46mpg (about 5.1l/100km) for a car this size, in real road conditions i assume, it's surprisingly good. But too bad they ditched the GS and it's RWD from Europe. Let's hope for a awd version, at least, but i doubt.
This is the second of our new review style. Following feedback from the last one we've reduced the length by a few mins and cut down on the ammount of camera transitions such as zooms and spins etc so it feels more 'normal'. Let me know what you think.
I was personally ok with the rhythm of the old videos. A few very well put together bite-sized segments like 5 good/bad things about the car and very good pacing. This feels more like your run-of-the-mill review you can find on lesser channels. My 2p.
Why don't you comment on reliability and the cost of owning? A Lexus, being produced by Toyota, is waaaay cheaper to own and maintain over the lifetime of the car and has a much higher quality of components (everything not merely aesthetic) than it's German rivals. The Lexus can go for thousands of miles after the similar German cars have become endless money pits. I love your videos, and it would be very enlightening if you could comment on reliability, expected cost of maintenance, etc. for those of us who like to keep our cars for a long time and would like to see programmed obsolescence disappear from the car industry. Just compare the quality of the old mercs with the modern ones... I think it's worth mentioning that some brands make their cars to last much longer than others. It is very valuable and interesting information for buyers. Thanks for your great job!
Totally agree with you. Not many car reviews talk about the reliability of a car. Only a true car person would know - owner of a 2013 FJ Cruiser comparing with a mate's newer X6 or LR3.
Not really, where I live. Lexus parts will cost u double of German rival and over time Lexus dashboard and leather will crack. Something, I have never seen in any German cars. I am starting to doubt you even own a Lexus.
dulsaf2630 not really the case in the US. Parts for Lexus vehicles are only slightly more expensive than Toyota’s, while the Germans are far more expensive.
@@dulsaf2630 So you say "over time"... You know what happens to the German rivals over time? Nothing. They don't last for more than 3 years! By the time their Leather could naturally crack, the car is gone. Stop arguing about Lexus not beating your little preferred ones in reliability, because you got no arguments. There are no arguments.
@@shawnmichael9331 well I've owned 2. My first a 335i the injectors went bad, twice, fuel pump and vanos issues. Also by 70,000kms the engine started sounding horrible. Idled louder and rougher than my Jetta TDI with 300,000 kms on it. Luckily I was able to get rid of it at 100,000 kms for a decent amount. I took great care of it changing the oil every 10k twice as often as BMW recommends. I thought I was unlucky and got a dude so we bought an X3 with the N2 engine. Wasn't too bad for the majority of its life. It died twice on the freeway because of ignition issues, lucky under warranty, but the kicker was at 100,000kms the timing chain went and the engine blew. BMW blamed me because I changed the oil myself (even though I again did it every 10k and used to quality oil (ams oil)). So we now have an expensive paperweight sitting in our driveway that I don't know what to do with. Side note, when we had our x3 at the dealer getting diagnosed, I started a conversation with a technician who was on smoke break, he said our car was one of 5 in their shop at the time with a broken timing chain. Also a friend of mine bought a 430i and new and sold it after 6 months after it had been in the shop a total of 5 weeks with various issues. So ya pretty much any brand is more reliable then BMW
The German Brand's nickel and dime you to death for things that should be standard by now. It never ceases to amaze me how some folks seem to glaze over the fact that German cars typically have a lot of electrical issues. That's just a fact. These cars are very difficult to maintain. I have friends and family members who've had really bad and very expensive experiences with BMWs and Mercedes. I just think the German brands are made for people who can afford not to care how expensive the cars are to maintain. I believe their primary target is upscale customers. Although Lexus caters to upscale customers as well, I believe they target a much wider range of clients on both the high and lower ends of the financial scale, so reliability is a must.
@@svein-haraldribland8559 Not good enough for what? Most people don't drive cars on the racetrack. The average consumer is typically driving back and forth to work in rush hour traffic. I think some folks just get caught up on the brand name and the prestige that comes along with having a BMW or Mercedes. For us regular folks, we like to get the best bang for our buck, and reliability is a must. Lexus knocks it out of the park when it comes to reliability compared to those other brands.
@@PreferAndroid Germans and Lexus go after the same exact demographic. In fact, the ones on the wealthier side, I've noticed, go towards Lexus. The younger ones tend to like BMW more, regardless of reliability. Germans and reliability are an infamous duo, so everyone knows about how much they cost to maintain.
I just love the fact that Lexus puts so much effort into their cars. The ES looks nothing like it’s rivals which makes it unique. Even with their sports cars they stick to big NA engines not small turbocharged engine. Much respect
@@charles-davidberube1174 Lexus is just lame. If you're gonna trash a car at least come up with better insults. Eg: Goddamn Japanese cars with all their practicality i just wanna have some fun and sound and waste petrol Murrica
@@ehariharan9320 I'm Canadian, we're one of the leading country in reusable energy. And i was in no need to come up with a better insult. It's just a bad car considering the e class and 5 series are much better in every way except reliability but then again, people lease those cars, they don't car, they want luxury and the es does not offer.
@@charles-davidberube1174 it's not that Lexus doesn't try. They go through intensive reliability testing on every engine components before they're released to the public. The last thing you want is something unreliable coming from Toyota and people shout and rant about it in the media. What Toyota has done is great, and I do love they're the most reliable when it comes to car buying. If I want something faster or more fun to drive, I can go get myself a BMW, but for people who commute to work everyday on a busy road, Toyota is superb.
@@NBASFAN That's true. Toyota does put effort into making their cars, and I think both the Japanese and European luxury cars have different things you can appreciate. Also long story short, just buy what you like! Some prefer a Lexus, others like BMWs and Mercs, no harm done to anyone for wanting something different! ^^
@aj lana I feel like people who say German cars are unreliable, just say that because they can't afford one. Also, you can't take into account these owners surveys as they constantly contradict themselves. They are based on customer experience, not actual factual data, so a reliability problem maybe their bluetooth not working. Studies in UK and Germany have shown BMW's and VW the most reliable for fleet car buyers for example.
I love the new ES. It's really kind of its own thing rather than a straight E-Class/5series competitor (that's the GS)..and in my country (Australia) it's a price class below too. Best thing is that 4 or 5 years, someone can buy one of these knowing it will cost a lot less to keep on the road than a European equivalent.
I'm on 70k in a GS, so I'm 70% of the way to confirming this ☺ Convinced someone it was brand new last November (at about 68k). I also average about 37mpg at the moment, which doesn't sound great but nobody will find me a German car that'll do that, has luxuries like moisturising aircon and also goes from 0-150 only 1 second slower than an Aston Vantage (admittedly not the new one, but the same age as the GS). Just a shame the ES isn't as fun as the GS...
@Anton Babani I've had 3 BMWs 2 Ford/Lincoln 1 Mercedes and 2 Lexus. My 2 favorite Cars are/were the 5 series I had and the IS350. Nothing wrong with BMW Lexus or Mercedes. All are pretty damn nice cars
As a BMW 5 series driver, I find this so true. I’ve had it for less than half a year and it’s gotten 3 visits already! Granted one was a paint job from hitting another car.
I don't know if you meant this as a joke, but in my personal experience this is actually true. Everyone in the dealership, especially the service and parts departments... will know you on a first name basis. You'll even be friends with them on facebook and whatsapp. Even when you pull in into their parking lot they'll know its you. This would have been good if they knew me because of my very impressionable personality. But the actual reason was because I was a regular when it comes to repairs, break downs, and servicing. The guy in the parts department had come to know me so well that he always tried to give me the maximum allowable discounts on parts I needed. I only buy Japanese these days. 400k on my current car and haven't done a single repair, just take it for normal service.
This was a very good honest review. I bought this model in the states, and love it for my commute. I’ll concede the shortcomings. They are much cheaper to repair than the Germans, and the brakes last to 150K miles since The regenerative braking takes most of the load. My fourth Toyota / Lexus hybrid in 15 years, and this one is the best at disguising the CVT’s motorboating noise. 🤓
The 5 series will give you the performance and power you would expect from a luxury car. Driving stability is far better than the Lexus that's for sure
hands down, the best car I ever owned. (2019 in California) I drive about 2500 miles per month. Gas in California is $4.25 per gallon. In Eco Mode and driving with a lite foot. I average 47 MPG. Hand down. Super comfortable, well thought out display. My only gripe is the infotainment system, not user friendly.
Lovely looking car, and full of features. It's pretty typical of his reviews of Lexus vehicles, being a lover of German cars. People buy the Lexus because of it's reliability., unlike a BMW which uses so many plastic components.
Lexus is not more reliable than BMW because of the plastic, lol. You guys are absolute clowns. Why dont you keep your opinions in a box if theyre gonna be this dumb. BMWs are less reliable than Lexus' because they are generally 50% more powerfull and 70% faster and 100% stiffer while also managing to be more efficient... And all of this causes more wear and tear than what a grandpa mobile performance is able to do. Most engine components that were resin based in old BMWs were there because of weight saving BTW. Lexus and Toyota could learn a little about it.
I thought the GS would be the competitor for the A6, 5 series and the E class. The ES seems to be in a class of its own, focusing mainly on transporting passengers in comfort and being affordable.
Reviewing Mazda 6: "The sunroof blind is manual, but why not! Look how easy it is! I quiet like it" Reviewing Lexus ES: "Five annoying things: You have to open the sunroof blind manually." Thinking face emoji?
Hey Mat, you should review the 2023 ES. Everyone including you have reviewed the German competitors, but not a lot of people reviewed the 2023 ES. Always been a fan of your presentation, so I look forward to your review!
He's already reviewed the RX and LS. And I don't think you can get the LX In the UK. The GS has been discontinued in the UK. However the others I agree with.
I have es300 made in december 2019 and shipped over. It is excellent, has none of the issues mentioned here. My model is ES300 luxury sport and maybe thats why?
@Colin Flaherty Videos Daily I mean, mate, all you do is post videos of African-Americans doing crime. That's your entire life? Don't you seem, dare I say, a little bit butthurt about black people?
The ES IS a luxurious version of Toyota Camry. I don't know such people are fooled with front wheel drive imposters. I'm glad Aussies drivers aren't. Either I have a GS or a Toyota Camry. Period!
@tuboludo are you serious to compare the cheap and overdated passat and the cheapest superb with low quality audio système.. low quality finish, diesel dirty engines etc etc. to a luxurious and modern Lexus? you sad troll.
European cars are generally safer especially in real life scenarios. For that, they're worth every cents/pennies if you want to protect your loved ones.
I owned a Toyota for 5 years, bought it when it was 2 years old, I did ZERO maintenance on it, no oil change no maintenance whatsoever (I didn't even know that I was supposed to take it to shop for regular maintenance), only replaced battery 2-3 times and tyres as the usual, and maybe light bulb, and guess what, that Toyota car served me well, it never broke down, the only issue i had with it was when I had an accident and the car sat in the repair shop for over a month which then caused me trouble. Now I own a Lexus ES for 4 years now, bought it when it was 2 years old, done some little maintenance on it except recently haven't got time to take it to shop. And guess what, it still serves me well, zero problem and it works and it works and it works and it drives like new. You want reliability? You want a Toyota & Lexus.
I've had a 2019 ES300h F Sport Takumi for a few months now. Most of this review I agee with but there are a few bits i don't. 1. The infotainment system is not that bad 2. the position of the parking brake is not an issue as you can set it to come on automatically when you put the car in park 3. i haven't even noticed the scratchy plastic he's so upset about 4. I haven't had an issue with the sound of the engine 5. I'm getting about 50mpg One bit i do agree with is the rear view camera is pants
Compared to the 5 Series , i believe this Lexus kind of nailed it , i really love it inside out. I've been driving an IS300H 2014 on a 150 mile daily average and never had any issues with it. ( and i'm a german car guy )
@@pratimanchoubey5591 quality and reliability. The only downsides are poor infotainment and poorly performing driving aids like lane assistant but I can live with that.
@@petitflocon647 Yes it makes sense to have scratchy plastics down where it’s gonna get scuffed and knocked around. This guy is hyper sensitive about scratchy plastics though and always comments on it no matter what the car is.
😂 Why does he care so much about surfaces that he doesn't have to touch constantly/regularly like door handles/steering wheel/gear lever/seats etc. He ALWAYS gets into a car and starts scratching everything. I wonder if he has reviewed a vehicle with a plastic bumper and complained about how scratchy it is. Honestly kinda silly.
Damn that front grille looks amazing! The inward bend is much sharper and more pronounced than usual, I love how psychedelic it is, like I've eaten a mushroom and now all the lines are converging and spiraling. It's the best version of the new Lexus front grille yet.
I think Lexus provide what most people really want and need, comfort (I think they have the best seats in the business), reliability, impeccable quality and an excellent ownership experience. But many motoring journalists are obsessed with "sportiness" and struggle to see past badges and tired cliches. How many people take big saloon cars on track days? Unless you live in Germany being able to cruise at 100mph+ all day on the auto bahn is irrelevant. And Lexus do offer great running costs. Cars like this may not light fires for car magazines but for normal drivers it is a superb car. And Lexus have some of the best designed interiors and exteriors out there these days. The only big criticism I have is the non-folding rear seats which is a bonkers decision IMO.
Really great looking car! To open the sun roof manually is not a problem, I find it good and practical. The height in the rear seats though is a problem.
German will never beat this car. I purchased a year old model. I prefer older model. Heavy...for 65liters I get 1000km in city. Regular gas. Amazing car.
I bought a 3yo Toyota Aurion (Aus) and then owned it for 5 years. I did no little to no maintenance for the Toyota, 3 years with 0 (ZERO!!!) oil changing. Guess what, despite the facts that I mistreated it, it ran and ran and ran and served me well. Never broke down except minor common issues like tyre, battery replacing. The no-oil-changing only caught up with me after it was in an accident and sat in shop for repairs for a month then I had to get the oil changed. Then it kept on running well again for me till I sold it. Now I've changed to a Lexus ES350, bought it when it was 3 years old and have been using it for 4 years now. Yes, now I know I should get oil changing and maintenance done every now and then. I've had ZERO problems with my Lexus ES so far except tyre change, battery change (once). Other than that, ZERO problems whatsoever. HANDS DOWN TO LEXUS TOYOTA RELIABILITY. I'm eyeing my next car: another Lexus. Thumbs this comment up for everyone to see how reliable Lexus is.
it's bettered by the Germans? For me personally, I have had several cars in my life.... I purchased a brand new Lexus ES350, almost 8 years ago. I'm still in love with it. Aside from scheduled maintenance, I have never needed to do anything else to the car. It still drives, rides, and looks like a brand new car after 8 years. The body has held up magnificently and the interior remains stunning. There is only the most subtle wear on the front driver's seat-- and that is being extremely picky. Lexus is quality--- Planning on buying my next ES in the next year.
@@JustinLHopkins not yet! lol mine is still running without issue-- I've been struggling to justify buying a new one-- Though I do love the '22 refresh!
The LS and GS are rear wheel drives where ES is a front wheel drive. So how can the ES be a baby or younger LS? The GS IS a younger, sportier version of the LS.
Tested the ES250(non hybrid) and E200 a few months ago. The NVH on the Merc was more noticeable than the Lexus. And the buttery smooth 8 speed gearbox is just fantastic while the E Class was very jerky/hunting at low speed. Matt should not have compared this hybrid version to it's German rivals but rather should have done the ES350 3.5 litre V6 version.
gad-remember the merc remembers how you drive so you may have had a aggressive driver drive the car before you did and that is why the car was so jerky. it could also have been in a sport mode....Merc, lexus, bmw. porsche owner...
@@328skipad2 Hi buddy. The E class was jerky on certain occasion such as slowing down to a stop or constant slow speed(keeps hunting for the right gear). Once cruising the car, the E class, I have to admit is superior to none and I can also say that for the 5 series. The transmission on my ES is so smooth that a mechanic friend of mine thought it was running on CVT as he could not hear or feel any gear change. That's how amazing the ES is. Here in Singapore,only a handful hold their value in the long run,such as BMW,Lexus and Mercedes. The rest have terrible resale value.
It's just too bad they feel like they are decade behind the German's on tech. In the end most lease their luxury cars example here. I think that's the reason why Lexus just doesn't sell globally even 1/8 the amount example BMW sells. Also these days Toyota's reliability is not the same it was in the 80's and early 90's.
well the problem with the Lexus models which are nowadays almost only hybrid models ist, that the batterys need to be replaced after time/loading cycle...that will make 5k € or more that you wil have to invest in a car which ist around 7-10 years old most people will buy these cars when they age, so thats a relevant fact
@@benhuang2773 ah right. I forgot about the IS completely. Yea, the ES was always kind of a special car in that it was a front wheel drive car. The GS was the sporty rear wheel drive luxury sedan.
in terms of reliability sure, but it’s nowhere near as luxurious as european cars. i always prefer using my range rover/porsche over my 570 unless it’s for off roading
And obviously last 2-3 times longer too.... I just wished they had turbo charged versions in South Africa, the same V6 twin turbo from LS. That would be awesome
Just gonna say this, i work at Toyota and sometimes we'll get some lexus cars in now and then. By the way, the only things we do to the lexus cars which are the newer ones we only do service and fix brakes. Truly amazing cars and realiable.
I used a portion of my retirement money to buy one of these beauty. My wife didn't like it at first, but now she is okay with its due to car's high degree of comfort.
A6 got scratchy plastics to. And there is to much problems and to own the same equipments you pay 15% more. That s why the A6 is not a good selling. I never see them on the road.. no one want it.
Not sure why you are comparing it to the A6 and E Class? That is for the Lexus GS, the ES starts at 40k where the A6 and E class start at around 55k. The Germans should be better if they're 30% more expensive.
I owned different German cars Audi, Mercedes..ets and two lexus's. Now driving W222 and 2014 ls 460 .If you want to keep your money in your pocket and high resale value go for lexus.
Exactly! The GS has a proper rear drive platform which properly competes the Germans. The ES is a Toyota Camry with luxurious finishing touches. In other words, I might as well buy a fully kitted Camry!
@@t8polestarcyan22 Correction! The current ES shares platforms with the Avalon, not the Camry. Previously, yes they did but tree major change occurred in model year 2013! Please make a note of it!
@@t8polestarcyan22 Started yes, but that was back in the day! Currently though, it's been shifted to an Avalon platform which is quite a bit longer. Anyway, we have both the 2019 Camry and 2019 ES350 and they're just different! However, most manufacturers nowadays have been cross sharing technologies, designs, engines, etc., and that includes brands such a Mercedes Benz, BMW, to name a few. In our family we have/had the following 2001 LS 430 Ultra Luxury Edition, 2013 MB ML350, 2010 BMW M5, BMW e540, 2018 MB GLC300, 2006 Acura RL SH-AWD , 2009 Acura TL, 2005 BMW M3, Tesla S85+, Tesla S75, Honda S2000, 2017 Corvette, 2017 MB S560, etc..
JRLossMit SE Toyota Camry from 2017 chassis XV70, Avalon from 2018 XX50, Lexus ES from 2018 XZ10 ALL started off from the GNGA-K (GA-K) platform. In order words the Camry first uses this platform and is the basis of the big front wheel drive architecture. The only Lexus that is really different to the Camry is the rear wheel drive GS. I've been to a showroom and can only find interior differences and audio systems for both Lexus ES and Toyota Camry V6 leather seat edition. Legroom is still the same. Seating comfort, still the same and even a 4 cylinder Camry is still comfortable. Basically you only pay twice the money on the Lexus ES only for better interior and Mark Levingston audio. Lexus GS on the other hand as I've said, it's rear wheel drive. That car is the only true competitor to Merc E class and BMW 5 series. Comfort and driving pleasure are key requirements in that class and front wheel drives simply don't deliver the true luxury driving pleasure.
Here in the US we don’t have power operating rear seats or sequential LED headlights, but we do get 14-way power adjustable front seats. An eye for an eye I suppose 🤷🏻♂️
I got a 2022 Lexus es 300h about a month ago. I couldve gotten a 2023 in the same color, but I had such a good time with BMW’s wheel mouse interface that I decided to try the “much hated” touch pad of the 2022. Lo and behold, it is even better than BMW’s system. I got into the car, spent about 2.5 minutes in the dealership parking lot figuring out the sensitivity and I was on my way. On the test drive, I was already adjusting the audio settings while driving, and barely even had to take my eyes off the road. The touch pad system is very easy to work and way safer than reaching out to the touch screen. Plus, it keeps the screen clean which should be a priority in a luxury cabin. If you have any trouble at all working the touch pad, you should get checked for neanderthal DNA.
When I see a Lexus I see value for money, reliability, efficiency and a high resale value. German and other European cars are all expenses and hype and some of the most unreliable things you can find.
@@angry_budgie1236 It's certainly unreliable here in the UK according to warranty statistics that show a much greater frequency of repairs and on average higher repair costs. www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer However I must admit I'm not super keen on this Lexus as not a fan of CVT transmissions and you expect a decent infotainment system on a luxury car. I don't get this review though, surely the much better reliability of the Lexus should always be mentioned otherwise it feels like the review has its own agenda but I guess these reviews are more a surface level review of the Lexus and should be judged on that only. Many other variables come into play for those actually considering a purchase.
@tuboludo Bmw sold in Us is built in mexico ( i believe wv group cars too) and mercs made in Us are no where near in reliability compared to ones made in germany. Thats why in europe reliability rankings german cars are above average unlike in US
Thank you for the EXTREMELY ACCURATE and most importantly, *HONEST* review! I totally agree with you , especially on the issue of the *noisy engine that drones* when you accelerate, and also the fact that Lexus cars are not comfortable anymore! The German vehicles have become vastly superior, leaving Lexus in the dust, and this is due to Toyota's own doing!! It appears they've gone mad! That said, I must say I am a loyal Lexus/Toyota buyer, and I buy them primarily for their *RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY* which is *LIGHT YEARS* ahead of the German vehicles. When the German vehicles have turned to dust, the Lexus or Toyota product will have just been "broken in". And, of course, as you correctly pointed out, the quality of the interiors and the fit an finish is amazing! If it were not for the reliability or durability, I wouldn't touch a newer Toyota or Lexus product with a 10 foot barge pole. They have become extremely unrefined, noisy and do not do anything well, all in the so called name of being "sporty". And I personally, don't like the direction they've taken in terms of the styling as well, although this is an area that is subjective! Most so called "automotive journalists" just sugar coat everything and simply heap praises upon praises for a particular car, while nitpicking a very small thing here and there, just to show the (mostly idiotic) audience that they are "being fair" and pointing out the negatives as well. But this is an obvious farce, done to suck up to the manufacturer. Kudos to you for being a breath of fresh air!!
Sorry we missed it off guys, but so you know the average MPG we achieved in the ES was 46mpg!
it's okay
Your review is so good that I forgot about the average and remembered it here after looking at the comments. 👍
Lexus always seems to have a problems with headroom in their car, i drove around in a mk3 Gs300 for 3 days, and got a neck pain for a week.
Seemed like a better choice than BMW 5 series, until i heard its Fwd.
46mpg (about 5.1l/100km) for a car this size, in real road conditions i assume, it's surprisingly good. But too bad they ditched the GS and it's RWD from Europe. Let's hope for a awd version, at least, but i doubt.
I don't even have money for a car but I'll watch the review like I'm looking for one
Hahahah me too...
I’m even not old enough...
Yeah, I do that all the time
Im 14 lmao but cant wait to be able
me too dude, Im just a car aficionado...😁
This is the second of our new review style. Following feedback from the last one we've reduced the length by a few mins and cut down on the ammount of camera transitions such as zooms and spins etc so it feels more 'normal'. Let me know what you think.
MatWatsonCars Great video as always. I’d buy that car just for the special coffee cup holder feature. Very thoughtful and very Japanese.
I was personally ok with the rhythm of the old videos. A few very well put together bite-sized segments like 5 good/bad things about the car and very good pacing. This feels more like your run-of-the-mill review you can find on lesser channels. My 2p.
I actually want the edits and zooms. It's really funny
TH-cam removed the play speed?
go back to the old format
Why don't you comment on reliability and the cost of owning? A Lexus, being produced by Toyota, is waaaay cheaper to own and maintain over the lifetime of the car and has a much higher quality of components (everything not merely aesthetic) than it's German rivals. The Lexus can go for thousands of miles after the similar German cars have become endless money pits. I love your videos, and it would be very enlightening if you could comment on reliability, expected cost of maintenance, etc. for those of us who like to keep our cars for a long time and would like to see programmed obsolescence disappear from the car industry. Just compare the quality of the old mercs with the modern ones... I think it's worth mentioning that some brands make their cars to last much longer than others. It is very valuable and interesting information for buyers. Thanks for your great job!
Totally agree with you. Not many car reviews talk about the reliability of a car. Only a true car person would know - owner of a 2013 FJ Cruiser comparing with a mate's newer X6 or LR3.
Not really, where I live. Lexus parts will cost u double of German rival and over time Lexus dashboard and leather will crack. Something, I have never seen in any German cars. I am starting to doubt you even own a Lexus.
It's a new car though
dulsaf2630 not really the case in the US. Parts for Lexus vehicles are only slightly more expensive than Toyota’s, while the Germans are far more expensive.
@@dulsaf2630 So you say "over time"... You know what happens to the German rivals over time? Nothing. They don't last for more than 3 years! By the time their Leather could naturally crack, the car is gone. Stop arguing about Lexus not beating your little preferred ones in reliability, because you got no arguments. There are no arguments.
Just got one of these for my wife an ES350, she loves it. We are coming from BMW's I just got tired of the lack of reliability with those cars
Same. I find it hard to believe that people think going to the mechanic is luxurious. I actually value my time.
Craig Krueger Mind sharing why BMW isn’t as reliable as Lexus ?
@@shawnmichael9331 well I've owned 2. My first a 335i the injectors went bad, twice, fuel pump and vanos issues. Also by 70,000kms the engine started sounding horrible. Idled louder and rougher than my Jetta TDI with 300,000 kms on it. Luckily I was able to get rid of it at 100,000 kms for a decent amount. I took great care of it changing the oil every 10k twice as often as BMW recommends. I thought I was unlucky and got a dude so we bought an X3 with the N2 engine. Wasn't too bad for the majority of its life. It died twice on the freeway because of ignition issues, lucky under warranty, but the kicker was at 100,000kms the timing chain went and the engine blew. BMW blamed me because I changed the oil myself (even though I again did it every 10k and used to quality oil (ams oil)). So we now have an expensive paperweight sitting in our driveway that I don't know what to do with. Side note, when we had our x3 at the dealer getting diagnosed, I started a conversation with a technician who was on smoke break, he said our car was one of 5 in their shop at the time with a broken timing chain. Also a friend of mine bought a 430i and new and sold it after 6 months after it had been in the shop a total of 5 weeks with various issues. So ya pretty much any brand is more reliable then BMW
There’s nothing more luxurious than sitting on a tow truck. Luxury cars should not have to perform manual labor like the peasant cars.
That's why I lease.
Forgot to mention it's much cheaper than the Germans for the same number of features while being more refined and reliable.
The car is not good enough
@@svein-haraldribland8559 It is. Already test drove it.
The German Brand's nickel and dime you to death for things that should be standard by now. It never ceases to amaze me how some folks seem to glaze over the fact that German cars typically have a lot of electrical issues. That's just a fact. These cars are very difficult to maintain. I have friends and family members who've had really bad and very expensive experiences with BMWs and Mercedes. I just think the German brands are made for people who can afford not to care how expensive the cars are to maintain. I believe their primary target is upscale customers. Although Lexus caters to upscale customers as well, I believe they target a much wider range of clients on both the high and lower ends of the financial scale, so reliability is a must.
@@svein-haraldribland8559 Not good enough for what? Most people don't drive cars on the racetrack. The average consumer is typically driving back and forth to work in rush hour traffic. I think some folks just get caught up on the brand name and the prestige that comes along with having a BMW or Mercedes. For us regular folks, we like to get the best bang for our buck, and reliability is a must. Lexus knocks it out of the park when it comes to reliability compared to those other brands.
@@PreferAndroid Germans and Lexus go after the same exact demographic. In fact, the ones on the wealthier side, I've noticed, go towards Lexus. The younger ones tend to like BMW more, regardless of reliability. Germans and reliability are an infamous duo, so everyone knows about how much they cost to maintain.
I just love the fact that Lexus puts so much effort into their cars. The ES looks nothing like it’s rivals which makes it unique. Even with their sports cars they stick to big NA engines not small turbocharged engine. Much respect
A 4L V8 with biturbos is not what i call a small engine. Lexus is just lame and doesn't even try.
@@charles-davidberube1174 Lexus is just lame. If you're gonna trash a car at least come up with better insults. Eg: Goddamn Japanese cars with all their practicality i just wanna have some fun and sound and waste petrol Murrica
@@ehariharan9320 I'm Canadian, we're one of the leading country in reusable energy.
And i was in no need to come up with a better insult. It's just a bad car considering the e class and 5 series are much better in every way except reliability but then again, people lease those cars, they don't car, they want luxury and the es does not offer.
@@charles-davidberube1174 it's not that Lexus doesn't try. They go through intensive reliability testing on every engine components before they're released to the public.
The last thing you want is something unreliable coming from Toyota and people shout and rant about it in the media. What Toyota has done is great, and I do love they're the most reliable when it comes to car buying. If I want something faster or more fun to drive, I can go get myself a BMW, but for people who commute to work everyday on a busy road, Toyota is superb.
@@NBASFAN That's true. Toyota does put effort into making their cars, and I think both the Japanese and European luxury cars have different things you can appreciate. Also long story short, just buy what you like! Some prefer a Lexus, others like BMWs and Mercs, no harm done to anyone for wanting something different! ^^
But Germans can't beat this in terms of reliability.
Do you really think the mass market would buy German cars if they were “really” unreliable? No.
In the Europe there are more prepared mechanics to maintain and repair German cars.
@aj lana I feel like people who say German cars are unreliable, just say that because they can't afford one. Also, you can't take into account these owners surveys as they constantly contradict themselves. They are based on customer experience, not actual factual data, so a reliability problem maybe their bluetooth not working. Studies in UK and Germany have shown BMW's and VW the most reliable for fleet car buyers for example.
@aj lana "VERY UNRELIABLE"...I owned VW, Audi and now BMW. All fine mate. If it was "VERY UNRELIABLE" no one would buy it.
@@moveaxebx naah..it's all 100% unreliable from germany.people buy it for the branding and showing off.nothing more
I love the new ES. It's really kind of its own thing rather than a straight E-Class/5series competitor (that's the GS)..and in my country (Australia) it's a price class below too. Best thing is that 4 or 5 years, someone can buy one of these knowing it will cost a lot less to keep on the road than a European equivalent.
I got this exact car last year! I just came back to say I'm still loving it
After 100,000 miles, the Lexus will feel a lot better to drive and cost less to run than its German rivals.
Plus in 10 years it will still look modern due to its striking design like any other lexus.
I'm on 70k in a GS, so I'm 70% of the way to confirming this ☺ Convinced someone it was brand new last November (at about 68k). I also average about 37mpg at the moment, which doesn't sound great but nobody will find me a German car that'll do that, has luxuries like moisturising aircon and also goes from 0-150 only 1 second slower than an Aston Vantage (admittedly not the new one, but the same age as the GS). Just a shame the ES isn't as fun as the GS...
Not to mention, that when it comes time to upgrade to a new car, this Lexus will be worth thousands more then it’s German competition.
Will fell better to drive ?! Are you high ?
@Anton Babani I've had 3 BMWs 2 Ford/Lincoln 1 Mercedes and 2 Lexus. My 2 favorite Cars are/were the 5 series I had and the IS350. Nothing wrong with BMW Lexus or Mercedes. All are pretty damn nice cars
Buy a German car and you'll get to know their dealer mechanics on a first name basis!
Yep. See how many Merc or BMW specialized, independent garages are in every city...
As a BMW 5 series driver, I find this so true. I’ve had it for less than half a year and it’s gotten 3 visits already! Granted one was a paint job from hitting another car.
I don't know if you meant this as a joke, but in my personal experience this is actually true. Everyone in the dealership, especially the service and parts departments... will know you on a first name basis. You'll even be friends with them on facebook and whatsapp.
Even when you pull in into their parking lot they'll know its you. This would have been good if they knew me because of my very impressionable personality. But the actual reason was because I was a regular when it comes to repairs, break downs, and servicing.
The guy in the parts department had come to know me so well that he always tried to give me the maximum allowable discounts on parts I needed.
I only buy Japanese these days. 400k on my current car and haven't done a single repair, just take it for normal service.
@@keyboardwarrior2418 it is true, but the Audi A6 is nice
But an English car and you'll forget the model of your car
My grandad still uses his lexus from the 90’s still runs pretty reasonably considering my grandad drives like a maniac.
This was a very good honest review. I bought this model in the states, and love it for my commute. I’ll concede the shortcomings. They are much cheaper to repair than the Germans, and the brakes last to 150K miles since The regenerative braking takes most of the load. My fourth Toyota / Lexus hybrid in 15 years, and this one is the best at disguising the CVT’s motorboating noise. 🤓
Lexus : best reliable luxuryous cars
@Vasu Maru -_-
Luxuryous
Being "reliable" is the only thing this Toyota has.
@@betterbeavailable for a lot of people its just enough for a car , its just A CAR. If you wan t to fly take a plane or a drone
Acura and Infiniti included
ES hybrid is incredible! One of the best hybrid sedans you can buy currently. Certainly a more comfortable and quite ride than a 5-series.
If you tried the new 5 series, what you said is definitely wrong.
@@hassanger8128 have you driven the ES? Lexus is known for comfort and quiet rides.
GMEnterprize and plastic interiors
Skyforce 213 I can indeed confirm that the 5 series is much better driving than this by a long shot.
The 5 series will give you the performance and power you would expect from a luxury car. Driving stability is far better than the Lexus that's for sure
Just got myself 2016 lexus es350, fuel economy could be better, but overall I am satisfied with this purchase that will last me the next 10 years
Iron Shaft I just got the 2015 do you know the difference?
@@Jaystar876 2016 is a face lift only with some improvements in the lighting system & the gear box is wrapped with leather.
I bought a 2017 es 350 four months ago. Wonderful ride!!
Oh it will be better than any BMW once the warranty is gone lol.
Bring More Warrantyyyyyyyy.....
Lmao
I agree!
Three bimmers later and I love the reliability, maybe just lucky.
poopypants678 _ and you cant even own one toyota
japanwatchconnection
You’re an imbecile.
"........bettered by the Germans"? German reliability is nowhere in the same league as that of Lexus.
Yes but as a long term proposition rust will kill it in 10 years. Germans simply don't rot.
@@amigachrisjust shut up!!!..
@@faithosadebe5293 This is just a fancy enlarged camry
@@ishkaranbrar313 so true.. But many will say it Lexus
@@ishkaranbrar313 like an audi is a vw underneath?
hands down, the best car I ever owned. (2019 in California) I drive about 2500 miles per month. Gas in California is $4.25 per gallon. In Eco Mode and driving with a lite foot. I average 47 MPG. Hand down. Super comfortable, well thought out display. My only gripe is the infotainment system, not user friendly.
The town driving reminds me of Mats carbuyer days. Ahh.
When he used to drive round the mini roundabouts as much as he could before someone got annoyed 😂😂
@@jacobthompson8507 Oh hell yeah, I remember! 😂
Yeah... good old days
Lovely looking car, and full of features. It's pretty typical of his reviews of Lexus vehicles, being a lover of German cars.
People buy the Lexus because of it's reliability., unlike a BMW which uses so many plastic components.
Lexus is not more reliable than BMW because of the plastic, lol. You guys are absolute clowns. Why dont you keep your opinions in a box if theyre gonna be this dumb. BMWs are less reliable than Lexus' because they are generally 50% more powerfull and 70% faster and 100% stiffer while also managing to be more efficient... And all of this causes more wear and tear than what a grandpa mobile performance is able to do.
Most engine components that were resin based in old BMWs were there because of weight saving BTW. Lexus and Toyota could learn a little about it.
In term of reliability, absolutely.
But if you want an exciting factor, there is the GS.
The GS is an amazing driving vehicle.
I heard they might phase out the GS
Nah. The ES replaces the GS.
@@olibarber2232 there's still a 2019 but it's sad the GS is such a nice car. Lexus has plenty of $ to keep it going
The GS has been dropped in Europe.
I thought the GS would be the competitor for the A6, 5 series and the E class. The ES seems to be in a class of its own, focusing mainly on transporting passengers in comfort and being affordable.
I have this car, but the 1993 model 😅
and im going for es 2000 model, love the shape
Did you shake the center console ?
He forgot. What an oversight.
What do you mean?
lol
He would've done it on if it was VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda
Probably tried but disgusted by the plastic bits
Reviewing Mazda 6: "The sunroof blind is manual, but why not! Look how easy it is! I quiet like it"
Reviewing Lexus ES: "Five annoying things: You have to open the sunroof blind manually."
Thinking face emoji?
Mazda is not a luxury brand, Lexus is.
XentyCZ Petterson is correct. 35k Lexus vs 25-28k Mazda
Makes a huge deal
@@Menethilchad But I own 2017 CLS400, it's supposed to be luxury coupe sedan,,
But its sunroof blind is fucking manual. What the fuck?
@@Menethilchad my ES250 (non hybrid) comes with auto panoramic roof.it depends on the trimming
Carwow and Matt fuckin trashing every Toyota product... just stop this shit
Hey Mat, you should review the 2023 ES. Everyone including you have reviewed the German competitors, but not a lot of people reviewed the 2023 ES. Always been a fan of your presentation, so I look forward to your review!
Nobody buys them. Toyota doesnt advertise them... He probably doesnt even remember it exists
Please review more Lexus vehicles like the CT, NX, RX, GX, LX, GS, LS! I'll be looking forward for those reviews :)
He's already reviewed the RX and LS. And I don't think you can get the LX In the UK. The GS has been discontinued in the UK. However the others I agree with.
Awesome car. I love it. German lovers are so frustrated 😂. I see salty comments 😂
I have es300 made in december 2019 and shipped over. It is excellent, has none of the issues mentioned here. My model is ES300 luxury sport and maybe thats why?
Never diss the N64 Matt!!!! :O
I forgot about you omg!
@@PLK123 hoi
5:51 Like if the camera man looks drunk
Of course there is slightly scratchy plastic... it starts at 35k. Its not an LS lmao
@Joe Blackner What
@Joe Blackner What
Joe Blackner stfu trash ass
@Colin Flaherty Videos Daily I mean, mate, all you do is post videos of African-Americans doing crime. That's your entire life? Don't you seem, dare I say, a little bit butthurt about black people?
try finding much scratchy plastic in the competition. You won't find it.
It’s certainly better than my 5 series that I had. Lexus keeps running flawlessly well into the years as the miles piling up without having issues.
Japanese ppl are so considerate in designing handy details!
360p squad assemble!
The reversing camera on that ES is 360p
@@wargames8503 damn! Is it really ? So much for Lexus build quality .... At least when It comes to technology features
Xenon Games No dude it’s probably not 360p that was just a joke on the bad camera quality. It’s probably like 720p
@@xenongames7533 Why do you instantly believe some shit you see in the internet?
I'm on 144p lol
Shouldn't the GS be the 5 series competitor instead? The ES is a budget version of the GS
You’re correct but I’ve heard that they’re replacing the GS with the ES F-Sport. Sadly.
The ES IS a luxurious version of Toyota Camry. I don't know such people are fooled with front wheel drive imposters. I'm glad Aussies drivers aren't.
Either I have a GS or a Toyota Camry. Period!
@tuboludo are you serious to compare the cheap and overdated passat and the cheapest superb with low quality audio système.. low quality finish, diesel dirty engines etc etc. to a luxurious and modern Lexus? you sad troll.
@@t8polestarcyan22 sad troll number 2 👌🤣
European cars are generally safer especially in real life scenarios. For that, they're worth every cents/pennies if you want to protect your loved ones.
I owned a Toyota for 5 years, bought it when it was 2 years old, I did ZERO maintenance on it, no oil change no maintenance whatsoever (I didn't even know that I was supposed to take it to shop for regular maintenance), only replaced battery 2-3 times and tyres as the usual, and maybe light bulb, and guess what, that Toyota car served me well, it never broke down, the only issue i had with it was when I had an accident and the car sat in the repair shop for over a month which then caused me trouble. Now I own a Lexus ES for 4 years now, bought it when it was 2 years old, done some little maintenance on it except recently haven't got time to take it to shop. And guess what, it still serves me well, zero problem and it works and it works and it works and it drives like new. You want reliability? You want a Toyota & Lexus.
I've had a 2019 ES300h F Sport Takumi for a few months now. Most of this review I agee with but there are a few bits i don't.
1. The infotainment system is not that bad
2. the position of the parking brake is not an issue as you can set it to come on automatically when you put the car in park
3. i haven't even noticed the scratchy plastic he's so upset about
4. I haven't had an issue with the sound of the engine
5. I'm getting about 50mpg
One bit i do agree with is the rear view camera is pants
Totally agree. The engine actually sounds closer to a V6 and much better than 2.0 Jags or BMWs.
Compared to the 5 Series , i believe this Lexus kind of nailed it , i really love it inside out. I've been driving an IS300H 2014 on a 150 mile daily average and never had any issues with it. ( and i'm a german car guy )
Compared to an A6 maybe. This Lexus does nothing for a BMW user. Its not even silent enough
6:42 you missed telling us what all those buttons do!!
We all like pressing buttons don’t take this away from us 😭
Bought a 2016 BMW with 30k miles on it 6mths ago. Already been back to the dealer 2 times with it. Next car will definitely be a lexus
How does it fit in the Lexus range, especially along the GS? One thing worth mentioning is that it's based on a Toyota Camry...
I have owned 4 BMW's, the last one was a 5-series that last for 19 years, no major problems until last few years.
You seems to be very rich man!
I actually switched from Germans to ES 300h. Cannot be happier!
Why ?
@@pratimanchoubey5591 quality and reliability. The only downsides are poor infotainment and poorly performing driving aids like lane assistant but I can live with that.
When u get german’s car fan to review japan’s car.
He isn’t a German car fan. You’re just all Lexus fanboys.
@@kristians2704 u said like u don’t follow him. He love bmw the most. Check again.
@@narothbo4773 he just like their infotainment system. He did made a good review on the LC convertible because that is actually a great car
I’ve been in this car- super high quality and super quiet!
So in the mazda 6 review the manual sun blind was a good thing but not in this lexus ES ?
don't know, reliability might be way better than BMW
I mean it's a luxurios toyota camry so yes......it's reliable.
not maybe but its 100 times better than bmw
Uhh reliability isn’t even a fair contest. The Lexus will still be motoring when the 5 series sits in a junkyard.
A Japanese (that too Toyota) is way way more reliable than all Germans combined.
@@adi7yak I don't know about that I have had some Japanese car's with issues too.
yes i love scratching the plastic in my car...
HippoButtSecks well it’s from japan sooo...
E class got scratchy plastics in all down parts to.
@@petitflocon647 Yes it makes sense to have scratchy plastics down where it’s gonna get scuffed and knocked around. This guy is hyper sensitive about scratchy plastics though and always comments on it no matter what the car is.
😂 Why does he care so much about surfaces that he doesn't have to touch constantly/regularly like door handles/steering wheel/gear lever/seats etc. He ALWAYS gets into a car and starts scratching everything. I wonder if he has reviewed a vehicle with a plastic bumper and complained about how scratchy it is. Honestly kinda silly.
Damn that front grille looks amazing! The inward bend is much sharper and more pronounced than usual, I love how psychedelic it is, like I've eaten a mushroom and now all the lines are converging and spiraling. It's the best version of the new Lexus front grille yet.
Shame about the rest of the car though.
I think Lexus provide what most people really want and need, comfort (I think they have the best seats in the business), reliability, impeccable quality and an excellent ownership experience. But many motoring journalists are obsessed with "sportiness" and struggle to see past badges and tired cliches. How many people take big saloon cars on track days? Unless you live in Germany being able to cruise at 100mph+ all day on the auto bahn is irrelevant. And Lexus do offer great running costs. Cars like this may not light fires for car magazines but for normal drivers it is a superb car. And Lexus have some of the best designed interiors and exteriors out there these days. The only big criticism I have is the non-folding rear seats which is a bonkers decision IMO.
Liked the new way of reviewing Mat..keep up the good work 👍🏻
Really great looking car! To open the sun roof manually is not a problem, I find it good and practical. The height in the rear seats though is a problem.
I'm still laughing at Tonale (pronounced toe-nail).
Im never gonna call it To-nah-lai, ether.
Terrific review! Thanks for pointing out the flaws, other reviews only address the positive. Love it
German will never beat this car. I purchased a year old model. I prefer older model. Heavy...for 65liters I get 1000km in city. Regular gas.
Amazing car.
I bought a 3yo Toyota Aurion (Aus) and then owned it for 5 years. I did no little to no maintenance for the Toyota, 3 years with 0 (ZERO!!!) oil changing. Guess what, despite the facts that I mistreated it, it ran and ran and ran and served me well. Never broke down except minor common issues like tyre, battery replacing. The no-oil-changing only caught up with me after it was in an accident and sat in shop for repairs for a month then I had to get the oil changed. Then it kept on running well again for me till I sold it.
Now I've changed to a Lexus ES350, bought it when it was 3 years old and have been using it for 4 years now. Yes, now I know I should get oil changing and maintenance done every now and then. I've had ZERO problems with my Lexus ES so far except tyre change, battery change (once). Other than that, ZERO problems whatsoever.
HANDS DOWN TO LEXUS TOYOTA RELIABILITY.
I'm eyeing my next car: another Lexus.
Thumbs this comment up for everyone to see how reliable Lexus is.
Is it fair to compare the cheaper ES to the more expensive E-class?
Those little “coin cubbies” in most Japanese cars are usually used for ETC Card Units
ES : Extraordinary Sedan 😂😂
The Grill on the Lexus IS absolutely awesome in my opinion, you can’t mistake it for anything else.
it's bettered by the Germans? For me personally, I have had several cars in my life.... I purchased a brand new Lexus ES350, almost 8 years ago. I'm still in love with it. Aside from scheduled maintenance, I have never needed to do anything else to the car. It still drives, rides, and looks like a brand new car after 8 years. The body has held up magnificently and the interior remains stunning. There is only the most subtle wear on the front driver's seat-- and that is being extremely picky. Lexus is quality--- Planning on buying my next ES in the next year.
Did you get a new ES?
@@JustinLHopkins not yet! lol mine is still running without issue-- I've been struggling to justify buying a new one-- Though I do love the '22 refresh!
What a STUNNING Car.. I think this Particular Model looks like a Baby LS!
It's ugly as fuck
Exactly this is a baby LS really nice
The ES is a Toyota Camry.
More like 10 years younger LS , not baby lol
The LS and GS are rear wheel drives where ES is a front wheel drive. So how can the ES be a baby or younger LS? The GS IS a younger, sportier version of the LS.
A Lexus review with a BMW dominated comments 😂😂😂
Tested the ES250(non hybrid) and E200 a few months ago. The NVH on the Merc was more noticeable than the Lexus. And the buttery smooth 8 speed gearbox is just fantastic while the E Class was very jerky/hunting at low speed. Matt should not have compared this hybrid version to it's German rivals but rather should have done the ES350 3.5 litre V6 version.
gad-remember the merc remembers how you drive so you may have had a aggressive driver drive the car before you did and that is why the car was so jerky. it could also have been in a sport mode....Merc, lexus, bmw. porsche owner...
@@328skipad2 Hi buddy. The E class was jerky on certain occasion such as slowing down to a stop or constant slow speed(keeps hunting for the right gear). Once cruising the car, the E class, I have to admit is superior to none and I can also say that for the 5 series. The transmission on my ES is so smooth that a mechanic friend of mine thought it was running on CVT as he could not hear or feel any gear change. That's how amazing the ES is. Here in Singapore,only a handful hold their value in the long run,such as BMW,Lexus and Mercedes. The rest have terrible resale value.
It's just too bad they feel like they are decade behind the German's on tech. In the end most lease their luxury cars example here. I think that's the reason why Lexus just doesn't sell globally even 1/8 the amount example BMW sells. Also these days Toyota's reliability is not the same it was in the 80's and early 90's.
Should I buy used ES300 or Kia Stinger? thank you
i know its so late to say this but the pocket in 4:48 i think is for etc which is a card that pays your highway fees automatically in japan
Is the camera man drunk in theses previous video. The camera is sure shaky
wit sukyai lol
nah he forgot to take his stress meds
Still better than my ford crown Victoria
The Crown Vic is a cool car. It's really tough!
Rich people buy Lexus.. not-so rich people buy BMW /Merc. You know why. It's a fact
I bought Es 350 2020 2 months ago. The more I drive, the more I like
well the problem with the Lexus models which are nowadays almost only hybrid models ist, that the batterys need to be replaced after time/loading cycle...that will make 5k € or more that you wil have to invest in a car which ist around 7-10 years old
most people will buy these cars when they age, so thats a relevant fact
I always thought the ES was more competition for the 3 series and the GS would be the 5 series competition.
op3l gs is discontinued
Lexus's 3 Series rival is the IS.
@@benhuang2773 ah right. I forgot about the IS completely. Yea, the ES was always kind of a special car in that it was a front wheel drive car. The GS was the sporty rear wheel drive luxury sedan.
He is a joke I just had this car 🚘 and it was amazing I loved it and I too have a BMW and I'm 5’10 this car feels way more Luxury than the BMW
He is a European who hates Asians. Typical colonizer.
Journalists are just, sometimes way too, brutally honest about the millimetre sized problems nobody will ever care about
in terms of reliability sure, but it’s nowhere near as luxurious as european cars. i always prefer using my range rover/porsche over my 570 unless it’s for off roading
@@NoName-oq8qu hmm the broke rover
imrannova makes no sense cos Japanese were the colonisers
This car is amazing, we have one for a month now. Its packed with options for 2/3 of the price of a E class, A6 or 5 series
And obviously last 2-3 times longer too.... I just wished they had turbo charged versions in South Africa, the same V6 twin turbo from LS. That would be awesome
@@Ilikepie18855 and not losing value like german cars , at least in Europe
How is it holding up now?
Just gonna say this, i work at Toyota and sometimes we'll get some lexus cars in now and then. By the way, the only things we do to the lexus cars which are the newer ones we only do service and fix brakes. Truly amazing cars and realiable.
I used a portion of my retirement money to buy one of these beauty.
My wife didn't like it at first, but now she is okay with its due to car's high degree of comfort.
Bad plastic - try the new Audi A6..... (mothers of bad hard plastic)
@Elon Musk Tell me where did you got your info about the airbags please i can wait.
Your profile picture sums it up
A6 got scratchy plastics to. And there is to much problems and to own the same equipments you pay 15% more. That s why the A6 is not a good selling. I never see them on the road.. no one want it.
Not sure why you are comparing it to the A6 and E Class? That is for the Lexus GS, the ES starts at 40k where the A6 and E class start at around 55k. The Germans should be better if they're 30% more expensive.
Surely the E class and A6 start around £36k/38k when I look it up
@@user-ts8fp7if8u You are correct. Also the New A class is an amazing value.
Please do a IS review, please
Still debating whether I should go for this lexus es 350 2020 or Mercedes cla 200 2020? Please help
I owned different German cars Audi, Mercedes..ets and two lexus's. Now driving W222 and 2014 ls 460 .If you want to keep your money in your pocket and high resale value go for lexus.
Lexus can’t touch the Germans when it comes to performance and tech
@@kristians2704 And the Germany companies can't beat the reliability of the Japanese cars. Read my first comment twice before you reply.
Next review of BMW X7..😇🤑
That gawd awful looking car.... interior is pretty nice though
Best new BMW
I will tell you something
Compare the lexus GS to e class and audi a6 because they are from same segmant
Exactly! The GS has a proper rear drive platform which properly competes the Germans. The ES is a Toyota Camry with luxurious finishing touches. In other words, I might as well buy a fully kitted Camry!
@@t8polestarcyan22 Correction! The current ES shares platforms with the Avalon, not the Camry. Previously, yes they did but tree major change occurred in model year 2013! Please make a note of it!
@@jrlossmitse490 That new Avalon platform still started from a Camry. So the ES is still based on a Camry.
@@t8polestarcyan22 Started yes, but that was back in the day! Currently though, it's been shifted to an Avalon platform which is quite a bit longer. Anyway, we have both the 2019 Camry and 2019 ES350 and they're just different! However, most manufacturers nowadays have been cross sharing technologies, designs, engines, etc., and that includes brands such a Mercedes Benz, BMW, to name a few. In our family we have/had the following 2001 LS 430 Ultra Luxury Edition, 2013 MB ML350, 2010 BMW M5, BMW e540, 2018 MB GLC300, 2006 Acura RL SH-AWD , 2009 Acura TL, 2005 BMW M3, Tesla S85+, Tesla S75, Honda S2000, 2017 Corvette, 2017 MB S560, etc..
JRLossMit SE Toyota Camry from 2017 chassis XV70, Avalon from 2018 XX50, Lexus ES from 2018 XZ10 ALL started off from the GNGA-K (GA-K) platform. In order words the Camry first uses this platform and is the basis of the big front wheel drive architecture. The only Lexus that is really different to the Camry is the rear wheel drive GS. I've been to a showroom and can only find interior differences and audio systems for both Lexus ES and Toyota Camry V6 leather seat edition. Legroom is still the same. Seating comfort, still the same and even a 4 cylinder Camry is still comfortable. Basically you only pay twice the money on the Lexus ES only for better interior and Mark Levingston audio. Lexus GS on the other hand as I've said, it's rear wheel drive. That car is the only true competitor to Merc E class and BMW 5 series. Comfort and driving pleasure are key requirements in that class and front wheel drives simply don't deliver the true luxury driving pleasure.
The infotainment system is good, no fingerprints on the screen!! I like the pad, allows the car screen to stay clean.
Here in the US we don’t have power operating rear seats or sequential LED headlights, but we do get 14-way power adjustable front seats. An eye for an eye I suppose 🤷🏻♂️
Am in love with Lexus projects there are extremely super
super at sucking....
Wild Racoons let People have opinions, idiot
It should be the GS that is here, I'm really confused about the ES segment. It's just above GS or below
5:51 *the unsung hero.*
I got a 2022 Lexus es 300h about a month ago. I couldve gotten a 2023 in the same color, but I had such a good time with BMW’s wheel mouse interface that I decided to try the “much hated” touch pad of the 2022.
Lo and behold, it is even better than BMW’s system. I got into the car, spent about 2.5 minutes in the dealership parking lot figuring out the sensitivity and I was on my way.
On the test drive, I was already adjusting the audio settings while driving, and barely even had to take my eyes off the road.
The touch pad system is very easy to work and way safer than reaching out to the touch screen.
Plus, it keeps the screen clean which should be a priority in a luxury cabin.
If you have any trouble at all working the touch pad, you should get checked for neanderthal DNA.
I love how you love the electric windows! 😄 You've convinced me.. I'm gonna buy one
Low consumption with a petrol, great track record on reliability, awesome looks. I'll take this over a 5 series any day.
Tom but at the end it’s just a “luxurious” Toyota
@@skyforce2132 That's exactly why it is so good. The Germans are incredibly over-rated and over-priced compared to a Toyota in my opinion.
@@dwergmaster No, the Germans make the best cars in the world and they def aren’t overrated. Toyota and Lexus are boring and always outdated
When I see a Lexus I see value for money, reliability, efficiency and a high resale value. German and other European cars are all expenses and hype and some of the most unreliable things you can find.
Lexus is the most reliable luxury car brand, but
*it's not quite as good as BMW's iDrive*
you will choose bmw over lexus just because has iDrive? Says everything about you
BMW is only unrealiable in USA not in every other part of the world
@@angry_budgie1236 It's certainly unreliable here in the UK according to warranty statistics that show a much greater frequency of repairs and on average higher repair costs.
www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
However I must admit I'm not super keen on this Lexus as not a fan of CVT transmissions and you expect a decent infotainment system on a luxury car. I don't get this review though, surely the much better reliability of the Lexus should always be mentioned otherwise it feels like the review has its own agenda but I guess these reviews are more a surface level review of the Lexus and should be judged on that only. Many other variables come into play for those actually considering a purchase.
@tuboludo Bmw sold in Us is built in mexico ( i believe wv group cars too) and mercs made in Us are no where near in reliability compared to ones made in germany. Thats why in europe reliability rankings german cars are above average unlike in US
@@angry_budgie1236 and in the whole of Asia.
My dad bought this car yesterday its actually my most favorite car from all my dads cars. It's just soooooooo good 😍😍😍
Does this use a CVT gearbox ?
Thank you for the EXTREMELY ACCURATE and most importantly, *HONEST* review! I totally agree with you , especially on the issue of the *noisy engine that drones* when you accelerate, and also the fact that Lexus cars are not comfortable anymore! The German vehicles have become vastly superior, leaving Lexus in the dust, and this is due to Toyota's own doing!! It appears they've gone mad!
That said, I must say I am a loyal Lexus/Toyota buyer, and I buy them primarily for their *RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY* which is *LIGHT YEARS* ahead of the German vehicles. When the German vehicles have turned to dust, the Lexus or Toyota product will have just been "broken in". And, of course, as you correctly pointed out, the quality of the interiors and the fit an finish is amazing!
If it were not for the reliability or durability, I wouldn't touch a newer Toyota or Lexus product with a 10 foot barge pole. They have become extremely unrefined, noisy and do not do anything well, all in the so called name of being "sporty". And I personally, don't like the direction they've taken in terms of the styling as well, although this is an area that is subjective!
Most so called "automotive journalists" just sugar coat everything and simply heap praises upon praises for a particular car, while nitpicking a very small thing here and there, just to show the (mostly idiotic) audience that they are "being fair" and pointing out the negatives as well. But this is an obvious farce, done to suck up to the manufacturer. Kudos to you for being a breath of fresh air!!
Nice car, but the new Camry it’s the real deal !