Lexus ES
| Body type |
Five passenger luxury sedan |
| Construction |
Welded steel unitized body |
| Overall length |
191.1" |
| Overall width |
71.3" |
| Overall height |
57.3 " |
| Wheelbase |
107.1 " |
| Ground clearance |
6.1" |
| Curb weight |
3,460 lb |
| Fuel-tank capacity |
18.5 gallons |
| Trunk capacity |
14.5 cubic feet |
| Headroom |
37.6/36.9 " |
| Legroom |
42.2/35.6 " |
| Shoulder room |
56.8/55.8 " |
The new 2008 Lexus ES offers a 3.3-liter, 24-valve, 60° V6 engine. Certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle II (U-LEV II)
- 225 hp @ 5,600 rpm, torque 240 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm engine.
Lexus ES insurance information
You can save on your 2008 ES insurance rates, but if you make any modifications to your Lexus ES you may increase your insurance rates. For example, some auto insurance providers won't cover ES's that are lowered or raised. It may cost you more to insure a car with an upgraded Lexus high-end stereo system, expensive rims or a car alarm. Review your options before making modifications to any new or used Lexus ES.
2008 Lexus ES review
Here's a tip to help you enjoy your 2008 Lexus ES for years to come. Note; death rates for nighttime driving are 4 times higher than daytime driving.
Slow down and leave wider space cushions between you and other drivers when you encounter bad weather, narrow twisting roads or low light conditions.
When night driving in your new Lexus ES remember even with ES headlights it can be difficult to detect pedestrians, bicyclists and others. Use your headlights between the hours of sunset and sunrise or get the Lexus option for driving lights. For the best visibility, use your high beams when you are over 500 feet from oncoming vehicles or 300 feet behind the vehicles ahead.
Fog or smoke turn on your low-beam headlights and fog lights (if your vehicle is equipped with them). Be prepared to stop suddenly.
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