Comfort and understated styling define the 2017 Lexus ES 350. This mid-size luxury sedan offers a smooth, quiet ride with acceleration that is surprisingly powerful.
Exterior highlights on the ES 350 are subtle, mainly focused on the spindle grille that is found throughout the Lexus lineup. There are LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power moonroof and dual exhaust tips that are all standard exterior features.
With room for five passengers, the interior has attractive leather seating with wood grain accents on the steering wheel and dash. And it's pretty roomy; you wouldn't feel guilty about asking an adult to sit in the back seat.
The ES 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 268 horsepower and is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. Fuel economy is rated at 21 mpg city, 31 highway.
For convenience, there is the Lexus Enform Remote system, that allows you to have smartphone control over many of the car's functions. It enables you to start the car remotely, lock and unlock doors, locate where it is parked and check fuel levels.
Driving dynamics are surprisingly more sporty than you might expect. Acceleration is pretty rapid, and handling is at least adequate, if not a notch or two above.
Pricing on the ES 350 is planted solidly in the low $40,000 range.
For comfort, subtle styling and a smooth ride, it's hard to beat the ES 350.
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