Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance

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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 intelligence (Dual VVT-i) for optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds.

The six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) provides a sequential manual shift feature for a more involved driving experience when desired. Shifting strategy adapts to driver input, with rapid kick-down response.

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    Using the Bluetooth® audio system
    Audio unit 1. Display. A message, name, number, etc. is displayed. Lower-case characters and special characters cannot be displayed. 2. Displays information that is too long to be displayed ...

    Using the hands-free system (for mobile phones)
    Audio unit 1. Display. A message, name, phone number, etc. is displayed. Lower-case characters and special characters cannot be displayed. 2. Displays information that is too long to be disp ...

    Ride & Handling
    Review-OnRoad The IS turns in swiftly, grips keenly and is unfazed by mid-corner bumps. It’s a shame, then, that the steering doesn’t offer more feedback and that the pay-off for impressive contro ...