Several things can be said about the Lexus ES350 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

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.

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

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.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $33,820, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,987. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 ES350 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2008 ES350 gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Lexus ES350

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Lexus ES350. 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, Canada market, Lexus ES350, Sedan

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