2010 Lexus ES

The 2010 Lexus ES 350 gets freshened interior and exterior styling and new features. ES is essentially a luxury version of the Toyota Camry. The sole powertrain teams a 272-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain side airbags, front and rear side airbags, and front knee airbags. Lexus' Pre-Collision System, which readies airbags, seatbelts, and brakes when sensors detect a skid or imminent crash is optional. Newly standard are rain-sensing windshield wipers and driver-seat memory system. Also standard are a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, and keyless access and engine start. Heated and ventilated front seats and a voice-activated navigation system are optional. The optional Ultra-Luxury Package includes features such as a panoramic sunroof, specific interior trim, power rear sunshade, and a passenger-seat memory system. Newly standard is Lexus' Safety Connect, which includes collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assistance, and enhanced roadside assistance. In addition to Safety Connect, models equipped with the navigation system include Lexus Enform, which has customizable navigation destinations that owners can program on their home computers and send directly to the vehicle. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Lexus ES 350.