And the inside?
Like the exterior, the ES’ interior makes neither friends nor enemies. It’s business as usual for Lexus, which means you’ll be treated to acres of glossy wood, sumptuous leather and a generally cohesive design that emphasizes user-friendliness over trendy style.
The center stack, inspired by the previous-generation RX, logically groups controls and, on our tester, featured Toyota’s excellent and intuitive navigation system. Our car’s optional Mark Levinson audio system places a priority on clear sound quality over thundering bass, not surprising given the ES’ target demographic.
We did find fault with a few materials that didn’t impress us as much as those on the Cadillac CTS. Namely, the dash top’s oddly shiny urethane and some of the plastic surrounding the center console. Surely Lexus could have spent a few more bucks on materials buyers are likely to expect at this level.
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Bluetooth® audio system
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a
portable
digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speakers via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports ...
Engine compartment
1. Brake fluid reservoir.
2. Engine oil filler cap.
3. Engine oil level dipstick.
4. Power control unit coolant
reservoir.
5. Fuse boxes.
6. Engine coolant reservoir.
7. Radiator.
8. Conden ...
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
Standard tire
Compact spare tire
1. Tire size.
2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN).
3. Location of treadwear indicators.
4. Tire ply composition and materials.
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