I own one. It keeps up just fine on the road. It does lack passing power to go around other vehicles quickly. I’ve test drove the Camry, you can feel the upgrade in this Lexus.

This car will do really well in Canada (especially Toronto / Vancouver). I have an 08 ES350 and I would genuinely consider this if I was in the market for a new Lexus. As a daily commuter it is comfortable, quiet and spacious; excellent qualities especially with all wheel drive up north. A luxury car that runs on regular gas. Amazing!

Granny won’t mind the drivetrain because she already drives 10 miles per hour below the speed limit.

Can't factor out cost of ownership over 10 years because that is a big reason why people buy lexus.

Great service is everything Todd. If I have to spend "more" to be redirected towards better customer service in a Lexus dealership versus another competitor's dealership, yes, I am willing to pay a premium. Because on a weekend, when I have to get my vehicle checked out at a dealership I want to be treated with respect and not like shit. If I have to deal with crap, I'll just go back to work, Ravi Peiris M.D.

Lexus lineup is quite attractive. E350 and IS350

I have a Prius for 10 years and I just love it. I'm looking for a second car. Think this would be great because I test drove a V8 engine and that is wayyyy too much power for me. Thanks for the review.

I think the Avalon would be a better 2nd choice vs the Camry

I like the car but just like Camry it needs to have 3.5 V6 option for awd that would be better

Paul, is that a Tudor GMT you are wearing?

Will be the perfect commuter car in 5ish years when they are sub $20k.

Majority of us are not paying 53 grand we are waiting when it’s old

I know the reliability won't quite be the same as Lexus, but for the price, you can get an Alfa Romeo Ti Sport Carbon in AWD for around $50k. That's the way I would go.

Great video. That’s a joke title that was worth the payoff at the end.

Just don't open the door all the way , the reach is no problem.

I don't know why journalists try so fucking hard to point out negatives as if they have to win the argument. A Lexus is a a segment above the comparable Toyota. I've owned Toyota and Lexus. Have owned flagship Toyotas, and also currently have an LS460 and always get an ES loaner. If all you care about is cost, then even a Camry or Avalon is too expensive compared to a Kia that can have a comparable ride and feature count. What matters is build quality, attention to detail, comfort, as well as Lexus service. If you say that doesn't matter in a decision, you haven't owned both. This kind of flawed thinking is the reason manufacturers keep listening to brain-dead journalists and have built every car to perform around corners like it's on rails vs offering a quality drive.

I have no shame into saying this but i want a luxury to grab more kitty and this car wont help me. Im thinking of cla45 and tlx (the highest trim i can get)

I'm not wild about the interior styling. There are a lot of seams and gaps on the steering wheel, in the front seats, and elsewhere around the cabin. For an interior that is mostly black, the overall look is surprisingly busy. I'd love to see a mid-cycle refresh with some edits and refinements to the interior. Then again, I'm not the target audience for this car.

Over $50K for a 4 cylinder Lexus? WTH! Should have given it the IS 300 engine! Probably would sell better!

Most Toyota high end interfaces are awful period. try the wireless charger with a case, good luck. The Stinger is great but is anybody buying them? Recheck the price of the fully loaded AWD Camry.

Is this Matt Farrah's million mile Lexus ?

私はAWDモデルが欲しいですが、日本では販売していません😭

Wouldn't buy one new, it would probably make a great second hand commuter in a couple of years

$53k and orange peel on the trunk lid. Next!

My God. I’d rather buy an Avalon TRD than this beige disaster.

Lexus is a boring 401k? Hey guys, how are your cryptocurrency portfolios doing? 😄.

Lexus should’ve just used the detuned 3.5V6 from the newer IS300. I’d rather them put the 2.5V6 from the 06-15 IS250. No one wants a 4 Cylinder Luxury Car And that came from Lexus in the late 90s

The car for when you are dead inside. The sad part is the 8 speed auto is a huge win compared to the "new" IS300 AWD which comes with a six speed auto.... I dont get why you want something this boring to be reliable and last. This is misery in a box

The best financial advice to give an ES buyer is buy a camry. They won't listen to you.

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Camry for the win.. the doors and electronics both suck for older people. For god sakes give me a bmw 3 series manual. Or a v6 4wd camry. Both FAR better choices

I dont think lexus knows who to sell this car to. Its slow. Its expensive and its not at all sexy looking or fun. In 8 years I would buy one with 125 k miles for 5 grand as a winter car.

you comparing kia to lexus...you guys need to stop smoking that crack.