2004 Lexus ES 330: Overview
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- MSRP: $31,725
- Invoice: $28,130
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Pros
- Ride
- Quietness
- Interior materials
Cons
- Steering feel
- Navigation-system controls
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The ES 300 becomes the ES 330 for 2004, exchanging a 210-hp 3.0-liter V6 for a 225-hp 3.3. The car is otherwise changed only in equipment detail. A 5-speed automatic is the sole transmission and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. So are front torso and head-protecting curtain side airbags, which are now larger, according to Lexus. Options include power-adjustable pedals, now with memory function, and a revised navigation system. An antiskid/traction-control system is available, as is Lexus' Adaptive Variable Suspension with driver-selectable shock-absorber settings. Among other options are premium Mark Levinson audio, power rear sunshade, CD changer, and xenon headlamps packaged with rain-sensing windshield wipers. The ES shares its basic design with the Camry from Lexus' parent Toyota.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base w/nav. sys. and adaptive susp. Rating | Premium Midsize Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 6 | 6.4 |
| Fuel Economy | 5 | 4.6 |
| Ride Quality | 7 | 7 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 6 | 6.8 |
| Quietness | 8 | 6.7 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.7 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 8 | 7.2 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | 5.6 |
| Cargo Room | 4 | 4 |
| Value within Class | 10 | 5.8 |
| Total Score: | 67 | 60.8 |
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