2005 Lexus ES330 Review - MotorTrend Magazine

The Lexus ES 330 , a much-refined cousin of the Toyota Camry , represents the most luxurious (and least sporty) take on the entry-luxury segment. With its sumptuous leather, whisper-quiet cabin, smooth ride, and bulletproof reliability, it's a choice pick for anyone looking for a cushy ride and upscale cabin ambiance for less than $35,000. For 2005, Lexus' designers revised several of the... In addition to the new cosmetic treatments, 2005 sees the arrival of an enhanced steering wheel, standard satellite-radio compatibility, positional memory for both front seats, and side-view mirrors that, when the transmission is put in reverse,... Six-spoke 17-inch wheels, available in two finishes, are another new option for 2005. The ES 330's smooth exterior design inhabits the safe middle ground between radical and staid, and it more than fulfills its charge of keeping its passengers... Though it shares a platform with the Camry, as with the previous generation, the ES 330 has its own bodywork, sharing familial design language with both its Camry cousin and the Lexus line. The controls for the driver's-side, 10-way-adjustable leather seat (the passenger gets an eight-way seat). Source: www.motortrend.com