2013 Lexus ES 350 (XV60) Review - Reliable, Comfortable, Luxury Cruiser

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2013 Lexus ES 350 Review, Walkaround, Test Drive, Tour
The 6th generation Lexus ES 350 sedan is the luxury version of the Toyota Avalon which is far more quality-controlled, refined, and comfortable. Just like previous ES models such as the immediate predecessor to this, the XV40, the 2013 - 2018 Lexus ES XV60 body is still based on the Toyota Camry's platform (which in this model is the Toyota K platform), but shares more similarities to the also K platform based Toyota Avalon such as its wheelbase.
Despite being front wheel drive, it can easily compete against the likes of the BMW 5 Series, the Mercedes Benz E Class, and the Audi A6 in terms of everyday driving dynamics (not much so in performance driving for obvious reasons), comfort, and luxury, while retaining legendary Toyota reliability, and value for money.
6th generation Lexus ES XV60 body
MY: 2013 - 2018
54,363 Km mileage
3.5L 2GR-FE V6 engine
268hp, 363Nm torque
6 speed automatic transmission
Black exterior on black interior
Bought from Lexus Manila
215/55/17
Eco, Normal, and Sport driving modes which affect throttle response as well as steering dynamics
12 way power adjustable driver seat with 3 function memory
Heated and cooled/ventilated front seats
Power rear sunshade
Auto tilting side mirrors when in reverse for both sides
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Exterior
02:39 - Trunk
03:31 - Engine
04:14 - Interior
10:37 - Test Drive
16:57 - Verdict

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Комментарии : 197

@mjyporter 3 года назад

Just got a 2015 that I inherited from my Lolo due to his passing from COVID, may he rest in peace. Fantastic cars. From one Filipino to another, great job 🇵🇭

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

My condolences. Yes, amazing car. Been driving it for a while and I love how comfy it is :)

@Fister_of_Muppets 2 года назад

I just bought one of these this week, one owner, only 30,000 original miles on it. I felt I got a great deal on it. It might not have the updated tech of a 2022 model, but I don't want it to. The way it is built, the materials and amenities are more than enough for me.

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Yup just because it doesn’t have the newer tech doesn’t make it any less of a car. It’s still such a comfortable cruiser. Congrats on the purchase :)

@MontyGumby 8 месяцев назад

how much did you pay ?

@erick.a5252 11 месяцев назад

I’ve had mine since i was 17 I’m 20 now that thing still runs like a dream with 139k no issues.

@KyleLiongCars 11 месяцев назад

Congrats

@bryannelson6139 Год назад

Nice review ! I bought one recently with 48,000 miles, I love it ! Smooth, quiet and I am getting 30 mpg mileage. I learned many things about my car in this video that I didn't know before. I drove two Avalons for many years prior to my Lexus. The ride in the Lexus is much smoother and quieter than the Avalon. It's definitely a step up from Avalon.

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Glad you were able to get some new info from the vid :)

@chukwumaegbujor6720 11 месяцев назад

How much did you buy

@Red-mt3ot 11 месяцев назад

Considering 2017 one now and I'm a 2006 Avalon Limited driver w over 205K on the clock .. Gotta love em 👍

@Teetoy4 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this comment I have a 2015 Avalon. Im not trading my car in though. I’m shopping around for a Lexus ES 350.

@benjamingordon2627 3 месяца назад

Considering 014 as next ride

@castielsamaelmuerte 3 года назад

Such a beauty of a car bang for buck Lexus toyota is one of the most reliable car maker. Great review brother! You're on my top 5 car reviewers at no. 1

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Thank you! It is. It's one of the best cars in the market considering cost-performance ratio + reliability

@userneutral6102 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! I appreciate the in-depth review, it helped lots when deciding what car I want.

@KyleLiongCars 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@twixmaestro7722 10 месяцев назад

Love your commentary! Very informative with plenty of personality

@KyleLiongCars 10 месяцев назад

Thanks

@hazwell6811 2 года назад

Kyle, you're a top-notch car reviewer. Keep it up!

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Thanks

@wstafco Год назад

Nice review! I like your presentation style. Keep up the good work!

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Thanks

@TheLexusIS250Dude 3 года назад

Awesome video I like your channel cause you do car reviews keep up the great work

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Thanks :))

@TheLexusIS250Dude 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars your welcome 🙏

@erick.a5252 3 года назад

I have a 2014 ES 350 got it for 15,500 with 89k miles he's at 98k miles still drives like new with no problems.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

As expected hehe! These go on forever

@melodychest9020 Год назад

Great review and best wishes from Australia, loved it. I test drove a GS 350 and did not like it as it had quite a bit of sway and swagger in the bends; it had done about 100K km so may be not that well mainatained. I have a Toyota Aurion with the exact same engine but the problem is the seating is not good and the suspension and brake system not that great either and it is coming up to 100K Km as well. So spotted a ES 350 with only 35K Km on it and hoping to see how I go .. looks promising. Thanks again for a fantastic review.

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Go for it man. 35K is pretty fresh still. Thanks and best wishes too

@alanhumphrey4198 3 года назад

I have 2017 Es...very wonderful brand and model!!

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Agreed. Wish I can try the facelift model too soon

@cardo1111 Год назад

Good review 👍🏽

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Thanks

@filmbyn8313 3 года назад

I was going to buy this car thanks for the great review

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

You’re welcome

@afolamiadewale254 6 месяцев назад

This guy should have his own Ted talk, good review

@KyleLiongCars 6 месяцев назад

Thanks

@i2j9 3 года назад

Greet review brother❤️❤️🌹

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Thank you

@Sss-vs7pu 3 года назад

Fantastic video. Above and beyond your usual canned dealership videos.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Thanks!! That’s something I told myself I wouldn’t do unless I also be allowed to take it out for a drive haha

@joseCalderon1976 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful car. If well maintained, that car can easily last 200k plus miles indeed. I have a GS 350 with 187k miles and it still drives like a new car 👍. Subscribed. The screen on my 2015 GS 350 is much bigger than the one in this 2013.

@KyleLiongCars 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Yes, maintenance is key

@MF-hz6xx 11 месяцев назад

The grill looks so much better. Just bought a 2014 ES even with these garbage interest rates(sending a kid to college). Front end looks so much better than new Lexus or my ‘17 Camry for that matter.

@justvilstar117 3 года назад

No skipping ads for you sir Kyle

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Thank you :)

@user-sg8iq9vw5s 3 месяца назад

This Lexus ES 350 XV60 in the Philippines also replaced entry level Corolla E110

@pnojazz Месяц назад

A tour of the Philippines!❤

@KyleLiongCars Месяц назад

Sorry?

@johnnybravo1013 2 года назад

Great review. Thinking of buying a second hand ES 350 as my first car because of how reliable I've heard it is (deciding between a Camry or spending a bit more on the Lexus). Budget is around P1m give or take. Would you say the 2013 model still holds up well now or do you think I should be looking at newer models like 2015/16 (probably more expensive than 1m though right?).

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

The 2013 ones are fine :)

@ebybrandy9880 2 года назад

As your first car, 2013 is great deal, just try to get the 2013 ES with the navigation package and if possible also with mark levinson audio system... Its the full option, and its a blast.

@LexusMercedesRollsRoyceLover 9 месяцев назад

This is by far my most favorite years (2013-2015) of the Lexus ES alongside with the 2007-2012 models. The current ES with the full-on spindle grilles are low-key ostentatious.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

This has been sold

@iBike2Live Год назад

Holy Smokes, the background going by as you drive looks absolutely terrifying. You, sir, are a brave young man. Or perhaps you’re just used to it? I’d be gripping that steering wheel so hard that my knuckles would be tight and white from fear. 😮

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

We're used to the small roads here haha

@user-sg8iq9vw5s 7 месяцев назад

Can this car 2013 Es350 replace Toyota Corolla XL Lovelife after being phased out in 2005 in Philippines

@kathyverdi6344 3 года назад

I own a porsche 911, an audi a4 and a lexus es350. Both of my other cars will take a turn better and accelerate faster but for comfort and reliability lexus wins. The electric steering does not let you feel the road the same way but so reliably and has smooth power to wheels even when parked. The flaw with 2013 is battery dies because of a computer flaw that leaves power on when car is off. That is a 900 dollar repair. Still a great car, the audi a4 needed 14 thousand dollars in repairs in three years. Yes it was warranty work so not my cost, but the lexus did not need that.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

I think there's a certain charm to cars with numb steering feel. It's just so you know that it's not meant to be driven a certain way, and must instead be your harbinger of rest and relaxation on a long day's commute home, and the Lexus ES350 most definitely does its part. Lovely car.

@cocopuff6810 2 года назад

Is there a recall for this? And how often does this happen

@kathyverdi6344 2 года назад

@@cocopuff6810 I own a lot of cars and lexus is reliable (I am on my third lexus now and out of all the cars I currently own I would say it is the most reliable). Is there a recall on that 2013 ES? I doubt it, but lexus knows there is an issue and I am sure if you call them they will stand by the car. How often does this happen? That is hard to say because how many people are like me and leave a car sit a few days while they drive another one? If you drive everyday the car never gets the time to drain the battery completely. The draw is very slight. So some people may have the issue and not even know.

@zivaldez4075 Год назад

😮😊😊😮 these cars are my favorite.

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Same

@avynmyint8153 3 года назад

Hello, I just had a question! I was just looking into the car as I’ve been getting interested, however, I couldn’t find anything about a sport/ F-sport package that came with the ES 350? Specifically from the years of 2013-2018. Did Lexus only begin to offer a sport package from the 2019 models and so on?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

They didn't make a F Sport package for this generation

@lawrencebautista1 3 года назад

Wish Lexus would bring back the frameless windows of the 1st-3rd gen on the next gen ES.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Oh they had? Wow I didn’t know that. Hope they bring it back :)

@cpme1711 2 года назад

About to buy a 2015 es350 coming from a 2015 is350. Hoping its better overall

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Better comfort yes. Worse driving dynamics

@jerro95 2 года назад

It makes me wonder why they added the transmission tunnel for the previous gen ES. I currently own and drive the previous gen and it has the transmission tunnel. I had an '02 Civic and didn't have the transmission tunnel.

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Quite odd too. Maybe for the hybrid versions if ever they do exist somewhere?

@Thundercats-HOOOOO 3 года назад

I just bought a '15 ES. OMFG, it's incredibly comfortable/luxurious.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Sure is!! Great bang for the buck

@patrollingtheworld4624 3 года назад

Es 350 or 250 ?

@Thundercats-HOOOOO 3 года назад

@@patrollingtheworld4624 350

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

350. The 250 I think only exists in China

@patrollingtheworld4624 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars available in gcc

@momtazjee 2 года назад

I’ve got the panoramic with ML sound system.

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Lucky

@eliancarganilla3229 3 года назад

I'm thinking of buying this model year ES but for some reason the 2013 RX 350 seems like a better car for me after watching this review. Would like to hear your personal thoughts if you have the chance to review a 2013 RX 350 :)

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Sure! I'm planning to review an RX soon, but I think the one available is the hybrid one. If ever you do end up choosing the ES, this car is for sale. You may contact my friend Joe. His contact details are in the description. :)

@kgisabeast 3 года назад

I actually think the 13-15 looks better than the ones that have come after

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Personally I like the newest one, but I have to agree that this is also a stunner :)

@Opium64 2 года назад

Never seen one of these in America with that infotainment screen extremely base

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

We sometimes get poverty spec here haha

@user-sg8iq9vw5s 4 месяца назад

This Lexus ES 350 XV60 in the Philippines replaced Lexus ES350 XV50 in 2012 also Lovelife Corolla XL phased out in 2004 or 2005

@KyleLiongCars 4 месяца назад

There was never an XV50 Lexus. Lexus went straight from the XV40 to the XV60 for the ES.

@aleceiffel5641 2 года назад

Nice car, beautiful interior and... wait! What's this screen???

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

BASE

@Montypython24 3 месяца назад

Quick question do all es350 of that generation have a full size spare? Or did Lexus not offer it in later models

@KyleLiongCars 3 месяца назад

Not sure about the hybrids

@Montypython24 3 месяца назад

@@KyleLiongCars gotcha but if it’s a 2015 non hybrid it should right or it depends if it was an added option

@jerro95 2 года назад

You mean to say at 9:06 the Philippine spec Camry has rear reclining seats?!? That's crazy! I would have thought that the Camry would have been the same as the North American Camry. It almost makes this ES look more basic than the Philippine spec Camry. Now I ought to compare the two together to see for myself. Great review Kyle!

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Yes PH spec Camrys all have reclining rear seats (except for the base G variants). PH Camrys are pretty much at par to usual American specced Lexus ish. Just slightly lower haha! We also get rear power sunshades that can be controlled from the front and back seats, 3 zone climate control, and radio controls all from the rear armrests. Oh and rear side window manual sunshades too

@fadeysuleiman6423 2 года назад

Woah no mouse and nav … isn’t that a standard base model feature for a Lexus es350?

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

For the facelift models only

@powerfulallah3556 2 года назад

Hello do the Es 350 come With automatic start ?

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Nope

@Notjared138 Год назад

The US spec is more equipped technology wise…weird seeing the small screen lol

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Yep it’s sad here

@CrossCuntyRic 2 года назад

The engine bay comes standard with an engine bay cover; the owner probably just removed the cover since it's useless anyway haha! The Lexus Enform system with the mouse control is optional.

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

I don’t think we got the option to spec out the mouse control for this era

@CrossCuntyRic 2 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars actually there is haha! we have this generation of ES350 equipped with Lexus Enform from Lexus Manila. It does not come as standard on the prefacelift models though, but you can option it out. Yung RX350 namin did not have Lexus Enform though, you have to step up to the F-Sport to get the option. Even the RX450h did not have it. Not sure why Lexus Manila has a weird way of making options available only on select trims hay

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Oh I see. Thanks for the info. Damn our product planners are all over the place haha

@CrossCuntyRic 2 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars medyo nakaka disappoint yung Lexus Manila with the specs of their models actually, even with the new NX they couldnt even provide the bigger touchscreen as standard, literal na tacked-on ipad mini yung size ng standard infotainment. You have to pay up to half a million pa to get some features that are already available on some mass-market cars. That’s probably why many Lexus units on the preowned market are underspecc’d. then again it’s the same story with BMWs and Mercs with smaller, lower-end kits. Audi and Volvo palang yung may well-specc’d standard kits na nakikita ko so far.

@zsoltballa2315 2 месяца назад

You’re wrong, this generation doesn’t

@Stricklinator Месяц назад

My 2007 has all of these features!

@KyleLiongCars Месяц назад

Good then :D

@kaidalsaidi9800 3 года назад

Can you please tell me how long mileage will the 2013 lexus es 350 base take

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

I’m not sure I understand

@kaidalsaidi9800 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars like how many mileage will it last. Can these cars go over 200

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Oh yeah for sure. 200-300K Km is usually no problem for Lexus cars

@kaidalsaidi9800 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars thanks alot

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

@@kaidalsaidi9800 No problem

@jasondeleon2457 2 года назад

Does this mean the Camry is actually more luxurious than the ES350 in the Philippines.

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Debatable. Features wise for the backseats, yes. Overall, no. NVH suppression is completely different and materials too.

@powerfulallah3556 2 года назад

Does the 2014 Gs f sport come with remote start ?

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Not sure about the GS

@Michael21812 2 года назад

Only the 2015

@powerfulallah3556 2 года назад

@@Michael21812 just found this out 😫 now I’m debating on 20 inch rims lol

@dvj 3 года назад

Kyle Liong, when did you buy this car and how many kilometers or miles did it have on it when you bought it? Also how much did you buy it for?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Bought it a couple months ago sometime around the filming of the video. Only did a few hundred km on it :) Bought it for around 1.1M I think

@dvj 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars how many kilometers did the car have, when you bought it?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

About the same as in the video. Maybe just 100Km less

@dvj 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars I'm sorry, I don't recall how many kilometers were on the car, per your video ..... Could you please let me know?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Around 54K Km

@514broly 3 года назад

Is the Camry XV50’s ride quality quite similar to this?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

The Camry is a bit firmer, and way louder overall

@514broly 3 года назад

Wow. And I thought my Camry 3.5Q was pretty darn quiet inside. Only other car that I remember being even better isolated from the outside world was the 1998 S Class Mercedes.

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Camry’s are pretty loud once you get to try their Lexus counterparts. Yep my 97 S Class too is crazy quiet

@flymnl 3 года назад

I love lexus, i used to have a LX and a GS

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

You still have your RX with you?

@flymnl 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars Yes, I do Loving it so far

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

@@flymnl Glad to know. When will you be back in the PH? I could perhaps review that.

@flymnl 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars In the conditions right now, I think around June to August will be the time I will come back but its still uncertain :(

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

I see. No problem. Lemme know when you’re back

@fullof8438 Год назад

Is worth buying one with high miles? Say around 130k

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

Always check the condition

@iceicebaby311 2 года назад

Sup with the weird looking screen, and the no mouse/knob but a coin holder instead??

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Was the standard fit.... Optional bigger screen apparently

@iceicebaby311 2 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars Interesting, good to know. Do you know if my 2015 is base trim? No Navigation, no extra features except heated steering wheel, thanks

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Are you from the PH?

@iceicebaby311 2 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars Canada

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Ok not too sure about Canadian trims sorry

@MontyGumby 8 месяцев назад

When was this video taken ? 2021 ? only 55K KM ?

@KyleLiongCars 8 месяцев назад

Yep

@MontyGumby 8 месяцев назад

@@KyleLiongCars poor car

@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 2 года назад

6:28 Do you think your neighbors will allow to review those cars beside you? 👀

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Doubt

@JohnAgustinScuderia458595 2 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars 😅

@Solo413 Год назад

This dude did a great job reviewing this vehicle. Just wonder how much further he'll improve once he's old enough to drive!

@KyleLiongCars Год назад

What? I’m 25 hahaha

@Teetoy4 6 месяцев назад

What 😂😂😂😂

@muhammad_adkhan1716 2 года назад

Bro i need some cars how can I contact with you

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

This has already been sold

@muhammad_adkhan1716 2 года назад

Bro can I have your contact number I need other car if you have

@danialerfanitabar5201 3 года назад

How much was this car

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Sold for 1.1M PHP

@karmahitsbtw4032 3 года назад

The torque is 248 I believe

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

I think that’s in lbs-ft

@bronson8062 3 года назад

So more like a GS?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Not really

@bronson8062 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars built on the Avalon frame...

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Avalon and the ES are both front wheel drive while the GS is rear wheel drive

@bronson8062 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars after looking into it a little more I think you're right, seems the camry, avalon and es are all built on the same chassis but gs is different, I guess they just look very similar to me

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

The GS is built on the amazing platform used by the Toyota Crown. A car which I long to have

@ritchie52nc29 2 года назад

I saw ad at FB marketplace 2013 Lexus ES 350 with 31k miles she want $25k for it

@KyleLiongCars 2 года назад

Condition?

@Huest 3 года назад

How much does this go for?

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

This is being sold for 1.3M now

@wjm3018 3 года назад

Wow so expensive compared to the same model here in the usa. You can get that half the price here in America and this car is made in Japan your neighbouring country. How come your price in Phil cost that much for a used 2013 lexus es350

@KyleLiongCars 3 года назад

Our taxes here for cars are so damn high. A Camry here is priced similarly to a Lexus ES in the US :(

@wjm3018 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars wow .how much are your taxes? Do you guys have a finance program say loan for 7 yrs 8 yrs? Can you go to the bank or car dealership and they will do a credit check and give u a apr % and term? Is it easy to get a loan there

@wjm3018 3 года назад

@@KyleLiongCars that's some messed up corrupt stuff..car cost more or almost the same as owning a home ..people salary dont equal to the cost of owning a car there. Looks like owning a car in the Philippines is a luxury vs a need .and isn't your car insurance and gas expensive too?