold engine. That problem went away moments later and was soon forgotten.

Handling with any larger front-wheel drive sedan can sometimes prove challenging with understeer and even oversteer suddenly appearing. Toyota manages these problems by making an Avalon that is 12 percent more rigid overall, including 23 percent more rigid at the rear. Moreover, the suspension system has been tuned to provide improved flat cornering. Front and rear stabilizer bars, pillow ball joints, and a dual-link suspension team up to deliver one of the better handling exercises for a vehicle in this class. All-wheel drive is not available with this model, but that added weight and cost are hardly missed here.

2013 Toyota Avalon

Shopping Considerations

Although losing Avalon sales to Lexus still keeps sales within the corporate family, the Toyota Avalon merits a close look. Its chief competitors include the Ford Taurus, Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala and the Hyundai Azera. Rear-wheel drive models such as the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300C also compete. Well equipped versions of these sedans each range in price from $35-40,000, which puts the $36,470 Lexus ES 350 sedan within play.

Having not had the advantage of comparing these two similar models I cannot recommend one over the other. What I can say is that the Lexus name carries a certain cachet that might have you looking at the ES 350. Then again, you may simply choose to skip the Lexus to get behind the wheel of an attractive, competent Toyota Avalon sedan. And there is nothing wrong with that decision.

2013 Toyota Avalon

2014 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

  • Sticker price from $35,500
  • Price as tested: $36,715
  • Seats 5 occupants
  • 3.5-liter 24-valve V-6 engine
  • 268 horsepower @ 6,200 rpm
  • 248 foot-pounds of torque @ 4,700 rpm
  • 3.70 inches bore by 3.27 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 10.8-to-1
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Wheelbase: 111 inches
  • Length: 195.2 inches
  • Width: 72.2 inches
  • Height: 57.5 inches
  • Passenger volume: 103.6 cubic feet
  • Storage volume: 16 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • EPA: 21 mpg city, 31 mpg hwy.
  • Regular grade gasolineta
  • Fuel tank: 17 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 3,461 pounds
  • Vehicle assembly: Georgetown, Ky.

Further Reading

2013 Toyota Avalon Loses the Blah, Embraces the Wow Factor

Toyota Avalon Replacement Set for New York Debut

7 Keys to Buying Your Next Car

On the Road With the 2013 Toyota Tundra Limited 4×4

Toyota Avalon photos copyright Auto Trends Magazine.

Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: 2013 MODELS, LARGE SEDAN, Lexus ES 350, TOYOTA AVALON, TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID, V-6 ENGINE

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