Awesome and honest review, as always, Tom . Beautiful way to start the new year. Wishing the Chasing Cars family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year and keep the reviews rolling, guys.
Great video as always, but don’t quite get the idea of soccer balls, if you want to generate a data pool for comparison sake, just providing boot volume figures kinda already does that. Much prefer the suit cases 👍
I am one of the ES250 owner who drive this car on sport mode 24/7 and always pushing it in corners. I change the rims to volks racing NE24 with the same factory 18 inches spec pair with Michelin PS4, the NE24 wheels up the game for acceleration and nimbleness in Corning ! You can easily feel the difference
TBH, I find it more useful to find the maximum height with a useful depth, and maximum usable width for boot space. I don’t often store soft cushions to fit the space, but boxes, suitcases, coolers, that’s more useful.
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
@@chasingcars I get it. What if you included the minimum width, height and depth in the comments? You also need a conversion of your S, M and L suitcases to equivalent soccer balls.
Very Beautiful car made by Lexus!👌😎🍾thankyou very much Chasing Cars for the video item have very good new car year in 2022!! wish you the whole crew an happy newyear!!!
They still sell them in Canada, and I’m glad, because they can focus on the ES being a luxury car while the IS is the more sporty model - the only one left in a V8. A luxury car should be a luxury car. No one should be seeing a chiropractor after driving a Lexus. But they’ve got the IS here for those kinds of people. The problem is that every luxury dealer is slapping a turbo onto a tiny engine and nixing the naturally aspirated stuff, which they claim is better for the environment, but have fun when those engines wear out twice as fast. All I care about is comfort and convenience. If you want a sports car, get one.
A huge ......huge Lexus ES 300h fan from India...... my dream car..... I don't know when I am drive my dream car, Only my wish once I need to be drive my dream, I have no money to buy my dream car....... Lexus ES 300 h 💕💕💕💕💕💘💘
Those soccer balls.NICE. As for the car,not my first choice,but as you say,you get great value for money. My preference would be the base Genesis G70 with the 2 litre 4 pot.
Another great video guys! Although not so sure about the footballs, I found the suitcases quite relavent as that's a legitmate concern when buying a car :) Also Lexus bean counters really should put the ventilated seats back this a must in a country like Australia otherwise this becomes an expensive Camry and can't really justify the purchase
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
@@CathodeRayNipplezSmall SUVs are made for Young couples who have one child or no children at all aka small families. If you don't like them you don't have to buy any of them.
The plan is to go to the window-line on SUVs, hatches and wagons - because it’s usually the driver’s goal not to have their vision obscured by luggage. Speaking for myself, I only ever stack luggage above the window line (and therefore in my line of sight) if it’s absolutely necessary and unavoidable, which would be once a year at most.
Good review except trunk size check. At first good sense of humor putting bunch of soccer balls but ended up not showing how big the trunk is. Next time why don’t you try how many carrier bags get in or golf bags or toddler cart instead of meaningless balls.
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
Engaged driving is not an honest comment, in my opinion. The car is good, but it is pretty sluggish unless you go for the hybrid version. Though the cabin insulates the noise, the non hybrid version is getting a fair bit of engine noise. Please review both the pros and cons and compare it with rivals to make it a useful review.
Wonder what that nose cone and grill is worth. I bet it's not cheap. One tiny biff and it's a shower of plastic everywhere. A good percentage of the insurance premium is in that that front I imagine. Good review as always. Liking the soccer ball storage calc, tailgate cars may prove a challenge tho.
I like the colour combination (a change from plain old black or grey interior). If only Lexus would get rid of the (imo) ugly grill which keeps me from buying one and also that touch pad which to me is more dangerous trying to use when driving instead of keeping your eyes on the road. So many manufacturers seem to think that we in Australia don't need seat cooling and just offer seat heating. Not suitable for our conditions.
@@chasingcars Thanks for your comment Tom. I have a Hyundai I30 Premium which has both. I just don't understand the rationale of only seat heaters instead of both. My Genesis had both and it was a pleasure in both winter and summer to have a warm bottom!
This car is more of a premium car rather than a luxury sedan. After all, it shares its transmission, platform and engine with the Toyota Avalon. But as such, it's a great car and a great value. But it's no match for the turbo charged, rwd competition from Korea or Europe.
So basically it's a gussied up Camray. Same engine and a pleather interior for $60k+ doesn't sound like much of a bargain to me. Not really good enough to be called a Lexus, and definitely not at that price.
Awesome and honest review, as always, Tom . Beautiful way to start the new year. Wishing the Chasing Cars family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year and keep the reviews rolling, guys.
Thanks, same to you!
Great video as always, but don’t quite get the idea of soccer balls, if you want to generate a data pool for comparison sake, just providing boot volume figures kinda already does that. Much prefer the suit cases 👍
I am one of the ES250 owner who drive this car on sport mode 24/7 and always pushing it in corners. I change the rims to volks racing NE24 with the same factory 18 inches spec pair with Michelin PS4, the NE24 wheels up the game for acceleration and nimbleness in Corning ! You can easily feel the difference
TBH, I find it more useful to find the maximum height with a useful depth, and maximum usable width for boot space. I don’t often store soft cushions to fit the space, but boxes, suitcases, coolers, that’s more useful.
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
@@chasingcars I get it. What if you included the minimum width, height and depth in the comments? You also need a conversion of your S, M and L suitcases to equivalent soccer balls.
@@chasingcars i think it was a wonderful idea to show the actual storage capacity with the number of soccer balls. Tbh it was refreshing.
Very Beautiful car made by Lexus!👌😎🍾thankyou very much Chasing Cars for the video item have very good new car year in 2022!! wish you the whole crew an happy newyear!!!
Thanks, happy new year!
Loving the new switch to 4k lads!
Thanks!
I was shocked when Lexus dropped the IS and RC
They still sell them in Canada, and I’m glad, because they can focus on the ES being a luxury car while the IS is the more sporty model - the only one left in a V8. A luxury car should be a luxury car. No one should be seeing a chiropractor after driving a Lexus. But they’ve got the IS here for those kinds of people. The problem is that every luxury dealer is slapping a turbo onto a tiny engine and nixing the naturally aspirated stuff, which they claim is better for the environment, but have fun when those engines wear out twice as fast. All I care about is comfort and convenience. If you want a sports car, get one.
It was because of new laws for side collision safety in Australia I think
Another excellent video. I’m guessing in real world driving the rather long 0-100km/h time of 9.1 isn’t really noticeable?
It’s acceptable but certainly not quick
A huge ......huge Lexus ES 300h fan from India......
my dream car..... I don't know when I am drive my dream car, Only my wish once I need to be drive my dream, I have no money to buy my dream car.......
Lexus ES 300 h 💕💕💕💕💕💘💘
Those soccer balls.NICE.
As for the car,not my first choice,but as you say,you get great value for money.
My preference would be the base Genesis G70 with the 2 litre 4 pot.
G70 is definitely an interesting option
Another great video guys! Although not so sure about the footballs, I found the suitcases quite relavent as that's a legitmate concern when buying a car :) Also Lexus bean counters really should put the ventilated seats back this a must in a country like Australia otherwise this becomes an expensive Camry and can't really justify the purchase
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
Excellent no nonsense review. Well done Tom!
Thank you kindly!
on the 24'' iMac in 4k is almost like I'm there lol
I could never understand the steering wheel being on the right side of the car. driving on the left side of the road seem odd to me
I am a huge Sedan fan - For me I will buy Lexus ES anyway of the week...
Hi Tom, will you be reviewing the Audi A3 Sportback automatic?
Yes, when the car lands in Australia in early 2022.
If the football metric doesn't work out you could always use bodies.
Oh dear…
Can you compare the CX-30 Evolve with the Toyota CH-R GXL?
OK - leave that with us to look into
Easy. It's a draw. Soccer mums cannot tell the difference between them. 😄
@@CathodeRayNipplez Soccer mums don't drive small suvs or lifted hatchbacks.
@@usernamesample8386 Oh of course not. Only the cool kids 🤣🤣🤣
@@CathodeRayNipplezSmall SUVs are made for Young couples who have one child or no children at all aka small families. If you don't like them you don't have to buy any of them.
So looking forward for the next generation ES
Does the hazel seats get dirty easy?
No, not really. Just wipe them down every few weeks if you wear jeans a lot
What will happen with SUVs? Will the soccer balls flow over the rear passenger seats, or will you close the parcel shelf blind?
The plan is to go to the window-line on SUVs, hatches and wagons - because it’s usually the driver’s goal not to have their vision obscured by luggage. Speaking for myself, I only ever stack luggage above the window line (and therefore in my line of sight) if it’s absolutely necessary and unavoidable, which would be once a year at most.
Good review except trunk size check. At first good sense of humor putting bunch of soccer balls but ended up not showing how big the trunk is. Next time why don’t you try how many carrier bags get in or golf bags or toddler cart instead of meaningless balls.
Is this the ultra luxury version?
No, it’s the absolute base model
sad they dont have a v6 model anymore
Yeah… soccer balls don’t tell me much in that volume. Suitcases or golf clubs or something like that would still be better.
We’ll trial it for a period and make a decision on whether to keep the measurement or not. The benefit is that they legitimately fill the space and will build a good database of how big boots really are with a uniform device to measure with. Suitcases weren’t telling us a great deal as there is no uniform size in the market. Still, as always, we test to see what works and what doesn’t. Those tests require more than one video to understand the effects.
Engaged driving is not an honest comment, in my opinion. The car is good, but it is pretty sluggish unless you go for the hybrid version.
Though the cabin insulates the noise, the non hybrid version is getting a fair bit of engine noise.
Please review both the pros and cons and compare it with rivals to make it a useful review.
Can you fit a bicycle through the boot with seats folded down? I think this is a very practical q.
No because the seats don't fold down. Which car did you buy?
Great review as always. We get 10 years warranty on Lexus in the UK.
Wonder what that nose cone and grill is worth. I bet it's not cheap. One tiny biff and it's a shower of plastic everywhere.
A good percentage of the insurance premium is in that that front I imagine.
Good review as always. Liking the soccer ball storage calc, tailgate cars may prove a challenge tho.
***You could have shown us the engine.
I've the same watch - Omega Seamaster 300m! Good choice!
If u like driving the camry.....u'll like this lux camry
I thought this was Ed Sheeran. Great video, btw!
That interior colour? Instalike.
Good hey!
I think soccer balls is a nice alternative to suitcases, which are kind of deceptive
I like the colour combination (a change from plain old black or grey interior). If only Lexus would get rid of the (imo) ugly grill which keeps me from buying one and also that touch pad which to me is more dangerous trying to use when driving instead of keeping your eyes on the road. So many manufacturers seem to think that we in Australia don't need seat cooling and just offer seat heating. Not suitable for our conditions.
Agreed - that said there are a couple of weeks in winter where I appreciate heating. Cooling more relevant though!
@@chasingcars Thanks for your comment Tom. I have a Hyundai I30 Premium which has both. I just don't understand the rationale of only seat heaters instead of both. My Genesis had both and it was a pleasure in both winter and summer to have a warm bottom!
Is it me or is there no sound?
EDIT: Nvm just a problem on my end.
Just you
What?
@@zaamuro8408 Ah yeah, must have been something on my end. My bad!
This car is more of a premium car rather than a luxury sedan. After all, it shares its transmission, platform and engine with the Toyota Avalon. But as such, it's a great car and a great value. But it's no match for the turbo charged, rwd competition from Korea or Europe.
Great interior. Very Alfa.
Now watch everyone buy black. 🙄
Alfa?
@@cosettapessa6417 As in Romeo
@@CathodeRayNipplez oh
So basically it's a gussied up Camray.
Same engine and a pleather interior for $60k+ doesn't sound like much of a bargain to me.
Not really good enough to be called a Lexus, and definitely not at that price.
It's more of a gussied up Avalon. :)
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