The fifth-generation Lexus ES midsize premium sedan made its world premiere at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. In 2009, the car underwent modernization, having received, as a result, changes in the exterior and interior, as well as more advanced basic equipment, after which in November 2010 it officially reached the Russian market in this form.
According to the European classification, the fifth-generation Lexus ES premium sedan is an E-class player.
The outer dimensions of the car body are as follows: length - 4875 mm (of which 2775 mm is under the wheelbase), height - 1450 mm, width - 1820 mm.
The bottom of the "Japanese" is separated from the roadway by a 145 mm clearance. The curb weight of the three-volume vehicle reaches 1655 kg.
Specifications. On the Russian market, the "fifth" Lexus ES was offered in one modification - ES350. Under the hood of the car is an all-aluminum "six" of the 2GR-FE series with a V-shaped arrangement of cylinders, which with a volume of 3.5 liters (3456 cubic centimeters) produces 277 horsepower, starting at 6200 rpm, and 346 Nm of torque, available from 4700 rpm.
A 6-speed "automatic" with electronic control is responsible for sending traction to the wheels of the front axle. Such characteristics allow the sedan to develop the first hundred in 7 seconds, the peak of capabilities is set by electronics at 230 km / h, and gasoline consumption in the combined cycle is declared at around 9.5 liters.
The basis for the 5th generation Lexus ES is the front-wheel drive architecture from the Toyota Camry XV40, which implies the presence of classic McPherson struts on the front and rear axles. The steering device includes a hydraulic booster, and the braking system is represented by disc mechanisms "in a circle" (on the front wheels with ventilation).
Prices. In 2015, the fifth Lexus ES 350 can be purchased in the Russian secondary market at a price of 1,300,000 to 1,600,000 rubles, depending on the level of equipment.
The advantages of the sedan include a solid appearance, impressive body dimensions, a spacious interior, a powerful engine, excellent dynamics, rich initial equipment, comfortable suspension and the necessary price / quality ratio.
Disadvantages - modest ground clearance, expensive maintenance and minimal amenities for back row passengers.
