2019 Lexus ES350 F-Sport - One Take 

Thanks everyone for pointing out Zack’s hilarious editing fuckup with the same-colored Honda Accord at 8 minutes. Everyone gets to give him shit today, and me shit for not checking, but goddamn that’s funny.

My father has a 2006 ES330 with 250,xxx miles on it. I just drove it for the first time in years and it’s still incredibly smooth and quiet. It’s such a great car. I drove it when it was new back when I was in high school/college and put it through absolute hell. So to know it went the distance of the moon without an issue and still feels new is a testament to Lexus.

7:55 that is definitely a 2013-14 Honda Accord Coupe 4 cylinder

I'm here for the Honda Accord fly-bys

I adore the GS-F. That's an awesome car! Lexus is a brand that's under appreciated a lot. Even their older cars are outstanding!

It’s a gorgeous car in my opinion

7:55 mistake that accord for the Lexus? Lol

I must say that this car is just brilliant. The exterior color, interior seats color, build quality is no doubt unbeatable. Quiet and sofisticated ride, with style.

Lol the Honda Accord cut scene

I mean, I would buy this car. At $45,000 the ES is a bargain. It also looks sharp for the first time since the 3rd gen. This is a solid car for someone like me (late 20’s to early 30’s, offspring(s), wife who owns one of those stupid lifted hatch things, and no desire to own a overpriced BMW or Mercedes.)

I’m 28 and this video made me pull the trigger on one exactly like this thanks man I love it

It’s crazy seeing you fly through the mountain roads in a fuckin ES. This car is honestly beautiful and really changed my mind about the ES series.

I can't wait to upgrade to this from my 01 ES300 in fifteen years.

7:53 I dont think thats Lexus...

This drive reminds me a lot of my trip in April. Those roads are so good!

Most profound quote about cars: That I have really been thinking about since acquiring a Lexus. “Luxury is about effortlessness” driving a Lexus is unlike any other car I have driven. So fluid and so effortless. The miles just go by.

and thank you for your demo. what a sweet ride. looks powerful and smooth. and over all awesome car. LOVE the Red leather and aluminum trip on the doors.

Got the chance to drive one at the dealership while my is was being serviced....crazy nice loved everything about it other than the power

I had this car as a loaner from our Lexus dealer, all I can say is - it is so awesome!!

Nice video on the open road ! I’ve owned many Lexus vehicles in 20 years including ES models , IS and LS and RX. I only wish you would show an overview of the interior and some of the features in exchange for some of the road time. I found myself shouting at you to not turn off the camera and show the interior as if I was watching a Live Facebook feed or something ... lol 😂 enjoyed your commentary- Fun and informative that lined up with what I wanted to know like you were reading my mind. Kudos ✌🏽💯😎

Matt... great review and summation on what luxury should be and what the ES provides. Will add the ES to my list of new car purchase.

Great drive! Too bad there was a lot of fog, but early morning drives are still fun. Good to hear it's such a comfortable car!

Lexus has been doing some great work lately!

Two Matt video’s in a row? Yes please!

What I love about Matt is that he understands the true purpose of specific cars. In this case, he knows this isn't trying to smoke an S4 or 440i. He knows this isn't trying to better a Stinger GT. The disconnect is with Lexus. They try to put their cars in categories where they don't truly compete. For example, the RC-F was touted as an alternative to the C63 or M4, where the Germans slaughter the RC-F in almost every category. The GS-F was routed as an alternative to the E63 and M5 and it's not even close. The only advantage the GS-F has is price. The LC500 is put as a "high performance" category on Lexus' website (at least it was, not sure if still is), where "high performance" defines cars like the AMG-GT and other more exotic cars. the LC500 is a great-driving GT. If Lexus aligned its marketing with the true mission of its cars, maybe their sales results would be much different and they would be dominating again. Regarding this ES F-Sport, I feel it's essentially the luxury version of the Honda Accord. Odd saying that considering the Camry is Toyota. The Accord may not be as quiet (as intended), but from the driving characteristics Matt described here, it seems more in line with the Accord than the Camry.

@TheSmokingTire now that the ES can also get AWD, how do you feel this model will be replacing the GS? I actually miss my GS 350 F-Sport! Yes I’m one of the younger generation buyer.

Can't believe you guys haven't been able to cover a gs-f. Been wanting to see a review of that one for a while.

That interior is so nice!

Been excited to hear your opinion since teasing on ur insta

The Accord cutaway lmaoooo

i have a 99 lexus es300 with 244k and still runs strong

Those tail lights are gorgeous

Did you knock on the door of the driveway at the end to ask if you can drive that 3000GT?

THIS CAR IS AMAZING!!!!! TRULY AMAZING! EVERYDAY daily this is AMAZING

I live in Los Angeles whatr road is this in Malibu I would love to take my Lexus GS around that road. Awesome review BTW!

Wow Matt is back!

The platform is directly shared with the Avalon, not the Camry. It's been sharing the same platform with the Avalon for the last 6 years. Yes, they share the new TNGA platform that is used in the Camry but the ES and the Avalon have longer overall length and longer wheelbase.

Would like you to try the MKZ AWD turbo. I was very impressed with the acceleration.

This is the nicest looking ES yet. I rather liked the 2013-2018 but this...man it looks sexy especially in the blue F Sport version.

Pad, fluid, lines, and some PS4/PSS tires when the time comes, and basically fixes all the problems if you wanna do some fun stuff in it too without sacrificing the bonus comfort. Not my cup of tea, I'm not at that two car stage in life yet which is only reason I'd want one, but sounds dope. Like that the options are really reasonable.

Why doesnt it use the update grill of the rest of the ES line?

Getting the same car in January, had to order one. Glad to here about the power bands with the V-6. Driving a GS 200T F-SPORT ( same color) and I’m so over the turbo. You are so right with the power band on the turbo. Also on the ES, I will be also be opting for the power trunk, rear sun shade, wireless charger and a few accessories. Total price was 56400.00.

looking to upgrade ina year or so from my 08 es...right now this is at the top of my list

Is the LS worth the extra cheddar over the ES? That used to be a no-brainer but your time with the ES seemed to put it into contention, if you want a Japanese luxury sedan.

The DRL’s on this car are literally perfect.

Wait you have to pay extra for the f sport steering wheel, in a f sport model?

Matt, were you nervous in the fog? Did Chasis work for the jewels?

Matt, I'm going to request a "wrist check" at the beginning of all videos. I'd like to know what your watch collection looks like!

So glad you’re back Matt. Your personality is the best for these segments.

8:08 Matt wants Lexus to do the chassis tuning instead of Tesla? That's saying quite a bit for Lexus

Could you do drive video of the es300h ??

This gearbox is stressing me out

Damn that interior is beautiful.

That ride is dope!

i WISH i could get the hybrid power train with f sport looks, colors, and options...... my search for a car would be over if that were the case.

I love everything not ff/fwd From Lexus...& that leather is absolutely gourgouse!

This is the only sedan lexus i like , looks stunning

Blue cars with red interiors are awesome! Also, Lexus should offer an ES-F with the supercharger from the Evora

Does it have apple car play or android auto?

Isn’t the mark levinson an 1800 watt system?

The Accord and the ES350 look so similar to me, I didn’t even notice the mistake until I read the comments!

I get the need / fun of holding gears via the manual setting and paddles, but isn't the purpose of the contemporary 8 - 10 gear auto transmissions to let the vehicle choose the optimal gear? Sounds like Lexus produced another good "lexus" based upon the heavy traffic experience -- the typical experience for most Lexus owners I'm assuming. This will be an interesting CPO offering in a few years.

I'm only imagining an AWD wagon version of this. I would be all over that!

Hit the nail in the head regarding Luxury

I had to look it up because I knew the new camry v6 made about 300 HP when Matt said 267HP and indeed it actually makes 302HP

Why ar eyou trying to manually shift a es 350 lol..

Lexus is so underrated its sick.

Thank you for Matt.

the lighting really makes a difference.

You do what I do. The more fog I see, that faster I go!!

Red interior is sick eh

I like the red leather seats and that blue is so pretty

Nice Breitling, wish I had the wrist for those haha.

God I want this car

What are you feelings about the ML stereo? I’ve read some complaints on forums & wasn’t sure if they were just from fan boys bitching or if there’s a legitimate issue

No shades on this review. So used to seeing you pull down the shades as you take off.

I test drove an 18 Camry with the v6 and 8 speed and tried to drive it in manual mode and it did the same thing. Had a mind of its own lol

Yea the thing about this transmission is that even if you are in manual mode, it's not fully in manual mode....like it will still automatically up shift for you.

it looks great but after so many years of an ES being my grandma car, it's hard to image it as an aggressive car

My brain tells me I should get one of these to replace my Honda Accord but my heart says otherwise. I think Lexus does dual injection to prevent carbon build up and also isnt it interesting that Lexus/Toyota/Honda is not doing auto stop start on their new vehicles like everyone else?

Gotta love the Honda Accord Coupe cut-scene.

R E L I A B I L I T Y

Amazing car!!!

This as a hybrid would be a perfect daily commute car!

I really like this but I hope they don't kill the GS ....

The platform is shared with the Avalon not Camry.

Sir plz video on tata motors new vehicle...

Isn't port injection for cleaning up the carbon build-up?

Reasonable pricing too. I was expecting $10k+ more .

Just drove a 2022 ES Fsport last year when I was trying to look for an IS350 Fsport. There were no IS350 available and this car was so fuxking good that I felt confident in putting a deposit down on a factory ordered is350 that I waited 3 months for. I love my RWD is350, but these ES’s are so much more than a grandma cruiser.

Nice looking car, id change my fog lights to yellow just for that fog.

How much different is this from the Toyota Avalon?

Not a bad view from the office!

FYI: LED headlights are far inferior to HID's at the moment.

Platform is shared with the Avalon, not the Camry.

You can hear the tire flow of the road for a sec 10:36

Can someone give me some insight on when Lexus IS going to completely push into the now? Meaning the cars look fresh , the transmissions are solid, Interiors are A1, BUT WHATS WITH THE TIRED NA V6 ?? It's not 2006 anymore!

Review the GS F

Shouldnt this have been rear wheel drive since they are killing the GS? I mean they went through the trouble of creating an entirely new platform, why not make it RWD while they're at it?