I was driven in new A6, drove G30 and I drive E300de 2022 currently. A6 is expensive VW, G30 is better than the E class. For the first time in my life I tried ES300h two weeks ago. Now I am probably buying it this or next week in Ultra Luxury equipment because 'OMG!'. German cars can't even get close too how everything is made in that car. Owning 4 toyotas and when I saw the quality and now experienced how the Lexus drives, it is time for my first Lexus ever.
@filmfreek35 Жыл бұрын
I wish you could drive the Lexus GS450h. Wow what a car. Welcome to Lexus.
@cameronchiang2735 Жыл бұрын
I just booked ,paid deposit for ES200 2 weeks ago
@DCKarlo Жыл бұрын
@@japanwatchconnection in terms of real driving experience? No. In terms of made quality when it comes to materials, engine and electronics? Lexus all the way. I am 27. So many cars went thru my hands that most of the time I can't even remember everything I drove(50+). When it's good year for me I am doing 150 000km/year with cars. Taken that into consideration, someone should give me certificate for professional car tester.🤣 But also we could say I am even 90y.o. with so many km and cars passed around. I picked up my ES300H yesterday finally. He is for plesaure. Soon I will take for my wife 340/440 which I will steal from her quite often just to have fun😄
@cameronchiang2735 Жыл бұрын
@@japanwatchconnection haha. Exactly. I'm just care about a comfortable space now😂
@jmydy10 ай бұрын
@@DCKarlo I own IS300H and I miss a bit wider, bigger seats, ventilated seats and better headlights (AHS). And Android auto. All of this is available in ES. But I heard ES is somehow slower (it has also 2.5 liter engine, but it's "dynamic force" which is... less dynamic than in IS?).
@eamonnmcdermott19392 жыл бұрын
Number 8 and possibly the most relevant compared to its rivals, especially the Germans: RELIABILITY!! Stunning car with truly amazing quality, durability and reliability for a very reasonable price compared to its rivals!! This is the clear winner for me!!
@marantamil459 Жыл бұрын
depends on how long you have a car. if you have a car for 3-5 years, reliability isn't a problem
@AB-WhyAlwaysMe Жыл бұрын
@Aswin Anbarasan bruv not everyone is a Maharaja like you. Some of us like the reliability and the long lasting prowess from our cars.
@shieldaigbencher Жыл бұрын
Yes, good shout. Not all of us lease cars. Some of us buy them with actual money. This may be my next car.
@pakareetos Жыл бұрын
Dang compared to all the car enthusiast reviews where performance and numbers is all that seems to matter, this felt like a refreshing and beautiful take on a car review. Almost like a nat geo doc
@gossy88582 жыл бұрын
Great review and couldn't agree more. Once you own a Lexus you never leave the brand.
@1Bob.Sacamano2 жыл бұрын
It just doesn’t make sense to leave it. Lexus does make most others look and feel cheap, tacky, and overvalued
@stanleyadriananta Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@ResplendentRaider Жыл бұрын
After owning several Toyotas, I’m looking to get my first Lexus😁
@Welovedaxies Жыл бұрын
@@1Bob.Sacamano absolute nonsense
@hastensavoir7782 Жыл бұрын
@@1Bob.Sacamano Lexus materials feel cheap next to BMW and look tacky next to a Volvo.
@flawns2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I own this car, it's amazing. Do yourself a favor and get the hybrid. It's the best luxury hybrid you can buy
@Mlegion19882 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I’m 33 years old and just bought a 22 ES, wish I bought a Lexus 8 years ago when I bought my first new vehicle, can’t believe what I was missing. It’s def. A magic carpet ride quality! Prob will never leave this brand now….
@AB-WhyAlwaysMe Жыл бұрын
What else did you drive in those 8 years
@PD-eg4fw Жыл бұрын
Which model of ES do you drive?
@lam33172 жыл бұрын
Having purchased a 2019 Model 2 months ago, I agree with your comments, excellent review. Traded in my 2016 RX for this,so glade I did especially with currant petrol prices,truly a magic carpet ride,so quiet and comfortable on any surface,the fuel economy for a car of this size is amazing, thrash it and it is difficult to get under 35 Miles/gallon, smooth driving on Motorway way averaging in 50s,drove an hour on an A road 40-50 Miles per hour,my RX managed 35 MPJ,got 61 MPG on the ES, the hybrid system is so much better and smoother, the battery is in use a lot more even up to 50MPH,if any one has any doubts about how good this is the watch some of the reviews from other motoring channels like Savagees,etc about the ES300H. The Auto setting on the ventilation system will detect pollution ex driving behind a car that is blowing smoke,will switch the air intake to recirculating air then switch back to fresh air when the air is clear!. Disappointed by the lack of rear folding seats which limit practicality but other than that a truly Amazing car .
@f.b250 Жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks. I'm thinking of getting one next couple of days. 20k miles F sport. It's done 20k miles and is on for around 30k. That good value? Nice red interior. My only concern is it seems a little slow for overtaking/ setting off etc What are your thoughts on performance?
@byebyebadman23132 жыл бұрын
Test drove this a while back. It was a very good car. I find the steering nicely weighted and the ride comfort exceptional. The engine refinement was so so. In the end I went for the RX 450h as the V6 sounded better and there was more boot capacity Lexus make great cars and the good news is they're getting better and better at it.
@randy74989 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I got mine in mid April 2023. It's the ES300h Ultra Luxury Trim. It's the Ultra Luxury trim, which is what we wanted and is the highest trim for the ES hybrid. It is the Cloudburst Gray exterior with Acorn color semi-aniline leather interior. Total Installed Packages & Accessories: 1) Premium Triple-beam LED headlamps; 2) Smartacess Card Key; 3) Premium Paint; 4) Lexus Interface with 12.3-in Multimedia Touchscreen Display; 5) Ultra Luxury Package; 6) All weather floor liners and trunk mat; 7) Door edge film by 3M; 8) The Preferred Accessory Package; and 9) The Dealer added a 5-year windshield protection/replacement coverage package and tinted the driver and passenger windows. More: The three-projector headlamp design creates an eye-catching L shape. Adding to this brilliant design, the headlamps feature LED side turn signals, as well as an Adaptive Front Lighting System6 that uses steering and speed sensors to direct the angle of low-beam illumination as the vehicle enters a curve. The Adaptive Front Lighting System monitors steering and speed with a suite of sensors and will automatically adjust the angle of your low-beam headlights to improve visibility on curved roads. Ultra Luxury extras: 1) 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels 2) Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades 3) Power open/close trunk with kick sensor 4) 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display 10.2-inch Head-Up Display 5) Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Panoramic View Monitor. Averaging 43+ MPG City/Hwy driving and I had the oil and filter changed at 1,000 miles for my own peace of mind. Just For Reference: I was not going to wait one-year or 10,000 miles to have the factory installed oil & filter changed. And, I shall be changing the Oil (Liqui Moly 0W-16 Spec V) and Toyota filter every 5,000 miles from now on. Like Scotty Kilmer says on KZfaq, oil & filters are cheap, engines are expensive. LOL
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@luboszimovcak63893 ай бұрын
😂 na svojich dieselových motoroch mením olej po 20.000 km a nikdy žiaden problém, ani po 500.000 km..
@ekimandersom44782 ай бұрын
Waste of money to change those every 5000 miles. Absolutely useless
@randy749892 ай бұрын
@@luboszimovcak6389 Well, my two Independent mechanics, one Volvo trained, who owns his own show since 1982 and only works on Volvos, and my Toyota/Lexus trained owner/mechanic also agrees about changing the oil & filter at 5,000 miles or six months. What does your Independent mechanic say?
@omendarklight1526 Жыл бұрын
Man I wish I found this channel sooner, the only reviewer I've ever seen to give a real honest review on lexus products. Thank you, and yes I drove it too... Best in class for sure!!! Going to recommend this channel to anyone curious about Lexus.
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@haiqiwen97042 жыл бұрын
for active noise cancellation, it is not sending negative frequency, but it measures the amplitude in time domain, and play the exactly negative amplitude of the waveform, such that you got almost 0 waveform in total.
@gabrielramirez28232 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m in America and my high is 6’6” and I have ES350 F sport and it is súper confortable for me.
@photosmithy2 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous car. Love the colour and being a Lexus you know you'll never have any issues.
@nessuno54032 жыл бұрын
It's a Toyota Camry in a suit
@tonywellington78542 жыл бұрын
ugly thing design way too busy
@photosmithy2 жыл бұрын
@@tonywellington7854 each to their own
@shane61152 жыл бұрын
@@nessuno5403 Audi A6 is a Skoda superb in a suit.. we are all been fooled.😁
@nessuno54032 жыл бұрын
@@shane6115 may be if you were to learn better English syntax, you'd be more credible ;)
@adameve1229 Жыл бұрын
Just got the ES. I'm so happy with my choice!! Great comfort and refinement. You just feel so special. I had the BMW 320D GT. Nice car, but a mechanics nightmare!
@1Bob.Sacamano Жыл бұрын
Congratulations I have an IS and ES will be my next car, Lexuses are such a joy to be in. How are Motorway overtaking capabilities? Does it overtake easily?
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@tectorama Жыл бұрын
How refreshing to hear a car reviewer who actually likes a Lexus. He should have also mentioned that You'll only see your dealer when it comes round to having it serviced..
@EVLogic2 жыл бұрын
Have one on order. Even as a self obsessed EV fanatic, I couldn’t deny the value this car brings. It literally is the best/most car you can get for your money - and still economical too. A Lexus that competes with a 5 series, E class & A6 for the price of a 3 series, C class or A4? No brainer.
@Ambienfinity2 жыл бұрын
Great review. From what a couple of owners have told me (who have owned other luxury marques) you can probably add superior reliability to the list. I know that's subjective anyway, and any well kept and maintained vehicle should be ok, but Lexus / Toyota are pretty good.
@theark.1234 ай бұрын
If it is as 'boring' as family it is as secure and comfortable and homely as family. This car rocks - quietly !😅
@shane61154 ай бұрын
I bought this car after watching your video, and your hair is lovely 😊
@leasingdotcom4 ай бұрын
You mean you leased it right? You did lease it didn’t you Shane. 😀
@shane61154 ай бұрын
@@leasingdotcom. Sorry dude I’m in Ireland and I bought a mint second hand car, any chance of you doing a test on a Lexus LS500h?. I don’t know why but I really respect your opinion 😊.
@napassacholkulkittisawat41412 жыл бұрын
I love everything with this brand
@trustinflames10222 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, seriously looking at one of these at the minute to replace my dirty diesel. Just need to look at one in the flesh.
@Toyota4Life2 жыл бұрын
The most underrated vehicle very exquisite you would never know it’s as nice as it is until you experienced it
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
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@chrishext68892 жыл бұрын
Great review as always, nice car
@JerrlEvans2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to use the wireless charger in order to charge the phone. If you plug it up for using Apple Car Play, the phone charges.
@waltermoore29362 жыл бұрын
Great job as always Howard.
@kewl8206078 ай бұрын
Nothing like a Lexus sir, Proud owner of ES 350 F sport Abbas from Canada :)
@nassarahmmad8057 Жыл бұрын
Wow, good to see a non biased test .
@David_Journey2 жыл бұрын
Only 2-way adjustable lumbar support, unless you choose the whopping Ultra Luxury package. 4-way lumbar would be nice in base model.
@USMCAllTheWay9 ай бұрын
I agree. We shouldn't have to pay $5000 for 4 way lumber. That's ridiculous.
@sjcap4233 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that the Lexus is more rare.
@planbparadise20462 жыл бұрын
Okay, ES it is. Thanks for a nice review 👍
@xanderunderwoods33632 ай бұрын
#8 Reliability Love this car. Excellent review!
@Shane-zx4ps2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as per usual, that’ll be my next car, my present car is a Lexus is300h fsport. I’m wondering are the seats in this ES real leather or the Nulux faux seats.
@VishalGupta-od5mf2 жыл бұрын
An excellent review. Thank you.
@arikrendshaw Жыл бұрын
What you are getting is also reliability and resale value.
@ekimandersom44782 ай бұрын
Resale value? A 70k ES is worth 40k after 2 years. 😂
@alanhumphrey41982 жыл бұрын
Love Lexus ES!!
@toninocars2 жыл бұрын
I would agree with you about that car , and I will put you best in class auto reviewer 🚙✅👌
@jasonpatterson39185 ай бұрын
Great review. I am purchasing one this year.
@1Bob.Sacamano Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thank you
@paulkeay5032Ай бұрын
Currently drive a GS F Sport, got lent an ES whilst my GS was in for a lengthy repair (Lexus driver crashed my car, long story). The ES is not as good as the GS. GS feels like a luxury car made for a budget. The ES feels like a cheaper car with fancy touches. If you look you will see big cost cutting c.w. the GS. Lift the boot lid and you see the upper boot lining has gone. I know it's not just lexus but the new auto on lane assist is a pain
@cloudypac2 жыл бұрын
Great content, I enjoyed it. Thanks!
@paulmackintosh9964 Жыл бұрын
Just found and subscribed to your channel Howard, brilliant review on a superb car🙏🙏 I’m actually thinking of buying this car, is there a chance you can do a full in-depth review 🤞🤞 I was looking at a Jaguar xe but the Lexus has taken me away from it. A beautiful car from Lexus.😍😍 Paul 🇬🇧
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
Attention span on the internet has gone down from 12 seconds to 8. We thought he did ok! But you can post any direct questions here and we will get him to respond. He runs around in a 740d and preferred this for all but two or three items.
@simonfunwithtrains15722 жыл бұрын
Test drove the 2022 ES Takumi, Didn't even bother to go look at the Germans!... just put the order into Lexus.
@dvyntyme2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT. REVIEW‼️
@gabrielramirez28232 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👏👏
@daramaccarthy11 ай бұрын
If only had a hatchback - I’d buy in a minute
@raja9102 Жыл бұрын
Mate! You just sold me one
@awesomusmaximus3766 Жыл бұрын
I've driven it you can still feel the engine running they should be using a V6 it's far smoother
@JohnVanSlyke Жыл бұрын
If you want the V6 buy the ES 350. Your gas mileage will suck though.
@JohnnyUtah91735 ай бұрын
@@JohnVanSlykeno it won’t. I get up to 35mpg on long highway runs
@keonijosiah3962 Жыл бұрын
Loved this review will definitely follow you!
@immortal49425 ай бұрын
my biggest gripe about the clock is that i can’t see it as it’s blocked by the steering wheel
@europec2082 Жыл бұрын
Wish the screen was bigger
@bhooklagi94642 ай бұрын
D : it is super reliable
@bossadave Жыл бұрын
True luxury is dependability and you can always depend on Japanese build quality, and reliability.
@szymonchalupka2 жыл бұрын
May I ask which colour is it? It looks great, is it Sonic Platinum?
@leasingdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Yep correct :)
@szymonchalupka2 жыл бұрын
@@leasingdotcom thank you. I fully agree with your review after testing this car for the last two days. I am in love with it, will order one tomorrow. I have not even bothered visiting German dealers.
@christhornycroft3686 Жыл бұрын
A luxury car should be a hybrid, full electric, or naturally aspirated v6 or v8. I don’t consider any car with 4 cylinder, especially with a turbo, a luxury car. The problem is that great engines aren’t being improved on anymore. They’re like sedans - Zoomers are sending them away.
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
This is all true some might say. The ES tho really does not feel at all like a 4 pot - it really is remarkable.
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@Art-is-craft6 ай бұрын
It really depends on how the four cylinder car is engineered.
@ekimandersom44782 ай бұрын
Thats simply a moronic statement
@effeffess2 жыл бұрын
Do Honda HR-V and later this year the new 2022 Honda Civic Hatcback ;) I want to hear your thoughts :)
@h4x0rl33tee Жыл бұрын
I have a is300h f sport thinking of upgrading to this car
@abhinavdeepsinha30362 ай бұрын
Hw has your experience been with the is300? Thinking of getting one
@h4x0rl33tee2 ай бұрын
@@abhinavdeepsinha3036 best car I ever owned brilliant car to drive smooth relaxing No problem mechanical faultless car most reliable car I have owned
@abhinavdeepsinha30362 ай бұрын
@@h4x0rl33tee thanks for your response
@NaZReD4 ай бұрын
I'm in the market for something to replace my jag xf s portfolio 2009 . this is a contender & also alpha Romeo, im bored of SUV's they disgust me help
@kemalmerdanovic7759 Жыл бұрын
Help me..f sport or luxury line?! Which seats are better? Does the adaptive suspenssion is better on the f sport? Now when i dont need more a child buggy i would sell the rav4 and change to lexus of course,but which one drives and feels better..lexues es or rx..come on people help me and sorry for bad englisch 😊
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
F Sport will be all you need.
@salihkaya4739 Жыл бұрын
Hello there, is this car good for airport transfers and taxi ? I'm going to replace my expensive repair billed Mercedes E class to this ? Only worried about boot space.
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
yes - but smaller than c class for multiple cases in the rear.
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@90bijo2 ай бұрын
You can’t fold rear seats. That’s the only downside for ES
@ryb2189 Жыл бұрын
Resembles Matt Watson
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
VOTE PARTY: LEXUS ES VS BMW 320D?
@ekimandersom44782 ай бұрын
In 2024 the latest BMW 320i
@chinoskateboardv2 жыл бұрын
Gonna get me one once TerraLUNA goes to the moon…
@RickAmorym Жыл бұрын
is the es 300h good for grand touring?
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one of our favourite saloons right now if not THE favourite
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@nunayobiznass2 жыл бұрын
Too bad no thigh extender in f sport
@billbrimmer7047 Жыл бұрын
Nice job. Don’t shoot the messenger, but your written mpg is off. You stated it correctly, it’s just not correct in the write up.
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
Ok oops thanks.
@Julianvanderheijden9 ай бұрын
Own it. Love it.
@retardrobo9427 Жыл бұрын
You need a db meter in your review
@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын
They have several. Good idea to suggest.
@planbparadise20462 жыл бұрын
I am gonna change my middle name to ES 😁
@slugger74402 жыл бұрын
Shame this review is of the pre-facelift version
@Rahul-of1gt11 сағат бұрын
Acquired taste? lol nope. MOST people love it
@9Crow10 ай бұрын
they should take your height into consideration if you are 6 ft 8 then you should be able to order you a car that is for someone 6 ft 8. we have 3d printing now it can't be that hard. they're job is no longer difficult. what are they waiting for? Do it.
@ghostmane26433 ай бұрын
You forgot one more. It takes regular gas!!!!!
@aerohk2 жыл бұрын
Old men car though, it needs a redesign badly. Went for the NX instead for the sharp redesign.
@shane61152 жыл бұрын
And that is why manufacturers make different models in their range because everybody’s tastes are different, enjoy the NX lovely machine but I prefer the ES..
@Namastefromnorth2 жыл бұрын
@@shane6115 I agree with you ES is love
@CrazyForCooCooPuffs Жыл бұрын
Get a goddamn 4k camera man its 2022 why are you filming in 1080P????
@HowardRitchie Жыл бұрын
Have you hit your head mate?
@mikealanzo2 жыл бұрын
That CVT box shits all over this car yet this guy thinks it's the best car out there.... well done...
@bengreen10902 жыл бұрын
It's actually an eCVT ( electronic continuously variable transmission ) which is very different to a standard CVT so you clearly know what your talking about don't you.
@mikealanzo2 жыл бұрын
@@bengreen1090 Oh... and that makes a lot difference huh??? yeah... YOU clearly know what YOU'RE talking about, don't you?!
@bengreen10902 жыл бұрын
@@mikealanzo are you an engineer?
@bengreen10902 жыл бұрын
I asked you a very reasonable question...are you an engineer?
@mikealanzo2 жыл бұрын
@@bengreen1090 It dosen't take an engineer to feel the diff between eCVT and PDK! It's not a rocket sience, but if you want to flash your enginners degree on YT, be my guest.
@Agent007mw3 Жыл бұрын
Mercedes are overpriced .
@mitchellcole832 Жыл бұрын
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” -Romans 10:9
@tonysterbenc9 ай бұрын
What in heaven's name does this have to do with a Lexus ES review?
@FPJDK Жыл бұрын
It looks premium, but it lacks a bit of *classiness* that you get in a Mercedes
@AndyGrouch8 ай бұрын
Its just simplier, but believe me its very luxurious to drive and to sit in.
@deankamaruddin8211 Жыл бұрын
5 series is still the benchmark,lexus is just a better made camry with exorbitant price
@julle5010 ай бұрын
Yes but the bmw is more expensive, at least where I live. Bmw reliability is not in the same class. So it depends on priorities I guess but a solid case can be made for the Lexus being more bang for the buck
@richarddawson58362 жыл бұрын
Totally bias review. Why don't you just say you have been paid by Lexus for this advert. The Mercedes, BMW and Audi blow this away in every area.
@leasingdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Car brands don't pay creators to make videos with their products on KZfaq. Paid advertising on the platform would be marked as "contains paid promotion". Thanks for commenting, your opinion counts just as much Howard's does.
@ygk62892 жыл бұрын
By every area? How old are you Richard? I am asking my self if i should even start this argument with you. Least to say, such a BS claim. Or are you one of these guys who paid 20k more and want to feel it was worth it?
@richarddawson58362 жыл бұрын
@@ygk6289 Yes, in EVERY are. Lexus ES is a boring, overpriced, slow, dated rebadged Toyota Avalon. You sound like a guy who is mad you can't buy a totally superior German car.
@richarddawson58362 жыл бұрын
@@ygk6289 You keep posting more and more comments. You sound like you're about to cry. Such a sad little man you are. Lexus sucks! Get over it. They haven't changed a thing in 10 years. I like to enjoy my driving experience and would rather buy an unreliable fun car than an old man box that looks like crap. I don't even think you actually own a Lexus. You totally sound like a Toyota guy dreaming it was a Lexus. Pathetic!
@andreasenache1352 жыл бұрын
@@richarddawson5836 Hey Richard, guess what? Your Audi A3 is a Skoda Octavia, and your Porsche Cayenne is actually a VW Touareg. Don't pretend that Lexus is the only brand that does this. It's a ridiculous argument and it proves that you have no clue what you're talking about. Have you ever been inside the ES?