Using more sound absorption technology than sound insulation gives the 2002 ES 300 an even quieter cabin than its predecessor, Lexus says. As in the previous model, an active engine mount helps cancel out vibration with every power stroke, but the new engine mounts further reduce vibration at idle, and there's a two-stage muffler that reduces exhaust "booming" at low speeds.
Standard active safety technology in the 2002 ES 300 includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) to monitor all four wheels for lock-up, and daytime running lights.
The Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) system integrates electronic traction control (TRAC), EBD and the advanced Brake Assist feature. VSC helps control traction while cornering on slippery or dry road surfaces by using throttle intervention and/or by applying individual wheel braking to help control any discrepancy between where the driver is steering and where the vehicle is heading.
Brake Assist detects an emergency-braking situation and, if the driver has not stepped hard enough on the brake pedal to engage the ABS, the system supplements the braking power applied.
As it did for the LS 430, Lexus refined the ES 300 suspension tuning to provide for what it calls "a more engaging driving experience," yet with even greater ride smoothness. The four-wheel independent suspension is mounted to anti-vibration subframes, now with greater rigidity for tighter handling.
Standard active safety technology in the 2002 ES 300 includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) to monitor all four wheels for lock-up, and daytime running lights.
The Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) system integrates electronic traction control (TRAC), EBD and the advanced Brake Assist feature. VSC helps control traction while cornering on slippery or dry road surfaces by using throttle intervention and/or by applying individual wheel braking to help control any discrepancy between where the driver is steering and where the vehicle is heading.
Brake Assist detects an emergency-braking situation and, if the driver has not stepped hard enough on the brake pedal to engage the ABS, the system supplements the braking power applied.
As it did for the LS 430, Lexus refined the ES 300 suspension tuning to provide for what it calls "a more engaging driving experience," yet with even greater ride smoothness. The four-wheel independent suspension is mounted to anti-vibration subframes, now with greater rigidity for tighter handling.