FEATURES | 9 out of 10
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Rain-sensing wipers were made standard equipment
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the navigation system won't recalculate routes to detour around bad traffic
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Pretty much everything that could be power-adjustable is, including the steering wheel, which has cruise and auxiliary audio controls.
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"panaroma" roof that combines a sliding glass sunroof with a fixed glass rear panel
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As you might assume, the 2012 Lexus ES 350 comes with all the comfort-oriented luxury conveniences that demanding premium shoppers expect.
Take an even cursory look at the feature list, and there's nothing to be disappointed about. It's extensive, to say the least, and includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a power-adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, ritzy Optitron gauges, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, keyless entry with push-button start, climate control, fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, moonroof, a self-dimming mirror, a trip computer, and a six-CD changer.
With the Ultra Luxury Package you also get perforated leather with heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic glass roof, a power rear sunshade, and HID headlamps with adaptive cornering.
The ES 350's navigation system has been updated to include satellite-radio subscription services, the Web-driven eDestination, and the Lexus Enform suite of services, there's plenty for the tech savvy, too. Bluetooth audio is part of the package, along with Bluetooth hands-free features, a USB port, and XM satellite radio.
Conclusion
The ES 350's price is premium, but so is its comfort- and technology-rich feature set.
