The ES-350, a mainstay of Lexus's lineup since 2007, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. The ES-350 provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. The ES-350 has technology that is now expected: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the ES-350 packs some oomph. Lexus offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2021 Lexus ES-350 is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2021 Lexus ES-350 has a score of 77, implying a 0.046% chance of driver death (4.1% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2021 Lexus ES-350 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0459% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.242%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0459% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.242% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2021 Lexus ES-350 is 2% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2021 Lexus ES-350 is 9% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
Lexus's Safety System+ active safety features can protect loved ones by reducing accident severity and preventing accidents. An active safety system that is standard on the 2021 Lexus ES-350 is Pre-Collision System with Brake Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Optional safety features on the 2021 Lexus ES-350 which we recommend include Lane Departure Alert with Lane Departure Alert and Blind Spot Monitoring.
Another vehicle feature may make a vehicle safer, even if not at the forefront of technological advances. Standard side mirror turn signals alert others of your intention to turn or switch lanes allowing them to react accordingly, which can prevent accidents caused by not seeing a vehicle in the blind spot.
And it is less safe than many comparable cars.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2021 Lexus ES-350 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 73 to 92. The 2021 Lexus ES-350 is less safe than the 2021 Toyota Avalon, the 2021 Kia Stinger, the 2021 INFINITI Q50, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 2021 Nissan Maxima, the 2021 Audi A4, the 2021 Volvo S60, the 2021 Acura TLX, the 2021 Audi A4 Allroad (Wagon), the 2021 Volvo V60, and the 2021 Lexus RC.
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