2013 Lexus ES 350
The new Lexus ES 350 mid-size sedan defies expectations with its stirring performance and a body that makes an indelible impression wherever it rolls.
Overview
Not only does the completely redesigned 2013 Lexus ES 350 leave behind an unforgettable impression everywhere it travels, but it also renders its drivers and passengers speechless with its quiet velvety ride and luxurious amenities. This popular Lexus vehicle is for sale at two dealerships serving Dallas, Fort Worth and North Texas: Park Place Lexus Grapevine at 901 E State Highway 114 Grapevine, TX 76051, or Park Place Lexus Plano at 1025 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093. View Park Place Inventory.
Equipped with a 268-horsepower V6 engine, the ES 350 gets right to work on the highways and city streets responding to the driver’s cues with precision like a symphony follows its conductor. Its unyielding body and new independent suspension perform in harmony to grip the road for added control and meticulous handling.
“The 2013 Lexus ES 350 delivers a refined and serene driving experience that’s bolstered by a V6 engine that’s smooth and sufficiently powerful,” writes Edmunds in its review. “At highway speeds, the cabin remains remarkably silent, mostly devoid of wind, road or engine noise. Bumps and ruts in the road are now better absorbed than before, with barely a hint of their presence reaching the passengers.”
One of the hallmarks of a Lexus is the generous head and legroom in the rear seats of its vehicles. And the redesigned interior of the 2013 Lexus ES 350 gains a whopping four inches of legroom over previous models. A rear seat haven awaits passengers in the 2013 Lexus ES 350 with its spacious legroom from the new longer platform and sleeker front seatback design.
You can turn the new Lexus ES 350 into the ultimate retreat with the many available amenities. Your choices include heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, 10-way power front seats, Navigation System with access to mobile apps, and an 835-watt Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System with 15 speakers.
Or, you can opt for the aptly-named Ultra Luxury Package featuring soft, semi-aniline leather, hand-selected wood trim, power rear sunshade, rear-side-window-shades and a panoramic glass roof. “And it’s here where the ES 350 really shines, becoming a virtually transparent conveyance, shielding its occupants from the outside world behind acoustically insulated glass,” Car and Driver writes in its 2013 ES 250 review.
Technology is plentiful with the available Lexus Enform and Safety Connect. The two together provide the convenience of live, 24-hour navigation assistance and the capability to request emergency services with one button press. Connect your compatible smartphone and you have instant access to search, Facebook places, a wealth of resources for entertainment ideas and even making dinner reservations.
The redesigned ES 350 is thoroughly modern with its sharp spindle grille and glossy lines creating a sensational presence. Add to that a longer wheelbase and a more spacious interior with mobile connectivity that blends right ensuring ease of use without interfering with safety. See the new face of progress at Park Place Lexus Plano or Park Place Lexus Grapevine.
Interior
Lexus Enform App Suite: The available app suite gives you in-vehicle access to your favorite mobile apps on your compatible smartphone. Enform lets you to connect to Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable, Pandora, Yelp and Facebook Places. The suite will add new apps as they become available thanks to wireless updates. Learn more at www.lexus.com/ES/enform.
Driver seating: Settle into the bolstered, 10-way power driver’s seat, grab the steering wheel inspired by the Lexus LFA sports car, place your feet on the pedals and you’ll sense that all three aspects were designed in tandem for optimal driver engagement and comfort. The available memory recalls up to three personalized driving positions including seat, steering wheel and outer mirror positions at the touch of a button.
Audio system: A USB jack located in the center console gives you complete control of your iPod and charges the device as you drive. Lexus Bluetooth audio technology gives you wireless control of your compatible player’s entire music library and the ability to wirelessly stream audio from websites.
Exterior
Body design. Lexus engineers tested more than 30 digital models and multiple prototypes in developing the upper body of the 2013 Lexus ES 350. By pairing new reinforcements with additional bracing in other areas, stability and handling are enhanced and the roof structure is strong enough to withstand an impact load more than three times its own weight.
SmartAccess: No need to remove the key from your pocket or purse. SmartAccess can sense your approach, illuminating exterior puddle lamps and interior lighting. You can unlock the doors and trunk with one touch. And, with the available remote keyless entry-linked memory system, the ES can detect which of the two supplied keys is present and recall the seat, side mirror and steering wheel positions to that driver’s preprogrammed preferences.
Backup camera: Backing in and out of tight spaces becomes easier with the available backup camera. Shift the new Lexus ES 350 in reverse, and the view from a small camera located above the rear license plate appears in full color on the multimedia display. To assist with parking, the display also shows guides indicating the vehicle’s width and orientation.
Intelligent high-beam headlamps: For added visibility for drivers including those in nearby cars, available intelligent high-beam headlamps offer increased illumination when the road ahead is clear and temporarily switch to low-beam when they sense another vehicle ahead.
Safety
Of all the areas worthy of focus on the 2013 Lexus ES 350, among the most important is its focus on Keeping you safe. While an ordinary crash test dummy can provide 119 data points, Lexus uses digital models comprised of millions.
10-Airbag System: The ES features a standard 10-airbag system and new Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) front seats designed to help decrease the severity of whiplash-type injuries in certain rear collisions.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Since accidents happen anywhere, the 2013 Lexus ES 350 offers two new ways help you avoid accidents on highways and parking lots. The available Blind Spot Monitor features an ingenious Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system that can detect and alert you of vehicles approaching from behind on either side when you back out of a parking space. At speeds above 10 mph, the Blind Spot Monitor helps you safely change lanes by warning you if it detects vehicles in the adjacent lanes.
Lane Departure Alert: This available safety feature detects visible lane markings, and if you veer, it can warn you with audible and visual cues.
Intelligent high-beam headlamps: The available intelligent high-beam headlamps automatically switch to low-beam when sensing headlamps or tail lamps ahead.
Safety Connect: In the event that the airbags deploy in the Lexus ES 350, or there’s a serious rear-end collision, the available Safety Connect can contact a response center agent who can notify local emergency services and direct them to the vehicle’s location.
Pre-Collision System: To help you prepare for and avoid potential collisions, an available Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control monitors the road ahead for obstacles and warn you of their presence with beeps and visible alerts. It can automatically brake before impact.
Performance
Transmission: Six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Suspension system: New valving and reduced friction in the shock absorbers enhance ride comfort and linear steering response. The new opposite-wound front coil springs improve straight-line control. And, new rear-suspension geometry provides better agility and overall control.
Drive Mode Select: Drive Mode Select lets you customize the performance of the Lexus ES 350. ECO mode optimizes climate and throttle settings for increased fuel efficiency. Normal mode offers balance of comfort and performance. Sport mode enhances the steering feel and increases the throttle response for more dynamic acceleration.
2013 Lexus ES 300h hybrid: You can get everything you love about the Lexus ES including the plentiful space and legroom plus the advantages of a hybrid that gets 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. For emission rating, the Lexus ES 300h hybrid is a certified super ultra-low emission vehicle (SULEV). The hybrid has a 200 total system horsepower and runs on an efficient 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine.