#3

in Upscale Midsize Cars

Based on analysis of 48 ES reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $34,470 - $34,470
Invoice: $31,253 - $31,253
MPG: 19 City / 27 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:9.0
Performance:8.5
Exterior:8.5
Interior:8.9
Safety:8.6
Reliability:9.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The 2009 Lexus ES divides reviewers with its styling.  Some find the sheetmetal attractive, and many take time to cite Lexus's tight panel gaps and famous build quality.  But others say the car is simply too similar to the pedestrian Toyota Camry, with which it shares a chassis.

  • "The grille is subdued, the headlamp units are smaller and less obtrusive, and the accent line along the side is raised to suggest more musculature under the skin. The ES 350 looks like it belongs in a Lexus showroom." -- New Car Test Drive
  • "From the nose on, the sheetmetal flows into a rakish, aerodynamic body." -- Motor Trend
  • "So plain it's nearly generic." -- Newsday
  • "The fit and finish of the exterior is, as always with Lexus, exceptional, even under close scrutiny." -- AutoMedia.com
Review Last Updated: 10/7/09