What kind of engine does the 2019 Lexus ES 350 have?
2019 Lexus ES 350 F-SPORT. The ES’ powertrains are mechanically identical to those found in the 2019 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid, which also share the ES’ global GA-K platform. That means the ES 350 features a 302-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 267 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic.
What’s the difference between the Lexus ES 350 and 300h?
A continuously variable automatic transmission is standard on the hybrid. The updated ES rides more confidently and has significantly improved steering feel and feedback over the previous ES, a sloppy-driving car that drifted around on the highway and wallowed in corners.
When did the Lexus ES sedan come out?
The Lexus ES sedan, along with the LS sedan, dates back as long as the Lexus brand itself, to 1989. Nearly three decades later, the ES is still kicking, but not well — the 2018 model proved the car was in dire need of an update.
Is the Lexus ES 350 equipped with Apple CarPlay?
A representative said the vast majority of cars will be equipped with navigation, and those without it will number in the single-digit percentages of the 50,000 or so ES sedans Lexus expects to sell in the first year (a little journalist math tells us that’s around 4,500 vehicles). Cars that come without Apple CarPlay cannot add it later.
What kind of car is the 2019 Lexus ES 300h?
And as old-school luxury sedans go, the increasingly modern 2019 Lexus ES 300h is a cushy alternative to Germany’s hardcore sport sedans.
Are there any problems with the new Lexus ES?
The 2019 ES fixes many problems that plagued the previous versions of the car, but one big problem remains unanswered: the multimedia system. Besides the larger screen, the new system replaces Lexus’ mouselike controller with a touchpad. The touchpad isn’t an improvement; as in past Lexus vehicles, I just can’t use the system safely while driving.
What are the features of the Lexus ES 350?
Safety features have also gotten a bump. The ES comes with the Lexus Safety System Plus 2.0 which adds lane-tracing assist (an enhanced lane keep assist system that centers the car more accurately in its lane), low-light pedestrian detection, bicyclist detection and the ability to read road signs.