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250 - $43,435 MSRP
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$39,255Prices based on sales in VA thru 6/29/26
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 ES, so we've included reviews for other years of the ES since its last redesign.
Best value for the money.
Chief, 02/22/2024
2024 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
40 of 40 people found this review helpful
This was a gift to my wife. She has driven a Lexus since the ES300 in 1995. Then the 330 and a 2013 ES 350. We kept each car for ten years. This edition of the ES350 is a delight to drive. The ride is smooth and even and the technology is easy to understand even for us older folk. The trim is also beautiful and well designed. Couldn’t be more pleased. My wife still test drove a Mercedes Benz EClass and a BMW but preferred the Lexus. Great car at less price than the Benz.
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Solid everyday driver
Rob, 01/30/2025
updated 09/15/2025
2025 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
I came from a 2022 Honda Civic Touring. The reason for the upgrade? Noise level, seat comfort, and engine power/transmission. All lacking in the Civic, all rectified by the ES 350. I would have probably gone for an Avalon if still being produced, but Toyota smartly eliminated it and kept the ES only. THANK YOU Toyota corporation for making a traditional V-6 sedan, at least for now. In terms of engine, the 3.5L V-6 is smooth, reasonably powerful, and OK fuel economy for 300hp. A turbo 4-cylinder may look better on paper in terms of power and slight fuel benefit, but honestly, the 3.5L V-6 engine from Toyota (and Honda has one, too) is soooo good, durable, smooth, with linear power production that it simply provides a better overall experience. Simple, front-wheel drive is OK for most driving. There is no limited-slip differential, and the wheel(s) spin too easily on wet pavement when pulling out from a stop. I would probably NOT use this vehicle in any snow, unless I swapped out the all-season touring tires for snow tires. I will probably use our MDX for those few snow days. How I wish the GS was still available. I love the tuning of the 8-speed transmission. Perfect for daily driving. In Sport mode, it holds a few extra RPM making for a slightly more responsive acceleration when giving it some gas. But I leave it in Normal mode for almost all of my driving. Just can't beat a traditional automatic with lockup torque converter. So long, CVT. Noise level is fantastic at this price-point. Road noise pretty much gone, wind noise very reasonable. Seat comfort - excellent. For me, these are the right balance of firm/plush, just enough bolstering (this isn't a mustang, so don't need too much). Great adjustability and lumbar support. No complaints. Plus automatic heating and cooling keep everything at a just-right temperature. REAL leather seating. Can't easily get that in a BMW or Benz without special order as most dealers carry the pleather-optioned packages. Other items - interior is very nice, understated, quality materials. No LED multi-color light show gimmicks or disco balls in this bad boy. The layout is intuitive with actual buttons for most common items. No annoying start/stop engine feature that needs to be deactivated every time I start the car. Small item storage and cup holders - not great, just acceptable. For the size of this vehicle I expected more. The Toyota team could have learned from the Honda engineers in this regard, as Honda seems to have interior ergonomics and storage space mastered. A couple good cup holders up front, and a couple more in the rear center pull down armrest. But none can hold the oversized water bottles that are popular these days. Nothing to speak of in the doors - those spaces are limited to truly small items like tissues, wallets, maybe a compact umbrella. Center console storage is OK to hold a few items, but nothing much. I opted for the luxury package so I got the 18 inch wheels, leather, and access to the Mark Levinson radio as an option. I love music and had high expectations for this sound system. Truth be told, it is very good, but not great. It took a lot of fiddling with the settings to finally get something I could live with for most music genres and listening volumes. In my opinion, it should be the base system in a $50K car, with a special system above it being offered. It really does not sound any better than the Bose system I had in my Civic, at a considerably lower price point. Volvo has the high-end audio market cornered with their BW systems it seems. The high belt line and short windows probably help keep things buttoned up and noise controlled. I would like better visibility overall. The smallish greenhouse and thick pillars cause me to need to really look twice before pulling out onto a busy street. Big extended sunroof is nice, but drops the headliner a bit and adds to the enclosed feeling. I wouldn't opt for it if I had a choice. Oh, and open the trunk and you will be pleased to find...a real spare tire. No fix-a-flat or run-flat tires here. Thank you, again, Toyota. What does this all add up to? The ES 350 is a very good car. No car is perfect, but I find the balance of positive features versus shortcoming to be to my liking. It has what most matters - excellent drivetrain, comfortable, and quiet. If you want a sports sedan, look elsewhere. This vehicle is for those who prefer value to prestige, dependability to thrills. High quality materials and high predicted reliability should result in years of easygoing and low cost driving. I drive back and forth 30 miles each way to work everyday. This vehicle is more than adequate, and I am getting ~23 mpg in mixed driving. I look forward to trying this car for a longer road trip with my wife up to Vermont or New Hampshire to see how efficient this car is when it has more room to cruise. I am expecting high 20's for gas mileage. Did I mention this car runs on 87 octane. Thank you, Toyota! In a world where SUVs and pickup trucks are the go-to choice these days, you can get a lot more sedan for the same or less money. Better driving dynamics, lower cost of ownership, and less environmental impact are just some of the reasons a sedan should be on your list. If you want an upscale sedan that won't break the bank, the Lexus ES should be on your list to check out. Update July 2025: Loved almost everything about driving this car with two major exceptions. First, the smallish windows have created some poor visibility and a sense of being in a confined space that was unexpected for such a large car. Second, the pano sunroof significantly dropped the headliner clearance and forced me to put the seat in a low position so my head did not rub on it. I am only 5’11”. Combined with the small windows and headliner challenges, I could not find a suitable position that was comfortable for more than 15 minutes and left me with visibility issues. I had to unload this car after 7 months which made me sad. Otherwise this car is a winner for the person that doesn’t have the issues I did. The design language of this vehicle is not unusual…wife drives a Toyota Crown Signia, and it’s similar. I went the route of a Ram 1500, which I fully expect to be inferior in long term reliability, but it is super-comfortable and I can do all my weekend warrior activities with it. We’ll see how that goes.
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Best Luxury Sedan for the Price
Mr. TH, 05/21/2024
2024 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
If you compare the Lexus ES to other midsize luxury cars, it is hands down the best value for the money. Lots of people says it's only a fancy Camry, but that's a good thing because the hybrid and naturally aspirated engines in these cars will last forever, unlike turbos that take only premium gas. We went with the ES350 after comparing it to other midsize luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Acura) that were consistently low 50k to high 60k. With rebates we were well under 50k. In fact, we got our Lexus for about the same price as a Toyota Highlander XLE. It's quiet and produces an exceptionally comfortable ride. Not to mention, it is one of the safest sedans you can buy according to NHTSA and IIHS crash test scores.
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Joyce Edwards, 12/31/2023
2024 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
The ES is a very very nice car with a smooth ride easy handling and all the accessories for a comfortable road trip or errands around town
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Great vehicle
Rusty Shakleford, 06/11/2024
2024 Lexus ES 350 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I test drove a BMW 330, and Audi A4, Acura TLX, Camry XLE, and a 2.0 liter Accord. All but the Camry were more engaging to drive. Several had better acceleration. Why did I buy the ES350? It's a fast, quiet couch, and serves as a happy compromise in areas in which the other cars were lacking. Audi, BMW, and Honda had less than comfortable seats for long drives. Acura's interior was all over the place. The Camry was just too beige. The ES has a great layout, accelerates adequately, is quiet and reasonably comfortable for the price. Yeah, the base stereo is kind of lackluster, but it's not awful. Having driven multiple competitors, I'm quite happy so far.
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