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Note: This performance review was created when the 2013 Lexus ES was new.
Performance: | 6.8 |
Test drivers write that the redesigned 2013 Lexus ES 350 offers a comfort-tuned ride and a responsive V6 engine, just like the outgoing 2012 model. While those qualities are likely to please many shoppers who want a luxury car, some reviewers wish the ES 350 was a little more agile on twisty roads. Additionally, some reviewers dislike the ES’ steering system, saying it feels vague.
The 2013 Lexus ES has a V6 engine that makes 268 horsepower and a six-speed automatic transmission, which routes power to the front wheels. According to the EPA, the 2013 ES 350 gets 21/31 mpg city/highway. That estimate is better than most V6-powered rivals in the class, as well as the outgoing 2012 model’s 19/28 mpg rating.
Most reviewers are pleased with the ES 350’s refined V6 engine and smooth-shifting automatic transmission. However, one auto writer comments that rivals like the Audi A4 and BMW 328i offer quicker-shifting transmissions with more gears.
Like the outgoing 2012 model, the redesigned Lexus ES offers a ride that reviewers say prioritizes comfort over sport. In that regard, most test drivers agree that the ES 350 meets their expectations, though many dislike the ES 350’s steering system, which they say feels artificial or numb. Most also agree that while the ES 350 has a Sport mode to enhance the car’s throttle and steering response, it ultimately makes little difference.
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