2011 Lexus ES Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2011 Lexus ES 350 is an entry-level luxury sedan that carries the 3.5-liter V6 engine for which it's named. While it may be the least sporting option in its class, Lexus has succeeded with its bet that the people who want the ES 350 aren't particularly concerned about handling.
The 2011 ES 350 is based on the Toyota Camry platform, a stalwart in the midsize sedan segment, so its driving feel mimics the appliance-like feel of the Camry, according to several reviewers. The V6 engine provides acceleration numbers of 7 seconds to get from 0 to 60, with a 19/27 mpg city/highway rating.
One of the bigger advantages for some customers, considering its economy, is that the 2011 Lexus ES 350 can run on regular fuel without impacting power numbers too severely. This has the effect of saving a fair amount of money.
With those savings, prospective buyers can focus on the ES 350's extensive list of options. Standard fare for the base 2011 Lexus ES 350 includes heated mirrors, a sunroof, automatic wipers, dual-zone climate control, and 10-way front seats with driver memory functions. All seats receive leather upholstery, and the cabin is trimmed with wood. The standard stereo is an eight-speaker setup with a 6-CD changer and iPod/MP3 player interface.
Additional options include a panoramic sunroof, brighter xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, a pre-collision system, heated and cooled front seats, and a hard-drive-based navigation system. Buyers can also opt for a 14-speaker Mark Levinson system in the 2011 Lexus ES 350. Reviewers note that these options can propel the final cost to well above the base trim's MSRP.
The interior is a strong candidate for best in the entry-level segment, with quality leather and real wood, capacious rear seats that can fold down, and a trunk that can hold 14.7 cubic feet of cargo. That can be increased for bulkier packages or bags by folding the rear seats.
As noted before, the 2011 Lexus ES 350 offers a smooth and comfortable ride that eats up road debris without affecting cabin occupants. However, that same soft feel translates into poor communication with the driver of understeer during turns, and the ES 350 can feel like it is rolling into turns on occasion.
Safety features are strong, with top marks from the government and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That comes thanks to full cabin side and side curtain airbags in addition to front and front knee airbags. Antilock brakes and traction and stability control all come standard.
The 2011 Lexus ES 350 looks and acts like a Toyota Camry that has been dressed to the nines. Power numbers aren't staggering, and neither is handling. Prospective buyers will look to the quality fit and finish, stellar interior, and a number of good standard features first, however. That, combined with its safety features, should make it a good if not exciting option in the entry-level luxury sedan class.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · Mark Levinson premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power steering: hydraulic variable assist · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback · Sunshade: rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.68
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Enform
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Sunroof: panoramic
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
