Buyers of the Lexus ES350 are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The ES350 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2007 model is no exception. The Lexus ES350 falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the ES350 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The ES350 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The ES350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Fuel is handled for the ES350 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

ES350 Base Statistics

The ES350 is 191.10 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 57.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $33,470, with an invoice cost of $29,676. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 ES350 gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Amber Pearl, Aquamarine Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Golden Almond Metallic, Moon Shell Mica, Royal Ruby Metallic, Smoky Granite Mica, and Tungsten Pearl.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the Lexus ES350. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the ES350 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus ES350, Sedan, United States market

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