2019 Lexus ES 350 F SPORT // Finally A Sporty ES? 

"You can aggressively take clients to see real estate?" Lmao....this line made my day😂😂🤣

I bought this exact car about a month ago and I am very pleased with my purchase. This car is smooth and relaxing to drive and in my opinion looks really good, especially the F Sport model. One very important point you guys fail to mention is that the normally aspirated v6 in this car runs on regular gas. Almost all comparable luxury calls run on premium gas. This is 20% cost savings on operating costs over most comparable cars and the fact that this engine will have fewer maintenance issues.

I have this car and i love it. Great look and decent performance but above all its a comfortable drive. I love it

The grill design grew on me. I actually love it

25-30 years from now, there will be million mile ES's on the road... that's why Lexus uses that na V6.

the ES350 still the greatest car ever made. Insane reliability, comfort, quiet.... may not be sporty but at least it uses 87 octane.

The production value in your current videos has come so far! It's amazing to see what has transpired in 4 years!

Dunno why people hate on the current Lexus grilles. They look unique but in a good not bad way

Watching this for my 2nd time and wow you 2 have grown in such a short space! Love it!

One of the best cars this year, in my opinion. The previous ES was very good as well in the fact that it prioritized comfort over everything else, no sport. Reminded me of of late 90s-late 2000s American sedans from Caddy, Chrysler, Lincoln and GM.

I enjoy the Lexus Remote Touchpad and prefer that over a fingerprint-prone touchscreen any day. No issues with precision/usability.

For daily commute, no car can beat the es350. End if story. Quality, comfort, and reliability.

I don't comment a lot but I wanted to say, you guys are great fun to watch- the reviews are informative and your choice of sometimes odd comparisons are unique and interesting! Best of all, your dynamic is a joy to watch and you two are genuinely funny without trying so hard. The other reviewers are so idiosyncratic that I can't take more than a few minutes. With you guys, I just want to hang out with you for the day, talk cars and have a drink. Keep on rocking!

Ok I own one of these cars, it’s my daily driver I agree with them that its not fast BUT it’s quick. How he said it’s slow in 3rd. That gear pulls very well on the highway because it’s VERY long. 80ish mph In 3rd is a great passing gear. Because it’s FWD the 302hp feel much quicker because it doesn’t lose a lot of that power. It’s not a fast car like he said. Because it’s fwd and naturally aspirated. It gives u that initial pull a lot. When he doing highways speed. There is no torque steer. Only if ur flooring it at lower speed. After u get out of 1st. There isn’t really much tq steer. Because the drivers of these cars. Just want a semi sporty luxury. And are almost never going to floor it off the line. It’s completely built for highway driving. EXTREMELY QUITE no torque steer. there have been a lot of cars that couldn’t keep up with. Me on the highway because this thing is built for highway speeds. 3rd gear on the highway is a killer. So I’m not sure what he’s talking about. Especially under 100 and not starting from a dead stop. It’s it’s quick. 60-100 is where the car shines

I bought one thanks to this informative review. It was exactly what I was looking for and the price was right.

The F-Sport is just an appearance package at the end of the day.

i see these cars pre delivery every day . it's amazing how much car you get for the price with the ES

The looks are bang on in this F-sport package. I like the looks of this much more than the IS, but alas the IS is the real sport sedan in the Lexus lineup and the better drive. I just wished Lexus refresh the IS using this ES styling and retain the 3.5L V6 but with proper RWD.

So comfortable . Being a tall guy it's getting harder to get into cars . Could barely get into the is300 but the es350 was so roomy and comfortable

I have the same sunroof and SOS buttons in my IS and have never once been confused about which one is which. Seems like reaching for a complaint.

I’m 19 and I’m planning on getting one in December

Most reviewers only have the car for a few days/weeks and therefore can't comment on the infotainment system. If you were to use it on a daily basis, it isn't that bad.

That solid door close at 33 seconds is all you need to know.

I have the previous version, 2018 and I drive over 35,000 per year. It is the most comfortable long haul driving vehicle I have ever owned. The space in the back is massive. I am 6’3” and I never have to move my seat up for rear passengers. The 3.5 liter V6 is amazing, always enough power when needed. In ECO mode I get about 31mpg. As for the quality it is one of the most reliable vehicles on the road, most of these cars for resale have 150k to 200k and still fetch 15,000 or more. I only wish my version had the Apple CarPlay. Also they are American made right here in Kentucky next to its brother the Toyota Avalon. Some people think they are very expensive but I got mine in December 2017 for $8,000 off of sticker or about 20% off list. I love mine and will drive it for at least 120,000 miles before I consider selling it.

I am tired of people complaining about Lexus infotainment system. It is easy to operate and I’ve never heard complaint from people who have Lexuses complain about it. The guy with the British accent is right on point. It is easy to use when once you get used to it. Only these hard head reviewers are having a hard time with it.

Thanks gents - I enjoyed the video. A couple of thoughts. You didn't really address the value proposition nor did you compare the car to its competition. Is this the best car in its price range considering its mission? You can't compare the ES against a 3 series BMW (much smaller - different mission) and a similarly equipped AWD 5 series is at least $20,000 more expensive. So what would you compare this car to and how does it stack up? I will offer one compliment to you both... as a 50 something "gear head" I roll my eyes when millennial "racer boys" review a car designed for someone my age to drive (in the freezing cold, in grid lock traffic, on the Gardiner) and dismiss it - because it wouldn't be fun on a track. Which is of course ridiculous... Now - while you did make that faux pax, you at lease extolled the virtues of the car's comfort, its plush ride, well built interior and quiet cabin. Which, if I may conclude, is the mission statement of this car. The F Sport is an appearance package. The "F" is the performance mission. Cheers

Have it. Love it. Would not change it for any other car!

I think some of the design considerations on the trackpad is for use with gloves.

The ES 350 is the best entry level car and you don't need to make 6 figures to afford one.

It takes refined taste to appreciate these cars. I’m on my second Lexus and I think I’ll have a third soon.

I like the f sport looks and the luxury features it comes with so yes it needs the F sport package

The BEST fwd luxury car money can buy. Period This car is a bargain and over engineered for its class. I agree it looks sexy in F Sport trim. I like how it gets LS500 seats and LS500 steering wheel from 100k grand cars.

It's about that damn time Lexus made the ES model an F Sport. It would be great if the drivetrain was made into AWD

Some great car content coming out of Canada these days. Thanks guys

I have this car it’s my second lexus and they went all in with the interior refinement. It feels like a much more expensive car, in respect to material choices and design, the drive is very smooth and if you click it into sport mode when you take corners it can fool you into thinking it’s rwd. Somehow the car makes very tight turn ins and the rear behaves very tidy. My only gripe is bc it’s made in America it’s the first lexus I’ve ever been in that does have some panel rattles when the music bass is bumping. My IS I had was made in Japan and the panels were so tight nothing rattled ever even after 4 years of daily driving over 20k miles per year. A lexus hallmark. Pro-tip for the touch pad…. Control it with your thumb rather than pointer finger and you’ll get much more precise action

This is a very nice car has a lot of features and is a Lexus excellent reliability Love James only seeing him he is always smiling and having fun with every car

You guys work well together...Had to stop to comment on the complexity of operating something so simple as the non panoramic sunroof...within 2 minutes of taking prideful ownership of my 2017 Optima SXL and it's slightly different controls from our 2012EX premium, I was able to put the sliding sunshade and/or sliding glass exactly where I wanted it! Also no silly screen controls that only infuriate! Go Throttle House!!

tbh no point making this all wheel drive, this isn't meant to be a sporty sedan, the demographic theyre trying to reach just wants a good looking, comfortable vehicle for their commute...and thats it. If u want a sporty sedan from lexus the GS and IS do a pretty good job, a rwd platform with awd available.

I got used to the remote touch system in my NX with no problems. Also, confusing the SOS button for the sunroof controls is a bit of a stretch. That never happens. The menus themselves are fine but I do wish for absolute positioning with the system. I believe that the new Acura RDX system is based on the Lexus system but all the kinks are ironed out. The Acura system is what the Lexus system could be, and should be, if they just changed some things.

It's really weird that you don't like the fact that the car is comfortable , quiet, reliable , has good resale value and fills the sector for which it is intended. People don't buy a Lexus to go racing . They want a reliable , comfortable transportation vehicle . You should only review cars for those who are 18 yrs. to 30 yrs old that don't need to keep their drivers license and don't mind paying speeding tickets in order to hear their loud roar of the engine each time they go for a drive. Fun is Fun but sometimes it turns into a childish review.

So it’s a really nice and sharp-looking appliance. Cool. I bet most people who buy it will love it.

Great review. Definitely some legitimate improvements for Lexus to make for the next model year.

I just watched a video of bmw x4 vs Audi sq5 and someone said I forgot the name but he said the steering wheel was as thicc as his Ex

Great as always guys! I love the look of this car, not sure I would buy it but I do appreciate it!

I got used to the track pad guys. Like bowling or beer pong, you get more accurate with your placement.

Impeccable review. Love what Lexus did with the ES. Hopefully AWD will come when they see increase in sales. The grille definitely grew on me.

You're trying really hard to like or want this car but I don't blame you. I'm with you

Fist time I hear someone saying the lexus info ternemant is nice. Personaly , as a canadian I just cant spend 60k on a car that is not sporty and with no AWD.

4:26 the street 😂

Some tough love, the back-of-the-head knit cap didn’t age well Thomas 😂

James is the only person that likes the infotainment

I remember when BMW first introduced the 1st generation of idrive knob and everyone hated it! ... To me a touch pad is good and will get used on it if "only if" Lexus brought up Android auto as well ... I mean this is the real deal breaker for me ... Lexus are you listening?

The beginning is me when I have to wake up early just to sit in my car for street cleaning at 6 am… have a pillow and blanket in my trunk for this reason!😂

Unpopular car opinion: I think the joystick in my 2016 lexus is300 is very intuitive to use, and I quite like it.

In reality, just how many percent really cares about fwd/rwd thing on this kind of car? As long as it is comfortable and fast enough on daily basis, the car is good enough

I hope they make an all wheel drive hybrid that'd probably be easier to engineer. Have the rear driven by electric give it some real fun when the batterys are charged

BAD SEAT DESIGN Same exact car bought 2nd hand yesterday.. It’s a good car, just the FSport seat bolsters are killing my thighs!

I like the grill, the touchpad mouse thing, and the other stuff.

you can't push the sos button by accident . it has a cover you need to open first lol

Love You Guys 👑👑

Amazing this Lexus worth every penny

6:20. Nailed it. Perfectly describes my disappointment with this car. I love the look of it inside and out. I love that it's refined and full of new tech. But I hate how, being FWD, it's just a tarted up camry/Avalon once again. Was why I chose the current IS over the ES really...and we don't get a 3.5L in Australia...so yeah...

A fancy Camry

2 minutes of car review, and 17 minutes of arguing about the track pad. 🤣

I thought I was the only one who thought the knobs at the top of the guage cluster looks like Shrek ears. It's a turn off though. The grill is ok.

They need to make it all-wheel drive to compete with other luxury brands. They also need to make the infotainment more intuitive and get rid of the touchpad. I don’t know anyone who really likes that trackpad. It’s gotten so bad we’re all excited about a tuner knob.

Front wheel drive on a Lexus? That's depressing.

I can’t agree with you more , it needs to have AWD , with all that power and F Sport suspension, they need to make AWD available

I got a 05 es330 wit 160k on it love it looking to get da f sport in next year or so hopefully this made my choice

F sport is basically an appearance package. All the other luxury automakers have made similar sporty looking packages. I think with the seats, steering wheel, and exterior touches they have nailed it. Everyone knows the ES isn't a sports sedan, F sport or not. Lexus knows this and I know think they're trying to fool anyone. The Lexus website has a performance tab and there are no F sport cars listed under that tab.

They seemed unusually mad at each other

18:58 WAAAKEE UP!!! 😂

did you guys lose sleep over that trackpad?

I’m so sad it doesn’t have awd 😭

Best daily luxury sedan u can own!!!! Its meant to be driven. Most practical daily sedan.

if you put a IS model for the lexus, i bet you get many more views!

Track pad oversteer, lolz!

Okay gotta rant about AWD. You literally said this car uses the same body as the Avalon. You also said this is to make it more affordable. The Avalon doesn't come in AWD, why would this? And if you wanted it to come with AWD. They'd have to modify the body to fit it and at that point it would be more expensive to manufacture and they would need to raise the overall price. The only way would be if the hybrid model ran the rear wheels with an electric motor mounted in the rear.

They're not going to make this AWD because that's then cutting into the IS and GS business. Who's buying a GS if the ES is the same size, same engine and AWD? Since the GS was recently canceled though, they just need to think about the IS.

People that don’t like Lexus infotainment just don’t want to like it. That’s the problem with being at the top, everybody wants to knock you off the top no matter how well you’re doing.

I love the background music🎶

2014 version parked outside.... and I need or want nothing else.

You guys are always bashing Lexus, it’s a fantastic car that will last for many yrs of trouble free ownership, and the Lexus grill is the best looking one in my opinion.

The way that guy hated on the infotainment and got proven wrong was hilarious

this car is not for the "average" person though 11:36

2021 model will have AWD. Looking forward to that

Beautiful machine

Is that an iPhone 2? 15:40

Awesome car great ride reliable as anything made.

It needs an LSD

I think it is a great car however in todays world needs more horsepower and all wheel drive needs to be 0-60 in the 5 second range

Using track pads and infotainment systems whilst driving isn't cool? 🧐

it's a great car.....

the infotainment system is just not good, that feedback sound drives me nuts.

The way they fight 😂

Did everyone forget about the Lexus GS and RC??

How does the ES F sport compare with the G80 sport in terms of fit and finish, driving experience and refinement? Knowing thr G80 is a rear wheel drive or all wheel drive.

Front wheel drive, it's no sport car. Handling doesn't sound that great. Older people would love it though.

"make an AWD ES but don't add any weight" They listened, but replaced the v6 with an i4

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