The recall expansion, due to get under way in February, affects approximately 543,000 additional vehicles in the U.S.
The ES350 entry luxury sedan may not be as sporty as some of its competitors but it provides a tasteful, pleasing mixture of plush interior creature comforts and a softer ride that smooths out roadway bumps.
The Lexus ES350 has been mildly refreshed for 2016, and now offers the Safety System+ that adds a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and a lane departure alert. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.
This safety recall expansion involves approximately 1,584,000 additional Toyota vehicles in the U.S., including older Corolla, 4Runner and Lexus ES vehicles.
Lexus has refreshed its ES entry luxury sedan for 2016 with styling updates and a new engine for the Chinese market, the automaker announced at the Shanghai auto show.
The 2013-MY Lexus ES, Hyundai Santa Fe and Subaru XV Crosstrek were given the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The luxury sedans will arrive at dealerships next month.
When it comes to handling, the ES 350 features improved front and rear suspension and a reduced steering ratio to deliver more responsive steering. As well, both models feature a Drive Mode selector, which offers Normal, Sport, and Eco modes as options.
Featuring a 2.5L four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA fuel economy rating of approximately 40 mpg combined city/highway.
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