2020 Lexus ES 350 review

1. Spacious, premium cabin

The 2020 Lexus ES 350 is classified as a midsize luxury sedan, and while it more than lives up to the luxury tag, there's also nothing midsize about the roomy interior. Inside, you'll find seating for up to five passengers, with 44.2 inches of front seat legroom and 32.2 inches of rear seat legroom. And with features such as simulated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a ten-speaker premium sound system, and a power moon roof all included as standard, you and your passengers can relax and enjoy every mile of the journey in style and comfort.

2. Lengthy list of luxury features

All of the aforementioned features are available on every 2020 Lexus ES 350 as standard. But if you really want to put the luxury in a luxury midsize sedan, there are an additional three trims and an extensive options list, meaning there's a 2020 Lexus ES 350 out there for you. The Luxury trim starts off with full leather upholstery and wood trim, as well as adding the Premium package, giving you heated front seats. The Ultra Luxury trim builds on this with upgraded leather and a hands-free trunk opener, while standalone options include a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, and a Mark Levinson^® 17-speaker surround-sound system.

3. Strong standard engine

In contrast to the packed feature list, the 2020 Lexus ES 350 only has one engine to offer. But when it's as potent and versatile as this, who needs alternative choices? That one engine is a 3.5L V6 powerplant, producing 302 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque, and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. That's more than enough grunt to make highway cruising an absolute breeze, especially when you consider that it's also capable of achieving an EPA-estimated 32 mpg on the highway in this configuration.

4. Full suite of driver convenience tech

For fans of cutting-edge driving tech, as well as those who want to make their daily commutes and long-distance journeys as stress-free as possible, the 2020 Lexus ES 350 is ideally suited for you. Even base models come equipped with a full set of driver convenience features, including forward collision mitigation, lane-keeping assist, rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control. Additionally, features like a surround-view camera system and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert can be found on used models as standalone options.

5. F Sport trim adds sporty touches

Comfortable luxury cruising is great, but what if you also fancy adding a little touch of excitement to your daily driving? No worries, the 2020 Lexus ES 350 has you covered with the F Sport trim. Using the base trim level and Premium package as a starting point, the F Sport sharpens up the handling and response with larger wheels, sports suspension, and lateral performance dampers. You also get unique interior and exterior detailing, like aluminum pedals and trim, a more aggressive front bumper and grille, and even a rear spoiler.