I test drove one yesterday. The most awesone Lexus I drove. Its roomie, smooth, quiet and VERY LUXURIOUS 😍😍
@ravipeiris4388
2 жыл бұрын
This iteration of the ES is absolutely gorgeous. Amazing 30 year evolution.
@mikeharty4536
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 es 350. You don't buy this to run around like a BMW; you buy it for serene, effortless safe cruising. This is a super-fine, comfy car. It's not a 5 series nor an e-class. German cars have a prestige that Lexus really can't approximate, but this is a car for a person who wants something classy, refined and quiet.
@golfbuddy1969
6 жыл бұрын
I think Lexus has made a great job...and while handling may trail AWD or RWD, most shopping this brand wouldn’t care anyways. They want room, luxury, efficiency, and prestige, and this car has those in spades.
@Tenacitae
6 жыл бұрын
Alex on Autos = Best reviews on cars, period.
@bestatdoingnothing3941
4 жыл бұрын
Period
@markwagner4909
6 жыл бұрын
I live in snow belt FWD serves just fine AWD is not needed in the city unless you want to go Rick climbing or just want to jump onto the AWD bandwagon
@GigginQuick
6 жыл бұрын
No start-stop system on the ES? Sold.
@MistaRudeBoy
5 жыл бұрын
LMAOO
@brandonlin6126
5 жыл бұрын
Ikr I hate the start stop crap
@Liger._King
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Toyota-Lexus for adamantly keeping the V6 engine. This decision has definitely set the Toyota-Lexus brand apart from the competition who are all favoring the stupid 4-cylinder turbo engine and doing away with their V6 engines; Nissan has joined the stupid bandwagon and has lost all respect from me. No matter how fast the artificial force turbo makes your engines, one annoying thing you cannot get rid of is the irritating 4-cylinder noise of the 4-cylinder engine. Oh my God, that noise drives me insane! If you must go turbo, just make sure to keep your 6. I drove the 4-cylinder Camry. It has excellent fuel economy and packs up a lot of speed. However, the 4-cylinder initial lag and engine growl is a joy killer. For that reason, I will NEVER buy a 4-cylinder engine. I'd rather jump up to 8-cylinder than deal with the irritating engine sounds of 4-cylinder. Fuel economy my foot!! Don't get me wrong; there's nothing wrong with 4-cylinder engine as long as it doesn't replace the 6. You'd lose loyal customers like me the day you do away with the V6 engine and replace it with 4-cylinder turbo, Toyota-Lexus. Keep the V6 spirit on and you'll never lose loyal customers like me. Good job so far!!!
@CrazyForCooCooPuffs
Жыл бұрын
I got a 2021 ES 300H, 6k miles single owner fully loaded with everything but triple beams. No regrets.
@limpunsing224
6 жыл бұрын
It's elegant enough for me without the F Sport trim
@johnnychaos3
6 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm thinking. Kinda nice they pretty much keep things the same. I'm curious as to why the f sport gets less mpg
@Mgoblagulkablong
6 жыл бұрын
good job Lexus, looks great, superior long term quality
@KirkKreifels
6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to drive and sell these when they come out this late summer. It's such an attractive option in the segment which should help me grow as a new Lexus sales consultant
@alanhumphrey4198
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad ES doesn't have start-stop on engine to get better gas mileage. If you have to worry about mileage, you don't need to own a Lexus...
@-Munditimum-
6 жыл бұрын
Great review Alex. Beautiful car. I would however make a note here and say that Buick places the Lacrosse as the main competitor of the ES and not the Regal. Cheers.
@10cpaul
5 жыл бұрын
FWD is fine in the snow and less maintenance. Fewer tires replaced, diff fluid changes and better mpg. Have a FWD camry always make it where I’m going here in the NE.
@jp_0118
5 жыл бұрын
My only gripe with the ES is that it’s FF. Like Alex said, this would be better with AWD, and since this has practically taken the role the GS had, they have the opportunity to make it FR. But overall this is acres ahead of the previous ES, really like this new gen.
@rightlanehog3151
6 жыл бұрын
Alex, You were well within your rights to chide Lexus for failing to provide AWD on this new ES.
@normt5463
6 жыл бұрын
Right Lane Hog No heated rear seat either.
@omgitsme435
6 жыл бұрын
Holy crap it's freaking huge now. They are definitely going to replace the GS, IS will probably stay to compete with the 3 and C class.
@andybub45
Жыл бұрын
In person its not as big
@randyt700
6 жыл бұрын
i want this car so bad. the luxuriously crafted interior with the exclusive mark levinson sound system and the reliability of the brand... just take my money!
@googoo-gjoob
3 жыл бұрын
Alex... i love your super smooth edits. i bet they go unnoticed by most. nicely done.
@Joemun77
5 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Alex Toyota Lexus reliability’ 👍🏾🔥🔥
@Brsrafal
6 жыл бұрын
11 es 350 handled better in snow then awd suv that thing was so sturdy i coulnt believe it . and i'm in the northeast it was a storm
@jpmackin
6 жыл бұрын
Seems like Lexus always takes one step forward then two steps back when they launch a new model. No fog lights...Distracting/attention demanding mouse track pad...No AWD option...No fold down rear seats..and icing on the cake- a very large round switch on top of the dash for...traction control? No wonder the competition is eating away at their market share. The only reason to buy is for their reliability, but you can get an Avalon for that and save yourself thousands.
@HodsBroo
6 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous, best in mid size class
@JPaul318
4 жыл бұрын
Man. Your channel is by far the best!!!! You had me sold on the Lacrosse. Lol. Thanks for the info Bro💐👍🏾👍🏾✌🏾
@LoongAqua
6 жыл бұрын
Announced today July 27, 2018: The 2019 ES 350 will start at US$40,525, an increase of $550 over the outgoing car. Price includes $1,025 destination fee.
@shando3333
3 жыл бұрын
Apple car play is a must!! Finally got apple car play :)
@samsonokoro5036
6 жыл бұрын
Top notch review from a top notch professional. This Lexus ES will break the records of the previous generation in sales for sure. Beautiful car and it has tech not found on so many rivals, it has the new voice command system like google now where you say the command word and then give it instructions to do virtually everything in the car.
@jmasoncars4452
6 жыл бұрын
Samson Okoro McDonald's breaks sales records every year but it doesn't mean their hamburgers are better than IN N OUT.
@christians218
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing job so informative and complete. New sub gained!
@ILC-eo6vk
2 жыл бұрын
All wheel drive just means more problems. This car is excellent and economical for a luxury car.
@richardcasey7521
4 жыл бұрын
Lexus, thanks for NEVER trying to sell us 4 cyl engines, turbos or CVT transmissions!
@richardcasey7521
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t care about all wheel drive or hybrid power trains either. And forget all that self-driving nonsense.
@kristians2704
3 жыл бұрын
Lexus does have 4 cyl engines and CVT transmissions. Also what's wrong with turbo engines?
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
Don't blame Lexus when they ditch the V6. Emissions and mileage regulations have pressured all the automakers out of V6's.
@MrCarpediem6
6 жыл бұрын
Why was this compared to the C and 3 series; is that the the Lexus IS competiton; I thought the ES was a E class and 5 series competitor, and LS the 7 series and S class :)
@elai3147
5 жыл бұрын
Carpediem06 price, where i'm from the c class/3 series/es have almost the exact same starting msrp
@willrobinson4280
5 жыл бұрын
The GS is the competitor to the E and 5. ES is kind of a tweener.
@limpunsing224
6 жыл бұрын
Seemingly beautiful inside & out An AWD option would be nice
@MyLife-so1jl
6 жыл бұрын
cars have no rear headroom these days because of sloping coupe-like rooflines.....no wonder why people are buying SUVs.
@nwezetx1
6 жыл бұрын
That's the idea. Sedans as the practical choice are no longer in, no that raised wagons have replaced them. The Accord and Camry redesigns targeted this. Instead "4-door coupe" niche model, they've incorporated these attributes into their mainstays.
@abcdLeeXY
5 жыл бұрын
Na v6 are the best for any luxury cars...i4 just ruins the experience
@Superfastjellyfish669
6 жыл бұрын
So they have Alexa but not Android Auto? Who the hell uses Alexa for their car?
@ronshaw80
6 жыл бұрын
Toyota is working on Android Auto. Its not yet ready, but will be in the not to distant future.
@Tonezorz
6 жыл бұрын
They won’t agree to the android auto data sharing requirements, so no AA.
@samaanalkhaldi2364
4 жыл бұрын
It's just missing the AWD system. Thanks.
@LifeISMagix
6 жыл бұрын
AWD comes with GS. If ES would have AWD, the GS sedan would go extinct. And the GS is a 100% Japan made vehicle whereas the ES is American made. Big difference. ES needs to stay FWD
@nwezetx1
6 жыл бұрын
It will get AWD in a few months, GS 350 ends production next year and GS-F in 2020.
@deejaybalance
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video. Thanks!
@doccyber
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great review
@MarkEccleston
4 жыл бұрын
Do these cars come with folding mirrors?
@chamika73
5 жыл бұрын
excellent review
@rightlanehog3151
6 жыл бұрын
Buy the hybrid and double your mpg.
@mfmf100
6 жыл бұрын
It’s subjective, but I’m not crazy about the styling, especially the signature grill an I’m not sure there’s enough of an advantage over a loaded Camry or Avalon or a 6 signature.
@MaceWindu7
6 жыл бұрын
mfmf100 a loaded Avalon is 45K a loaded ES is 53K,I admit It’s worth it for the badge and the quality difference.
@rjfiyab
6 жыл бұрын
Alex, great video as always. Question, at the end of the video you recommend waiting for the 2019 model. What was your thinking behind that please? Possible inclusion of AWD and/or Android Auto? Or did you have something else in mind?
@olivercollins4836
3 жыл бұрын
This is the 2019. The generation is 2019-2022. 2022 finally has a touchscreen.
@DavekayBSC
6 жыл бұрын
A very important thing that Mat Watson pointed out in the Carwow review of this car - the lane keep system is terrible. It will warn you to put your hands back on the wheel if you aren't holding it, and if you don't respond, it will simply shut off and allow the car to crash if say you've fallen asleep. The EU cars will try several methods to wake you up, and then brake themselves to a stop within the lane to try and keep you safe if you don't respond.
@andybub45
Жыл бұрын
Well if you fell asleep in a car without lane keep it would crash as well.
@Trades46
6 жыл бұрын
The looks are great, but not so interesting is the Camry/Avalon powertrain transplant. After hearing that Lexus is axing the GS & moving the ES upmarket, I was hoping that AWD would at least be available. As for now, I still think the Acura TLX or RLX gets my nod for now.
@expsterm1
4 жыл бұрын
I think the Buick LaCross is the competitor vs. the ES, not the Regal.
@bluewave2536
3 жыл бұрын
Why don't they make a v6 hybrid? I like to save gas, but doesn't mean I don't like speed.
@swanblake
6 жыл бұрын
Love it. Lexus here's the customers wants of an AWD option but they know it would require them to actually make this car decent so no. Thanks for your concerns but we know you will buy this anyways because Toyota
@mrczz6690
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Returning 2017 v8 Silverado for 2017 es350
@EngineerZX
6 жыл бұрын
Alex bro, you're the best car reviewer, really appreciate your work Really like the detailed overview that you do on the cars, As I'm planning to buy a car by the end of this year, I would like to request from you to do a detailed comparison between the 2019 Lexus ES 350 and the 2019 Kia K900 as they will probably have similar prices or at least close to each other. (when you get them) Lexus will have better reliability, better resale value, and gas mileage over the Kia but I don't like the infotainment system as a whole from the touch-pad and their navigation...etc..... nor the lack of Andriod Auto, or the small buttons for the stereo. Kia has more tech stuff and should have a better price as well it is bigger size.... so I'm lost... the only thing that bothered me about the kia is the new look (the front is ugly but hope they will improve it a bit for the American market) so is there other things that can take me from one to the other?.....drivability and handling? noise? cool tech? many thanks
@brianl6964
5 жыл бұрын
60,000 mile spark plug changes now instead of 120,000 due to GDI
@user-cv7nl3ee7z
6 жыл бұрын
i think the 2018 camry is just as handsome
@jamesfstump
3 жыл бұрын
We do have a All wheel drive now
@silentrefusal9911
6 жыл бұрын
It's raining Alex today. 😁
@user-rh2nn3tl9J
Жыл бұрын
Excuse me, but how can you compare the Lexus EC to Mercedes C class? Those are absolutely different platforms with different level of comfort.
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
Lower-tier sedan from luxury nameplate, comparable in price.
@user-rh2nn3tl9J
Жыл бұрын
@@tonysterbenc usually you don't compare apples to oranges... its a different class of the car. Different platform.
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
@@user-rh2nn3tl9J True. Just trying to answer your question as you asked it. Irony or rhetorical questions tend to get lost in translation in this medium.
@gio957
5 жыл бұрын
Great car, horrific infotainment.
@jldubz1
6 жыл бұрын
Is this vehicle competition to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio (which is an SUV)as you mentioned 19:09, or the Giulia (which is a sport sedan)?
@johnnychaos3
6 жыл бұрын
Since the F sport gets a tad less mpg than the non F sport, what's the difference for the lower mpg given they both are the same power?
@kawaisit3086
6 жыл бұрын
Why does Toyota have different style and model in other country and not sold in the us?
@HBK3344
6 жыл бұрын
We need review for UX Lexus 2019 👍❤️
@macoy321
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex... can you tell Lexus engineers to add AWD system to this ES350, since they are phasing out the GS model, please. Thank you.
@nwezetx1
6 жыл бұрын
Why are you asking him that? They don't listen to such people and are already doing it. They will announce that soon.
@abukhaled5315
6 жыл бұрын
Nice place May I know where you are recorded this Video ?
@craiga7652
6 жыл бұрын
Very nice overall but no Android auto?? You get it standard on a 15 grand Kia for crying out loud!
@Platelunchexpress
Жыл бұрын
The back seats don’t go down lol
@LoveYou-gf5qi
6 жыл бұрын
I know es is not trying to compete with e class or 5 series, but how does it handle compared to those rwd/awd vehicles?
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
Worse.
@MiguelRPD
5 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't it have fog lamps?
@stevewise1656
6 жыл бұрын
This is a compact Luxury sedan? I think you meant mid-sized. Is that only one cup holder. I also think you should have spent more time talking about that phone storage and power charging situation. Heck, even the 2019 Avalon has rear heated seats and the same engine. Also, it doesn’t have that ridiculous trackpad. I’m not recommending the Avalon, though highlighting the interior is more intuitive and actually has two cup holders. I can’t recall any other call with only one front seat cup holder.
@robertbrandywine
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, since when is a 195.9 inch vehicle "compact"?
@UToobNoob11
5 жыл бұрын
I purchased the 2019 F Sport version and I would like to say it is one of the best cars I have driven Regarding your question about the cup holders, it definitely has two up front but they are not beside each other as you can see in the video
@ZS-xi4xk
5 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he's comparing this to the 3 series and the C class because of the similarities in price, but this is much much bigger. He's not calling this a compact sedan, he's referring to the competition that it's priced against.
@johnreid4840
6 жыл бұрын
19:12 the a r stelvio is an suv the guilia is the sedan
@boboutelama5748
3 жыл бұрын
I'm puzzled hwy Toyota get out of their ways to bring THIS instead of the Toyota Crown everybody wants.
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
Cost. Component sharing with the FWD Camry lets them undercut the Germans on price-for-size.
@longballist
5 ай бұрын
Nissan Maxima?
@wannabedal-adx458
4 жыл бұрын
So, what's the point of the Toyota Avalon now?
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
None. it's cancelled after 2022.
@Vympel777
6 жыл бұрын
Are you serious about german cars u cant compare handling with bmw3 or mercedes c its not even close. lincoln ?? And handling? These two can't be together.
@nrich5127
5 жыл бұрын
A really great car if you can get past that horrible front end styling. Lexus please grow up and try to make something more elegant and less comic book.
@funnyking123
4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if there is a sound when you redline like in the gas f?
@badimpulses17
5 жыл бұрын
Nice
@shahrukhabbas7687
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t compare this beauty with those unreliable German crap Audi or bmw except for Mercedes.
@billiebobbienorton2556
5 жыл бұрын
Do you wish it had ALL WHEEL DRIVE??????????????????
@spreadeagled5654
5 жыл бұрын
That “hourglass” grille is repulsive.
@alex_ahn160
6 жыл бұрын
My dad just bought this car and it’s good I also have a Mercedes R class and it’s way better
@jimmimocha3417
5 жыл бұрын
Lexus ES is the best car in sedan cars. I have one . Drive it then you will realize what an amazing piece of hard work it is. Don't listen to this asshole. He is always trying to diminish Japanese cars.
@fahhad17
5 жыл бұрын
dude head room leg room, ... no one buys car how much rear head room leg you have , ppl buy car to drive, this is not jeans pant that it has to be this inch that inch ...
@maddog8148
5 жыл бұрын
Awd???? Come on Lexus???
@김동준-t9p
6 жыл бұрын
Tlx vs es
@omgitsme435
6 жыл бұрын
TLX has that old interior, can't compete with this. Until it adopts that new RDX set up, this ES is far more luxury.
@김동준-t9p
6 жыл бұрын
W-_-T agree on interior but tlx has sh awd and can say its more sporty ( yes sporty ! Lol) and faster
@normt5463
6 жыл бұрын
So does Buick LaCrosse Active Twin Clutch AWD with torque vectoring. The TVD will send torque to outside, rear wheel in a turn. It shift 100% front or rear where SH-AWD only sends 70%.
@김동준-t9p
6 жыл бұрын
Norm T i bet they are really nice tho its just not my type especially the way they look. And im not 60yo yet haha
@nexushexus4365
6 жыл бұрын
The TLX has SH-AWD it's more driver focused plus a all new TLX will be out in about a year. Once the new TLX comes out this will be a joke.
@juancitofelic
6 жыл бұрын
yes no logo 😊
@nexushexus4365
6 жыл бұрын
Boring, they really need to do AWD ASAP.
@getajob1411
6 жыл бұрын
Toyota fanboys... "it's ok for Lexus to use a Camry platform but if any other manufacturer does it, well they're just dumb and stupid"😂😂
@AK-rx6hv
6 жыл бұрын
Comparing Lexus to Buick? Really? Stick to your day job...
@HodsBroo
6 жыл бұрын
It's not compact, it's mid size...
@nexushexus4365
6 жыл бұрын
That front end is FUGLY!
@ay3514
6 жыл бұрын
👀
@HALWG51
6 жыл бұрын
Basically a Toyota Avalon.
@TheStimie
6 жыл бұрын
HALWG51 uhhh no basically an ES
@mualan4683
6 жыл бұрын
The car is lexus but the engine is camry. The price is way over $50k. Sorry, not my taste.
@nwezetx1
6 жыл бұрын
No it is not. The engine is shared across many models and debuted in another model entirely different from the Camry. Do your research, before making things up. You are entitled to your opinion regarding taste, as I don't like it either, but do care about facts.
@خالدالمطيري-ل5د
4 жыл бұрын
👎
@buba4267
6 жыл бұрын
This car would’ve looked more appealing to me if it was RWD. Why Lexus decided to make this FWD is beyond me. It was a stupid decision.
@tonysterbenc
Жыл бұрын
I know this is a 4 year old post, but this question comes up often. The reason for FWD is the same it's always been:: cost. Sharing mechanicals with the bestselling Camry lets them substantially undercut the price of the same-size Germans. Toyota isn't "stupid," they're reaching a market nobody else does.
@realbeetlejuice
6 жыл бұрын
0-60 in 6.5s? Shoulda put a turbo-4 in this pig.... this 3.5L has no torque
@russvague2748
6 жыл бұрын
Too heavy for the turbo
@Soorma1988
6 жыл бұрын
Lol Lexus is not a performance oriented brand. It’s a couch, sit on it. U want performance and luxury, go over to BMW
@realbeetlejuice
6 жыл бұрын
Lexus' turbo 4's are the worst in the industry
@realbeetlejuice
6 жыл бұрын
Dev, that 3.5L is weak, I don't care about driving dynamics.. talking engine/trans only. It should be faster for the power/weight, but it's not. Look at savagegeese review on the 3.5L in the Camry (same engine, but even lighter than this).
@SBM200612
6 жыл бұрын
Audi Q7 comes with 2.0 turbo. for sure it is not a lightweight.
@Jia1337
6 жыл бұрын
Old ass engine; they should ditch the weak V6 and move onto a better 2.0T which provides better performance, mpg, etc. OR Lexus should create a better V6.
@normt5463
6 жыл бұрын
Jia L. Yeah, a 2.0T would see better highway mpg than the v6.
@MrMustangrick
6 жыл бұрын
BS Jia. Your just a Lexus hater
@russvague2748
6 жыл бұрын
Reliability is the reason.
@Jia1337
6 жыл бұрын
Just because someone criticizes a brand doesn't necessarily mean they hate the brand. I own a 2013 RX 350, so I definitely do not hate on Lexus. It's just that they should simply spend more time performance than styling.
@Jia1337
6 жыл бұрын
Reliability certainly is Lexus's main selling point. But wouldn't you prefer Lexus to give us performance + reliability? I'm not asking for BMW or Mercedes, I'm just asking for better.
@dionisiuskusuma1462
6 жыл бұрын
The reason people choose Lexus ES over E-Class: RELIABILITY
@hknng
5 жыл бұрын
exactly, reliability instead of more room LMAO
@salihkaya4739
5 жыл бұрын
Lol.. I have an E class with 200k miles in UK not a single problem.. Comfort wise Mercedes is the nest known car for Comfort
@arthurjones2427
5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@zihanwei9202
5 жыл бұрын
Enrico Kaya German car these days are good enough. I don’t see any problems on German cars. Take a look at high end luxury vehicles, we can’t see a single Japanese cars.
@brandonlin6126
5 жыл бұрын
@@zihanwei9202 Um... Infiniti By Nissan Lexus By Toyota Acura By Honda
@patriot8087
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulation Lexus for not going with turbos and CVT transmissions Great review Alex good job.
@nexushexus4365
6 жыл бұрын
Joshua Jacob Are you kidding me Honda has one of the best CVT transmission Nissan has the worst Toyota is in the middle.
@DiwaGalvez
6 жыл бұрын
Honda's CVT is really good, better than Nissan, Subaru and Mitsubishi. Of course, traditional AT is better.
@patriot8087
6 жыл бұрын
All CVT suck. I don't like the way they drive and the engine noise that goes with them not to mention how well they will do long term. There is no rebuilding them, when there gone they are all done. So you better have a wallet full of money if you need to replace it ever, or should I say when. duh. My comment was not who made the the best one!!!!!! there is no best one. Honda spent 550 billion to push them on the public to meet Government mandates for gas millage. All this for 1/2 MPG We the public consumers have been sold a bill of goods Toyota know they suck they have them in there smaller cars but have held out for now on the ES Thank Lexus! Same story on the turbo's wait till you have to replace a couple of turbos better have about $3,000.00 dollars not how much did that 1/2 MPG really save you duh.
@steveprinty5674
6 жыл бұрын
Steve Crabtree Turbos, CVTs, and start/stop systems are all negatives to me. BTW, I was standing in line at Volvo repair shop waiting to see service writer. Guy in front was handed estimate for new turbo. He nearly fainted. 😖
@1quickster
6 жыл бұрын
You know why? Lexus quality goes out the window if they put turbo's on most of their cars. Turbo can only last around 60,000 miles the most.
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