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2005 Lexus ES Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
New Car Review of the 2005 Lexus ES Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Description: Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $32,175
Invoice Price Range: $28,258
Where built: Japan
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As the only Lexus sedan oriented to front-wheel-drive (FWD) format, ES 330 returns for 2005 as an elegant mid-size model featuring fresh exterior styling and new trim and appointments in the cabin.
The sleek form of the ES reveals a sculpted hood defined by bold triangular headlamp clusters and a severely raked windshield offset by flat flanks and gracefully curved windows. It looks aggressive but streamlined and stylish -- and downright expensive.
Climb inside to discover a luxurious compartment trimmed in fine leathers and wood. Editions of 2005 contain new golden bird's eye maple or burled walnut wood trim inside with options for a six-disc CD changer, a navigation system with voice activation and a bumper camera that displays images of the vehicle's reverse-moving view on a dashboard video screen.
Power comes from the Lexus 3.3-liter V6 rated at 225-hp with a 5-speed electronic automatic transmission.
Many safety features go into the ES 330, including side curtain air bags above side front and rear windows plus frontal and seat-mounted side air bags. A vehicle skid control system (VSC) is available, plus an adaptive suspension.
