The Lexus ES is a front-wheel drive entry-level sedan. Along with the IS series and the CT200h hybrid, all three models provide an affordable gateway to Toyota’s luxury brand. The Lexus ES 350 was introduced in 2007; however the ES model line reaches back to 1992. 2013 to Present: Lexus ES The sixth-generation Lexus ES arrived on the market in 2013. Lexus identifies the engine powering its models within the model name. Thus, the 350 represents a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. The ES 330, sold from 2004 to 2006, has a 3.3-liter, V-6 engine. All models from 1992 to 2003 were known as the ES 300 for its 3.0-liter V-6 engine. The 3.5-liter, V-6 engine makes 268 horsepower and 248 foot-pounds of torque. It comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ES 350 is EPA-rated at 21/31 mpg city/highway. …show more content…
From front to back, Lexus incorporated a more upscale look, aligning this once sedate sedan with its more elegant GS and LS models. Along with the spindle grille, the ES is marked by wraparound headlamps with LED accent lights and oversized embrasures on both sides of the lower grille for the fog lamps. The sedan’s profile has a swept back roof line, an upper character line and lower body sculpting. At the rear is a deck spoiler, wraparound combination lamps with LED accents, a chrome embellishment, and fog lamps. Inside, the Lexus ES has 10-way power adjustable bucket seats in the front and a fixed bench seat with a center pass through to the trunk in the rear. Leather covers the dashboard, the door inlays, the covered storage console, and the seats. A wood steering wheel with leather grips is also present. Wood and metal accents are found throughout the