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2007 Lexus ES350 Review
All-new, more powerful, more luxurious than before.
2007 ES350 Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 2007 Lexus ES 350 is a prime example of what Toyota and Lexus and can do when properly motivated to take a car upmarket. Unlike its predecessors, the 2007 ES 350 is quick and quiet at the same time, screwed together better than a Swiss watch, and actually has some sex appeal for the first time in its life. In light of the new design and all the new standard equipment, there is every reason to believe that the ES 350 will be among the fiercest competitors in the entry-luxury segment in 2007. We think it's an excellent choice among luxury sedans.New Car Test Drive correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Hawaii.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Lexus ES 350 |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter 24-valve dohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, traction control; tire-pressure monitor system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dynamic radar cruise control; pre-collision system |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-255-3987 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus ES 350 |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, power sunshade, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | |
| Horse Power | 272 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 254 @ 4700 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/30 |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.1/71.7/57.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/55.9/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.8/52.8/35.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.7 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 6.0 |
| Curb Weight | 3580 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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