2017 Lexus ES Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The entry-level luxury sedan market offers a wide range of options, most aimed at the person who wants something sporty. But for those who want a spacious sedan with the comfort level of a La-Z-Boy couch, the 2017 Lexus ES 350 is worth a closer look.

For 2017, Lexus has improved the ES 350’s safety credentials by making a number of features previously available only as an options package standard, such as adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and automatic high beams. The ES 350 now also comes with Scout GPS Link, which uses an Android or iPhone app to provide navigation and traffic information through the infotainment system. It has a starting price of $38,900.

The ES 350 has never been known as a sharp looker or a vehicle that stands out in a crowded parking lot, but in 2016 Lexus decided to change that by adding a contentious new front end with a larger grille and LED headlights. The rest of the ES 350’s exterior has remained mostly unchanged since its redesign in 2012. 17-inch alloy wheels come standard, but 18-inch wheels are an available option. The car’s interior is conservative in design but richly appointed with soft-touch materials and wood trim. Whether you find yourself sitting up front or in the back, there’s plenty of space to stretch out. Seats are covered in Lexus' NuLuxe faux leather, with real leather as an available option. Trunk space measures 15.2 cubic feet, which is average for the class. Disappointingly, the ES 350 doesn’t offer folding rear seats to increase cargo space.

The ES 350’s standard infotainment system features an 8-inch Display Audio screen with the updated Remote Touch Interface controller. However, critics have given the interface mixed reviews due to the controller’s sensitivity. Optional technology upgrades include a 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, improved navigation, and the Lexus Enform App Suite, which provides access to various mobile applications such as Pandora and Yelp through the infotainment system.

Under the ES 350’s hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (FWD). The ES 350 can reach 60 mph in just over 7 seconds and has fuel-economy figures of 21 mpg city, 30 highway, and 24 combined. Lexus offers a driving mode selector with 3 settings—Normal, Eco, and Sport—that alter throttle response, steering, and other mechanical bits. The ES 350 also provides one of the quietest rides in its class through the use of sound-deadening material that keeps the noises from the world outside at bay.

For safety, the 2017 ES 350 comes with 10 airbags (including knee airbags for the driver and front passenger), stability control, traction control, a reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect—a telematics system that can contact emergency services in the event of a collision, locate your vehicle if it’s stolen, and call for roadside assistance. Oddly, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is not standard. Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have awarded the ES 350 their respective high honors: a 5-star overall rating and a Top Safety Pick+.

Published May 31, 2022 by William Maley

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by HECTOR L
Sep 25, 2023
Excellent car. This vehicle not only offers a luxury interior but also Toyotas reliability!! Fantastic buy!!Sep 25, 2023
by Paul C
Dec 16, 2022
Nice car Slightly Overpriced still looking. could come down more, Dec 16, 2022
by Manuel B
Aug 13, 2022
The car is in excellent condition with very low mileage. The price is right.Aug 13, 2022

2017 Lexus ES Pricing

Original MSRP
$38,900 to $38,900
Price range
$20,995 to $21,909
Average price on CG
$21,115
YoY price change
$21,909 to $21,115

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 · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.46

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: metallic · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Enform · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

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: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Scout · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse

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