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The 2009 lexus ES is a 5-passenger, 4-door luxury
sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. It's
closest competitors include the Acura 3.2 TL, the
Jaguar X-Type, and the Volvo S80. It is the
smoothest, quietest car in its class. Smooth and
quiet are good because it can be a rough, noisy
world out there at times. This quietude can be
shared with others. It is a four-door midsize luxury
sedan that seats five. Upon introduction, the ES 330
is equipped with a standard 3.3-liter, V6,
225-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the
city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic
transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2009 lexus
ES is redesigned for 2009. Due to the introduction
of 2009 lexus ES,
a larger and more powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine.
It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph nearly a full
second quicker than last year's model, which is
a significant improvement that can be felt by the
driver. More important, it is more responsive when
driving around town.
Standard safety equipment includes the full complement
of airbags: dual front airbags, seat-mounted side-impact
airbags, and front and rear side-curtain airbags.
Handsome, high-quality, leather upholstery with
wood trim comes standard. Also standard are automatic
dual-zone climate control with interior air filter,
power windows with auto up/down and jam protection,
and a power moonroof. An AM/FM/CD/cassette system
comes standard with 86 watts and seven speakers.
A 240-watt Mark Levinson audio system is optional.
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