There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus ES330 of 2005. There are one trim levels to the ES330, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2004 the popular 3.3 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the ES330 for 2004 and 2005 includes the 3.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the ES330.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The ES330 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The ES330 is 191.10 inches long, 71.30 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.10 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,175 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,528. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 ES330 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2005 ES330 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus ES330

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Lexus ES330. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus ES330, Sedan, United States market

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