2011 Lexus ES Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$36,725 to $36,725

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The 2011 Lexus ES 350 is an entry-level luxury sedan that carries the 3.5-liter V6 engine for which it's named. While it may be the least sporting option in its class, Lexus has succeeded with its bet that the people who want the ES 350 aren't particularly concerned about handling.

The 2011 ES 350 is based on the Toyota Camry platform, a stalwart in the midsize sedan segment, so its driving feel mimics the appliance-like feel of the Camry, according to several reviewers. The V6 engine provides acceleration numbers of 7 seconds to get from 0 to 60, with a 19/27 mpg city/highway rating.

One of the bigger advantages for some customers, considering its economy, is that the 2011 Lexus ES 350 can run on regular fuel without impacting power numbers too severely. This has the effect of saving a fair amount of money.

With those savings, prospective buyers can focus on the ES 350's extensive list of options. Standard fare for the base 2011 Lexus ES 350 includes heated mirrors, a sunroof, automatic wipers, dual-zone climate control, and 10-way front seats with driver memory functions. All seats receive leather upholstery, and the cabin is trimmed with wood. The standard stereo is an eight-speaker setup with a 6-CD changer and iPod/MP3 player interface.

Additional options include a panoramic sunroof, brighter xenon headlights, adaptive cruise control, a pre-collision system, heated and cooled front seats, and a hard-drive-based navigation system. Buyers can also opt for a 14-speaker Mark Levinson system in the 2011 Lexus ES 350. Reviewers note that these options can propel the final cost to well above the base trim's MSRP.

The interior is a strong candidate for best in the entry-level segment, with quality leather and real wood, capacious rear seats that can fold down, and a trunk that can hold 14.7 cubic feet of cargo. That can be increased for bulkier packages or bags by folding the rear seats.

As noted before, the 2011 Lexus ES 350 offers a smooth and comfortable ride that eats up road debris without affecting cabin occupants. However, that same soft feel translates into poor communication with the driver of understeer during turns, and the ES 350 can feel like it is rolling into turns on occasion.

Safety features are strong, with top marks from the government and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That comes thanks to full cabin side and side curtain airbags in addition to front and front knee airbags. Antilock brakes and traction and stability control all come standard.

The 2011 Lexus ES 350 looks and acts like a Toyota Camry that has been dressed to the nines. Power numbers aren't staggering, and neither is handling. Prospective buyers will look to the quality fit and finish, stellar interior, and a number of good standard features first, however. That, combined with its safety features, should make it a good if not exciting option in the entry-level luxury sedan class.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Esther M
Nov 11, 2022
above market price but shown as a good deal. Nov 11, 2022
by Vinny C
Jun 09, 2022
Great car. Quick. Luxury. Fun. Gets looks. Great leather Jun 09, 2022
by bernard j
Mar 10, 2022
2011 Lexus ES350, this the year, Lexus was finally getting all the bugs out of the vehicle. (****) following year !!Mar 10, 2022

2011 Lexus ES Pricing

Original MSRP
$36,725 to $36,725
Price range
$10,085 to $10,418
Average price on CG
$10,242
YoY price change
$10,180 to $10,242

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Mark Levinson · Mark Levinson premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 14

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.1 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather and wood · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.68

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Mirror color: body-color

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Enform

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Ventilated: front

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size

Stability and Traction

Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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