Lexus ES (XV40)
The
Lexus ES (XV40) is the fifth generation of the Lexus ES series of
mid-size family sedans. Sold by Lexus since 2006, the line initially consisted of the ES 350 sedan, which was unveiled in the spring of 2006 at the
Chicago Auto Show as a 2007 model. As with prior generation ES models, the ES 350 featured
front-wheel drive and a
V6
engine. The line was refreshed in 2009, during which more features were
added, and a four-cylinder variant, the ES 240, was added for Asian
markets. The fifth-generation ES has remained Lexus' top-selling sedan
model in the North American and Asian markets, anchoring the marque's
entry-level model lineup.
Like the previous-generation ES 330
model, the fifth-generation Lexus ES is geared towards the comfort
luxury segment, favoring a soft ride over sporty performance.
This iteration of the ES incorporated Lexus'
L-finesse styling approach and added new features, including a panoramic roof, radar
cruise control, and a
pre-collision system.
History of development
Exterior
2007–2009 Lexus ES 350 (GSV40; U.S.)
The fifth-generation ES design featured an all-new body in the style of Lexus' new design philosophy,
L-finesse.
The new design is sleeker than its predecessor, with a streamlined
cabin and character lines across the hood, fenders, and rear pillars.
The Lexus emblem returns to the grille for the first time since the
first generation, and is now placed at the center of a five-bar
horizontal grille. For 2007 models, Lexus introduced a number of unique
colors exclusive to the ES 350, including Aquamarine Pearl, Royal Ruby
Metallic, Moon Shell Mica, and Amber Pearl. The drag coefficient is
Cd 0.28.
Compared to the preceding fourth-generation ES 300/330, the
fifth-generation ES 350 is 2 inches (51 mm) longer and 0.4 inches
(10 mm) wider overall, but with shorter overhangs.
Interior
Lexus ES 350 interior (GSV40)
The ES 350 interior features walnut wood accents, leather seats, dual zone climate control with air filter, an
MP3 player
auxiliary input, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and eight
standard airbags. A keyless entry and ignition system, Lexus
SmartAccess, which does not require the electronic remote to be taken out of the driver's pocket, is now standard.
Available new features include a 300-watt, 14-speaker
Mark Levinson premium audio system, power seat cushion extender, radar-based
adaptive cruise control,
rain-sensing windshield wipers, power rear sunshade, DVD navigation
system, and Lexus Park Assist, a sonar-based warning system with
backup camera.
For the first time, the ES offers an "Ultra Luxury Package," which
features many of the aforementioned options along with a three-panel
panoramic glass
moonroof.
The ES also features a secondary start system, that runs on battery, so
that the driver does not have to use the engine for accessory
functions. The secondary system will let the driver use the radio, GPS,
Bluetooth, and air conditioning/heating. The instrument panel uses
Optitron gauges and LED lighting.
Safety systems
2010 Lexus ES 350 (GSV40)
Safety features on the ES 350 include dual front airbags, knee
airbags, side-torso and curtain airbags, along with traction control,
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC),
anti-lock brakes (ABS), and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). A
pre-collision system
(PCS), which incorporates a grille-mounted sensor and retracts
seatbelts and triggers full braking power, is optional, and comes with
the distance-aware Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system.
The front passenger airbag uses a twin-chamber design for reduced occupant discomfort upon deployment.
The revised ES line for 2010 added a brake override feature which
ignores accelerator input when the brake pedal is depressed, which was
installed on new builds from January 2010.
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) crash test results in 2007 rated the ES 350 the maximum five
stars in the Frontal Driver, Frontal Passenger, and Side Driver
categories, and four stars in the Side Rear Passenger and Rollover
categories.
Models
GSV40 (2006)
2006–2009 Lexus ES 350 (GSV40; U.S.)
The fifth-generation ES (GSV40) debuted at the
Chicago Auto Show in February 2006 as the
ES 350, featuring a six-speed
automatic transmission with a
front-wheel drive 272 hp (203 kW) aluminum 3.5 L
2GR-FE V6 engine with intake and exhaust
variable valve timing.
The ES 350 arrived at U.S. dealerships in late April 2006 as a 2007
model. The 2007 base price in the U.S. was $33,470. That year, the ES
350 was launched in North America, the Middle East, China (excluding
Hong Kong and Macau), South Korea and Taiwan. Like its predecessors, the
fifth-generation ES continued to be made in Japan,
at the Kyushu plant in Fukuoka, Japan.
Despite being built in the country, the ES 350 is
left-hand drive only and was not sold in the Japanese market, as well as the other regions with
right-hand drive, although the country allow both RHD and LHD vehicles on their roads.
The fifth-generation ES continues the previous generation's direction
of moving the ES more upscale in its design and features. Lexus touted
the ES 350 as faster, more powerful, more aerodynamic, and more quiet
than the original LS 400 flagship.
2006–2009 Lexus ES 350 with panoramic roof (GSV40; U.S.)
Lexus estimated that the ES 350's engine-transmission combination
will accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than 7 seconds, but actual
tests have netted the ES 350 as being one of the fastest front-wheel
drive luxury sedans available now. 0-60 mph has been acquired in as
little as 6.2 seconds by auto magazines, and the car shows a strong
point of high-end power as it clears the quarter mile in 14.6 seconds
while traveling at almost 100 mph (160 km/h).
Fuel economy is estimated at 21 mpg
-US (11.2 L/100 km; 25.2 mpg
-imp) in the city and 30 mpg
-US (7.8 L/100 km; 36.0 mpg
-imp)
on the highway. Although at a higher, cruising velocity the ES 350 has
been known to get better than 30 mpg. Some commentators have complained
that so much power to the front wheels has produced uncomfortable torque
steer in both the new ES and Camry.
ACV40 (2009)
2010 MY Lexus ES 350 (GSV40; U.S.)
Debuting first in the Chinese auto market, the 2010 ES lineup added a second model, the
ES 240, which was produced to comply with the country's new emission laws for luxury cars,
making this the first gasoline four-cylinder Lexus since the 2005 IS. The ES 240 received a 2.4L
2AZ-FE inline-four engine producing 123 kW (165 hp) and 224 N·m (165 ft·lbf) of torque at 4000 rpm.
Also in 2009, the 2010 model year ES underwent a mid-cycle facelift. A slightly revised grille resembles that of the new Lexus HS,
and the lower bumper and taillights are changed. Other exterior changes
include chrome-trimmed side moulding, turn signal indicators on the
side mirrors, and new split 5-spoke wheel covers. Memory seating,
rain-sensing windshield wipers, and rear seat-mounted side-impact
airbags are now standard. The steering wheel controls now have hard
touch buttons as opposed to the previous soft ones. The navigation
system shared with the current Lexus RX now includes upgraded
VoiceBox
speech recognition, Bluetooth phone book downloading, and Lexus
Insider, XM Weather, Sports, and Stocks reports. Bluetooth streaming
audio and a USB port that includes
iPod integration is now built into the stereo.
Pebble Beach edition
Lexus ES 350 (GSV40; U.S.)
At the 2008
Chicago Auto Show, Lexus debuted a Pebble Beach Edition ES 350, produced in partnership with the
Pebble Beach Company.
The Pebble Beach ES 350 came in either Truffle Mica, Pearl Silver, or
Obsidian Black exterior colors, with exterior and interior badging,
along with the choice of either travel or golf products by the
Callaway Golf Company or
Viking Range cookware.
2009 recall
Toyota recalled and replaced 55,000 optional all-weather
rubber floor mats from the Toyota Camry and ES 350 in September 2007,
citing the risk of unsecured mats jamming the accelerator pedal. In
August 2009, the NHTSA probed the ES 350 following 40 acceleration
control complaints, eight crashes and 12 injuries, with floor mats
implicated in most cases.
An accident involving a
loaner ES 350 killed four persons near San Diego on August 28.
The NHTSA and
San Diego County Sheriff's Department found that the car was wrongly fitted with an unsecured
SUV rubber floor mat;
the mat had jammed the accelerator,
which an earlier driver had complained about.
On September 29, a Toyota safety notice advised floor mat removal, shift to Neutral (N)
gear in an emergency, with a 3-second
push button ignition press for engine shutoff.
On November 29, the 2007–2010 MY floor mat recall was revised to add
shorter accelerator pedals, thinner replacement mats, and a brake
override feature which ignores accelerator input when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Awards
Several awards won by the fifth-generation Lexus ES include 2009 Best Upscale Car for the Money from
U.S News & World Report,
AutoPacific 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Best Midsize Luxury Car,
and Best New Luxury Car (under $50k) Award in 2007 at the Canadian Car of the Year Awards, selected by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
The ES 350 has also been named
Consumer Guide 2008 Best Buy in the Premium Midsize Class,
ConsumerSearch Best "budget" luxury sedan of 2008,
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best New Car for 2007, and Best in Class for 2008,
Intellichoice Best Car Value Over $23,000 for 2007,
and Polk Automotive Loyalty award for 2008.
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