Edmunds Associate Staff Writer Will Kaufman reviews the 2018 Lexus ES 350. This large luxury sedan may be getting long in the tooth, but it has consistently outsold all its competitors even after some of them underwent truly impressive redesigns. What is it about the ES 350 that continues to make it such a popular choice? We explore the Lexus in our studio and on the road to find out.

Q: How much does the 2018 Lexus ES 350 cost?
A: The ES 350 starts at $39,945, but begin adding optional features and it can quickly rise to almost $50,000 fully loaded. That's not cheap, but it's still less than the starting price of cars such as the BMW 5 Series or the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Q: How powerful is the 2018 Lexus ES 350?
A: The 2018 ES 350 uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. It's mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission, and the ES 350 is only available in front-wheel drive.

Q: What are the 2018 Lexus ES 350's main competitors?
A: The car that's come the closest to unseating the ES 350 from its sales throne is the redesigned 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. However, considering the price gap between similarly equipped models, it makes sense that the ES moves more volume, and the closing gap between the two is a testament to how good the new E-Class is. The ES' more direct competitors are cars such as the Buick LaCrosse and the Lincoln MKZ.

Q: Where is the 2018 Lexus ES 350 made?
A: Lexus builds the ES 350 in Georgetown, Kentucky.

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