2020 Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 is an entry-level luxury sedan and comes in a single trim and is offered at $38,950.You can customize your ES by adding one of four available packages, each of which builds upon the previous package. You can also pick from the list of standalone factory options. With a capacity to seat 5 passengers, the front-wheel driven sedan comes powered by a 3.5L V6 engine in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission that produces 268 horses and 248 pulling forces.Equipped with plenty of safety features and opulent features, the sumptuous 4-door offers plenty of bells and whistles at this price range. There are many available packages that you can invest in however with some of them exists a pre-required certain package and depend on location for availability.

Trims	Base	Luxury	Ultra-Luxury	F-Sport
MSRP	$39,750	$42,405	$43,400	44,285
Key Features	Drive Mode Select	12-Way Driver's & Front Passenger's Power Seats (including 4-way Lumbar)	14-Way Semi-Aniline Leather Driver's & Front Passenger's Power Seats	F-SPORT Suspension Tuning Performance Dampers (front and Rear
	Smart Access with push-button start/stop	Lexus Memory System for Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors and Steering Wheel	Power Rear Sunshade with Manual Rear Door Sunshades	Aluminum Sport Pedals
	Perforated NuLuxe interior trim	Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	Wood Trim & Ambient Lighting	F-SPORT moveable meter
	Rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer	Rain Sensing Wipers		F-SPORT exterior styling rear spoiler, unique front bumper, grill and rear valenc
	Backup Camera	Heated and Ventilated Seats		Drive Mode Select (ECO, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ & Custom)
	17-inch alloy wheels	Wood Trim & Ambient Lighting
	Power-adjustable front seats	Driver's Seat Cushion Extender
	Adaptive Cruise Control	Perforated Leather Trim Interior

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If you want to up the opulence level, we recommend opting for the Luxury package. This swaps out the synthetic leather upholstery for genuine leather seats and adds luxurious trimmings such as wood inlays and acoustic side glass.

The luxurious and composed sedan spurts decent performance but also simultaneously tries to ensure it stays frugal. Deflecting just a tiny bit from that mindset, the Lexus ES 350 gulps 21 mpg in the city, 30 mpg on the highway, and a combined rating of 24 mpg. ES buyers should seriously consider the ES 300 hybrid. There’s plenty of power to make the ES 300h pleasant to drive while netting 44 mpg.  The decent levels of fuel economy it drinks is undoubtedly far from the Audi A4's incredible frugal powertrain; however, the Acura TLX is similarly efficient.

Model	Lexus ES 350	Acura TLX	Nissan Maxima	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ	Audi A4 Premium
MPG (city)	21	23	21	22	21	27
MPG (highway)	30	33	30	30	31	37
MPG (combined)	24	27	25	25	24	31

The 2020 Lexus ES has a superb interior that's quiet, spacious, comfortable and offers a refuge for adults on the road. -thecarconnection

Much of the cabin is pleasingly equipped, with top-notch materials united with care. Inside the 2020 Lexus ES 350 is a sumptuous and superlative interior quality considering the price it is offered for. Ornated with remarkable materials along with the cabin and dash, there is sufficient space for passengers where there exists capacity to seat 5. Headspace and legroom is abundant in the back for 3 passengers along with a comfortable and plush feel of the seats. Sitting inside the ES you get a sense of what people usually have in mind when they’re talking about the luxurious car their aunt just bought. It’s not over the top, but the front seats are wonderfully comfortable and supportive with 10-way power adjustment.

The finishes and upholstery over the seats are well crafted and the seating in the front provide a snug feel, deeming incredible long-drive experience. The ES 350 feels quiet and hushed inside wherein its noise cancellation is well taken care of.  The cabin bears a premium appearance, with sword-shaped slashes of wood trim and subtle topographic patterns on the seats, centre console, and dashboard. Not only is rear-seat legroom comparable to that of cars a class larger, but headroom wasn’t compromised to accommodate the raked roofline of the new Lexus ES.

Model	Lexus ES 350	Acura TLX	Nissan Maxima	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ	Audi A4 Premium
Passenger capacity	5	5	5	4	5	5
Passenger Volume (ft cube)	100.1	93.3	98.6	85.4	96.6	100.1
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	37.5/57.6/41.9	37.2/57.5/42.6	39.4/56.7/45	37.9/54.6/43.1	37.9/57.7/44.3	38.9/55.9/41.3
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	37.5/55/40	36.7/57.5/34.5	36.7/55.7/34.2	34.5/52/32.4	36.6/55.3/37	37.4/54.5/35.7

Interior Features

Some of the interior features included in the ES 350 are -

• 10-way power-adjustable front seats
• Perforated NuLuxe interior trim
• Dual-zone climate control with interior air filters, smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
• Stainless-steel front and rear door scuff plates
• Leather upholstery

Infotainment System

The standard infotainment system on the ES 350 is the Display Auto Interface with an 8" touchscreen controlled by a multipurpose controller knob. Dominating the top of the dashboard, the test car had a 12.3-in. infotainment system screen accompanied by the traditional Lexus analogue clock. It looks great but is not the easiest system to learn to use. The screen is not touch-sensitive like your smartphone. Instead, you must use the Remote Touch Interface pad on the center console to activate a mouse that moves around on the screen as your finger moves on the pad. Despite offering plenty of technology, the Lexus falls short in this department. Unfortunately, the Lexus does not come with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Nor does it perform as great as its rivals, and generally doesn't feel user-friendly. 

Some of the infotainment system features are  :

• Bluetooth
• Scout GPS Link
• 8-speaker sound system
• Satellite Radio
• Navigation
• Sirius XM Radio
• Wireless charger
• AUX input and USB ports

Cargo Capacity

At the boot, the Lexus ES 350 holds 15.2 cubic feet of storage space which is on par with the class it sits in. Its rivals fall behind the ES 350, while the lone Lincoln MKZ sits at the pedestal alongside the Lexus. The worst of the lot is seen in the Infiniti Q60, where the sedan can accommodate a paltry 8.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

Model	Lexus ES 350	Acura TLX	Nissan Maxima	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ	Audi A4 Premium
Volume (ft.cube)	15.2	14.3	14.3	8.7	15.4	13.0

Once the very definition of a conservative sedan, the current-generation Lexus ES has taken on a bold new look with sleek lines and the aggressive Lexus "spindle" grille. Yet it retains an elegant look that has the 2020 ES and ES hybrid falling right in line with the sporty Lexus IS sedan and RC coupe." -kbb

Rolling over 17-inches embedded with split-10 spoke alloy wheels, the Lexus ES 350 comes with a gorgeous exterior with the riveting sleek design over the silhouette of the 193" long sedan. From the front aesthetic designed with iconic spindled-grilles, along the way with a sloping roofline that gracefully droops, embellished with L-shaped rear taillights, the contemporary and straight design is polished and refined from the previous designs of the sedan.

Falling in line with some of the cars of today, it does not shock nor mind-boggle, however, it does transcend the philosophy of no-bullshit depiction. At 6.1" clear from the ground, the ES 350 stands at 57" in height and comes with a 111-inch wheelbase at its framework.Compared with the previous ES, the 2020 version is longer by 2.6 ins. and wider by 1.8 ins. The wheels have been pushed out, too, resulting in a stouter stance than the previous version, which had a long rear overhang.

Model	Lexus ES 350	Acura TLX	Nissan Maxima	Infiniti Q60	Lincoln MKZ	Audi A4 Premium
curb weight(lbs)	3751	3505	3478	3727	3739	3450
Length(in)	193.3	191.7	192.8	184.4	193.9	186.1
Width(in)	71.7	73.0	73.2	72.8	75.1	72.5
Height(in)	57.1	57.0	56.5	54.9	58.1	56.2
Ground clearance(in)	6.1	5.8	5.3	4.9	5.0	5.0
Wheelbase(in)	111	109.3	109.3	112.2	112.2	110.0
Track width(in) F/R	62.6/62	62.8/63.1	62.4/62.4	61.2/61.2	62.3/62	61.9/61.2

Exterior Features

 A list of few exterior features found on the Lexus ES 350 are -

• 17" alloy wheels
• LED headlamps and taillamps
• LED daytime running lights
• Power moonroof
• Brembo Callipers
• Swoosh styled Indicators

While the NHTSA is yet to rate the 2020 Lexus ES 350, the IIHS has scored the sedan with mostly positive feedback. The sedan comes with a horde of safety features that comes equipped in the sedan. While these features come standard, there are optional packages that you can invest in to further up the equipments on offer. Some of the standard safety features include -

• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
• Rearview Camera
• Safety Connect emergency communications
• Forward collision Warning
• Mitigation system
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane departure warning
• Intervention System

Lexus ES 350 vs Audi A4

The Audi A4 and the Lexus ES 350 are luxury sedans with extensive opulency and features. Both the sedans have similar ride quality, however, the performer here is the Japanese counterpart to the smaller German 4-Rings. With incredible plush and comfort, the Audi, however, offers a relatively cramped space while the ES 350 is quite spacious. The A4 costs lower than the Japanese luxury sedan but if you want space and a similarly sumptuous 4-door, the ES 350 should be your choice.

Lexus ES 350 vs Acura TLX

There is plenty of mix-and-match going on here; the Acura TLX falls short in some places as compared to the Lexus ES 350. Triumphing in terms of performance, interior space, overall opulence, and quality, the ES 350 takes the top spot here. However the Acura is a much cheaper sedan and for the price, it offers quite a respectable list of features and quality. If the niceties of the Lexus are irresistible, make sure you have enough to shell out in your account.

ES 350 has always stood like a distinguished contender in the entry-level luxury car market. The all-new 2020 Lexus ES has an aggressive new look, improved performance and a new attitude, but the sedan continues its reputation of being quiet, comfortable and reliable. It doesn't suffer from the stiff-legged harshness of some early F Sport models like the previous-generation RX. The appeal of the seventh-generation ES extends beyond its looks, and the luxury sedan possesses enough positive attributes to make it worth considering over competing products.

FAQ 

Is the Lexus ES 350 a good car?

Yes, the redesigned Lexus ES is a very nice luxury midsize car. The cabin is roomy and comfortable, and it does a great job of keeping out wind and road noise. Additionally, its trunk is roomier than many rivals. 

Does 2020 Lexus ES have Apple CarPlay?

It's official; the 2020 Lexus ES will be the first model from Lexus to feature Apple CarPlay. Access to your phone, apps, and Siri will all now be available. 

Is Lexus reliable?

Lexus is very reliable, is the short answer. They have constantly topped the most dependable lists for quite a few years now