The 2019 Lexus ES 350 Sedan is offered in the following styles: 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), and Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A). Lexus ES 350 Sedan models are available with a 3.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 302 hp, depending on engine type.
Pros Excellent ride quality, especially with the F-Sport's adaptive dampers Surprisingly capable handling Comfortable and mostly upscale interior for the price Dramatically improved technology compared to the previous generation
Cons A few interior plastics feel thin and cheap Efficiency-first transmission doesn't match the F-Sport's character Some controls require using the infotainment interface Finicky infotainment interface
Pros F Sport athleticism, shapely sheetmetal, gorgeous interior, whisper quiet.
Cons Vague hybrid steering, leisurely standard-model dynamics.
The 2019 Lexus ES promises to be both sedate and sporty.
Pros Best-looking ES ever? F Sport looks promising Apple CarPlay, finally! Thrifty hybrid
Cons No all-wheel drive Will it really be sporty? Infotainment controller could be complicated Shoppers want crossover SUVs, which the ES is not
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Pros Rides softly Comfortable front seats Advanced optional infotainment Discounts readily available
Cons Tight rear seat Hard to see out of Lacks key features Will be dropped from lineup
Pros Steering feedback Massive trunk Seating comfort Child-safety seat usability
Cons Unresponsive transmission with non-turbo V-6 Undersized cabin for a full-size car Visibility Interior build quality
The 2019 Ford Taurus Sedan comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Rides comfortably and quietly on the highway The giant trunk is one of the roomiest in the large sedan class Available all-wheel drive for enhanced wet-weather traction
Cons Skimpy list of standard features on base SE model Performance SHO model lacks the punch of big-engine rivals Feels slow and ponderous when driving around turns The interior doesn't seem as airy or spacious as it should
