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The 2018 Lexus ES 350 is a mid-size luxury sedan that competes with the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Genesis G80. A more fuel-efficient ES 300h hybrid version is available and will be covered in a separate overview.
Under the hood, the ES 350 is powered by a standard 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated rating of 22/33 mpg city/highway.