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2018 Lexus ES 350 review

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Pros

  • Smooth ride, even on rough roads
  • Quiet and luxurious
  • Smooth V6 engine and transmission

Cons

  • No integration with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™
  • Controller for navigation system can be distracting

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined

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Classic luxury with a sporty build

If you’re looking for a traditional, luxury sedan experience, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 may be just the right car for you. With no big changes from the 2017 model, this version maintains the classic yet sporty build, accented by the landmark Lexus spindle grill.

The 2018 edition continues the ES 350’s long tradition of focusing on a comfortable, luxury experience. You can expect comfy seats that feel more like what you’d expect in a plush, cozy living room than in a car. And the standard V6 engine provides such an extremely quiet, smooth ride, you may not even notice when you’re riding through rough patches of road.

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2018 Lexus ES 350 trims

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Base:

  • 268-hp, 248-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
  • Cruise Control
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seats
  • Rear Defroster
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Lexus ES 350

1. All the tech you need 

Even without connectivity to Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, the 2018 Lexus ES 350 offers the technology you need to ensure a comfortable, modern ride. Bluetooth® connectivity is standard, as is satellite radio connectivity. The Lexus infotainment system is included, which comes with a mouse-like controller for the navigation system. By using the Lexus app, you can gain access to additional features.

  

2. Enjoy the automation 

You’ll barely have to lift a finger, as automatic power features abound in the 2018 Lexus ES 350. Standard features include automated cruise control, power locks, power seats, power windows, power windows, and a smart key. Optional features include heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, parking sensors, and a power hatch lid. 

3. Travel in comfort 

You expect to travel comfortably when you ride in or drive a Lexus. And the 2018 Lexus ES 350 does not disappoint. Its comfy seats are available in either standard leatherette upholstery or upgraded genuine leather. Front seats include 10-way power adjustments to help you find the exact angle that’s most comfortable. There are also options for heated and ventilated front seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, and memory settings for the seats.   

4. Detailed, spacious ride 

When you ride in the 2018 Lexus ES 350, it’s easy to see that no detail has been overlooked. Seats include contrast stitching, and the high-tech dashboard contrasts with an analog clock right in the middle. The cabin is also roomy, with plenty of space even for people over six feet tall. Legroom for rear seat occupants is especially generous at 40 inches.  

5. Storage space abounds 

The 2018 Lexus ES 350 is great for casual cruising as well as longer road trips. In the trunk, you’ll find 15.2 cu-ft of space — plenty for your luggage and other items for those trips with friends, kids, or grandkids. There’s also storage available in the console, door panels, and seat-back pockets.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

16 customer reviews
The 2018 Lexus ES 350 is a luxury car that customers love. They like the style and features of the car. The price is also reasonable for a luxury vehicle.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Lexus ES 350 an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus ES 350 3rd out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Lexus ES 350 features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear Sunshade

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

268

Torque (ft-lbs)

248

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17.2

Wheelbase

111"

Overall length

193.3"

Width

71.7"

Height

57.1"

Leg room

F 41.9"/R 40"

Head room

F 37.5"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P215/55VR17

Rear tires

P215/55VR17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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