As one Lexus’ most popular models, there will be plenty of drivers that will be happy to see a revamped Lexus ES 350 coming to showrooms later this month. While it may not be a full redesign, the updating certainly brings needed enhancements.
Among the enhancements to the Lexus ES 350 include redesigned side mirrors, turn signals, front grill, molding along the side, rain sensing wipers, and new headlamps just to name few. Pohanka Lexus says there will also be four new colors to choose from.
The interior of the Lexus ES 350 was not ignored for the new update says Richmond Lexus Service, and it includes additional storage compartments, trim options, and seat memory on the driver’s side. Perhaps one of the most exciting new additions according to Virginia Lexus dealers is the Lexus Enform with Safety Connect which is a telematics system much like GM’s OnStar, which provides emergency telecommunications and other useful information. Powering the new ES is a familiar 3.5-liter V6 which producing 272 horsepower and 254 lb ft of torque mated to a six speed automatic.
Pricing for the updated 2010 Lexus ES 350 begins at $35,675. Look for the ES in showrooms in the coming weeks.
Volvo Dives into Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.
Euro Civic Type-R Teases U.S. Consumers
In the U.S., Honda is mostly known for producing somewhat conservative, economical cars. However, the image of Honda outside of the States is far more performance oriented. This is attributed to a range of models that can be had overseas, but remain unavailable here.
Could GM Utilize Toyota Hybrid Technology?
Toyota and General Motors have had a strong partnership via NUMMI. This seemingly odd relationship was responsible for the Pontiac Vibe, which was build alongside the similar Toyota Matrix in a joint manufacturing venture based in California. With the Pontiac Vibe now discontinued, the question now is what will come of the NUMMI partnership.
