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Lexus ES, a larger and more powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine. The 2009 2009 Lexus ES can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph nearly a full second quicker than last year's model, which is a significant improvement that can be felt by the driver. More important, it is more responsive when driving around town. Standard safety equipment includes the full complement of airbags: dual front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and front and rear side-curtain
airbags. Handsome, high-quality, leather upholstery with wood trim comes standard. Also standard are automatic dual-zone climate control with interior air filter, power windows with auto up/down and jam protection, and a power moonroof. An AM/FM/CD/cassette system comes standard with 86 watts and seven speakers. A 240-watt Mark Levinson audio system is optional. |
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 The 2009 Lexus ES model year brings a host of other advancements that improve on this luxurious mid-size sedan. Among them: new and improved airbags, an upgraded passenger seat, and an enhanced navigation system. The five-speed automatic transmission has been revised for 2009
Lexus ES for smoother shifting and improved response. Our overriding impression of the engine and transmission, however, is their smoothness. 2009 Lexus ES is so smooth that at times it feels seamless in operation. 2009
Lexus ES comes in one well-equipped model ($31,725), loaded with luxury and safety features found in higher-priced Lexus sedans. 2009
Lexus ES delivers a compelling combination of quality, comfort, refinement, and value. |
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Lexus ES is the smoothest and quietest car in its class. The 2009 2009
Lexus ES's closest competitors include the Acura 3.2 TL, the Jaguar X-Type, and the Volvo S80. Upon introduction, the ES 330 is equipped with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 225-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.