Just by the way, the “cheap” plastics (in the lower areas of the cabin) are actually hardy, durable and scuff-resistant materials, strategically placed where scratches and bashes mostly occur.
It is a garbage sedan and its production may stop soon in near future. Just look what happened to GS, IS and RS. Maybe RX and Camry are the models that can be handed down to grand children by grandmas.
I actually find it funny that everyone still think of lexus could last for another 20 or 30 years. If you are talking about 20 years ago car i would say yes or maybe 10 years ago lexus still can do so but if you are talking about new lexus there is no way they can last so long. New generation cars used so much electric parts and technology which can't really last more than 10 years maybe some of then can't even last 5 years
@@Fay-Hen i do agree with you, no one can. Good luck with that, not to talk bad about Lexus, i do agree lexus do last long compare to others. But nowadays electrical tech things just can't last long.
My grandfather told me that he saw The Titanic, and that from the beginning he warned all the people that the boat would sink but they ignored him. However they were warned again in several occasions, until they kicked him out of the movie theatre.
This is a giant step up from the previous Lexus ES. I'd take this over the E class and A6 any day. The 5 series does a better job competing with the ES but the ES would still be my pick at the end if the day.
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Samjai Sam you obviously never driven a Lexus or sat in it. Yes the mother company is Toyota but there’s a difference in motor and driving so don’t comment if you don’t know shit
@@ManlyHK1 Lexus is more reliable than even Toyota according to recent reliability ratings (Lexus first place, Toyota second). Secondly, why would you prefer to drive a reliably low end economy car when you can drive a reliable Lexus? Do you even care about your own happiness bro?
any German car for That matter... All empty $ pits as they age with high mileage! April 2019 i bought my ES350 with only 30,009 miles ! Best car ive ever owned and i owned 20 cars in my life (55 years young now)
Every time i see a car with gorgeous grille design in my country my butthole clinch so hard because it's ruined by the front license plate, kinda jealous of those countries that doesn't require front license plate
Wow Lexus have stepped up the game here in terms of styling. Looks great, built well and the interior is much more modern than before. And no horrendous cheap fake exhausts, which Audi and VW can learn from.
I would prefer the E-class. Or the 5 series. But it does show how Audi has fallen behind. It's BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus... or Porsche for luxury cars. Plenty of choice still.
styling? that front grill looks horrendous to say the least and the back is copied right off the 7 series/New A6. Its pretty much as modern as it was before and its infotainment is in shambles. Like seriously, its complicated to use on road. I'd rather have fake exhausts than shit/copied styling and a retarded infotainment.
Zanzibar2Far you must wear glasses or have a hearing aid. The reviewer even says it's gorgeous to look at. Have you seen one in the flesh yet....doubt it!
I hate the fact that the seats don't fold, despite the fact that they *do* fold on the car it's based on - the Avalon! Who *cares* about a bit of rigidity?!?! We're not driving this around the Nurburg - we're sitting in traffic most of the time. Sigh.
It would be nice to hear a review for a Lexus, which didn't have to include references to BMW's or Mercs. People buy the Lexus for refinement and reliability, and because they don't want to follow the crowd and buy a German car, I do wish reviewers would realize that. Most Lexus owners have grown out of the need to know what the 0 - 60 time is,
@@LizardYup but most people that buy/lease new luxury cars don't keep them for more than 3-6 years so long term reliability isn't that important. If we're talking about performance, handling, tech, interior quality, styling... then the German brands are superior.
@@kristians2704 and I agree with you, people who lease these cars generally move to newer ones as soon as they can. My point being is, if you have the money and don't care about spending it on maintenance fees, go ahead and buy a German luxury car. It will give you a lot back in terms of comfort and tech but will also put a hole in your wallet once they have some mileage on them. German reliability = be prepared to possibly spend £1000 Japanese reliability ethic = spend £1000 for most of the vehicles lifespan at the expense of some comfort and luxury. Of course if you want both reliability and comfort, get a Lexus 😉
@@kristians2704 btw I'm not suggesting German cars are unreliable, in fact they are known for their quality parts (except for the overuse of plastics in their engine parts, especially BMW) It's just when things go wrong they cost considerably more
I actually rather like the look of this car! Lexus really pushed itself forward when they made the LFA, had some trouble getting its footing after that, but from the LC500 onwards their cars are stunning! I'd prefer this and the Volvo S90 over the German rivals for sure! (No disrespect to the Germans, their cars are wonderful too! Just a matter of which one I personally like more ^^)
kraenk12 Lmao, well if the Camry looks this striking with an interior that looks that nice, then hell sign me up! Granted I do like Volvo and Mercedes's interior design more, but the Lexus seems bigger once you step inside, and there seems to be a lot more colour than most competitors, though colour schemes are more of a personal opinion if anything ^^
The gear commands didn't do anything because - 1- the car was already at top gear because when you are on stabilized speed, the CVT go in the upper "gear" for better confort and you pushed the command for gear up....then it is normal you can't push up gear 2 -- because if you switch fast like this, the gears will refuse to change because it is anormal.
Matt they didn't let you test the voice command system that's new on this car? it uses the same system like your google now with a command word and you instruct it on what to do. It's awesome and virtually assists with everything in the car. They didn't equip this car with the same Adaptive cruise control semi autonomous system on the LS. That one wouldn't cut you off when you don't touch the steering like it did here. It would steer you round the bend and slow the car down to a halt and put on the hazards automatically then call emergency services on your behalf. I guess it may be an option on this ES, cause i heard them say it comes with a new safety system which is optional that even detects cyclists, pedestrians and objects and steers the car round them automatically while driving. The interior of this car is lovely though except for the hard bottom plastic door bins, the 5th gen ES had leather wrapped map pockets. Don't know why they have refused to use that since that generation.
This is a terrible GS replacement. It needs AWD, at least as an option. And I the GS should not be killed off. The GS should move up market and compete against the BMW 6-Series and Audi A7.
What about that Teenager on Dr.Phil that said "I don't want a car that looks like a Uber X". Then she said I want the "G Wagon AMG package" which is only 230 000$ and her mom said she would need public transport to maintain the car for her daughter. Spoiled brats these days lol.
I love how you folks make these claims when an 80k bmw uses similar plastics in the interior and you folks conveniently forget to mention that. In fact the M3 and M5 had some of the cheapest plastics in them for some reason. An IS from 2008 has the same materials yet folks will always talk shit about Lexus while circle jerking BMW.
Love your channel. Watch it all the time. A.) The grill on the Lexus is to new to be a classic. B.) I think Lexus is trying to copy Audi's oversized grill and both are out of proportion except the A7. I believe that Lexus should go back to the drawing board with this funky grill design. Keep up the good work.
Japanese cars age like fine wine🥂while German cars age like milk🥛 with a early experation date!!👍🏽🇯🇲 Ps...and let's not forget a German car depreciates faster than a Lexus because out of warranty nobody wants to deal with a German cars electrical problems and amongst other things.🔧🔩💰💵
True. They may not be as reliable as Japanese cars, but in terms of equipment, fit and finish, refinement and style they still lead the way. People who saying negative about german cars are jealous because they make the world's best cars or because they can´t afford to buy a german masterpiece engineering. That is fact.
Javid Nazary you’re exactly right. Asian manufactures are left in the dust (literally) because all they care about is reliability not innovation, not performance and not being different.
I really don't think the move to replace the RWD GS with the FWD ES as the executive class saloon is a wise decision but then again I'm not a marketing exec so the fact that the ES has been Lexus' most successful model in the US is probably one of the deciding factors for it. It's just that the ES has been pretty much the car that solidified the stereotype of Lexus' being "nothing more than" posh Toyotas, what with it being based on the Camry and then the mechanically similar Avalon for the entirety of its life. Sure it's very different to that base what with all the extra soundproofing and comfort-oriented changes et al but still.
Great entertaining and informative video Mat. Huge fan!! Hmm, power steering motor mounted to the steering rack, they followed KIA. The Optima features that as well.
You should add question "What do you think, which interior is the best ?" since i find lexuses weird looking but their interiors are just amazing in these new cars,. nice blend of warmth and technology
We have to wait & see the reliability & economical feasibility of a hybrid vehicle. Local mechanics say its costly to own a toyota prius because customers need to rely on dealerships for repairs. Local mechanics cant figure out working on hybrid cars as the electonics/batteries are too sophisticated.
I’m a huge Lexus fan but always felt like the ES couldn’t match its competitors. This has got nothing on the luxury of the E class or the tech of the Audi or 5 Series
The 5 series has nothing but slightly better performance. Extremely lacking in everything else. Having been in all 4, the ES is the most comfortable, no contest. You'll find the best quality materials in Lexus. I do prefer the e-class interior design though.
exterior is really gorgeous but its front wheel drive with no AWD option, the interior looks nice but i wish they used higher quality materials like brushed aluminum buttons and the speaker should be the same too other then that great car
Lexus is making each new model a winner in its category. If hard plastic is bad is subjective. Asians think its cool we think it’s not. The truth is that they do not make sounds and squeaks after years. We are really biased when it comes to styling and interior.
Lexus to me looks like shit. the same old design of the grill and headlights just annoys me. But Lexus is Lexus - the greatest reliable car unlike bmw , mercedes or volkswagen where all the screws and doors start falling off the day after the warranty ends.
@Wageesha Samaraweera, Jordiva Sunaryo Official price for the ES was not revealed yet but trusted sources claim that it will be around the base price of the new BMW 5-series, which also means it's going to be around £5000 more than the base E-class. And it won't be fully equipped because in order to keep the price lower Lexus made a long list of optional equipment.
Sit in a gs, and all the areas you complained about cheap plastic would all be soft touch or leather stitched. This is why this car won’t be able to replace the gs, so I really hope the gs evolves into something even greater.
The ES doesn’t replace the GS, it’s between the IS and the GS. It’s a bit less refined as the GS, but bigger than the IS for a similar price as the IS.
Yeah this car been around since 1989 but this car is an upscale Toyota Camry. That's until they based on the Toyota Avalon. As an American it's very nice but for Europeans I doubt this car will sell well.
Godless Toyota yep Lexus has failed to add value to their brand in Europe. Because lets face it, most people buy a Mercedes or BMW because it has that badge and not because its necessarily the best car
totoIV I heard that too with my European friends they look for the badge never the reliable way as opposed to me I want a reliable luxury car than the badge.
gianhet No, not really. It is my subjective opinion. But hop into the E-Class and what do you notice about the dash and centre console. It is just blank space, a blank black screen and you are looking at a tele thst is yet to be turned on. I much prefer analog dial, as least the main ones like speedo and techo. Too much tech is subtracting from a sense of quality and appearence and now we have dead space. My subjective opinion is, I do not like some of the most modern dash and console layouts.
Can someone tell me why Matt has a secret grudge against BMW’s please?
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Fergus Brown They love all Porches and nitpick all BMWS . The new found love is Hyundai ..lol PS. The proof is in the pudding, just look at latest BMW May 2018..or the past( 12 months ) sales numbers verses Lexus, Audi and Mercedes on Bloomberg news...The consumers know best.
Paul Shum No mate, bmw leaders in all three areas you mentioned. Please inform yourself before making such wild and ridiculous statements. Audi leaders in Tech you say? Please. Are you just repeating what their adverts told you to say in a bit to appear knowledgeable? Do some research. Here's a starting point for you, two biggest car makers in the world, VW group (including brands audi, seat, skoda etc) and Toyota build cheaper mass produced cars, Good cars at that. Toyota have brand Lexus, which is Toyota in wolves clothing and VW have brand Audi, which is a VW in wolves clothing. Audi a1 = VW polo, audi a3 = golf audi a4 = passat and so on... Takeaway the body panels, interior, seats, and badges you wouldn't be able to tell if you were looking at an audi, VW, seat or skoda. Same engines, transmission gearbox, suspension, chasis etc. As you prove, VW do an excellent job of marketing audi as a genuine alternative to BMW and mercedes. Mercedes are great cars but not on same level as BMW.
Paul Shum fanboy, probably yes. But if mercedes start to make better cars than I will buy a merc. I love old mercs and VW's. Opinion on interior is subjective of course, I prefer BMW interiors to modern mercedes, but I can see why others would prefer mercs.
There’s no arguing Lexus and Volvo does the best seats in the industry by far. They’re so good in fact, I’m sure they’ve sold a considerable number of cars based on that aspect alone. If you’ve never had a seat in one of those cars... it’s a revelation. I can tell you, even in my home I don’t have a chair, couch, or recliner that’s as comfortable. As an aside, the comfort of Lotus’ Probax seats are mind boggling, especially given the fact they have no adjustability, and even less padding!
Fabulous exterior and horrible interior on that first ''luxury'' model. Tan leather, brown leather and plastics, black plastics, black leather (gear lever), lacquered wood veneers, brushed aluminium details...
Just by the way, the “cheap” plastics (in the lower areas of the cabin) are actually hardy, durable and scuff-resistant materials, strategically placed where scratches and bashes mostly occur.
Bout time someone said that.
This is a brand you can hand down to to your grand children
It is a garbage sedan and its production may stop soon in near future. Just look what happened to GS, IS and RS. Maybe RX and Camry are the models that can be handed down to grand children by grandmas.
Not anymore because of how many wires and electric compartments are in there. They'll rundown in about 4 or 5 years.
I actually find it funny that everyone still think of lexus could last for another 20 or 30 years. If you are talking about 20 years ago car i would say yes or maybe 10 years ago lexus still can do so but if you are talking about new lexus there is no way they can last so long. New generation cars used so much electric parts and technology which can't really last more than 10 years maybe some of then can't even last 5 years
@@Fay-Hen i do agree with you, no one can. Good luck with that, not to talk bad about Lexus, i do agree lexus do last long compare to others. But nowadays electrical tech things just can't last long.
Huy Thai Lexus still isn’t the number one luxury brand in the US bub, they trail behind the auto union and bimmer
My grandfather told me that he saw The Titanic, and that from the beginning he warned all the people that the boat would sink but they ignored him. However they were warned again in several occasions, until they kicked him out of the movie theatre.
LMAO
Lol
I did not expect this when I came here for this review 😂 classic
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people would have cancelled you saying who asked if your comment was posted now
This is a giant step up from the previous Lexus ES. I'd take this over the E class and A6 any day. The 5 series does a better job competing with the ES but the ES would still be my pick at the end if the day.
OH GOD! It happened! A review that isn't an SUV!
Don't worry, we have 5 new SUV reviews coming up tomorrow :)
God dammit.
President Kimi I made a comparison video about cars:
Formula 1 vs Formula E: How do they compare?
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Do you like it?
Please no
That’s not carwows fault, it’s the British public demanding hatchbacks on stilts
My 2005 ES has 300,000 miles, has had only MINIMAL service and has NEVER broken down. An E Class? No thanks...
@@ManlyHK1 if you're going to have car that long, the upgraded options are worth it. better seats, dash, sound proofing, sound system, etc.
I prefer Lexus luxury and reliability over German cars
Samjai Sam you obviously never driven a Lexus or sat in it. Yes the mother company is Toyota but there’s a difference in motor and driving so don’t comment if you don’t know shit
@@ManlyHK1 Lexus is more reliable than even Toyota according to recent reliability ratings (Lexus first place, Toyota second).
Secondly, why would you prefer to drive a reliably low end economy car when you can drive a reliable Lexus? Do you even care about your own happiness bro?
any German car for That matter... All empty $ pits as they age with high mileage! April 2019 i bought my ES350 with only 30,009 miles ! Best car ive ever owned and i owned 20 cars in my life (55 years young now)
It easily beats the Merc for reliability 😂😂😂😂
L logo stands for losers.
Legends*
@@Bigoliver101 Rude.
But that's the only area it beats the Merc..... at this price point, you need more than just reliability.
Not in design
Every time i see a car with gorgeous grille design in my country my butthole clinch so hard because it's ruined by the front license plate, kinda jealous of those countries that doesn't require front license plate
Nuhan Hidayat can you name some, please?
Nuhan Hidayat the fuck is a 'license plate'?
Many states in US doesn't require a front license plate
James Ch you know exactly what it is smart ass
LethalTarget what the fuck are you talking about, you mong?
Wow Lexus have stepped up the game here in terms of styling. Looks great, built well and the interior is much more modern than before. And no horrendous cheap fake exhausts, which Audi and VW can learn from.
But would you choose it over an E-Class?!
I would prefer the E-class. Or the 5 series. But it does show how Audi has fallen behind. It's BMW, Mercedes, or Lexus... or Porsche for luxury cars. Plenty of choice still.
styling? that front grill looks horrendous to say the least and the back is copied right off the 7 series/New A6. Its pretty much as modern as it was before and its infotainment is in shambles. Like seriously, its complicated to use on road. I'd rather have fake exhausts than shit/copied styling and a retarded infotainment.
Nuno Peixinho audi has fallen behind because of fake exhausts ? Dont make me laugh. Look at MB
Orang He's mad :D
Gorgeous car , Lexus is growing on me
Sanul Wedaratne they are amazing to drive and own.
You have the feeling of a unique product
Lexus has been around for over 30 years. And ur still letting it grow on you? Lol
Are you kidding, this thing is brutally ugly?!
Zanzibar2Far you must wear glasses or have a hearing aid.
The reviewer even says it's gorgeous to look at.
Have you seen one in the flesh yet....doubt it!
That's his view, I think it looks gash....it even came 2nd last the looks poll.
I hate the fact that the seats don't fold, despite the fact that they *do* fold on the car it's based on - the Avalon! Who *cares* about a bit of rigidity?!?! We're not driving this around the Nurburg - we're sitting in traffic most of the time. Sigh.
Greg Sullivan Thats my only negative on my 2013 ES350 !
It would be nice to hear a review for a Lexus, which didn't have to include references to BMW's or Mercs.
People buy the Lexus for refinement and reliability, and because they don't want to follow the crowd and
buy a German car, I do wish reviewers would realize that. Most Lexus owners have grown out of the need
to know what the 0 - 60 time is,
"If I want it short and really close to the car in front that would be BMW setting" 😂 so true
Old videos, but got myself a brand new 2022 300H, which is ever better than the version on this video. Excellent video and even better car.
4:02 17 speakers and a whole 18 WATTS of power!!!
I think he meant 1800w of power.
Those Mark Levinson systems are amazing though.
Please Mat make a video about the best used cars you can buy
Lexus overtaking German brands 💯
German cars are way better
@@kristians2704 not in terms or reliability unless you want to spend more as they age
@@LizardYup but most people that buy/lease new luxury cars don't keep them for more than 3-6 years so long term reliability isn't that important. If we're talking about performance, handling, tech, interior quality, styling... then the German brands are superior.
@@kristians2704 and I agree with you, people who lease these cars generally move to newer ones as soon as they can. My point being is, if you have the money and don't care about spending it on maintenance fees, go ahead and buy a German luxury car. It will give you a lot back in terms of comfort and tech but will also put a hole in your wallet once they have some mileage on them. German reliability = be prepared to possibly spend £1000 Japanese reliability ethic = spend £1000 for most of the vehicles lifespan at the expense of some comfort and luxury.
Of course if you want both reliability and comfort, get a Lexus 😉
@@kristians2704 btw I'm not suggesting German cars are unreliable, in fact they are known for their quality parts (except for the overuse of plastics in their engine parts, especially BMW) It's just when things go wrong they cost considerably more
It's been 4years still great video wow 🤩🤩totally unbelievable👍
I actually rather like the look of this car! Lexus really pushed itself forward when they made the LFA, had some trouble getting its footing after that, but from the LC500 onwards their cars are stunning! I'd prefer this and the Volvo S90 over the German rivals for sure! (No disrespect to the Germans, their cars are wonderful too! Just a matter of which one I personally like more ^^)
TechPassion It’s just a Camry in disguise!
kraenk12 Lmao, well if the Camry looks this striking with an interior that looks that nice, then hell sign me up! Granted I do like Volvo and Mercedes's interior design more, but the Lexus seems bigger once you step inside, and there seems to be a lot more colour than most competitors, though colour schemes are more of a personal opinion if anything ^^
kraenk12 it's on the Avalon chassis and not the Camrys anymore since 2013!!
kraenk12 RR Ghost is a BMW 7 series in disguise. 🤷🏼♂️
That's not really a pro to be honest.
This lexus looks amazing. Second
lexus quality😀✨
Yes very high quality 👌
I have reservations about the front grill styling. All else no issues. As for best looking overall, A6 for me.
Absolutely stunning looking car!
Lol. It basically a Toyota Avalon.
@@HULKHOGAN1 Okay? And...?
The gear commands didn't do anything because - 1- the car was already at top gear because when you are on stabilized speed, the CVT go in the upper "gear" for better confort and you pushed the command for gear up....then it is normal you can't push up gear 2 -- because if you switch fast like this, the gears will refuse to change because it is anormal.
This car uses Toyota ECVT that is totally different from conventional CVTs
Are you gonna test a British version when it arrives in the UK?
Lexus has always been better than Mercedes.
Master Yoda I totally agree; I have an c220d sport manual from 2015 and is the worst gearbox I have ever driven; can’t wait to swap it for a Lexus
No
Lexus is only better in reliability. Mercedes is better in everything else
@@nicotang5583 Audi is still better lmao calls me a fanboy and has a profile pic of a Toyota 86 gt
@@nicotang5583 ok that’s your opinion and I respect it I’m just pointing out Audi’s are not bad cars
I have stopped watching other popular car shows, and instead enjoy staying tune to this channel
I had 2 new E-Class M-Bs. Switched to an LS and will NEVER return to any German car....EVER.
Matt they didn't let you test the voice command system that's new on this car? it uses the same system like your google now with a command word and you instruct it on what to do. It's awesome and virtually assists with everything in the car. They didn't equip this car with the same Adaptive cruise control semi autonomous system on the LS. That one wouldn't cut you off when you don't touch the steering like it did here. It would steer you round the bend and slow the car down to a halt and put on the hazards automatically then call emergency services on your behalf. I guess it may be an option on this ES, cause i heard them say it comes with a new safety system which is optional that even detects cyclists, pedestrians and objects and steers the car round them automatically while driving. The interior of this car is lovely though except for the hard bottom plastic door bins, the 5th gen ES had leather wrapped map pockets. Don't know why they have refused to use that since that generation.
This is a terrible GS replacement. It needs AWD, at least as an option. And I the GS should not be killed off. The GS should move up market and compete against the BMW 6-Series and Audi A7.
Akshay Mahesh it is available in AWD now
Interior looks amazing but so sad to see no more GS models in the UK. It was a great car, including all the previous generations.
The f sport looks 🔥
It looks so crystal. I love it
Lexus makes wonderful cars. 😊❤️
I like lexus. They have a nice design inside and out. They're also kind of rare. They also make you look like a wealthy person
R.I.P Lexus GS.
#saveGS
This is the only time I find that spindle grille looking good on a car.
The Lexus ES is a great car but I would still prefer the Mercedes E-Class
What about that Teenager on Dr.Phil that said "I don't want a car that looks like a Uber X". Then she said I want the "G Wagon AMG package" which is only 230 000$ and her mom said she would need public transport to maintain the car for her daughter. Spoiled brats these days lol.
Until the electronics goes full Mercedes, trust me the ESP on my E300 managed to break three times, and still is broken
INUMIMI28 i think that’s just your car
gav com Think again, my last car S class had ESP problem as well
Gundeep Virdi The ES is more reliable then a Mercedes.
That is a handsome looking car.
Looks so different and stands out in a quirky way.
But CVT no boy no.
The interior design doesn't seem to be on par with the standards of today. The look of those buttons on the dash is really aged :/
Jean-Christophe B. 😵
Typical toyota
Jean-Christophe B. But looks soft and comfortable 😍
Just have a look at the car in real life. Guaranty youll feel different
I love how you folks make these claims when an 80k bmw uses similar plastics in the interior and you folks conveniently forget to mention that. In fact the M3 and M5 had some of the cheapest plastics in them for some reason. An IS from 2008 has the same materials yet folks will always talk shit about Lexus while circle jerking BMW.
Love your channel. Watch it all the time.
A.) The grill on the Lexus is to new to be a classic.
B.) I think Lexus is trying to copy Audi's oversized grill and both are out of proportion except the A7. I believe that Lexus should go back to the drawing board with this funky grill design.
Keep up the good work.
You do realize you were in a pre production model with lesser quality, all Lexus have padded door pockets and felt lining
This will definitely sell well in Europe. Looks so gorgeous
The back looks so clean tho ...
I still havent found why anyone would spend his own money to E-Class over this. Beats me.
Japanese cars age like fine wine🥂while German cars age like milk🥛 with a early experation date!!👍🏽🇯🇲
Ps...and let's not forget a German car depreciates faster than a Lexus because out of warranty nobody wants to deal with a German cars electrical problems and amongst other things.🔧🔩💰💵
Described it very well
Bharatveer Singh Judge they actually don’t they are actually one of the worst in reliability
German cars for near term performance; Japanese cars for long term reliability.
True. They may not be as reliable as Japanese cars, but in terms of equipment, fit and finish, refinement and style they still lead the way.
People who saying negative about german cars are jealous because they make the world's best cars or because they can´t afford to buy a german masterpiece engineering.
That is fact.
Javid Nazary you’re exactly right. Asian manufactures are left in the dust (literally) because all they care about is reliability not innovation, not performance and not being different.
I really don't think the move to replace the RWD GS with the FWD ES as the executive class saloon is a wise decision but then again I'm not a marketing exec so the fact that the ES has been Lexus' most successful model in the US is probably one of the deciding factors for it.
It's just that the ES has been pretty much the car that solidified the stereotype of Lexus' being "nothing more than" posh Toyotas, what with it being based on the Camry and then the mechanically similar Avalon for the entirety of its life. Sure it's very different to that base what with all the extra soundproofing and comfort-oriented changes et al but still.
Those rear lights look just like the current BMW X5's!
Those tail lights been in Lexus for years, look at the Lexus Lx 570
The best car reporter, the only one who doesn’t put me to sleep. Please shave!!
Top gear if you see this, hope you know whom to hire to fill Matt LeBlanc’s void. It’s another Matt. Matt Watson!! #WatsonForTG
word i second this
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Image stabilisation much? I was getting sick! Get DJI Osmo Mobile for handheld filming please! (or something better)
That's Nashville! I thought I saw new ES's on the road last week, probably passed right by you guys
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Great entertaining and informative video Mat. Huge fan!! Hmm, power steering motor mounted to the steering rack, they followed KIA. The Optima features that as well.
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Say that again.
You should add question "What do you think, which interior is the best ?" since i find lexuses weird looking but their interiors are just amazing in these new cars,. nice blend of warmth and technology
Looks pretty elegant.
VALLY Yeah... nah. It looks pretty bloody awful inside and out.
VALLY I read it as "looks pregnant"
NZsarge1 you blind as fk
BASE line
no
We have to wait & see the reliability & economical feasibility of a hybrid vehicle. Local mechanics say its costly to own a toyota prius because customers need to rely on dealerships for repairs. Local mechanics cant figure out working on hybrid cars as the electonics/batteries are too sophisticated.
2.5l + electric motor and only 220hp? That's 2.0l diesel power range.
Jack Z no the F sport doesn't make it faster it make the suspension and everything else sporty but the power is the same.
And CVT. It does 0-100kph in 9 seconds...
@Jack Z
There will be no ES350 in Europe.
+sic22l Like I said 9 seconds is mid 2000s 2.0l diesel territory, this is a brand new 2.5l petrol
MadProductionsink I'm pretty sure this hybrid petrol is meant to compete with the 2.0L Diesels like the 520d
i love how matt just went to texas right as i left for california.
I’m a huge Lexus fan but always felt like the ES couldn’t match its competitors. This has got nothing on the luxury of the E class or the tech of the Audi or 5 Series
Ken what luxurious that new Lexus ES that doesn’t have and e class and 5 series have ?
The 5 series has nothing but slightly better performance. Extremely lacking in everything else. Having been in all 4, the ES is the most comfortable, no contest. You'll find the best quality materials in Lexus. I do prefer the e-class interior design though.
Loved that BMW setting joke😂
Where is the top 5 annoying things? It is my favorite segment
Yeah I was lookin forward to that...
That comes into the in depth review I think. This is just the first look review
Your title should mention this is the hybrid version...
For example the non-hybrid version doesn't have the CVT.. etc.
Lexus is a great Car
"it decompresses the compressed audio to make it sound crisper" 🤔 yeah okay lol 😂
He's not lying
Wait: it's going to replace the GS?? Why??
Imagine driving in a luxurious cabin with good reliability. Insurance on top comfort
I always found the Lexus grille to be appallingly weird
But if anything it's certainly unique!
carwow you're right but so is a Fiat Multipla haha
All the Lexus ES grilles since 2014 are hideous. Good car, but ugly car.
exterior is really gorgeous but its front wheel drive with no AWD option, the interior looks nice but i wish they used higher quality materials like brushed aluminum buttons and the speaker should be the same too other then that great car
S - class = LS
E - class = GS
C - class = ES (comfort oriented) / IS = 3 series rival (sporty oriented)
I have to admit that it is actually a really nice car, must’ve been a really tough competition between cars in its class
I would always prefer a BMW 530d for its pure driving pleasure 😋😋😁
Alosius Antony
The BMW car is unreliable
No. Thats a misconception. BMW is in the top 5 of reliability ratings. Together with audi, Toyota and lexus. Cant remember the 5th one.
It’s not that unreliable as you think. At least it’s not a Toyota.
Dominiq Akoraa where did you find that list mate? I've just looked at 2 and they both had bmw 17th for reliability on cars aged 0-3 years old
TheGMP US consumer statistics. I may send you the statistics later on
Lexus is making each new model a winner in its category.
If hard plastic is bad is subjective. Asians think its cool we think it’s not. The truth is that they do not make sounds and squeaks after years.
We are really biased when it comes to styling and interior.
New exterior + old interior
Omar Esieed Like with all BMWs?
you need stronger glasses
Omar Esieed someone needs a new prescription!
Lexus makes amazing interiors. They can copy them for the the next 5 years and I wouldn't mind.
Its nicer than the 5 series and Jaquar XE, not quite as nice as the E class or new Audi's A6s interior though.
If Europe got the Avalon I think there view of the ES would be quite different. Especially the infotainment interface
Lexus to me looks like shit. the same old design of the grill and headlights just annoys me.
But Lexus is Lexus - the greatest reliable car unlike bmw , mercedes or volkswagen where all the screws and doors start falling off the day after the warranty ends.
IRTEHLEETOKNPBB at least Lexus doesnt growing its grill extremely unlike bmw and Audi
Totally agree, the design language is as weird as japanese tentacle porn.
No AWD, that's bad in Finland as for example we have huge amounts of snow currently, FWD very poor.
Looks just amazing!
Love you guys!! I might get the XC60 because of your video.
Great choice!
Danny Louie *watches lexus video* this video made me hate the ES so much I'll get an XC60.
That's how I read ur comment
It can beat the e-class considering it is very well equipped for the price.
P.S. Carwow still does not support Lexus in Germany!
Lexus is good and futuristic, i'm always a fan of them, but i'll take a fully-spec'd E-Class any day.
Jordiva Sunaryo just remember that will be 20,000 £ more
It won't. Base E-class is cheaper than base ES and you'd have to spend quite bit of money in both to get to the top trim.
sic22l Where did you read this?
MN 9 Well the price is unknown yet, but the base E-Class is only £1000 more than the base ES.
@Wageesha Samaraweera, Jordiva Sunaryo
Official price for the ES was not revealed yet but trusted sources claim that it will be around the base price of the new BMW 5-series, which also means it's going to be around £5000 more than the base E-class. And it won't be fully equipped because in order to keep the price lower Lexus made a long list of optional equipment.
This car is a full class down from the E class (and Lexus own GS), so I imagine Lexus is thrilled it's being compared to the E.
That's a nice camry you've got there
*avalon
Not based on the Camry.....
Sit in a gs, and all the areas you complained about cheap plastic would all be soft touch or leather stitched. This is why this car won’t be able to replace the gs, so I really hope the gs evolves into something even greater.
Front wheel drive = NOPE
You wouldn't say that about an audi
《 jspencjr 》 audi is even worse
There is AWD too fyi
The ES doesn’t replace the GS, it’s between the IS and the GS. It’s a bit less refined as the GS, but bigger than the IS for a similar price as the IS.
Yeah this car been around since 1989 but this car is an upscale Toyota Camry. That's until they based on the Toyota Avalon. As an American it's very nice but for Europeans I doubt this car will sell well.
Godless Toyota lexus does very bad in Europe. They dont even really try here anymore it seems
totoIV that's that I said I doubt it will sell well in Europe. But in North America it's sells good here.
Godless Toyota yep Lexus has failed to add value to their brand in Europe. Because lets face it, most people buy a Mercedes or BMW because it has that badge and not because its necessarily the best car
totoIV I heard that too with my European friends they look for the badge never the reliable way as opposed to me I want a reliable luxury car than the badge.
Godless Toyota Avalon
That predator-controversial styling is actually getting better. Good job on the designers.
Germans still win. I'm sorry, I like this car.
Lexus IS Build Quality
@Lexus IS
Price. It's more expensive than Mercedes E class. Front wheel drive. CVT. Fixed rear seats in a large family sedan.
Pretty daring of them to replace the GS with this, putting a FWD in a market largely dominated by RWD.
FWD+CVT+fixed rear seats. 0-100km/h in 9 seconds and higher price than base E-class.
The interior of the e class is much much superior honestly
well yeah, if the E-class has the right options. This is quite a bit cheaper than the E-class though.
That digital dash and console sucks. Previous generstions back to the W211 were nicer than the current shite.
1969cmp you're delusional
@Seylan Naidoo
Not in Europe. E-class is the cheaper one now.
gianhet No, not really. It is my subjective opinion. But hop into the E-Class and what do you notice about the dash and centre console. It is just blank space, a blank black screen and you are looking at a tele thst is yet to be turned on. I much prefer analog dial, as least the main ones like speedo and techo. Too much tech is subtracting from a sense of quality and appearence and now we have dead space. My subjective opinion is, I do not like some of the most modern dash and console layouts.
The v6 with the traction control off will squeal the tires all the way through first gear.
Who knew that a gaping front-end, covered in chicken wire, would be a design aesthetic?
Who knew your opinion would ever matter?
Lexus are really growing on me. But where can you put a front number plate on that!?
Can someone tell me why Matt has a secret grudge against BMW’s please?
Fergus Brown They love all Porches and nitpick all BMWS . The new found love is Hyundai ..lol PS. The proof is in the pudding, just look at latest BMW May 2018..or the past( 12 months ) sales numbers verses Lexus, Audi and Mercedes on Bloomberg news...The consumers know best.
The backseats look like ones on my dad’s lexus rx350 2004. And it’s freaking 15 years apart. Gosh
Vile looking car. Understated it is not. Bmw 5 series is the benchmark in this segment, always has been, not e class.
No, BMW is and will forever be the leader in handling, Mercedes in luxury and Audi in tech.
Paul Shum No mate, bmw leaders in all three areas you mentioned. Please inform yourself before making such wild and ridiculous statements. Audi leaders in Tech you say? Please. Are you just repeating what their adverts told you to say in a bit to appear knowledgeable? Do some research. Here's a starting point for you, two biggest car makers in the world, VW group (including brands audi, seat, skoda etc) and Toyota build cheaper mass produced cars, Good cars at that. Toyota have brand Lexus, which is Toyota in wolves clothing and VW have brand Audi, which is a VW in wolves clothing. Audi a1 = VW polo, audi a3 = golf audi a4 = passat and so on... Takeaway the body panels, interior, seats, and badges you wouldn't be able to tell if you were looking at an audi, VW, seat or skoda. Same engines, transmission gearbox, suspension, chasis etc. As you prove, VW do an excellent job of marketing audi as a genuine alternative to BMW and mercedes. Mercedes are great cars but not on same level as BMW.
Public Sector Direct huh, I see a bmw fanboy. See the new A6? the e class? Compared to the two cars, bmw interiors are just ugly and cluttered
Paul Shum fanboy, probably yes. But if mercedes start to make better cars than I will buy a merc. I love old mercs and VW's. Opinion on interior is subjective of course, I prefer BMW interiors to modern mercedes, but I can see why others would prefer mercs.
There’s no arguing Lexus and Volvo does the best seats in the industry by far. They’re so good in fact, I’m sure they’ve sold a considerable number of cars based on that aspect alone. If you’ve never had a seat in one of those cars... it’s a revelation. I can tell you, even in my home I don’t have a chair, couch, or recliner that’s as comfortable. As an aside, the comfort of Lotus’ Probax seats are mind boggling, especially given the fact they have no adjustability, and even less padding!
Fabulous exterior and horrible interior on that first ''luxury'' model. Tan leather, brown leather and plastics, black plastics, black leather (gear lever), lacquered wood veneers, brushed aluminium details...