Segment: Medium
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Lexus started the production for the ES fourth-generation n 2001 in Japan and built it exclusively there on the Toyota K platform shared with the Camry and the Avalon.
By 2001, Lexus was already known for its high-quality, very dependable vehicles. The ES range appeared on the market in 1988 as a rebadged Toyota Camry Vista and rushed through generations building three of them in just 13 years. The fourth generation of the ES received features from the company's flagship, the LS, and rfined technologies such as the drive-by-wire electronic throttle.e
Thanks to its fluid lines and raked front fascia and windshield, the 2002 ES obtained a Cx 0.28, increasing the car's fuel efficiency. Its swept-back headlights and slanted grille created a dynamic image for the luxurious four-door sedan. On its sides, the chromed door handles and trim around the window line amplified the premium image.
Inside, Lexus installed a carefully crafted interior with California walnut trim on the steering wheel, dashboard, center stack, and doors. It was finished to one of the greatest attention in its segment and adorned with chromed accents. As an option, the carmaker added a Mark Levinson premium auto, dual-zone climate control, and heated seats. There was plenty of room for all passengers, and the bench could comfortably host three people in the back.
Under the hood, Toyota installed a 3.0-liter engine paired with a five-speed automatic gearbox. It used the same drivetrain from the Camry, hence the front-wheel-drive system. Starting with 2006, the car received a 3.3-liter version as well.
ENGINE SPECS - 300 V6 5AT FWD (213 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2994 cm3 |
Power: | 156.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 213 HP @ 5800 RPM 210 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 299 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60V R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/60.4 in (1,544/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351.6 lbs (1520 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3935.9 lbs (1785 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 330 V6 5AT FWD (228 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3311 cm3 |
Power: | 168 KW @ 5600 RPM 228 HP @ 5600 RPM 225 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 325 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60V R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.1 in (4854 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/60.4 in (1,544/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.1 in (2720 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3472.9 lbs (1575 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4542.3 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |