Getting in and out of the 2007 Lexus ES 350's rear seat is an easy task, and while there was plenty of leg room for our five-foot-eight-inch editor, there wasn't as much as expected. Taller passengers might feel a bit cramped, and those with long legs especially won't appreciate the hard seatbacks, even if they do have a thin soft finish. The exterior buckets are supportive, though the center is basically a hump with a hard back surface. Fold that center back section down and you've got a large, padded armrest. Rear air vents are located on the center console.

Our tester also included an expansive glass panel with a retractable shade, serving to open up the sky to rear passengers without seriously impacting headroom.