2007 Lexus ES350: Riding In The Lap Of "Affordable" Luxury
Conor Twomey takes the 2007 Lexus ES350 through its paces in this review for the Car Connection and gives an overall favorable assessment to Toyota's "entry-level luxury car ". 'Lexus says the 2007 model has been styled using their new L-Finesse design philosophy but it still looks more Toyota than Lexus to my eyes. In profile the ES350 is rather conservative and featureless, which wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't given it such aggressive head lamps, and that scowling expression. The proportions aren't terribly well resolved either, a trait accentuated by the busy design of its small-looking 17-inch wheels, but at least the ES's rear end is appealing and tastefully in keeping with the car's purpose in life.'
Highlights:
•Base price: $33,170 plus destination
•Engine: 3.5-liter V6, 272 hp, 254 lb-ft
•Transmission: Six-speed automatic with manual mode, front-wheel drive
•Length x width x height: 191.1 x 71.7 x 57.3 in
•Wheelbase: 101.5 in
•Weight: 3580 lb
•Economy (EPA city/highway): 21/30 mpg
•Safety equipment: Front, side, and curtain airbags; knee airbags; anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control
•Major standard equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels; power seats; six-CD stereo; climate control; keyless entry; trip computer
•Warranty: Four years/50,000 miles
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