You can tune the performance of the ES to suit your driving mood. Selecting Eco Mode changes the throttle control and air conditioning characteristics for eco-driving, helping to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. Sport Mode adjusts the throttle control and EPS (Electric Power Steering) to give a more responsive and direct driving feel. Normal Mode optimally balances Eco Mode and Sport Mode characteristics for everyday driving.
The ES350’s 3.5-liter V6 engine delivers a superb balance of exciting performance and excellent fuel efficiency, especially in the practical driving range. It integrates sophisticated technologies such as Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which contributes to fuel economy and reduced exhaust gas emissions.
A refined touch is the unique shape of the dual exhaust pipes that hint at the sporty power of the turbo engine. Seen from the side, their long proportions accentuate a sense of presence.
The compact and highly-rigid MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension were optimized to deliver agile handling and luxurious ride comfort. A close focus on individual components included refining the coil springs, stabilizers, shock absorbers, and suspension bushings.
Careful refining of each shock absorber component, including the pistons and seals, helps to smooth minor road inputs and absorb larger jolts, maintaining a supple feel for agile handling together with excellent ride comfort.
The NX’s superb aerodynamics contribute to fuel-efficient performance and quiet comfort in the cabin, even during high-speed driving. Careful attention paid to reducing drag, including an integrated rear spoiler, spats for all four wheels, and the engine, floor, lower arm and rear underbody covers, contributes to a smooth airflow.
This innovative differential pre-loads torque under light loads or low rotational speed, contributing to highly-precise steering for excellent straight-line stability and acceleration performance.
The foundation of the NX’s responsive sporty handling is a lightweight, high rigidity body structure made from hot-stamp, high-tensile steel and aluminum, with strategically positioned reinforcements. The use of innovative production technologies including laser screw welding and body adhesives, together with extensive spot welding, enhances the rigidity of panel joints, and contributes to the excellent handling, refined comfort and quiet ride.
The electronically-controlled system continually varies distribution of drive power to the rear wheels, switching from front-wheel drive to AWD to realize handling stability to suit the driving conditions, together with excellent fuel economy.
