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Test Drive: Lexus ES 350: Good looks and good manners

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By Mark Kennedy 4 min read

photo The Lexus ES 350 occupies the intersection of luxury and value. Staff photo by Mark Kennedy

FAST FACTSModel: 2013 Lexus ES 350Exterior color: Silver Lining MetallicInterior color: BlackEngine: 3.5-liter, V-6Horsepower: 268Transmission: six-speed automaticFuel economy: 31 mpg highway, 21 mpg cityDealer: Lexus of ChattanoogaPrice (as tested): $43,927

At the intersection of Luxury Street and Value Avenue sits a compelling four-door sedan that has sold more than 1 million copies in the last 25 years.

The Lexus ES 350 is one of the favorite automobiles of the mass affluent; those looking for affordable luxury.

The ES line was redesigned for the 2013 model year, and we wrote about the excellent 200-horsepower gas-electric hybrid version in this space late last year. Joe Prebul, sales manager at Lexus of Chattanooga, said inventory is finally catching up to demand for the six-cylinder, nonhybrid ES 350 at the local dealership, and we took a Silver Lining Metallic copy for a test drive earlier this week.

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