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2012 Lexus ES 350 review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 28 highway, 22 combined

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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
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Navigation System
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

268

Torque (ft-lbs)

248

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

109.3"

Overall length

191.7"

Width

71.7"

Height

56.3"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 35.9"

Head room

F 37.4"/R 36.8"

Front tires

P215/55R17

Rear tires

P215/55R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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