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Note: This performance review was created when the 2019 Lexus ES was new.
Performance: | 7.6 |
Like the previous generation, the redesigned 2019 Lexus ES takes comfort seriously. But it also spices up the drive a bit, thanks to a more powerful engine, added gears for the transmission, and an improved suspension system. Select the all-new F Sport package for even more fun, but know that this is hardly an aggressive sports sedan.
A 3.5-liter V6 engine still powers the ES, but horsepower has increased from 268 to 302 for the new generation. Lexus has also done away with the six-speed automatic transmission, bringing an all-new eight-speed automatic on board. The net result of these changes is brisker acceleration. The ES reaches 60 mph in a respectable (but not mind-blowing) 6.6 seconds.
The redesigned ES is more fuel-efficient than the previous model, earning fuel economy estimates of 22 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.
The ES is a front-wheel-drive luxury sedan tuned mostly for comfort. Its new stock suspension system controls body motions better than the previous generation, yet it still ensures a smooth, comfortable ride. For a slightly more athletic setup, there's the F Sport package. Its adaptive variable suspension system gives the ES a sporty slant, though you still won't confuse this four-door with a BMW 5 Series.
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