Lexus ES V (XV40) photos

2006 — 2012 · sedan

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165–274

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7.0 s

best 0–100

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Lexus ES V (XV40), sedan, green, front three-quarter view — photo 67388

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ES 350 — 2010 Dark green sedan with a chrome grille parked in front of a stone wall.

About this generation

The fifth-generation Lexus ES 350 (XV40) debuted in 2006, featuring L-finesse design language, a 272-hp 3.5-liter V6, and a six-speed automatic.

The fifth-generation Lexus ES sedan (chassis code XV40) unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006 for the 2007 model year. Styled under Lexus's L-finesse design language, it featured crisp character lines, a sleek profile, and an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.28. Tech features included SmartAccess keyless entry with push-button start, an available panoramic glass roof, voice-activated navigation, radar-based Pre-Collision System, and a 14-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound setup.

The ES 350 featured a 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 engine equipped with Dual VVT-i, delivering 272 horsepower through a six-speed electronic automatic transmission. The front-wheel-drive platform provided smooth power delivery and silent cruising. A 2009 mid-cycle update restyled the front bumper, radiator grille, fog light surrounds, and introduced LED turn signal indicators in the side mirrors alongside revised interior trim options.

Specifications

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Petrol

ES 240

165hp(123 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.4 s

2009–2012

Torque: 224 Nm (165 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 2362 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: 2AZ-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1590 kg (3505 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

ES 350

274hp(204 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.0 s

Torque: 346 Nm (255 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 3456 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: 2GR-FE
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1625 kg (3583 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US) EPA

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