Performance
Review-OnRoad You need to work the 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine hard to extract maximum performance, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and is punchy enough for assured overtaking. Similarly, the diesel is fine at low speeds, but the gearing is too long and you often find yourself going from sixth to fifth to keep up with motorway traffic. The V8 petrol engine in the high-performance IS-F model is sensational, however, churning out 417bhp and hurling the car from 0-62mph in just 4.8 seconds.
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Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The Lexus ES 350's aluminum 3.5-liter V6 produces 272 horsepower at 6,200 rpm
and 254 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm. The chain-driven camshafts employ Dual
Variable Valve Timing with intelligen ...
Interior
The level of luxury inside is pretty high. I found it to be nearly as rich as
the larger, more expensive LX. Standout treatments included a leather-wrapped
steering wheel and dash, with stitching ...
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely
hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the cauti ...