2019 Lexus ES - Review & Road Test
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- The Lexus ES luxury sedan comes loaded with luxury trimmings that cater to every customer's whim. Prestige, comfort, performance driving dynamics are expected in this category for this price point, and Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio will take you for a lux spin to see how the ES delivers on all those luxurious promises.
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“When you’re stopped but you’re not exactly sure when”
I feel this man! It’s an awesome feeling and one of the great joys of driving!
Lexus’ attention to detail is amazing. In person, they come off oozing quality, not in a handcrafted way though. They feel well engineered and executed - thoughtful. It seems built to last.
Mercedes E-clas is much better!!!
@@THEODORIEUSno it’s not
@@THEODORIEUS Depends on what you're after. The E Class handles much better and has newer tech. The ES is softer and smoother, and is much more affordable, reliable and durable.
ES steering is way better imo, no dead zone in the middle typical to modern cars, it's a car you can drive on the higway without really thinking about it which is very relaxing@@tonysterbenc
@@joonapuro8055 That relaxation part is why I drive one! :.)
Having been a Lexus owner for years, I can attest to all of the attributes of the brand, both for the sedans and the SUV's.
i am planning on moving to lexus because of reliability
Love what the ES represents. A car focused solely on comfort and luxury for a good price.
The Ironic thing is that German cars will offer the same level of luxury for far more money but not be as reliable yet people will turn their noses up at the American produced cars that are more reliable than the Germans and offer more luxury and be cheaper as well.
American cars are not as reliable as the Japanese but are cheaper but are better than the Germans. But yet every car critic out there will claim the Germans are more superior and are class leading.
I do truly get the Mercedes S class and its price but many of the other options I do not get.
This was such a fair, informative, and unbiased review of the Lexus ES. Keep it up, Micah and team!
I build this car in Georgetown ky I do the welding on this model
Lexus is going a great job with their lineup. This is an perfectly sized car for the taller men out there that don't want to drive in cramped compact cars. I was looking into all electric car but I'm still trying to figure out how a Tesla Model 3 with all the options costs over $60,000 but is the size of an Acura ILX.
@@jamesfstump Thanks James,you guys are the hidden miracle workers behind everyone's satisfaction:) Happy they build this here at home in America.
Just gave me the Toyota Avalon 2010 I have a Toyota 03 Avalon xl and I love this Toyota
I make the seats for the Lexus ES 350, all trim levels (Even the F sport) and just know, the quality control on those seats is incredibly deep.
All those who say they'd rather get a Camry don't understand what a luxury car is...
Softer ride, MUCH quieter cabin, better/nicer materials.... Etc
No kidding. The Camry certainly is a good car but the better ride and much quieter cabin as well as nicer materials and better handling pushes me to the ES.
Armin K Besides, the ES and Camry aren't at all related anymore since this car's previous generation.
@@MiguelRPD to get it at the same level as a Lexus you'd have to tear half the car apart.
Also, a much nicer dealer sales & service experience.
Miguel Angel Medina Rise
You might as well say add more horse power n it is a Porsche....wake up
Just bought a new ES this week. Loving it.
What other cars have you test drive before you bought the ES? And can you maybe give me some comparison details for us ?
congrats man :)
Are you wealthy?
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@@jeanlenor1858 LOL.....
The Es hits all the right marks. My wife has a 2015 and we love it. This looks even better.
This guy is easily the best of the auto reviewers. Really enjoy his style and approach.
you clearly never seen doug demuro
@@CrazyMoments728 lmao. Doug is entertaining. I think Micah is a bit more "mature", though. I enjoy both their reviews.
Try Savage Geese.
He is easily THE WORST ! I HATE his style and his approach ! You are clearly Very Easily Entertained by Nonsense !
Doug Demuro Sucks too !
If you want really good luxury car go with lexus.. its a japanese mercedes just its 100 times more reliable
OutOfThisWorldTV I will say that the Mercedes competitor to the ES (the E-class) has extremely good reliability ratings. But still, the Lexus is cheaper than the E-class and will cost less when it comes to maintenance
@@nevansanford1635 Those are short-term ratings. If you keep the Mercedes for 10 years, you will have no choice but to throw it away or sell it to a junk yard. With Lexus, it would not be surprising to reach 1 or 2 million kilometers on the original engine and transmission.
LOL serve your car right and you not going to have any issues + you gonna spend more money on Lexus, cuz you have to change your oil every 5.000 miles (Mercedes and BMW every 15.000 miles), filters every year (for Mercedes and BMW - 50/65,000 miles) and bunch of other shit much much often vs to Germany cars. AND if you gonna buy a new or certified preowned car you'll receive a totally free maintenance for 7 years/unlimited miles. Unfortunately. Toyota can't afford it, it's just too much for them... So what's the point to drive the slow and cheap material car and pay money for every shit? I had a Lexus before, they know how to make a good looking cars. but for me. they are too bored.
@@andrewstate9537 Did are really trying to argue that a bimmer or benz can be more reliable and cheaper to own? is this a joke? no.. i think you were pulling my leg with that one, no way you could have typed that with a straight face.
Lexus might be cheaper when it comes to repair. But I think it’s not really cheap at all. It need oil change every 5000 mile while say my Audi every 10000 mile. In general lexus now a day cost at least 40k average in my opinion and I got my A4 for 38k. Even I will agree lexus cost less to repair but in total it is like you prepay the price in the form of a more expensive car of lexus. I wanted to buy a ES for 42 k but I am budget sensitive so I chose German for 38k. Even after 50000 miles the warranty limit I may just spend a few thousand at worst to repair but in the case for lexus I might have in the beginning paid a few thousand more in advance for the price tag. Just my opinion...I drove lexus sometime I found it is not comparable to German in terms of comfort and performance. People make their choice.
I like the breakdown style of each part of the car. Here's hoping that this is a new trend!
videos are getting very sophisticatedly awesome, different angle with drone and all, love it. great review as well.
I test drove an ES the other day after seeing it in print. I can truly say the car must be seen to be appreciated. It is stunning! I was thoroughly impressed and even a bit surprised with all aspects of the driving experience. The car is a true winner! Super tech-heavy without being tech tacky. I have owned 5 Lexus's (is that the correct plural ?) over the years and I think this new ES is a reach back to the very root of the Lexus ethos...supeior quality, luxury, tremendous attention to the slightest detail, outstanding value, great engines, and second to none reliability. I may get one this week!
Micah is one of the best reviews on TH-cam. His comment about the ACC allowing aggressive drivers to cut in front is the same complaint I have with my F-150. Even the closest setting allows for "enough" space for someone to jam in.
Lexus killing the game rn. This car would probably be silky smooth to drive. 😍
That F Sport looks beautiful!
Good review. This guy is always unbiased.
Best channel for real world car buyers and car nerds. Covers everything.
Very professional car review. Well done!
I drive non hybrid version of this. Power full with smooth 8 gears and don't get tired even after 16hrs of drive
The es aesthetic has evolved beautifully, dayuum son
I own this car and I have had German luxury cars in the past, also. It's difficult to compare this to any German luxury car because they are very different vehicles in nearly every way. German cars typically handle much better than Lexus and give the driver a great feel of the road. When I was younger this was important to me. Now I am a little older and all I want is quiet. Like "leave me the fuck alone, and I don't want to hear your shitty music, your aftermarket exhaust, you fighting with your girlfriend or yelling at your kids, and I sure as all fuck don't want to smell your cigarettes/weed/flatulence or whatever else seeps from your clunker" . If you feel this way about your driving experience, by all means get a Lexus. Serenity is a button click away as you close off the world, listen to the beautiful sound system and glide away from any drama in total comfort and security. This is Lexus and it is worth EVERY PENNY.
Still love my 02 ES300 comfortable, quiet and pretty decent on gas too compared to other cars from the era
This Micah guy is adorable! Fun to watch and informative
I like your reviews, they’re fun, beneficial too.
I do the welding on this model we are proud of what we have done Georgetown ky
Well done!
Y’all are the unsung heroes
@@valerieharos6686 thank you
The reviewer is very talented. Good job!
love your reviews😊
Turned in my 2016 ES for this car. Vastly different vehicles. This one is very refined, quiet and handles significantly better. If you are thinking Mercedes, Audi or BMW, try one of these also. You will be very pleasantly surprised.
Lexus IS king of cars. Legendary company that always comes in with the best for their customers
Awesome review mate
I had a BMW 5 series but it’s absolutely not in the same league with the Lexus ES in everyday driving and long term ownership. The only people rate BMW better are automobile journalists who only have to live with the vehicles for couple of weeks and don’t have to make the payments and pay for the cost of maintenance and repair.
Usual excellent Micha review! It's a great looking car too.
Great review
Great review; very complete.
Love his review
Great review, Kelly Blue Balls.
Lexus ES 350 is a great vehicle!! I love my 2017.
I'll have a ES 350 F-Sport in Blue with Red leather thank you. Never thought I'd ever say that about an ES.
blue with red leather ew
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@@HOTPLATEGAMING Or maybe it's you.🤔
I'll take black with the red leather. Even pearl
my favorite color blue with coffee or brown interior.
Lexus is back to its roots. Looks comfy and sleek.
and praise Jebus for CarPlay, its about time Lexus joins 2018. Doesn't look like Lexuses will get Android Auto anytime soon...
Supposedly, Toyota has signed a deal with Google. So Android Auto may show up soon.
Joshua R well, I don't think the experience will be stellar though. Android Auto is designed primarily for touchscreen controls first, and manual knob control second. From my experience using Android Auto in my Honda, I think using Lexus's existing infotainment control scheme, using android auto will be a nightmare. Lexus needs to change their infotainment controller design before its even worth installing android auto on
+Duane Christian Agreed.
Supposedly their next gen infotainment system will go back to touchscreens @@dingwings
Great review! I'll be buying one of these from Carmax in 5 years when it's got 70k miles on it.
Everyone complains about the spindle grill, but I think it looks great on RC, ES, LC, LS
Nice review and nice shirt.
I think this is the only non symmetrical interior that I like.
Good Job Lexus!
Some good improvements keep it up
Lexus is the best, period.
Always liked the es, theres a reason its been around over 20yrs
Best car you can buy it has looks reliability and affordability
My dream car 🤩
Sleek & classy ES. 👌👌👌
love it
GS model with f sport is where it’s at!
It looks good, it honestly does. However, for those who want the F-Sport design (I love it) and expect performance, don't. It's an FWD luxury cruiser, not a sports sedan.
For me, I would never spend so much money on an FWD car, but it is absolutely blissful to have if you're looking for a luxury comfort sedan without spending 80 grand or more.
Sleek looking sedan with the quality to match!
I was shopping around before BOUGHT THE ES! The E300 merc was terrible! No leather seats!! AC was not COLD! And touch screen for GEARS!!! I like to rest my hand on the shifter. Feels good!! Also the LUMBAR in the E300 didnt feel good at all !!!! I felt INSTANTLY COMFPRTABLE AS SOON I SIT IN THE LEXUS!!!!!
Really great review I honestly don’t know why people watch anything like else!
I've been waiting years for this review
Jeremy Johns for Movies and this guy Micah for Cars :)
it's four USB ports...two in the rear, two in the back. The rear seats do not fold down due to the V brace built into the chassis to minimize body sway and for safety reasons.
never liked the design of ES. but this one is nice! I want one!
As an owner of several luxury segments, I must state the following fact; Lexus is the best
i dont have money for a modern es but i love my 2003 es300. Maybe one day I can upgrade to these cars
I love the solid, quiet, and smooth feel of a car, but I think I’d want the agility of a sporty car too so I’d go for the GS
Sadly I can't fit in a GS.
I will be happy with the base model 😎
We need the Lexus LM!
This is the most attractive result of the Lexus design language thus far, aside from the LC Coupe. Better realized than the new LS even.
When the cruise control is active, you can adjust the distance by clicking the radar cruise button from 1 to 3 car lengths. I leave mine at 1 which works well and still leaves a comfortable gap, but not so distant that other cars can exploit.
I think the closest distance is still way too far. Toyota/Lexus ACC distance goes from far, very far, to really freaking far lol
@@edwink1467 - Yeah I tend to agree. I think it depends what “close” is, depending on the drivers’ comfort and driving style. Also region matters. In Southern California, this distance is way too far and you get aggressive people squeezing into gap.
Such a beautiful car. I love Lexus so much. I think the ES looks better than the LS
Can’t afford it, what a beautiful car!
At last! A Lexus model with Apple Car Play !!! Thanks Lexus !!! 🇯🇵👍👏👌
It might be me, but when this ES and the RC is moving and it's in direct sunlight, it looks good. I hope that this is the beginning of the end of the Darth Vader looking Lexus and we can return to the more elegant, even bland styling that we all, even me, took for granted.
This car is wow
Sometime I am planning to compare the new Avalon and ES together in the flesh...
...can't wait for a fun experience. :)
Micah doing some road work.
Thanks to your crew. Well done. I will be buying one of these? In ten years when they'll all have 150,000 on their odo's. They'll have more character then.
waiting for that new RC-F
I LOVE Lexus!! At 21 I bought a ‘99 323i..had it for 8months then switched to a 2014 Lexus IS 250 for a 3 year lease. Unfortunately I was young & didn’t understand the responsibility of credit( late payments 30-60 days late + a repo & redeem on the Lexus) end of my 3 year lease , they wanted nothing to do with me to lease another lol smh...(I was shooting for the 2017 ES BEFORE they changed the body) I went & got a co signor & everything but they still didn’t want me on the contract...
I ended up settling for a 2017 fucking Honda Accord Sprt that I hate becuz it drives NOTHING like my Lexus...I hope to get in 350 ES BEFORE or WHEN this Honda lease is up !
Wow Lexus ES is a stunner... Great job Micah great review.
Much appreciated!!
I don't need any label of 'luxury' on a car I drive just as long as the ride is very comfortable and the noise is very quiet. This includes smooth shifting. There are a handful of less expensive, excellent cars in these regards.
I would think a Lexus ES350 or other luxury car would have additional qualities, such as premium and plush interior, very good acceleration and above average handling. It's hard to get a combination of supreme handling with comfortable ride, so clearly there has to be compromise on one or both. Also, I think luxury cars would use several technological cutting edge features such as dynamic cruise control, lane assist, blind spot vehicle warning and similar. Finally, I want parts to last. Obviously there are some luxury cars with horrible reliability, though.
I would get this over the camry
Period
Doesn’t it have a blind spot monitor with LEDs on the side mirrors to help avoid the abdominal workouts? We just bought a UX with this feature included.
Beautiful sedan! Although everytime I see the front grille, I see Darth Vader... :P
That B pillar has been a problem in the Lexus ES for over 10 years now...my core is definitely stronger for it!
Liking this need to test drivd
How does the Lane-Tracing Assist work exactly or did you not get a chance to test it out? Thanks!
Lexus one love 💕
Are Lexus Hybrids reliable enough? The NX 300h and RX 450h are pretty popular here in the Philippines (they claim at 20% of the buyers of those crossovers opt for the hybrids), but I'm not sure about the long-term reliability.
I think the hybrid version might just be the ultimate LA commuter. Comfy for ALL those freeway traffic jams. Efficient for ALL those freeway traffic jams. Decent tech with adaptive cruise for ALL those freeway traffic jams. Just fast enough to join, merge and stop traffic pushing in on ALL those freeway traffic jams.
My next car
I want an ES wagon
It's called rx350 .
@@sexymommakat RX350 is not a wagon, it's a crossover
Yaaaassss
I've never heard anyone ever wanting an ES350 wagon
No one wants wagons anymore specially in the U.S. All we care about crossovers,SUVs, pickup trucks that it
My next lease
Too bad they dumbed down the interior of the north american ones. The Asian one's back seats are like limo. Close to S Class
Was this filmed at the end in Santa Monica on Ocean Park? That parking lot looks like my old school campus, I'm sure of it!
The F sport looks damn good.
Love it
Do the mirrors fold/unfold when locking/unlocking the es?
Can you guys do a 2019 Lexus lx 570 review please??? That would make buyers make a little more knowledgeable. Thank you!!!
Do you guys film in Irvine?
I don't like the Shrek knobs above the gauge cluster. Why didn't the use some near the shift knob???