The 2009 Lexus ES 350 is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 272 hp @
6200 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2009 Lexus ES 350 has cargo capacity of 416 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1624 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2009 Lexus ES 350 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear park distance sensor and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 17'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 297 N.m of torque and a top speed of 238 km/h. The 2009 Lexus ES 350 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.9 L/100km in the city and 7.2 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 40,900
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
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Smooth, quiet and impressively quick, the ES 350 excels in effortless cruising, across town or cross country, boasting sufficient power and responsiveness to master virtually any kind of traffic challenge. Despite a comfort-tuned chassis, the ES 350 can still negotiate twisty roads with a fair bit of enthusiasm – accompanied by some expected body roll as you push more intensely into corners. The stability control system helps prevent surprises for those who exceed the grip limits of the ES 350's tires, and the four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are quite capable, offering both Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize their stopping potential under nearly any type of road conditions.
SmartAccess Keyless Remote Entry/StartingA standard that grows more appealing with each use, the SmartAccess system lets you lock and unlock the ES 350's doors or start and stop the engine with a simple push of a button – while the key fob remains tucked away in your pocket or purse. Optional Heated and Ventilated Front SeatsThese optional leather-wrapped 10-way power seats add all-season appeal by providing three levels of warming when it's cold outside or three stages of cooling air flow to help beat the summer heat.
Subtle but meaningful details add appeal to the cabin of the 2009 ES Series. In front are supportive 10-way power seats, and the 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat has the head and leg room to accommodate two average adults or three kids and makes the 14.7 cubic feet of trunk capacity even more usable. Real walnut or maple accents add richness to an already well-appointed interior, whether paired with standard cloth or optional leather. There's fundamental user-friendliness in the basic control and switchgear layouts, although the white-on-black electroluminescent main gauges are better in bright-sun legibility than the center stack displays for the radio, air conditioning or available navigation system.
The ES 350's bodywork embraces the division's L-Finesse styling cues to impart the kind of bolder, more contemporary flair that many found lacking in its predecessor. Rising front quarters team with a flowing roofline, short deck and pronounced shoulder ridges to give this Lexus four-door a mild wedge shape that splits the visual difference between the edgier IS and the more conservative LS sedans. Despite its sleek profile, the ES 350's ample greenhouse still provides the driver with relatively good sightlines in all directions. Accenting the look are projector-beam headlights, wraparound rear lamps and a choice of 215/55 all-season or performance "summer" tires on 17-inch alloy wheels.
Although offered in just one trim level, the ES 350's aspirational character is well reinforced by a full range of creature comforts. Heading the list are 10-way power front seats, tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power moonroof. Other highlights include SmartAccess keyless entry with push-button starting, and premium eight-speaker audio package with an in-dash six-disc CD-changer, MP3/iPod capability and speed-compensating Automatic Sound Leveler circuitry. Key vehicle dynamic assists include stability and traction controls plus enhanced four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The ES 350 also is fitted with front, front-side, side-curtain and driver and passenger knee airbags.
Personalizing the ES 350 can be done with both "stackable" packages and individual extras. Packaged options include leather upholstery and various supplemental memory functions as well as auto-dimming exterior mirrors with tilt-down function, heated and ventilated front seats, HID headlamps, rear-seat side airbags and a panorama glass roof. Stand-alone options include the navigation system – with or without a 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium Surround Sound audio setup – Pre-Collision system with distance-sensing Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and XM Satellite Radio.
Motivation for the ES 350 comes from an all-aluminum 3.5-liter V6 that turns out 272 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. Fitted with continuously variable valve timing that helps optimize its low and mid-range response, and backed by a computer-controlled six-speed automatic transmission, this free-revving engine hustles the ES 350 from zero to 60 miles per hour in about seven seconds. It also generates EPA fuel economy numbers of 19 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, figures that are slightly better than most of its current competitors. As a further enticement, the well-proven reliability of this potent powertrain is reinforced by a supplemental six-year/70,000-mile warranty. 3.5-liter V6 272 horsepower @ 6200 rpm 254 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4700 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/27
The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for an ES 350 starts just over $ 35,000; however, a fully loaded version, complete with the Ultra Luxury Package, Mark Levinson premium audio, Pre-Collision and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system and wheel upgrade can crack the $ 47,000 mark. Those numbers are significantly below any of its direct competitors from Europe but fairly close to mid-size American and Japanese foes, including the Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G37 and Lincoln MKZ. Expect the ES 350 to be an equally solid investment over time, although competitors like the TL, CTS and G37 all retain very similar above-average resale values.
Introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in 2006, this model is the fifth generation ES manufactured by Toyota's Lexus division.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2009 Lexus ES Consumer Reviews
craftyking, 08/19/2019
2009 Lexus ES
"Great car"
This was purchased as a preowned with 127k miles.
Now 3 yrs later and with 55k more miles I can honestly say its been great. Very reliable, drives great, ahead of its time on technology. No real issues.
Recommend buying for sure!!
robbriefcase, 08/06/2019
2010 Lexus ES
"Love my lexus"
I bought this car 9 years ago and have loved the drive ever since. We have three lexus vehicles and I drive them all but my favorite for comfort and smooth ride is the ES350. The IS 250 we have is also nice but a more sporty design and rigid in comparison. Fun to drive non the less. We have an RX350 which is very nice but I find the drive is not as smooth in comparison. It is an SUV so it understandable. All three are just luxurious in comparison to comparable cars in the same price range , like infinity, BMW etc..., You definitely get the most bang for your buck with Lexus and they hold their value much better than comparable cars.
I think I will stick with the ES for a few more years.....
muscleacceptor, 07/30/2019
2012 Lexus ES
"Smooth comfortable ride and reliability"
This car was purchased to replace a 2005 Acura TL with 192k miles on it I basically wanted to find a used premium car that was as close as I could get to the particular TL model I had which they discontinued after the 2008 TL. I purchased the Lexus ES350 in 2018 at 6 years old and with 62k miles. The car is smooth, quiet, and has a luxurious cabin. The take up upon acceleration is light and responsive. I like that the dash controls are streamlined and clean cut. The mpg is satisfactory and I like that it takes regular fuel vs. premium fuel required by the Acura to run smoothly.Read less
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