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dipulb3 · 4 years ago

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The 2021 Lexus ES 250 is comfy like a pair of sweatpants

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The 2021 Lexus ES 250 is comfy like a pair of sweatpants

F Sport trims get these 19-inch wheels.

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The 2021 Lexus ES 250 is more impressive than you might think. After 800 miles in the saddle of this gold-plated Toyota Avalon on a drive to Michigan’s upper peninsula and back, I’m happy to report the ES is an all-star road-tripper thanks to its comfort, refinement and fuel economy.

Excellent adaptive cruise control

Over-the-road refinement

Cushy accommodations

Good fuel economy

Don’t Like

That damn infotainment system

Halfhearted performance

No fold-down seats

Redesigned a few years ago, the ES soldiers on with a few enhancements for 2021. Luxury, F Sport and Ultra Luxury models now come standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, a special Black Line model is on the menu and, for the first time, you can get this venerable sedan with all-wheel drive, which comes standard with the base four-cylinder engine. That’s the powertrain this example is fitted with, though it also features the F Sport package, which includes unique wheels, a mesh grille insert, other visual tweaks and a retuned suspension setup. Adaptive dampers are also available, though they’re not fitted here.

The ES 250’s interior is well built and comfortable. The materials employed are mostly high quality, from the supple leather to the aluminum brightwork to the almost organic hole pattern on the speaker grilles. Some not-so-great hard plastic can be spotted if you poke around and the switches that operate the heated and ventilated front seats are buried at the bottom of the center stack and look crude, especially compared to the ingenuous tuning and volume knobs, which are two concentric dials integrated into one assembly. It’s not a big deal, but I love this little touch because not only does it look cool, it allows you to tune the radio without reaching halfway across the dashboard. I also appreciate this car’s mechanical shifter. There’s zero ambiguity to how it functions and you can rest your hand on it while cruising.

In addition to all that, this Lexus‘ cushy front bucket seats get two thumbs up. Even after hours in the saddle they leave me feeling refreshed. A boon for passengers, the ES’ backseat is spacious and plenty comfortable, plus it comes with a 12-volt power outlet and a pair of 2.2-amp USB ports so everyone’s phone can stay fully juiced on long drives. The ES 250 offers 13.9 cubic feet of trunk space, a good amount to be sure, but limiting this car’s versatility, the rear backrest does not fold down. At least a small pass-through is included for lengthy cargo. Curiously, the glovebox is quite small as well, barely large enough to hold the owner’s manual.

As for tech, the ES comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility. An 8-inch infotainment screen is included on lower-end models, but a beautiful 12.3-incher is available, which includes embedded navigation. This display looks great, with vibrant colors, good viewing angles and minimal glare. Unfortunately, it is not touch-enabled (yet ), which means you have to navigate Lexus’ tangled infotainment system with a dastardly trackpad on the center console. This arrangement is as distracting as it is difficult. Why the automaker hasn’t moved on to something better after all these years is beyond me. As with other Toyota and Lexus products, infotainment tech is this car’s biggest weakness.

A comfy interior with a lousy infotainment interface. At least the upcoming 2022 ES will finally get a touchscreen.

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As you may have guessed based on its name, the ES 250 features a 2.5-liter engine, just like you can get in a Toyota Avalon or Camry. Without a supercharger or turbo to provide extra oomph, this four-pot unit delivers a modest 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Making the most of that output, the engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. That gearbox is mostly agreeable, shifting quickly and readily dropping gears as required to keep things moving, though occasionally it can feel a bit lumpy.

Pressed into luxury-car service, this Toyota engine is perfectly serviceable, but like government bureaucracy it’s devoid of any joy. Uncouth vibrations can occasionally be felt, though more noticeable are the unpleasant noises it generates while laboring, particularly when climbing hills. Of course, this engine is no firebrand, either, moving the ES to 60 mph in a merely adequate 8.6 seconds. But what this car’s powertrain lacks in emotion and verve it largely makes up for with excellent efficiency. This Lexus is rated at 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Combined, it should return 28 mpg, though it’s averaging about 32 mpg in my hands, a damn-impressive score for a large, comfortable, non-hybrid sedan — one fitted with all-wheel drive, no less.

The ES 250’s steering and brake feel are fine to the point of being forgettable. These primary controls get the job done without earning any praise or scorn, which is A-OK in my book. The car’s ride quality, however, is lovely, even without those fancy adjustable dampers. Despite wearing F Sport badges, this Lexus is soft and quiet, floating ever so slightly over large roadway undulations and shielding passengers from nearly all wind and tire noise, even at extra-legal speeds. The dark-finished 19-inch F Sport wheels are a win-win, too, looking swanky without curdling that creamy ride.

This unassuming luxury sedan is super comfortable.

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The adaptive cruise control system with lane centering works phenomenally well, smoothly and attentively adjusting the vehicle’s speed as needed and keeping it locked in the middle of its lane. Other helpful amenities like lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, road-sign recognition and more are also bundled in the Lexus Safety System Plus 2.0 suite of advanced driver aids, which is standard on every model.

The 2021 ES sedan starts at 41 grand and change including $1,025 in delivery fees, which isn’t a bad price for a cushy cruiser from a blue-chip brand. As tested, the example seen here checks out for a still reasonable $53,400. Aside from F Sport trimmings, a wireless charging pad ($75), the navigation package ($2,900), LED headlamps ($1,515) and a few other options padded the bottom line. Still, that’s a more-than-reasonable figure, especially when you consider the average new-vehicle transaction price in the US these days is around $40,000.

Sure, there are a few things to gripe about, but the ES 250 is an agreeable luxury sedan… provided your expectations are reasonable. If you desire tire-roasting acceleration or the agility of a superbike you will be sorely disappointed. However, if you drop those pretenses and accept that this is a quiet, cushy cruiser, it’s easy enough to enjoy this Lexus.

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perksofwifi · 5 years ago

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Loaded 2020 Toyota Camry AWD or a Base ’21 Avalon AWD—Which Should You Buy ?

Before Toyota decided to add all-wheel drive to the 2020 Camry and Avalon sedans, your AWD mid-size four-door choices were fairly limited. The Toyotas double the options, so provided you’ve moved past the Nissan Altima AWD or the Subaru Legacy, which makes more sense? The 2020 Toyota Camry AWD, or the 2021 Toyota Avalon AWD? Load up the Camry with options, and you’ll find yourself spending just as much as you would for the half-size-larger, base-model Avalon XLE. So, which should you pick?

After driving both, we pored over the standard and optional equipment lists and then dove into Toyota’s online configurator. We selected the $31,920 Camry XLE AWD as our starting point instead of the slightly pricier XSE AWD ($32,460 to start) because Toyota does not yet offer the AWD option on the equivalent Avalon XSE (or Touring or TRD trims), so the luxe-oriented XLE makes for the best comparison.

From there, we threw everything major that cost money at the Camry XLE AWD: The Navigation (which includes a premium nine-speaker JBL audio system with subwoofer for $1,810) and Driver Assistance packages (Bird’s-eye-view camera with Perimeter Scan, Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, multi-stage ventilated front seats, and a 10-inch color head-up display for $2,375). Those elevated our Camry’s MSRP to $36,095, about $750 less than a base Avalon XLE AWD. (For the record, it’s also $1,640 more than an unoptioned Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD and $1,000 more than a Subaru Legacy XT Limited.) Here is how our Camry and the entry-level Avalon AWD compare:

The lower-spec Avalon lacks these fancy-Camry features:

Leather Upholstery—Standard on Camry XLE/XSE; Avalon XLE gets SofTex pseudo-leather. Actual leather is only available on the $43,130 Limited model

10-inch HUD—As above, a head-up display is only available on Avalon Limited.

Driver Assistance Package—These goodies are not offered on Avalon XLE, and even Limited buyers must spend another $1,150 to get them.

Dynamic Navigation/JBL—Avalon XLE buyers must spend another $1,720 for this package, which we included on our Camry, but they’ll end up with five more audio speakers (and at least the base Avalon starts out with eight speakers to Camry’s six, or optional nine).

Qi wireless charging mat—You’d have to spring for the Avalon’s $1,000 moonroof package to get this must-have widget.

18-inch wheels and 235/45R18 tires—Standard on Camry SE and above, the Avalon makes do with 17s wearing 215/55R17 tires (all are all-season).

Heated outside mirrors—Again, requires stepping up to Avalon Limited, on which they’re standard.

Color choices—Camry offers nine paint options, plus three two-tone versions; Avalon offers just eight monochrome options. And these colors are Camry only: Galactic Aqua Mica, Super White, Predawn Gray Metallic, and Blue Streak Metallic.

But, even the fanciest Camry AWD lacks these Avalon features:

Acoustic noise-reducing glass—Avalon gets it in the windshield and front doors, while Camry LE and above get the windshield only.

9.0-inch Infotainment screen—Camry makes do with an 8.0-inch screen.

Dynamic LED turn signals—Flashy animated indicators front and rear are Avalon-exclusive.

Heated steering wheel—This will be offered on Camry in a new Cold Weather package that has yet to be priced, so was not included in our tally.

Two USB-C charging ports—Camry XLE/XSE share Avalon’s three standard USB ports, but lack the Avalon’s next-gen ports.

Colors—These hues are Avalon only: Harbor Gray Metallic, Opulent Amber, Blueprint.

An extra 9 cubic feet of passenger space—The Avalon’s 1.8-inch-longer wheelbase pays off in 2.4 inches of added rear legroom and a slight width increase lends 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room.

1.0 cubic foot of added trunk space

Even though both the Camry and the Avalon technically share the same TNGA component set, the Avalon’s underpinnings are more closely aligned with those of the larger, more luxurious Lexus ES sedan. Therefore, the Avalon benefits from added noise, vibration, and harshness countermeasures that no Camry receives. The longer wheelbase results in greater ride comfort, and its interior is a bit more opulent looking—even if the “base” XLE’s seats are swathed in SofTex instead of cow skin. Manufacturer-claimed weights for base Camry and Avalon XLE are within 41 pounds, which the options on our proposed Camry would likely equalize, so performance should be nearly identical. The choice will come down to a matter of taste. This gadget-loving editor would pick the loaded Camry—but he’d take a long test drive in a $35,919 Subaru Legacy XT Limited with tech package to see how 58 more horses and 95 more lb-ft struck his fancy first. Of course, if a big-boy sedan is more your flavor, and you must have all-wheel-drive and can only spend about $36,000, the Avalon would suit you best.

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larrymccarty · 5 years ago

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jobsearchtips02 · 4 years ago

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2021 Toyota Sienna minivan goes hybrid-only with a radical new design

Toyota’s Sienna minivan has been given a radical, bullet-train-inspired makeover.

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It’s been over a decade since the current, third-generation Toyota Sienna minivan debuted, and in recent years, it’s grown a bit stale, overtaken by newer rivals like the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey. But Toyota on Monday officially unveiled the new 2021 Sienna, which has been redesigned from the ground up and is gunning for the minivan segment crown. (See how the 2021 Sienna compares with its rivals in our Sienna, Odyssey and Pacifica spec comparison.)

This fourth-generation Sienna was designed by CALTY’s Newport Beach, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, design teams, but it looks wholly Japanese. Toyota describes the new Sienna as “bold, sexy and provocative,” and says the front end’s massive grille was inspired by the Japanese Shinkansen bullet train. More than anything, it reminds me of the awesome, boxy, overstyled JDM minivans that we don’t get in the US.

I don’t think the Sienna looks as outright aggressive as other recent Toyota models, and that’s a good thing. The bulging rear fender is lifted from the Highlander but looks more natural and soft here, and there are a number of nice, subtle surfacing changes like the lines coming off the LED headlights. The rear is a bit more angular, with slim LED taillights and a lot of creases, and the tailgate has a slight whiff of a ducktail spoiler. An XSE model (the one shown in red) gets a sportier body kit, dark 20-inch wheels and different interior trimmings.

2020 Toyota Sienna vs. 2021 Toyota Sienna

2020 Toyota Sienna 2021 Toyota Sienna Engine 3.5-liter V6 2.5-liter I4 hybrid Power 296 hp 243 hp (net) Torque 263 lb-ft N/A Transmission 8-speed auto CVT Fuel economy 21 mpg combined 33 mpg combined (est.) Length 200.6 in 203.7 in Width 78.1 in 78.5 in Height 68.9 in 68.5 in

Toyota gave the interior a radical overhaul, too. The automaker says minivan owners don’t want to feel like they’re driving a bus, so the wide dashboard is more similar in design to the brand’s SUVs. It’s got a high-mounted infotainment display and a nice mix of colors and materials, and it looks more upscale overall. The biggest change is a huge “bridge console” between the front seats that’s connected to the dash, which Toyota says is positioned for better ergonomics and comfort. That console offers cup holders, a wireless phone charger and some additional storage compartments, while the open area underneath is large enough to fit a purse or a backpack.

But I’m most interested in the second row of seats. The new Sienna has available as an option Super Long Slide captain’s chairs, which can slide up to 25 inches fore and aft. These reclining seats can be equipped with built-in ottomans, too. Lower trims get three-across seats in the second row with a stowable middle seat. On the top trims the seats are covered in leather with both heating and ventilation for the front two occupants, while the second row can be heated. (The second-row seats aren’t removable and can’t fold, though, due to integrated side airbags.)

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New platform, new powertrain

The new Sienna rides on Toyota’s modular TNGA-K platform, the same one underpinning cars like the Camry, Avalon and Highlander. Compared with the 2020 model, the new generation is 3.1 inches longer overall and rides on a 1.2-inch-longer wheelbase, and it’s slightly wider and a little lower in height. Toyota worked to make the new Sienna quieter and less affected by external vibrations, as well.

For the first time, the Sienna is available as a hybrid — and only as a hybrid. The sole powertrain is the same basic setup found in other Toyota hybrid models like the RAV4, using a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors and a battery pack mounted under the front seats. The Sienna’s hybrid system puts out 243 total horsepower, 53 hp less than the current model’s V6 engine. But power isn’t the point: Toyota says it estimates the 2021 Sienna will get 33 miles per gallon combined, way better than the 21 mpg that the 2020 Sienna gets. It also bests the Odyssey and Pacifica, both of which use V6 engines and get 22 mpg combined.

Toyota wanted the Sienna’s interior to feel less like that of a bus.

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Not giving the Sienna a plug is intentional, Toyota says, and there are no plans for a PHEV version. A lot of Sienna owners are repeat customers, so the new one needed to feel familiar, with no need to plug it in to achieve maximum efficiency. In addition to the standard three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, the 2021 Sienna has a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for all hybrid components including the battery.

All-wheel drive is an option on all trim levels, with the system using a separate electric motor for the rear wheels instead of a traditional transfer case and driveshaft (no word on if it adds any extra horsepower). It’s able to send up to 80% of torque to the rear wheels, and Toyota says the all-wheel-drive model is more agile in the corners. I expect the AWD Sienna to get slightly worse fuel economy than the FWD model, though Toyota hasn’t released official numbers.

2021 Toyota Sienna design was inspired by Japanese bullet trains

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The 2021 Sienna has multiple driving modes including one for EV-only operation (for very short distances at low speeds), and there’s an adjustable regenerative braking feature that mimics the act of downshifting, ideal for hilly terrain. A new Predictive Efficient Drive feature remembers driving habits, road conditions and repeated routes to optimize when the battery is charged by the hybrid system. This feature is also found in the new 2021 Venza hybrid.

Like the current Sienna, the new one is able to tow up to 3,500 pounds, and it has an available 120-volt AC outlet and 1,500-watt inverter to power gear and accessories. Toyota will offer accessories from Yakima that have been designed for the Sienna including a bike rack, cross bars and a rooftop carrier. Who needs an SUV when you have a minivan?

I don’t think it’s a stretch to call this the best-looking Sienna ever.

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Segment-first tech and features

More than anything, minivans are all about interior functionality, and the 2021 Sienna has it in spades. There are as many as 18 cup holders, six more than the maximum offered by the 2020 model. Standard equipment for every Sienna includes power sliding doors, auto up/down windows, three-zone automatic climate control and second-row sunshades. Climbing the trim level ladder — LE, Limited, XSE and Platinum — adds features like kick-activated sliding doors and power tailgate, four-zone auto climate control, a sunroof, sunshades for the third row and a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel that’s also heated. The Limited trim gets a built-in vacuum and storage box, while the Platinum replaces the box with a refrigerator.

The “base” infotainment setup is a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa and SiriusXM capability, six speakers and seven USB ports. Moving up in the trim levels adds HD Radio, onboard Wi-Fi, navigation and a 1,200-watt JBL audio system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer. There’s an available 11.6-inch rear entertainment system with 1080p resolution and an HDMI input, a remote controller and a pair of wireless headphones. A 7-inch screen in the gauge cluster can show hybrid system info, while an optional 10-inch head-up display can project navigation info, as well.

The new Sienna is longer, lower and wider than before.

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Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 suite of driver assist features is standard across the board, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning with steering assist, road sign assist and automatic high beams. Every 2021 Sienna has 10 airbags, including curtain airbags for all three rows and the aforementioned side airbags built into the first and second-row seats. A digital rearview mirror and a 360-degree camera with a curb view are new options, and there’s also a rear-seat occupant reminder system.

Toyota hasn’t released any pricing yet, but the Sienna will go on sale toward the end of the year and will continue to be built at Toyota’s plant in Indiana. It will have to face still-tough competition in the form of the face-lifted Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey and an upcoming next-gen Kia Sedona. (See how it stacks up against those competitors in our spec comparison story.) But, at least for now, the 2021 Sienna seems poised to be a major contender.

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