Lexus ES 2020 in-depth review - see if it’s better than a BMW 5 Series?

This is the Lexus ES! This hybrid Japanese saloon is designed to take on top-of-the-range competitors such as the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class. The exterior design certainly stands out compared to the more ‘conservative’ and well-known German models, but can it do enough to disrupt the high-end saloon market? Stick with Mat in his latest in-depth review to find out!
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[@carwow]

Sorry we missed it off guys, but so you know the average MPG we achieved in the ES was 46mpg!

[@elcarrental]

it's okay

[@beautifulbirds9975]

Your review is so good that I forgot about the average and remembered it here after looking at the comments. 👍

[@trytthisnowk]

Lexus always seems to have a problems with headroom in their car, i drove around in a mk3 Gs300 for 3 days, and got a neck pain for a week.

[@trytthisnowk]

Seemed like a better choice than BMW 5 series, until i heard its Fwd.

[@hf7188]

46mpg (about 5.1l/100km) for a car this size, in real road conditions i assume, it's surprisingly good. But too bad they ditched the GS and it's RWD from Europe. Let's hope for a awd version, at least, but i doubt.

[@adrianw7091]

I don't even have money for a car but I'll watch the review like I'm looking for one

[@gengsta2787]

Hahahah me too...

[@EJNostalgia]

I’m even not old enough...

[@mattrixx007]

Yeah, I do that all the time

[@oliversrensen8490]

Im 14 lmao but cant wait to be able

[@legendman97]

me too dude, Im just a car aficionado...😁

[@MatWatsonCars]

This is the second of our new review style. Following feedback from the last one we've reduced the length by a few mins and cut down on the ammount of camera transitions such as zooms and spins etc so it feels more 'normal'. Let me know what you think.

[@motormachitv8566]

MatWatsonCars Great video as always. I’d buy that car just for the special coffee cup holder feature. Very thoughtful and very Japanese.

[@patriotbarrow]

I was personally ok with the rhythm of the old videos. A few very well put together bite-sized segments like 5 good/bad things about the car and very good pacing. This feels more like your run-of-the-mill review you can find on lesser channels. My 2p.

[@tomidiculla5559]

I actually want the edits and zooms. It's really funny

[@C3ByAx]

KZbin removed the play speed?

[@mihaigherasim2971]

go back to the old format

[@85CEKR]

Just got one of these for my wife an ES350, she loves it. We are coming from BMW's I just got tired of the lack of reliability with those cars

[@animerocks2468]

Same. I find it hard to believe that people think going to the mechanic is luxurious. I actually value my time.

[@shawnmichael9331]

Craig Krueger Mind sharing why BMW isn’t as reliable as Lexus ?

[@85CEKR]

@@shawnmichael9331 well I've owned 2. My first a 335i the injectors went bad, twice, fuel pump and vanos issues. Also by 70,000kms the engine started sounding horrible. Idled louder and rougher than my Jetta TDI with 300,000 kms on it. Luckily I was able to get rid of it at 100,000 kms for a decent amount. I took great care of it changing the oil every 10k twice as often as BMW recommends. I thought I was unlucky and got a dude so we bought an X3 with the N2 engine. Wasn't too bad for the majority of its life. It died twice on the freeway because of ignition issues, lucky under warranty, but the kicker was at 100,000kms the timing chain went and the engine blew. BMW blamed me because I changed the oil myself (even though I again did it every 10k and used to quality oil (ams oil)). So we now have an expensive paperweight sitting in our driveway that I don't know what to do with. Side note, when we had our x3 at the dealer getting diagnosed, I started a conversation with a technician who was on smoke break, he said our car was one of 5 in their shop at the time with a broken timing chain. Also a friend of mine bought a 430i and new and sold it after 6 months after it had been in the shop a total of 5 weeks with various issues. So ya pretty much any brand is more reliable then BMW

[@Ethan7s]

There’s nothing more luxurious than sitting on a tow truck. Luxury cars should not have to perform manual labor like the peasant cars.

[@txlivin7819]

That's why I lease.

[@spanskalist]

Why don't you comment on reliability and the cost of owning? A Lexus, being produced by Toyota, is waaaay cheaper to own and maintain over the lifetime of the car and has a much higher quality of components (everything not merely aesthetic) than it's German rivals. The Lexus can go for thousands of miles after the similar German cars have become endless money pits. I love your videos, and it would be very enlightening if you could comment on reliability, expected cost of maintenance, etc. for those of us who like to keep our cars for a long time and would like to see programmed obsolescence disappear from the car industry. Just compare the quality of the old mercs with the modern ones... I think it's worth mentioning that some brands make their cars to last much longer than others. It is very valuable and interesting information for buyers. Thanks for your great job!

[@mojojoedwards]

Totally agree with you. Not many car reviews talk about the reliability of a car. Only a true car person would know - owner of a 2013 FJ Cruiser comparing with a mate's newer X6 or LR3.

[@dulsaf2630]

Not really, where I live. Lexus parts will cost u double of German rival and over time Lexus dashboard and leather will crack. Something, I have never seen in any German cars. I am starting to doubt you even own a Lexus.

[@happykanye]

It's a new car though

[@huythai1222]

dulsaf2630 not really the case in the US. Parts for Lexus vehicles are only slightly more expensive than Toyota’s, while the Germans are far more expensive.

[@mehimre9249]

@@dulsaf2630 So you say "over time"... You know what happens to the German rivals over time? Nothing. They don't last for more than 3 years! By the time their Leather could naturally crack, the car is gone. Stop arguing about Lexus not beating your little preferred ones in reliability, because you got no arguments. There are no arguments.

[@mills3375]

I just love the fact that Lexus puts so much effort into their cars. The ES looks nothing like it’s rivals which makes it unique. Even with their sports cars they stick to big NA engines not small turbocharged engine. Much respect

[@charles-davidberube1174]

A 4L V8 with biturbos is not what i call a small engine. Lexus is just lame and doesn't even try.

[@lool12366]

@@charles-davidberube1174 Lexus is just lame. If you're gonna trash a car at least come up with better insults. Eg: Goddamn Japanese cars with all their practicality i just wanna have some fun and sound and waste petrol Murrica

[@charles-davidberube1174]

@@lool12366 I'm Canadian, we're one of the leading country in reusable energy. And i was in no need to come up with a better insult. It's just a bad car considering the e class and 5 series are much better in every way except reliability but then again, people lease those cars, they don't car, they want luxury and the es does not offer.

[@NBASFAN]

@@charles-davidberube1174 it's not that Lexus doesn't try. They go through intensive reliability testing on every engine components before they're released to the public. The last thing you want is something unreliable coming from Toyota and people shout and rant about it in the media. What Toyota has done is great, and I do love they're the most reliable when it comes to car buying. If I want something faster or more fun to drive, I can go get myself a BMW, but for people who commute to work everyday on a busy road, Toyota is superb.

[@techpassion4126]

@@NBASFAN That's true. Toyota does put effort into making their cars, and I think both the Japanese and European luxury cars have different things you can appreciate. Also long story short, just buy what you like! Some prefer a Lexus, others like BMWs and Mercs, no harm done to anyone for wanting something different! ^^

[@KnightIndustries572]

I love the new ES. It's really kind of its own thing rather than a straight E-Class/5series competitor (that's the GS)..and in my country (Australia) it's a price class below too. Best thing is that 4 or 5 years, someone can buy one of these knowing it will cost a lot less to keep on the road than a European equivalent.

[@natnut2008]

Forgot to mention it's much cheaper than the Germans for the same number of features while being more refined and reliable.

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

The car is not good enough

[@animerocks2468]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 It is. Already test drove it.

[@PreferAndroid]

The German Brand's nickel and dime you to death for things that should be standard by now. It never ceases to amaze me how some folks seem to glaze over the fact that German cars typically have a lot of electrical issues. That's just a fact. These cars are very difficult to maintain. I have friends and family members who've had really bad and very expensive experiences with BMWs and Mercedes. I just think the German brands are made for people who can afford not to care how expensive the cars are to maintain. I believe their primary target is upscale customers. Although Lexus caters to upscale customers as well, I believe they target a much wider range of clients on both the high and lower ends of the financial scale, so reliability is a must.

[@PreferAndroid]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 Not good enough for what? Most people don't drive cars on the racetrack. The average consumer is typically driving back and forth to work in rush hour traffic. I think some folks just get caught up on the brand name and the prestige that comes along with having a BMW or Mercedes. For us regular folks, we like to get the best bang for our buck, and reliability is a must. Lexus knocks it out of the park when it comes to reliability compared to those other brands.

[@animerocks2468]

@@PreferAndroid Germans and Lexus go after the same exact demographic. In fact, the ones on the wealthier side, I've noticed, go towards Lexus. The younger ones tend to like BMW more, regardless of reliability. Germans and reliability are an infamous duo, so everyone knows about how much they cost to maintain.

[@RigzoTV]

But Germans can't beat this in terms of reliability.

[@Olliebobalong]

Do you really think the mass market would buy German cars if they were “really” unreliable? No.

[@Lanpenn]

In the Europe there are more prepared mechanics to maintain and repair German cars.

[@Olliebobalong]

@aj lana I feel like people who say German cars are unreliable, just say that because they can't afford one. Also, you can't take into account these owners surveys as they constantly contradict themselves. They are based on customer experience, not actual factual data, so a reliability problem maybe their bluetooth not working. Studies in UK and Germany have shown BMW's and VW the most reliable for fleet car buyers for example.

[@moveaxebx]

@aj lana "VERY UNRELIABLE"...I owned VW, Audi and now BMW. All fine mate. If it was "VERY UNRELIABLE" no one would buy it.

[@comments7335]

@@moveaxebx naah..it's all 100% unreliable from germany.people buy it for the branding and showing off.nothing more

[@dil3038]

The town driving reminds me of Mats carbuyer days. Ahh.

[@jacobthompson8507]

When he used to drive round the mini roundabouts as much as he could before someone got annoyed 😂😂

[@dil3038]

@@jacobthompson8507 Oh hell yeah, I remember! 😂

[@tangchiprathomo819]

Yeah... good old days

[@HuyNguyen-vk8iq]

I got this exact car last year! I just came back to say I'm still loving it

[@mgmcd1]

This was a very good honest review. I bought this model in the states, and love it for my commute. I’ll concede the shortcomings. They are much cheaper to repair than the Germans, and the brakes last to 150K miles since The regenerative braking takes most of the load. My fourth Toyota / Lexus hybrid in 15 years, and this one is the best at disguising the CVT’s motorboating noise. 🤓

[@shamerzaihan8638]

My grandad still uses his lexus from the 90’s still runs pretty reasonably considering my grandad drives like a maniac.

[@yesgood7026]

I have this car, but the 1993 model 😅

[@fahd4007]

and im going for es 2000 model, love the shape

[@tectorama]

Lovely looking car, and full of features. It's pretty typical of his reviews of Lexus vehicles, being a lover of German cars. People buy the Lexus because of it's reliability., unlike a BMW which uses so many plastic components.

[@AI-qd4vb]

Lexus is not more reliable than BMW because of the plastic, lol. You guys are absolute clowns. Why dont you keep your opinions in a box if theyre gonna be this dumb. BMWs are less reliable than Lexus' because they are generally 50% more powerfull and 70% faster and 100% stiffer while also managing to be more efficient... And all of this causes more wear and tear than what a grandpa mobile performance is able to do. Most engine components that were resin based in old BMWs were there because of weight saving BTW. Lexus and Toyota could learn a little about it.

[@amelmatt5641]

Buy a German car and you'll get to know their dealer mechanics on a first name basis!

[@KB-xo1zg]

Yep. See how many Merc or BMW specialized, independent garages are in every city...

[@HS-PGX]

As a BMW 5 series driver, I find this so true. I’ve had it for less than half a year and it’s gotten 3 visits already! Granted one was a paint job from hitting another car.

[@keyboardwarrior2418]

I don't know if you meant this as a joke, but in my personal experience this is actually true. Everyone in the dealership, especially the service and parts departments... will know you on a first name basis. You'll even be friends with them on facebook and whatsapp. Even when you pull in into their parking lot they'll know its you. This would have been good if they knew me because of my very impressionable personality. But the actual reason was because I was a regular when it comes to repairs, break downs, and servicing. The guy in the parts department had come to know me so well that he always tried to give me the maximum allowable discounts on parts I needed. I only buy Japanese these days. 400k on my current car and haven't done a single repair, just take it for normal service.

[@dragospahontu]

@@keyboardwarrior2418 it is true, but the Audi A6 is nice

[@mehranranjbar5223]

But an English car and you'll forget the model of your car

[@twai8036]

Just got myself 2016 lexus es350, fuel economy could be better, but overall I am satisfied with this purchase that will last me the next 10 years

[@Jaystar876]

Iron Shaft I just got the 2015 do you know the difference?

[@amrmustafa452]

@@Jaystar876 2016 is a face lift only with some improvements in the lighting system & the gear box is wrapped with leather.

[@alanhumphrey4198]

I bought a 2017 es 350 four months ago. Wonderful ride!!

[@MajorKlanga]

After 100,000 miles, the Lexus will feel a lot better to drive and cost less to run than its German rivals.

[@GMEv1suals]

Plus in 10 years it will still look modern due to its striking design like any other lexus.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

I'm on 70k in a GS, so I'm 70% of the way to confirming this ☺ Convinced someone it was brand new last November (at about 68k). I also average about 37mpg at the moment, which doesn't sound great but nobody will find me a German car that'll do that, has luxuries like moisturising aircon and also goes from 0-150 only 1 second slower than an Aston Vantage (admittedly not the new one, but the same age as the GS). Just a shame the ES isn't as fun as the GS...

[@tigerfan8244]

Not to mention, that when it comes time to upgrade to a new car, this Lexus will be worth thousands more then it’s German competition.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Will fell better to drive ?! Are you high ?

[@MLProductions.1]

@Anton Babani I've had 3 BMWs 2 Ford/Lincoln 1 Mercedes and 2 Lexus. My 2 favorite Cars are/were the 5 series I had and the IS350. Nothing wrong with BMW Lexus or Mercedes. All are pretty damn nice cars

[@szymonchalupka]

I actually switched from Germans to ES 300h. Cannot be happier!

[@robinlee5]

Please review more Lexus vehicles like the CT, NX, RX, GX, LX, GS, LS! I'll be looking forward for those reviews :)

[@cameronmcalister5310]

He's already reviewed the RX and LS. And I don't think you can get the LX In the UK. The GS has been discontinued in the UK. However the others I agree with.

[@KirkKreifels]

ES hybrid is incredible! One of the best hybrid sedans you can buy currently. Certainly a more comfortable and quite ride than a 5-series.

[@hassanger8128]

If you tried the new 5 series, what you said is definitely wrong.

[@GMEv1suals]

@@hassanger8128 have you driven the ES? Lexus is known for comfort and quiet rides.

[@skyforce2132]

GMEnterprize and plastic interiors

[@matthewsmith5774]

Skyforce 213 I can indeed confirm that the 5 series is much better driving than this by a long shot.

[@aryans4519]

The 5 series will give you the performance and power you would expect from a luxury car. Driving stability is far better than the Lexus that's for sure

[@cvshav]

Terrific review! Thanks for pointing out the flaws, other reviews only address the positive. Love it

[@alexk81843]

hands down, the best car I ever owned. (2019 in California) I drive about 2500 miles per month. Gas in California is $4.25 per gallon. In Eco Mode and driving with a lite foot. I average 47 MPG. Hand down. Super comfortable, well thought out display. My only gripe is the infotainment system, not user friendly.

[@akshaypersad]

I thought the GS would be the competitor for the A6, 5 series and the E class. The ES seems to be in a class of its own, focusing mainly on transporting passengers in comfort and being affordable.

[@banderastube]

Lexus : best reliable luxuryous cars

[@chestnutrice9855]

@Vasu Maru -_-

[@briankim6148]

Luxuryous

[@betterbeavailable]

Being "reliable" is the only thing this Toyota has.

[@banderastube]

@@betterbeavailable for a lot of people its just enough for a car , its just A CAR. If you wan t to fly take a plane or a drone

[@WM5000-ek9nk]

Acura and Infiniti included

[@leandroszoidis9414]

Really great looking car! To open the sun roof manually is not a problem, I find it good and practical. The height in the rear seats though is a problem.

[@ayoubfaisal]

It's really fun watching your videos. I hope you do a review of RX 450hl. Thanks!

[@anialiandr]

I have es300 made in december 2019 and shipped over. It is excellent, has none of the issues mentioned here. My model is ES300 luxury sport and maybe thats why?

[@dmsnm]

Did you shake the center console ?

[@onesandzeroes]

He forgot. What an oversight.

[@sebastiani9280]

What do you mean?

[@eternamentek01]

lol

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

He would've done it on if it was VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda

[@raywei8472]

Probably tried but disgusted by the plastic bits

[@pao44445]

In term of reliability, absolutely. But if you want an exciting factor, there is the GS.

[@BeesonsCars]

The GS is an amazing driving vehicle.

[@jamepearson]

I heard they might phase out the GS

[@olibarber2232]

Nah. The ES replaces the GS.

[@MLProductions.1]

@@olibarber2232 there's still a 2019 but it's sad the GS is such a nice car. Lexus has plenty of $ to keep it going

[@paianis]

The GS has been dropped in Europe.

[@greencapella]

I love how you love the electric windows! 😄 You've convinced me.. I'm gonna buy one

[@vishnurajiv99]

Hey Mat, you should review the 2023 ES. Everyone including you have reviewed the German competitors, but not a lot of people reviewed the 2023 ES. Always been a fan of your presentation, so I look forward to your review!

[@AI-qd4vb]

Nobody buys them. Toyota doesnt advertise them... He probably doesnt even remember it exists

[@alpenjodel24]

Oh it will be better than any BMW once the warranty is gone lol.

[@nomadenview]

Bring More Warrantyyyyyyyy..... Lmao

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

I agree!

[@kencourville1203]

Three bimmers later and I love the reliability, maybe just lucky.

[@ngty7582]

poopypants678 _ and you cant even own one toyota

[@masteryoda498]

japanwatchconnection You’re an imbecile.

[@jord9261]

6:42 you missed telling us what all those buttons do!! We all like pressing buttons don’t take this away from us 😭

[@Cashman94]

I really loved the town side review. Depicts the actual usage instead of speedway usage.

[@accqpqp2339]

like the updated format of the video and slightly longer video as well

[@DctorSkillz1]

I'm still laughing at Tonale (pronounced toe-nail).

[@bumblebee8400]

Im never gonna call it To-nah-lai, ether.

[@90boiler]

This is pretty good car. Reliable, great looking, spacious, smooth to drive. Drove one in F-Sport trim (though I would stick to 18inch wheels ).

[@sruli82]

I like your window quietness OCD !!! On a serious note, part 3:20 till 4:20 is shot in a really good way !

[@joakimquensel597]

I sit in an LS300h taxi right now and I love it here from the rear seat! ❤ This car has a beautiful black/tan interior and the seat is so much more comfortable compared to a Mercedes E-class, I would rate it somewhere in between E-class and S-class. And I have plenty of headroom, I'm 186 cm / 6'1" and I have at least 5 cm margin to the roof. Only small minus (from rear seat perspective) is suspension comfort. I may be spoiled by my personal Mercedes with airmatic, but as I remember my time spent in the rear seat of Mercedes E-class taxis, I think also the Mercedes E-class ride with standard suspension better than the Lexus.

[@jaredebeling1412]

I’ve been in this car- super high quality and super quiet!

[@TheMasterOv]

Never diss the N64 Matt!!!! :O

[@PLK123]

I forgot about you omg!

[@jz9266]

@@PLK123 hoi

[@AFCHIVA]

Got a es 350 f sport the other day and it’s a proper head turner and a joy to ride

[@lordgordon5063]

In your previous ES review ( in the USA ) you praised the ES dampers dealing with bumps, and now in this review they are not good ? different suspension setting USA vs UK ? thanks

[@claudiocr2060]

Compared to the 5 Series , i believe this Lexus kind of nailed it , i really love it inside out. I've been driving an IS300H 2014 on a 150 mile daily average and never had any issues with it. ( and i'm a german car guy )

[@AI-qd4vb]

Compared to an A6 maybe. This Lexus does nothing for a BMW user. Its not even silent enough

[@steveorr]

Those little “coin cubbies” in most Japanese cars are usually used for ETC Card Units

[@dIsAstErTR]

It's really good that you started driving in town too.

[@Swordmaster7th]

The infotainment system is good, no fingerprints on the screen!! I like the pad, allows the car screen to stay clean.

[@DeanStubbs14]

Bought a 2016 BMW with 30k miles on it 6mths ago. Already been back to the dealer 2 times with it. Next car will definitely be a lexus

[@petitflocon647]

Awesome car. I love it. German lovers are so frustrated 😂. I see salty comments 😂

[@paulandrebeccak5680]

Great video as always Mat! This doesn't help you guys in the UK only getting the Hybrid, but I've heard the V6 has 1-2" of more rear headroom because the batteries for the hybrid are under the rear seats! Would you say the E-Class is the most comfy car to drive up to that price point? Will watch your video on that car, but just curious as to what cars in your opinion are the quietest and most comfortable for the money.

[@gregsullivan7408]

The non-hybrid models do have a bit more rear headroom - 0.4" more.

[@daanishabduldayanshaikh1861]

tbh the track pad is very easy to use with left hand side driving .

[@josephhsu999]

Rich people buy Lexus.. not-so rich people buy BMW /Merc. You know why. It's a fact

[@fw3nyc]

Why didnt you just review the ES350 F sport

[@Renazification]

Just gonna say this, i work at Toyota and sometimes we'll get some lexus cars in now and then. By the way, the only things we do to the lexus cars which are the newer ones we only do service and fix brakes. Truly amazing cars and realiable.

[@PaddyMcMe]

Damn that front grille looks amazing! The inward bend is much sharper and more pronounced than usual, I love how psychedelic it is, like I've eaten a mushroom and now all the lines are converging and spiraling. It's the best version of the new Lexus front grille yet.

[@saneman8147]

Shame about the rest of the car though.

[@comments7335]

Tested the ES250(non hybrid) and E200 a few months ago. The NVH on the Merc was more noticeable than the Lexus. And the buttery smooth 8 speed gearbox is just fantastic while the E Class was very jerky/hunting at low speed. Matt should not have compared this hybrid version to it's German rivals but rather should have done the ES350 3.5 litre V6 version.

[@328skipad2]

gad-remember the merc remembers how you drive so you may have had a aggressive driver drive the car before you did and that is why the car was so jerky. it could also have been in a sport mode....Merc, lexus, bmw. porsche owner...

[@comments7335]

@@328skipad2 Hi buddy. The E class was jerky on certain occasion such as slowing down to a stop or constant slow speed(keeps hunting for the right gear). Once cruising the car, the E class, I have to admit is superior to none and I can also say that for the 5 series. The transmission on my ES is so smooth that a mechanic friend of mine thought it was running on CVT as he could not hear or feel any gear change. That's how amazing the ES is. Here in Singapore,only a handful hold their value in the long run,such as BMW,Lexus and Mercedes. The rest have terrible resale value.

[@tissot233]

It's just too bad they feel like they are decade behind the German's on tech. In the end most lease their luxury cars example here. I think that's the reason why Lexus just doesn't sell globally even 1/8 the amount example BMW sells. Also these days Toyota's reliability is not the same it was in the 80's and early 90's.

[@jonathanwilcox7318]

I'm in the RAF and more than happy to try out the Lexus based aptitude test😆.

[@Gallax1]

I've had a 2019 ES300h F Sport Takumi for a few months now. Most of this review I agee with but there are a few bits i don't. 1. The infotainment system is not that bad 2. the position of the parking brake is not an issue as you can set it to come on automatically when you put the car in park 3. i haven't even noticed the scratchy plastic he's so upset about 4. I haven't had an issue with the sound of the engine 5. I'm getting about 50mpg One bit i do agree with is the rear view camera is pants

[@OriginalXenty]

Reviewing Mazda 6: "The sunroof blind is manual, but why not! Look how easy it is! I quiet like it" Reviewing Lexus ES: "Five annoying things: You have to open the sunroof blind manually." Thinking face emoji?

[@Menethilchad]

Mazda is not a luxury brand, Lexus is.

[@Pandaliciousness]

XentyCZ Petterson is correct. 35k Lexus vs 25-28k Mazda Makes a huge deal

[@SuperAceguy]

@@Menethilchad But I own 2017 CLS400, it's supposed to be luxury coupe sedan,, But its sunroof blind is fucking manual. What the fuck?

[@comments7335]

@@Menethilchad my ES250 (non hybrid) comes with auto panoramic roof.it depends on the trimming

[@mrthomas2000]

Carwow and Matt fuckin trashing every Toyota product... just stop this shit

[@vincentalexander8561]

5:51 Like if the camera man looks drunk

[@mohammedburhaanshaikahmed6860]

Great vid as always. Would still choose the es over its competitors based on its reliability.

[@99Lezard99]

it looks very good. interior also very nice beautiful design there. as for the infotainment im sure its by far not as bad as they make it out to be. just needs a bit more to get used too. and of course its got a little less room in the trunk. its a hybrid.

[@ChrisJBN]

I’ve always liked Lexus. I like the way they look both inside and out. The only downside for me is not offering many “hot” versions of their cars.

[@ExclusiveMeerkat]

360p squad assemble!

[@wargames8503]

The reversing camera on that ES is 360p

[@xenongames7533]

@@wargames8503 damn! Is it really ? So much for Lexus build quality .... At least when It comes to technology features

[@wargames8503]

Xenon Games No dude it’s probably not 360p that was just a joke on the bad camera quality. It’s probably like 720p

[@taha112498]

@@xenongames7533 Why do you instantly believe some shit you see in the internet?

[@fatimachannel8536]

I'm on 144p lol

[@pimplaf]

So in the mazda 6 review the manual sun blind was a good thing but not in this lexus ES ?

[@tyjones4306]

Here in the US we don’t have power operating rear seats or sequential LED headlights, but we do get 14-way power adjustable front seats. An eye for an eye I suppose 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ipwnyoudiehaha]

yes i love scratching the plastic in my car...

[@skyforce2132]

HippoButtSecks well it’s from japan sooo...

[@petitflocon647]

E class got scratchy plastics in all down parts to.

[@robman2095]

@@petitflocon647 Yes it makes sense to have scratchy plastics down where it’s gonna get scuffed and knocked around. This guy is hyper sensitive about scratchy plastics though and always comments on it no matter what the car is.

[@mikhailswartz]

😂 Why does he care so much about surfaces that he doesn't have to touch constantly/regularly like door handles/steering wheel/gear lever/seats etc. He ALWAYS gets into a car and starts scratching everything. I wonder if he has reviewed a vehicle with a plastic bumper and complained about how scratchy it is. Honestly kinda silly.

[@kennethmubiru5430]

Am in love with Lexus projects there are extremely super

[@wildracoon6807]

super at sucking....

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Wild Racoons let People have opinions, idiot

[@huzaifainshal8972]

Can u go for a competition between audi a8 2019and a7 2019.

[@jackryder6732]

Very good and honest review. Totally agree on the suspension. Older model is better on suspension. They need to upgrade to Mercedes style. Other than that. Everything is amazing in this car

[@johngosney9547]

I can't understand why comparison company like carwow compares a lexus hybrid with german diesel and petrol cars, there is no comparison to make so stop doing it. I'm 71 and owned Mercedes and BMWs all my driving life, I have had my first lexus hybrid for just over a year now and I can honestly say my lexus is far superior in every department compared to Mercedes and bmw, lets face it lexus don't break.

[@Vulcantor79]

Japanese ppl are so considerate in designing handy details!

[@richardx4456]

Should I buy used ES300 or Kia Stinger? thank you

[@toniae]

Does anyone know if I order the car now it will be the updated version, the 2021? I'm not sure if the manufacturing has started yet. And is there any more major updates except the screen? Thinking about putting in an order in Sweden.

[@aljowen]

A 2.5l engine making 218hp with hybrid assistance included seems a bit low. By itself its only making 178hp. Ooof. I guess the rated 48mpg is nice though. I'm guessing it must be naturally aspirated?

[@alltheway99]

Atkinson cycle too,

[@tlchan8599]

That grille 😍😍😍

[@danidupathirana1162]

My dad bought this car yesterday its actually my most favorite car from all my dads cars. It's just soooooooo good 😍😍😍

[@JB-nm6uk]

I just test drove one yesterday leather was done by coach ,it was just awesome

[@bounce_hit3534]

Of course there is slightly scratchy plastic... it starts at 35k. Its not an LS lmao

[@leee2593]

@Joe Blackner What

[@justinl2009]

@Joe Blackner What

[@bill11ringsrussell66]

Joe Blackner stfu trash ass

[@SiamHossain7]

@Colin Flaherty Videos Daily I mean, mate, all you do is post videos of African-Americans doing crime. That's your entire life? Don't you seem, dare I say, a little bit butthurt about black people?

[@freshklinki93]

try finding much scratchy plastic in the competition. You won't find it.

[@ArnoldPranks]

What a STUNNING Car.. I think this Particular Model looks like a Baby LS!

[@mattws5784]

It's ugly as fuck

[@ultraclan7539]

Exactly this is a baby LS really nice

[@t8polestarcyan22]

The ES is a Toyota Camry.

[@TechGamestips]

More like 10 years younger LS , not baby lol

[@t8polestarcyan22]

The LS and GS are rear wheel drives where ES is a front wheel drive. So how can the ES be a baby or younger LS? The GS IS a younger, sportier version of the LS.

[@OTODUYANH]

Lexus ES 2020 is well deserved to own. enjoyed watching carwow's video and wished you good health and good luck

[@Deuteross]

How does it fit in the Lexus range, especially along the GS? One thing worth mentioning is that it's based on a Toyota Camry...

[@ice-313]

Shouldn't the GS be the 5 series competitor instead? The ES is a budget version of the GS

[@BeesonsCars]

You’re correct but I’ve heard that they’re replacing the GS with the ES F-Sport. Sadly.

[@t8polestarcyan22]

The ES IS a luxurious version of Toyota Camry. I don't know such people are fooled with front wheel drive imposters. I'm glad Aussies drivers aren't. Either I have a GS or a Toyota Camry. Period!

[@petitflocon647]

@tuboludo are you serious to compare the cheap and overdated passat and the cheapest superb with low quality audio système.. low quality finish, diesel dirty engines etc etc. to a luxurious and modern Lexus? you sad troll.

[@petitflocon647]

@@t8polestarcyan22 sad troll number 2 👌🤣

[@t8polestarcyan22]

European cars are generally safer especially in real life scenarios. For that, they're worth every cents/pennies if you want to protect your loved ones.

[@ifeanyiikemefuna3706]

A Lexus review with a BMW dominated comments 😂😂😂

[@shifan8146]

I have a 2004 lexus ls 430 which has almost all the features am very happy with it...

[@tom9065]

The new reviewing style is a good improvement, especially the sound effect when you mentioned the sword thing and the part where you compared it to a teenager were hilarious! Awesome editing!

[@otk88403]

14:21 Almost made me spit out my water. LOL

[@josecarvlho356]

Oh by the way very nice video , you are a awesome car jornalist. And toyota and lexus are the best machines in the world. God bless us all.

[@Latifa.7]

Still debating whether I should go for this lexus es 350 2020 or Mercedes cla 200 2020? Please help

[@davidsingleton9864]

Love the exterior of the Lexus ES and the exterior easy to drive low fuel bills and must have.

[@whatevernevermind5960]

Love the look of this car. Is so unique, great value for money, interesting and it’ll never go wrong.

[@DutchClawz]

This car is amazing, we have one for a month now. Its packed with options for 2/3 of the price of a E class, A6 or 5 series

[@Ilikepie18855]

And obviously last 2-3 times longer too.... I just wished they had turbo charged versions in South Africa, the same V6 twin turbo from LS. That would be awesome

[@kazbba]

@@Ilikepie18855 and not losing value like german cars , at least in Europe

[@AneleKunene]

How is it holding up now?

[@cliffgreenhalgh5008]

Hi Matt, what are your thoughts on the automatic gearbox.

[@lancesmith889]

I have owned 4 BMW's, the last one was a 5-series that last for 19 years, no major problems until last few years.

[@achalpatil6276]

You seems to be very rich man!

[@op3l]

I always thought the ES was more competition for the 3 series and the GS would be the 5 series competition.

[@AnthonyFaizov]

op3l gs is discontinued

[@benhuang2773]

Lexus's 3 Series rival is the IS.

[@op3l]

@@benhuang2773 ah right. I forgot about the IS completely. Yea, the ES was always kind of a special car in that it was a front wheel drive car. The GS was the sporty rear wheel drive luxury sedan.

[@747-pilot]

Thank you for the EXTREMELY ACCURATE and most importantly, *HONEST* review! I totally agree with you , especially on the issue of the *noisy engine that drones* when you accelerate, and also the fact that Lexus cars are not comfortable anymore! The German vehicles have become vastly superior, leaving Lexus in the dust, and this is due to Toyota's own doing!! It appears they've gone mad! That said, I must say I am a loyal Lexus/Toyota buyer, and I buy them primarily for their *RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY* which is *LIGHT YEARS* ahead of the German vehicles. When the German vehicles have turned to dust, the Lexus or Toyota product will have just been "broken in". And, of course, as you correctly pointed out, the quality of the interiors and the fit an finish is amazing! If it were not for the reliability or durability, I wouldn't touch a newer Toyota or Lexus product with a 10 foot barge pole. They have become extremely unrefined, noisy and do not do anything well, all in the so called name of being "sporty". And I personally, don't like the direction they've taken in terms of the styling as well, although this is an area that is subjective! Most so called "automotive journalists" just sugar coat everything and simply heap praises upon praises for a particular car, while nitpicking a very small thing here and there, just to show the (mostly idiotic) audience that they are "being fair" and pointing out the negatives as well. But this is an obvious farce, done to suck up to the manufacturer. Kudos to you for being a breath of fresh air!!

[@HaywoodHomestead]

Lexus is getting better and better! We have a 2015 ES, and love it!

[@seikocitizenwatches]

It’s certainly better than my 5 series that I had. Lexus keeps running flawlessly well into the years as the miles piling up without having issues.

[@Dan-uf2vh]

don't know, reliability might be way better than BMW

[@andrelima5124]

I mean it's a luxurios toyota camry so yes......it's reliable.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

not maybe but its 100 times better than bmw

[@caglioso]

Uhh reliability isn’t even a fair contest. The Lexus will still be motoring when the 5 series sits in a junkyard.

[@adi7yak]

A Japanese (that too Toyota) is way way more reliable than all Germans combined.

[@joebloggs4191]

@@adi7yak I don't know about that I have had some Japanese car's with issues too.