Thanks for stopping by and checking out the review! Just wanted to address that I have worked alongside Lexus of Royal Oak in Calgary for previous reviews. This is not a dealership provided vehicle, it was handed to me by Lexus Canada. Wanted to be clear on that as all videos with dealership vehicles WILL have a shoutout in each video. Thanks again for watching, commenting and sharing!
Maybe I missed it, but could you please give the Lexus name for the color of the test vehicle? Enjoyed the review very much. As soon as AWD is available, I will replace my 2011 ES with this. Faultlessly reliable and comfortable cars.
20 years and no visits to the shop, except for oil changes . Still looks like new , except it looks dated of course. I strongly dislike the front grille on the ES 350 2019 . It keeps me from buying a new one .
BG Ueberdenteich Are you fr 20 years... with no visits to the shop except oil changes? Pls tell me your joking cuz if this is true I’m impressed I’ve heard Lexus Is very reliable
@@bgueberdenteich5206 I second what you said of your 20 yr old ES. My first ES was purchased new in 1995, my daughter is still driving it and she has had NO repairs only oil and fluid changes, plus tire and batteries. My last ES is 2002 and I have only replaced a starter! My 2019, which I recently purchased, I love it!! I'm truly a Lexus girl and wouldn't purchase anything else! Maintenance free and comfort is A++ I strongly hated the new grille and vowed to not purchase another Lexus! After so many years I finally gave in and purchased a black ES 350 loaded. So far so good and on this black car I realized that it was beautiful and truly classy!
@@schulalord9184 I am older now and the most important feature in a car is reliability , I drive long distance sometimes to see family and it is so reassuring to not have to worry about being stuck on the road ! I have a white Lexus because I live in a hot climate and it does not show dirt . It has almost become a family member, lol. now my 12 year old granddaughter is hoping to drive it soon , I do not know about that /! Biden wants to remove many gas stations, to force the public into electric cars , so maybe I will have to look at Tesla ? I am not eager to do that ! What sense would that make anyway, when China and India do not partake ! ?
I just purchased the 2019 ES 350 Luxury Edition. Wow....Strongly recommend it. Frankly, I see nothing wrong with a FWD automobile. This car handles well, and its pretty darn fast too. Thanks for the review.
FWD is fine in today's car world. FWD gets such bad press and they're better than ever. My 19 TLX V6 is fwd. Power to the front wheels is well managed. Up north I can see the need for AWD but not in warmer climates.
Great review. Nice job. I've had the 2018 ES 350 for a year now and still love it. I knew I wasn't buying a sports car or a head turner - I've had those in the past - and this is a smooth, quiet ride that I can rely on and still look forward to driving a year later. I probably won't upgrade to the new model & may just keep the 2018. The lack of AWD in the 2019 is surprising though.
I know you posted this 5 years ago, but the 2019 is a completely different car than the 2018, on an all-new platform that handles better and is different in numerous other ways.
absolutely love your review- you essentially tipped me over to replacing my current '14 ES350, with a new '22 ES350. I pick it up tomorrow. You provide excellent unbiased reviews. I really appreciate it! keep doing what you're doing.
I like the car a lot, but I think the modes to change how the car behaves looks silly up on the stocks over the steering wheel. It should be down by your right hand near the shifter, or on the steering wheel itself. Thank you for another Awesome Review! How you kept the car clean is amazing and great camera shots of the car. maybe consider a night shot of the interior lights?
Thanks for sharing a fully engaging review! I love the Lexus brand, and I will order my own "bespoke" 2019 ES300H (with right hand drive from Lexus Ireland) for my Dublin life in the spring.
@@maxlandireviews Depends on time to manufacture and estimated delivery date. My understanding is the right hand drive models take quite a bit of time for delivery.
Personally, I have no desire or need for the complexity, added weight, and added cost of AWD. Beyond that, for the first time ever, I would have the ES on my consideration list. Elegant, classy car
I tested the Es 2 days ago. There is something about the steering I don’t know how to describe until you said it, “ you have to be deliberate for something to happen”. That’s it!
I have a 2007 rx400h and looks brand new and runs great. Sometimes I forget the car is on and leave the key in! Duh! Has 180k but you’d never know it! Love Lexus!
That is coming, I hear, along with AWD versions of the Camry and Avalon. This would at least be better than FWD only, which is as far from luxury as you can possibly get.
TheDriveGuyde Thanks! I’m a bit heavier being a bit older. As you know the outside dimensions of the car has little to do with whether or not you can fit. One of the best fits for me was the Mini when it was re-introduced about 10 years ago. I’m not sure about the current model. I live in Ohio so I’d be looking at a different dealership. My wife really misses her 2004 E500 Merc that we traded four years ago. We went away from a luxury car and really miss it. We especially miss the luxury car service department. A friend of hers has the last generation ES 350 and tells us of the great Lexus service. This models top on her list. It needs to fit me is it’s the car we use for vacations.
The leg support in modern seats are the best part for me, I'm sure other tall guys appreciate it! Glad to see them appear more and more frequently in the latest models I test out!
Why would you try to call this sports sedan. It clearly wasn't designed to be sporty and it absolutely excells in NOT being sporty. Absolute cushioned ride and whisper silence compared to its rivals. In normal daily driving the cvt is no problem at all, its smoother than its rivals double clutch setup. This is the car in the traffic who's not acting like a teenager and instead just wofts past you or usually you race past it, while the driver in lexus enjoys no hurry and the comfort of long lasting craftmanship.
Missing sunglass holder near the rearview mirror. No light in the center armrest box. Interior fiber optic ambience light like Mercedes E class or Camaro would have been nice.
It’s a beautiful car and I love the interior. I have a thing for technology and I want all I can get for my money, but the infotainment systems they put in these cars can be distracting when your driving.
You were absolutely right. In 2022, they were finally forced by popular demand to add a touchscreen instead of forcing people through that damn touchpad. Much, much, much more livable.
I would prefer a TEST DRIVE, not a commercial. I am intrigued by this car and have had a few Camrys in the family. But please tell us much more about how it drives, how it feels. It has the new FKS engine and he doesn't even talk about it!
Now old Lexus GS is still much better car. Too bad they decided to kill off GS instead of ES. In my opinion, GS deserved to be upgraded. + cars like ES, RX etc. are exactly the reason why cars like: LS, LC, GS, iS have bad sales. They should focus on developing true luxury emage instead of trying to play in two segments simultaneously. And for those who need ES there's Toyota Avalon.
I know I'm late to answer this, but... GS was a better car, but it cost much more to build, and the ES outsold it 10 to 1. Lexus is in business to make money and really had no choice. And every automaker "plays in multiple segments simultaneously." The only ones who even almost don't are one-trick ponies like Mini who are on the edge of going out of business. And as for the Avalon, a fine car, but the ES outsold it despite being higher-priced by $5,000. Which would you keep building?
@@tonysterbenc 4 to 1 And you now what really matters in the world of money? Prestige, legend and heritage. That was a wrong move for the long run and these kind of moves are exactly the reason why cars like LS 500 and LS 500 will never sell despite being absolute works of art. No prestige, no heritage, no legend = no money. That's why the Germans are doing ao well in the luxury segment. Lexua would do well if toyota would finally realize that Lexus is not toyota. They are kind of slow though. It took them "only" decades that auto sport isn't car manufacturing and you can't apply the same principles there in order to win. And they are winning now. I'm sure some day they will figure out the Lexus thing too.
@@T800-b2m The ES is outselling both the 5 Series and the E Class, at least in the States. Sounds to me like they've "figured out the world of money" pretty well.
@@tonysterbenc Yeh, Camry outsells them too. But it doesn't make a Camry their competitor E class and 5 Series are in a different league, a league that GS was a part of. Sorry, but ES isn't a real luxury car.
@@T800-b2m I already said the GS was a better car than the ES, a self-evident fact that's pointless to repeat at me as if I needed your corrective schooling. (It cost $10,000 more; it damn well SHOULD be better.) As for which cars are its "competitors," Car and Driver lists the E Class and the A6/A7 among them. It points out, correctly, that those costlier cars are better. But the question of "competitor" doesn't hinge on "which one do you like?" And the question of whether the ES is a "real luxury car" doesn't hinge on T 800's almighty opinion of its pedigree; every neutral source lists it as one, and some 40,000 US customers annuallly buy it as one -- like it or not.
They had an AWD midsize sedan, the GS. It was a terrific car, but not enough buyers recognized why it should cost more, and it died like a dog from poor sales.
The horror lol. You realize tires are the single most important factor when it comes to driving in snow, yes? A FWD vehicle with snow tires will destroy an AWD vehicle with all-seasons in 99% of winter conditions.And although AWD can help you gain traction, it does nothing to aid in stopping. So, in most day-to-day driving, AWD is overrated and unnecessary.
Today while in for service call . My new GsFsport ‘s sunroof glass is rattling. It’s starting to sound like that old Lemon CTS I had. In any case. I was able to sit in the new Es ..Next week they will give me one when they replace the glass. What I can say is it’s appointed very well inside. But considerably less head room. Noticeable by just standing next to it. I honestly don’t understand what Lexus IS attempting to do. They want a lower , sleek looking car. That pulls on two wheels. I just don’t get it.
It has more headroom than you think when you're seated inside it. You can't judge headroom solely by vehicle height; if you could, every SUV on the market would have an interior like a gymnasium (Spoiler Alert: Some don't). They're making sedans lower because most buyers are going for SUVs, so they figure the only way to give sedans distinctive appeal is to play up their lower-slung sportier aspect. Right or wrong, that's their reasoning.
Edward Polaco - it does not (yet). But I wouldn’t be surprised it won’t be available in next year or two. They did same for NX- first gen NX didn’t have power folding, but by 3rd gen, NX had power folding mirror as option.
@@tonysterbenc Yep I saw. Later years they added it. Just disappointed bc in 2019 I was shopping for a new car and I know ES didn’t have that option but the Audi A6 did.
@@tonysterbenc Yeah I would have same concerns about reliability if I was owning, but these are essentially my company leases so I swap them out for a new car every 3 years.
No option for AWD?!?! what a joke..hybrid AWD would clean up in the east coast.. Mouse pad looks cheap Darth Vader grill...spindle grill from hell Biggest dealbreaker is lack of Android Auto. Passin on this
It’s actually based on the Avalon, which is slightly longer and wider wheelbase. The first five ES chassis were based on the Camry, but the last four generations including this one are based on the Avalon. But beyond the chassis, what else is _exactly_ the same between the ES and Avalon? You think b/c they have the same chassis, therefore it’s the same car?? Lol.
@@elusivellama You just posted about it. The ES has always been FWD. Folks like yourself and others are talking about it over and over again like its new and they've never seen an ES in their lives when its been FWD since the early 90's.
At C$ 60,000 + tax for the Ultra Lux package you do not get heated rear seats, exposed articulating hinges in the trunk, no android auto. This is one over priced car. At the 60,000-65,000 price point, there are better cars available no matter how reliable Lexus/Toyota is.
It’s 60,000 for ultra luxury fully loaded with options the base price is $39,000 American and 51,000 Canadian while a Mercedes starts at 60,000 with not as much stuff that the es has with that base price of the Mercedes
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the review! Just wanted to address that I have worked alongside Lexus of Royal Oak in Calgary for previous reviews. This is not a dealership provided vehicle, it was handed to me by Lexus Canada. Wanted to be clear on that as all videos with dealership vehicles WILL have a shoutout in each video. Thanks again for watching, commenting and sharing!
Maybe I missed it, but could you please give the Lexus name for the color of the test vehicle? Enjoyed the review very much. As soon as AWD is available, I will replace my 2011 ES with this. Faultlessly reliable and comfortable cars.
Don't forget you can keep it for 20 years if you want. Super reliable cars.
20 years and no visits to the shop, except for oil changes . Still looks like new , except it looks dated of course. I strongly dislike the front grille on the ES 350 2019 . It keeps me from buying a new one .
BG Ueberdenteich Are you fr 20 years... with no visits to the shop except oil changes? Pls tell me your joking cuz if this is true I’m impressed I’ve heard Lexus Is very reliable
It is incredible but true . Still has the power of a young car , lol. there just is no better make ! So much fun to drive ....1
@@bgueberdenteich5206 I second what you said of your 20 yr old ES. My first ES was purchased new in 1995, my daughter is still driving it and she has had NO repairs only oil and fluid changes, plus tire and batteries. My last ES is 2002 and I have only replaced a starter! My 2019, which I recently purchased, I love it!! I'm truly a Lexus girl and wouldn't purchase anything else! Maintenance free and comfort is A++ I strongly hated the new grille and vowed to not purchase another Lexus! After so many years I finally gave in and purchased a black ES 350 loaded. So far so good and on this black car I realized that it was beautiful and truly classy!
@@schulalord9184 I am older now and the most important feature in a car is reliability , I drive long distance sometimes to see family and it is so reassuring to not have to worry about being stuck on the road ! I have a white Lexus because I live in a hot climate and it does not show dirt . It has almost become a family member, lol. now my 12 year old granddaughter is hoping to drive it soon , I do not know about that /! Biden wants to remove many gas stations, to force the public into electric cars , so maybe I will have to look at Tesla ? I am not eager to do that ! What sense would that make anyway, when China and India do not partake ! ?
I just purchased the 2019 ES 350 Luxury Edition. Wow....Strongly recommend it. Frankly, I see nothing wrong with a FWD automobile. This car handles well, and its pretty darn fast too. Thanks for the review.
FWD is fine in today's car world. FWD gets such bad press and they're better than ever. My 19 TLX V6 is fwd. Power to the front wheels is well managed. Up north I can see the need for AWD but not in warmer climates.
JUST GOT ONE. HAD A 2016. OVERALL THIS IS BIG IMPROVEMENT
Great review for a great car. I ordered my ES 300h Ultra Luxury with Mark Levinson last month. Waiting sucks.
in your dream?😴
@@darknessinsuit9409 why are you getting jealous lmao
Great review. Nice job. I've had the 2018 ES 350 for a year now and still love it. I knew I wasn't buying a sports car or a head turner - I've had those in the past - and this is a smooth, quiet ride that I can rely on and still look forward to driving a year later. I probably won't upgrade to the new model & may just keep the 2018. The lack of AWD in the 2019 is surprising though.
I know you posted this 5 years ago, but the 2019 is a completely different car than the 2018, on an all-new platform that handles better and is different in numerous other ways.
As a Lexus Enthusiast, I appreciate the excellence of the review and the reviewer!
Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!
High quality review, good job. Keep up the good work and this channel will grow in no time.
Thanks for this! Really appreciate it!
Drove this car yesterday. I loved it. It is a much more masculine looking dashboard with Its flat angles and soft leather.
absolutely love your review- you essentially tipped me over to replacing my current '14 ES350, with a new '22 ES350. I pick it up tomorrow. You provide excellent unbiased reviews. I really appreciate it! keep doing what you're doing.
I am loving the design of this new ES! Sad to see the GS go though...
Great video! In the UK we only get the Es300h, however the one I seen today had the reclining rear seats and it was awesome!
Finally an awesome vid about ES2019
This a goal. Just wait on it💯
I like the car a lot, but I think the modes to change how the car behaves looks silly up on the stocks over the steering wheel. It should be down by your right hand near the shifter, or on the steering wheel itself. Thank you for another Awesome Review! How you kept the car clean is amazing and great camera shots of the car. maybe consider a night shot of the interior lights?
Took it through a car wash before shooting, it was filthy from these winter roads! I will take night shots into consideration for some upcoming shoots
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if I have money I will buy this car I love it
I know this is nitpicking but I miss the wood trim and steering wheel.
You can add the leather and wood steering wheel as an option. The option is included in Ultra Luxury package as well.
Thanks for sharing a fully engaging review! I love the Lexus brand, and I will order my own "bespoke" 2019 ES300H (with right hand drive from Lexus Ireland) for my Dublin life in the spring.
What's your spec?!
@@maxlandireviews Depends on time to manufacture and estimated delivery date. My understanding is the right hand drive models take quite a bit of time for delivery.
I sent a message via Instagram ... apologies for the late reply ... Merry Christmas!
Hey Gary, haven’t received anything on instagram! Please do send again if you can
@@maxlandireviews Will do so now :-)
Still on that FWD Platform. Beautiful looking yes. But Ugh. I have the GsFsport and when it’s terminated . I’ll find another Rwd generic fun vehicle
Personally, I have no desire or need for the complexity, added weight, and added cost of AWD. Beyond that, for the first time ever, I would have the ES on my consideration list. Elegant, classy car
Thanks for your comment!!
Hear, hear. Exactly.
I tested the Es 2 days ago. There is something about the steering I don’t know how to describe until you said it, “ you have to be deliberate for something to happen”. That’s it!
I have a 2007 rx400h and looks brand new and runs great. Sometimes I forget the car is on and leave the key in! Duh! Has 180k but you’d never know it! Love Lexus!
high spokesperson told me at lexus they are about to make all wheel drive es and discontinue GS
Great content! Straight to the point and very informative... Keep up the great work..subed
Best luxury sedan for the money. I even like the grill. Too bad that front license plate ruined it in this video. Great job, resale, smooooooth
Paul have you looked at the Toyota Avalon? Why not just get that?
Needs an AWD version.
That is coming, I hear, along with AWD versions of the Camry and Avalon. This would at least be better than FWD only, which is as far from luxury as you can possibly get.
elusivellama If it gets AWD it would be a proper mid luxury sedan.
Very beautiful car
This is a great vehicle. My next car will be an SUV however. Looking forward to a replacement for the Lexus NX
Great review!
Thanks!
very quiet car👍👍👍👍👍Lexus means luxury plus elegance, performance not related.😁😁
Yesss!!!! This Lexus finally has Apple Carplay! 👏👍
As a 6 ‘4” Driver I often have trouble finding a car that fits. Could you tell me how tall you are?
I'm 6'4'' and weigh 185lbs
TheDriveGuyde Thanks! I’m a bit heavier being a bit older. As you know the outside dimensions of the car has little to do with whether or not you can fit. One of the best fits for me was the Mini when it was re-introduced about 10 years ago. I’m not sure about the current model. I live in Ohio so I’d be looking at a different dealership. My wife really misses her 2004 E500 Merc that we traded four years ago. We went away from a luxury car and really miss it. We especially miss the luxury car service department. A friend of hers has the last generation ES 350 and tells us of the great Lexus service. This models top on her list. It needs to fit me is it’s the car we use for vacations.
The leg support in modern seats are the best part for me, I'm sure other tall guys appreciate it! Glad to see them appear more and more frequently in the latest models I test out!
TheDriveGuyde Yes I noticed that part of your review and it really impressed me. I cannot wait to see the car in person.
Would love to hear if you make a decision towards this or another car! @@philkach
Nice review, I recently got hybrid model. Would u mind to tell me the mountain location for your video? It's really nice.
I shoot all my videos in the Bow Valley, Alberta!
@@maxlandireviews I'm fortunate enough to have visited. That is one beautiful area.
ES350 not a problem in the snow?
Jim Carrey called he wants his hairstyle back......
I like it! He's got that Morrissey look
Why would you try to call this sports sedan. It clearly wasn't designed to be sporty and it absolutely excells in NOT being sporty. Absolute cushioned ride and whisper silence compared to its rivals. In normal daily driving the cvt is no problem at all, its smoother than its rivals double clutch setup.
This is the car in the traffic who's not acting like a teenager and instead just wofts past you or usually you race past it, while the driver in lexus enjoys no hurry and the comfort of long lasting craftmanship.
Missing sunglass holder near the rearview mirror. No light in the center armrest box. Interior fiber optic
ambience light like Mercedes E class or Camaro would have been nice.
Will this vehicle perform well in the snow? I’m from the northeast.
Yes, no complaints from my week and half of testing
Hello, How does the ES F Sport drive in snow?
I tested two models back to back with great winter tires. Zero complaints about the winter driving experience
TheDriveGuyde thank you so much I just purchased my ES F sport & I was a little afraid about how the low ride 19” tires would be in the snow.♥️
It’s a beautiful car and I love the interior. I have a thing for technology and I want all I can get for my money, but the infotainment systems they put in these cars can be distracting when your driving.
You were absolutely right. In 2022, they were finally forced by popular demand to add a touchscreen instead of forcing people through that damn touchpad. Much, much, much more livable.
There third flagship is lexus lx 570 in case you forgot.
I would prefer a TEST DRIVE, not a commercial. I am intrigued by this car and have had a few Camrys in the family. But please tell us much more about how it drives, how it feels. It has the new FKS engine and he doesn't even talk about it!
Now old Lexus GS is still much better car. Too bad they decided to kill off GS instead of ES. In my opinion, GS deserved to be upgraded. + cars like ES, RX etc. are exactly the reason why cars like: LS, LC, GS, iS have bad sales. They should focus on developing true luxury emage instead of trying to play in two segments simultaneously. And for those who need ES there's Toyota Avalon.
I know I'm late to answer this, but... GS was a better car, but it cost much more to build, and the ES outsold it 10 to 1. Lexus is in business to make money and really had no choice. And every automaker "plays in multiple segments simultaneously." The only ones who even almost don't are one-trick ponies like Mini who are on the edge of going out of business. And as for the Avalon, a fine car, but the ES outsold it despite being higher-priced by $5,000. Which would you keep building?
@@tonysterbenc 4 to 1
And you now what really matters in the world of money? Prestige, legend and heritage.
That was a wrong move for the long run and these kind of moves are exactly the reason why cars like LS 500 and LS 500 will never sell despite being absolute works of art.
No prestige, no heritage, no legend = no money.
That's why the Germans are doing ao well in the luxury segment.
Lexua would do well if toyota would finally realize that Lexus is not toyota.
They are kind of slow though. It took them "only" decades that auto sport isn't car manufacturing and you can't apply the same principles there in order to win. And they are winning now.
I'm sure some day they will figure out the Lexus thing too.
@@T800-b2m The ES is outselling both the 5 Series and the E Class, at least in the States. Sounds to me like they've "figured out the world of money" pretty well.
@@tonysterbenc Yeh, Camry outsells them too.
But it doesn't make a Camry their competitor
E class and 5 Series are in a different league, a league that GS was a part of.
Sorry, but ES isn't a real luxury car.
@@T800-b2m I already said the GS was a better car than the ES, a self-evident fact that's pointless to repeat at me as if I needed your corrective schooling. (It cost $10,000 more; it damn well SHOULD be better.) As for which cars are its "competitors," Car and Driver lists the E Class and the A6/A7 among them. It points out, correctly, that those costlier cars are better. But the question of "competitor" doesn't hinge on "which one do you like?" And the question of whether the ES is a "real luxury car" doesn't hinge on T 800's almighty opinion of its pedigree; every neutral source lists it as one, and some 40,000 US customers annuallly buy it as one -- like it or not.
Needs AWD and a more powerful engine.. say 3.5L. Then it literally would be perfect.. for practicality, quality, reliability, safety and driving👍
Awesome 👏🏿 review great car should have AWD and a back heated seat 💺
They had an AWD midsize sedan, the GS. It was a terrific car, but not enough buyers recognized why it should cost more, and it died like a dog from poor sales.
Why we don't have 300h with F, Sport option?
Where was this shot?
All shot in the Bow Valley
d'you mean it's based on the Avalon platform ? wondering, as I heard this was the case.
Carpediem06 Yes based on Avalon platform since 2016!!!
That hair tho
What's the price?
Not a bad color
So you are driving a fwd on snow
The horror lol. You realize tires are the single most important factor when it comes to driving in snow, yes? A FWD vehicle with snow tires will destroy an AWD vehicle with all-seasons in 99% of winter conditions.And although AWD can help you gain traction, it does nothing to aid in stopping. So, in most day-to-day driving, AWD is overrated and unnecessary.
Adrian S Finally! Someone who knows that AWD is useless!
A two wheel drive car with 4 winter tyres is better than a AWD with sports or all season tyres. Plenty of info out there that shows/proves this.
Today while in for service call . My new GsFsport ‘s sunroof glass is rattling. It’s starting to sound like that old Lemon CTS I had. In any case. I was able to sit in the new Es ..Next week they will give me one when they replace the glass. What I can say is it’s appointed very well inside. But considerably less head room. Noticeable by just standing next to it. I honestly don’t understand what Lexus IS attempting to do. They want a lower , sleek looking car. That pulls on two wheels. I just don’t get it.
It has more headroom than you think when you're seated inside it. You can't judge headroom solely by vehicle height; if you could, every SUV on the market would have an interior like a gymnasium (Spoiler Alert: Some don't). They're making sedans lower because most buyers are going for SUVs, so they figure the only way to give sedans distinctive appeal is to play up their lower-slung sportier aspect. Right or wrong, that's their reasoning.
Awd??????? Come on Lexus!!!!!!
Not everyone needs or wants AWD
Dont Care well they finally made it!!
@@maddog8148 Not for a V6 though. Doesn't make sense but OK.
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Not $59,000 for a front wheel drive car I get that kia k900 or genesis g90 or g90 or that Cadillac xts
All them brands are far less reliable than the Toyota brand! Lexus last for years with little or no issues
This car has one flaw only, it’s front wheel drive!!!
That's why it's so affordable for what you get, though.
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Is your channel now sponsored by Lexus? Serious
I wish
@@maxlandireviews we need something with excitement on here. I'm not dead yet inside hahaha
Noted!!
Does this model have auto power folding mirrors? If it doesn’t it’s a deal breaker...
Edward Polaco - it does not (yet). But I wouldn’t be surprised it won’t be available in next year or two. They did same for NX- first gen NX didn’t have power folding, but by 3rd gen, NX had power folding mirror as option.
@@ONI1013. They did add them later.
@@tonysterbenc Yep I saw. Later years they added it. Just disappointed bc in 2019 I was shopping for a new car and I know ES didn’t have that option but the Audi A6 did.
@@ONI1013. Beautiful car, the A6. Frankly much more seductive than the ES. I just couldn't get past the reliability concerns.
@@tonysterbenc Yeah I would have same concerns about reliability if I was owning, but these are essentially my company leases so I swap them out for a new car every 3 years.
I just dislike the front grille on the Lexus ES 350-2019 , so ugly ! More suited for a man !
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No option for AWD?!?! what a joke..hybrid AWD would clean up in the east coast.. Mouse pad looks cheap Darth Vader grill...spindle grill from hell Biggest dealbreaker is lack of Android Auto. Passin on this
No.matter what they do. This fact cannot be denied tht its based on a camry😀😀
suhail ahmed Roll Royce is based on bmw 7 series as well.
It’s actually based on the Avalon, which is slightly longer and wider wheelbase. The first five ES chassis were based on the Camry, but the last four generations including this one are based on the Avalon. But beyond the chassis, what else is _exactly_ the same between the ES and Avalon? You think b/c they have the same chassis, therefore it’s the same car?? Lol.
No AWD is such a waste of money and FWD... not worth the price
Yet their FWD car outsold their same-size but costlier AWD car 10 to 1.
Sorry... nice looking Lexus, but FWD + transverse = nope.
The ES has always had that setup. Why is this news to so many?
@@d1sturb3d119 Who said it was news?
@@elusivellama You just posted about it. The ES has always been FWD. Folks like yourself and others are talking about it over and over again like its new and they've never seen an ES in their lives when its been FWD since the early 90's.
At C$ 60,000 + tax for the Ultra Lux package you do not get heated rear seats, exposed articulating hinges in the trunk, no android auto. This is one over priced car. At the 60,000-65,000 price point, there are better cars available no matter how reliable Lexus/Toyota is.
It’s 60,000 for ultra luxury fully loaded with options the base price is $39,000 American and 51,000 Canadian while a Mercedes starts at 60,000 with not as much stuff that the es has with that base price of the Mercedes
Overpriced... I think the new luxury flagship of new Korean luxury brands of kia and Hyundai will beat this.
Lexus dealer experience, service, quality, resale value make the Genesis only an option as a used car.
The Korean brands don't even come close in terms of reliability. Also, Hyundai does have a luxury brand but Kia does not.
Lol. Genesis doesn't even have its own dealer.
Do you realize how awful the resale value on Korean brands are?
Funny you say that when this offers (dollar for dollar) the best value in its class. Properly compare it to any other LUXURY sedan and report back.
Great review!
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