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 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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What is it?
Yes, it’s based on the same platform as the Toyota Camry. But so are the RX
and Toyota’s Sienna minivan – and they don’t exactly look or feel like a Camry.
So, too, is the ES 350 quite a bit diff ...
Drive Mode Select Switch
Supplementing the NORMAL drive mode of new Lexus, three 'ondemand' drive
modes may be selected via the Drive Mode Select switch, adapting the Lexus CT
200h to either a Dynamic or Relaxing driving ...
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Without navigation system
ON/OFF
The defoggers will automatically
tu ...