Lexus ES 350, like other Lexus models, emphasizes visibility in its safety approach. A water-repellant surface on the front side windows of Lexus ES 350 helps to bead rainwater. A rear back-up camera, part of the available navigation package, projects a color image of what its lens can detect behind the vehicle onto the navigation screen whenever reverse gear is engaged.

The optional Intuitive Park Assist system at Lexus ES 350 uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects close to the car's front and rear bumpers, alerting the driver and showing distance to objects in the multi-information display within the speedometer. When Lexus ES 350 is also equipped with the optional navigation system, information on objects detected is shown in greater detail on that system's seven-inch touch screen display.

The 2007 Lexus ES 350 is the first Lexus model to use a new dual-mode version of the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) that helps illuminate a turn or curve as the driver steers into it. In the new version of AFS, a medium-to-high speed mode (over 19 mph) allows the right and left front headlamp bulbs to both swivel toward the direction of the turn at the same time, enhancing system effectiveness. In the first-generation AFS system, only the bulb on the side of the turn direction swivels toward the turn.


New Intelligent Luxury

The 2007 Lexus ES 350 follows in the tradition of past ES models by upping the ante for standard and optional equipment offered in this segment. As just one example, a one-touch tilt/slide power glass moonroof is standard for Lexus ES 350, but optional on many competitors. Lexus ES 350 also offers a new, optional panorama glass roof that extends over the entire passenger cabin, providing a fixed skylight for the rear seat area and a sliding sunroof for the front. The option includes a manual interior shade. The frameless design, with no visible gaskets, provides significantly tighter gaps than seen on similar roofs and contributes to the sleek appearance and efficient aerodynamics.

Lexus' craftsmanship and renowned attention to detail provide true luxury by design in Lexus ES 350. A dual-zone automatic climate control system and 10-way power front seats (with available memory) and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel highlight front cabin comfort. The supportive seats feature standard high-quality fabric, with leather-trim seating - in a choice of three colors - included in the optional Premium and Premium Plus Packages. Exclusive perforated leather seating and trim are part of the Ultra Luxury Package.

The Premium Package also adds a number of popular amenities: driver's seat memory; Bluetooth wireless technology; auto-dimming exterior mirrors with memory and automatic tilt-down function (when reverse gear is engaged); steering wheel memory, and control of memory functions through the remote keyless entry system.

From there, the customer can "layer" luxury in Lexus ES 350 by adding the Premium Plus or Ultra-Luxury Packages, or by selecting from a number of standalone options. The Premium Plus package brings a power driver's seat cushion extender; rain-sensing windshield wipers; heated and ventilated front seats, and front passenger seat memory. Both the Premium and Premium Plus packages also include rear seat side airbags.

For true flagship-level luxury, the aptly named Ultra-Luxury Package equips Lexus ES 350 with the contents of the Premium and Premium Plus packages and builds on that by also adding: panorama glass roof; perforated leather seating; power rear sunshade; the HID/AFS lighting package; navigation system with rear backup camera, and a wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. For a distinctive visual touch, the Ultra-Luxury Package of Lexus ES 350 also includes exclusive graphite-finish alloy wheels.

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