First Look
In one simple line, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is not exciting at all, and the truth is that even if you fill this sedan with fireworks, or let Robbie Knievel jump it over 23 school buses, it still will be less interesting than some of the other entry-level sedans we’ve seen in the market. But then considering the segment which this car targets, excitement surely isn’t the be-all and end-all obligation here, despite what the car fanatics and marketers would advocate with terms such as “steering feel” “fun to drive” and “0-60″. But, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a luxury sedan and not intended for the buyers looking for sport sedan. And with its wood trim, easy to drive and comfortable ride the ES 350 gives all the reasons to its intended buyers to consider it in their list of luxury sedans.
The 2010 ES 350 is still based on the Toyota Camry, but you still will be hard-pressed to figure that out by looking at the car or by driving the car. All in all what we can say about 2010 Lexus ES 350 is that it is a comfortable to drive car that will take you home from a long tiring day of work at office.
What’s New for 2010 Lexus ES 350?
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 comes with a slight external revision for the model year 2010. But there also are some other noteworthy changes in the form of the optional “Lexus Enform and Safety Connect” telematics system and standard rear side airbags. A lot of optional features from the older edition of the car have been standard here.
Body Styling and Features
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 is available in single trim level and single body style of a midsize luxury sedan.
The standard equipment list for the car includes 17-inch alloy wheels, mechanical wipers, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, 10-way power front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, driver memory functions, auto-dimming mirror, leather upholstery, music streaming capability, Bluetooth phone and an eight-speaker stereo having in-dash six-CD changer, iPod interface, satellite radio, USB audio jack and auxiliary audio jack.
There is an extensive list of optional equipments as well, these optional equipments includes a self-parking system, HID adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control having a pre-collision system, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and heated front seats, improved leather upholstery, front passenger memory functions, a wood-and-leather steering wheel and a power rear sunshades.
Under The Hood
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 gets its power from a 3.5 liter V6 engine which churns out a soft smooth maximum power 272 horsepower and maximum torque of 254 pound-feet. The standard transmission here is a six-speed automatic transmission, and the standard drive terrain for the car is front-wheel drive. In our performance testing the Lexus ES 350 sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in about 6.9 seconds.
Safety Equipments
The standard safety equipment for every 2010 Lexus ES 350 includes traction and stability control, rear and front side airbags, front knee airbags and side curtain airbags. Some other optional safety features for the car includes the “Lexus Enform and Safety Connect” emergency telematics system and a radar-based pre-collision system.
Verdict
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 still is one of the finest entry-level luxury sedans to consider, but there are some of its competitors that might make you reconsider your decision.
