2010 Lexus ES 350 Car Review

Drive Time drives and gives a full review to the 2010 Lexus ES 350

2010 Lexus ES 350 Car Review The Lexus ES 350 debuts revised styling, new luxury amenities and the all-new telematics system, Lexus Enform and Safety Connect for 2010. Newly standard rear seat-mounted side airbags bring the number of airbags in the ES 350 to 10. Now, in its fifth generation, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 receives revised headlamps, a new grille, new grille surround, chrome body side moldings, and new front bumper with revised lower intake and integrated fog lamps. Side mirrors now feature integrated turn signals, and the tail lamps are redesigned. New exterior colors helped to accentuate the distinctive design. For 2010, the ES 350 is enhanced by revised steering wheel controls, as well as new wood trim choices. A revised center console offers more storage than before. An array of new user technologies expands navigation capability and music playing options. The updated optional navigation system features improved Voice Command casual-language voice recognition to enhance owner convenience. The new standard Lexus Memory System controls and stores settings for the driver’s seat outside mirrors and steering wheel. Rain-sensing windshield wipers, previously optional, are now standard. Two all-new telematics products are available with a complimentary one-year trial subscription. Safety Connect is standard on non-navigation equipped vehicles. Lexus Enform, which automatically comes with Safety Connect, is only available with navigation-equipped vehicles. The ES 350's aluminum 3.5-liter V6 produces 272 horsepower driving the front wheels and garners and EPA estimated 19mpg city and 27 highway. Pricing starts at $34,800. For Drive Time on Yahoo! Autos, I’m Steve Hammes.