Ride and handling
The ES 350 absorbs road degradation remarkably well without decimating its handling competency in sacrifice. No, this isn’t the razor-sharp IS spoken of earlier but in spite of considerable body lean and a notable softness in its underpinnings, the ES 350 tracks surprisingly well. Steering feedback feels a little springy and unnatural though.
The intended audience for this car will have little to complain of when it comes to remaining stable and predictable in the hairpins. They will however rejoice the smooth composed ride dynamics that are so often under-valued by manufacturers, choosing to infuse their luxury marques with feline-like prowess in place of divine ride quality.
An ES 350 wrapped
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a mid-size luxury sedan of modest price that’s intent on spoiling its occupants by ensconcing them in quiet serenity rather than impressing them with bravado and hype, and I have to say that I appreciate such an effort.
Too many luxury cars try also to be sports cars but that’s not the case here. The ES 350 is true to the term, “luxury”. It’s well equipped in standard form and can be loaded with options that include voice-activated navigation and heated/cooled front seats.
As a luxury car, the ES 350 offers plenty of bliss and value in the entry-level segment.
photo:Rob Rothwell
The ES 350 absorbs road degradation remarkably well without decimating its handling competency in sacrifice. No, this isn’t the razor-sharp IS spoken of earlier but in spite of considerable body lean and a notable softness in its underpinnings, the ES 350 tracks surprisingly well. Steering feedback feels a little springy and unnatural though.
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| The 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a mid-size luxury sedan of modest price. (Photo: Rob Rothwell/Auto123.com) |
The intended audience for this car will have little to complain of when it comes to remaining stable and predictable in the hairpins. They will however rejoice the smooth composed ride dynamics that are so often under-valued by manufacturers, choosing to infuse their luxury marques with feline-like prowess in place of divine ride quality.
An ES 350 wrapped
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a mid-size luxury sedan of modest price that’s intent on spoiling its occupants by ensconcing them in quiet serenity rather than impressing them with bravado and hype, and I have to say that I appreciate such an effort.
Too many luxury cars try also to be sports cars but that’s not the case here. The ES 350 is true to the term, “luxury”. It’s well equipped in standard form and can be loaded with options that include voice-activated navigation and heated/cooled front seats.
As a luxury car, the ES 350 offers plenty of bliss and value in the entry-level segment.
photo:Rob Rothwell
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