The New 2021 Lexus ES250 Now Gets All-Wheel Drive In a Not-So-Extreme Makeover!

[@dommm111]

That's a beautiful beautiful car. I don't like crossovers, I really like this kind of large sedan and berlinas

[@US_John]

it is not really large. same size as corolla

[@brianowens1002]

@@US_Johnit’s the same size as an Avalon

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

The off road master reviewing a Lexus, nice to see you Nathan!

[@DanielDaniel1]

The ES has always been the gentleman's Lexus. This generation is particular good looking. The only fwd bias car along with the camry that I approve of

[@WW-wf8tu]

Well done Nathan. The minor quirks you do not like, highly subjective to personal preferences. Would have liked to have seen the trunk. Glad you showed the back seat leg room. Would like to see a roller slip test on this car.

[@al55443]

Yay Nathan is back!!! We need more Nathan.

[@tbvv6729]

Did he ever left the channel?

[@al55443]

He’s just not on a lot

[@collingodbey3737]

Here in the northwest awd sedans are appreciated for commuters who want more mpg than an suv

[@NicholasS4000]

The used prices for these are great for a Lexus. Great value right now.

[@LarryCableGuy19]

Agreed! I got one!

[@kriscarmelo]

The center plastic housing has to be like that so it holds in the electronic items and wires behind the screen. It also takes the heat from electrical components. Most importantly, that material allows it to breaks away without stabbing you in the chest in the event of an accident.

[@Lion-dr7uv]

As a Town Car owner, I’d buy on of these

[@tbvv6729]

53k for a 4 cylinder awd ES with a Camry 4 cyl engine is ridiculous. At least give it a hybrid system with the AWD electric system from the Venza/RAV4 hybrid for better MPG at this price.

[@thelarry383]

This is a vehicle that will last you years with minimal maintenance. It's well worth the price.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thelarry383 why not just get a Camry AWD XSE or XLE and save the cash? You get the exact same reliability but you pay less

[@thelarry383]

@@naveenthemachine because an ES is more luxurious(if you want that), and your service center experience will be better.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thelarry383 so why not just buy a Camry AWD and have it serviced at the Lexus dealer? They charge more but you still come out ahead financially since you paid less for the Camry while paying more to do an oil change at the Lexus dealer

[@thelarry383]

@@naveenthemachine like I said, if you want a more luxurious car.

[@jeremyv11000]

Whyyy the 4 cylinder Put the v6 on a premium car mpg is not priority or add a turbo. Having decent power part of the luxury.

[@NYANPASS-CHEN]

They really should develop awd with v6 engine, once it's out Camry, Avalon and ES can share the system, even though a single model may not sell too much, but total sell of the three models should be a good number to look at.

[@US_John]

well . 6 silindir will eat so much. now the buyers are looking at which has 5 liters per 100km , and keep in mind camry is selling worldwide. and leader in the segment.

[@Yoursistersazz]

Luxury isn’t about performance for Lexus, it’s about comfort, refinement and reliability.

[@VARITHMS]

Now, how will it do on tombstone truth or dare? I'm kidding, great video.

[@R.Nelson]

Good morning Nathan 🌞!! that grill looks like $1000 part..its a huge grill...

[@starman2337]

The Avalon DOES have a touch screen and no annoying touch pad.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Nathan, This is a hasty mid-cycle retrofit to add an AWD system. People will have to decide whether the benefit of the added AWD system is worth the loss of mpg the Hybrid provides and the loss of power the V6 offers. The ES also shares a Kentucky-fried factory with the Camry, Avalon and RAV4 Hybrid.

[@p6102zrfxe]

Many cars today can decouple rear wheals but real reason of good fuel consumption is A25A-FKS. Engine is working on Atkinson cycle even car is not a Hybrid. And that's a reason of good fuel consummation.

[@sneakysnakepie1]

I like my cheaper Camry le awd with the same engine. I dont even use all the features in mine let alone a Lexus.

[@davidlusk4350]

How does THE AWD do in snow. I've asked them repeatedly to actually test it. Not do a silly skid pad test or drive around the parking lot. I'm looking at this. Or avalon or camry awd. My 2017 xle 4 cyl has been flawless and not bad in snow. But if more then few inches ill drive my hd. But nice to have other options

[@sneakysnakepie1]

@@davidlusk4350 I've only drove it a few times it snowed or got ice but I can tell you I haven't got stuck. On all season tires it does pretty good. Next year I'll be buying winter tires for it. But we last few years haven't got as much snow as we use to. But overall I did pass up a few trucks spinning on a hill.

[@davidlusk4350]

@@sneakysnakepie1 sounds 👍. I read it has the RAV awd set up in it. So I'm guessing for few inches 5 or less it'll be decent but snow tires in sure would really help out significantly. These lil things are almost bullet proof so enjoy many years of hopeful trouble free driving. Thx

[@sneakysnakepie1]

@@davidlusk4350 I did however put mine up on the lift and it does look like the rear diff and transfer case out of a rav4. Where I live we have bad roads so I bought an le with 17 inch wheels and it rides so smoothly over bumps. Changed my oil at 1000 miles so get some clean oil after break in. Look me awhile to find a new 2020 for the rebates.

[@thomasstorrs6345]

Would this work for 12 hour cross country drives?

[@davidlusk4350]

Yes, easily check out the lexus forums and toyotanation forums look at the mileage. 200k is easily done before any maintenance is needed. I have 123k on my 2017 xle camry. Been absolutely flawless and still sounds like a new engine with very few if any squeaks and rattles. Go for it if you want 5 years of absolutely easy maintenance without even popping open the hood.

[@willstaxx0730]

Do they have it in v6?

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

I love the Lexus es even more.sorry no jaguar xf can come close

[@MrBillsfishin]

You do a great review Nathan.

[@SAAN27]

Should be much easier to work on the 2.5 L than the 3.5 L just crammed in the engine bay, when they get older and start getting up there in miles

[@zducer]

It's harder to use a touchscreen especially when you got a shorter arm

[@US_John]

hey bro ! do you know UAZ patriot ? any good ?

[@chrisbuschbach8600]

I need tp drive one.... soon

[@ramiabed6716]

my S450 2019 looks exactly like my E300 2019 its not an issue

[@blueryxfalls7949]

Sadly lexus doesn't offer sedans in my country, just CUV and SUV

[@lilpj120]

Nice review 👌👏👍

[@ydmf2]

203hp is an embarrassment in the luxury market.

[@blueryxfalls7949]

But ok in the grandma luxury market

[@Alviniscute]

that explains how it gets 28 mpg combined

[@mbiker345]

forgot to mention that the Avalon is made in America and the ES is made in japan so you do get that as well for the extra price.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The ES has been made in Kentucky for several years.

[@davidlusk4350]

Georgetown ky, next to camry assembly line

[@US_John]

i drove camry in russia. engine fantastic and it claims all that security but it all depends of the driver/ weather. yes. it moves but on what road ? i think lexus is lower than camry 140mm. to 150 mm. so better road traction.

[@LarryCableGuy19]

To everyone complaining about the 4banger in a heavy car……..they have 4bangers in trucks and SUVs

[@naveenthemachine]

The Es is nice for sure. Just not this AWD model though. If you’re not giving us the v6 awd combo why wouldn’t I just get a top end Camry XSE or xle AWD and save the cash?

[@davidlusk4350]

Unfortunately it is toyota across the board that won't do a v6 awd for any camry/avalon/ lexus. Huge mistake i think!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@davidlusk4350 the highlander and RX and the 2020 and older siennas offer a v6 AWD combo

[@Ram14250]

Nathan... Paddle shifters, as been said before, are for Multi-speed automatics. Especially for electronic shifter vehicles (which this one is not). Anything more than a 4 or 5 speed automatic these days has paddle shifters or a switch on the side of the shifter to be able to select and "keep" a low gear if needed.

[@jsirkerp]

The touchpad is not a minor issue, the plastic up there is a minor issue. Lexus should have changed the touchpad for something better a long time ago...

[@andrewmanus5686]

why not make it a hybrid?

[@Tully3674]

That background music belongs in a late 1960s porn video. Otherwise, another fine Nathan review.

[@jerrodhfx]

I agree with Nathan, that plastic piece around the Nav screen is disappointing. I said the same thing when I test drove the hybrid model.

[@mikefoehr235]

Those purple bolts is to pay homage to Barney👍

[@davida.thompson6456]

Audi A4 has been doing all of this for years!

[@tesma-m7]

if it was a v6 awd i would close my eyes and buy it ....4 cylinder sorry lexus .

[@RagingBad]

You ain't buying shit

[@muhsalihu]

Exactly!

[@brandonturner7611]

200 horse power and nearly 3800 pounds that thing is going to be a dog

[@davidlusk4350]

Open highway they'll roll. Off the line, meh nothing great but not a race car

[@jareddodge8813]

Still hate the front end

[@TM-uy4jg]

That’s not much snow

[@danichicago9140]

I had a 2018 320xdrive that averaged over 30 on 93

[@grants648]

Is that a "Bangle Butt" I spy?

[@kostasg7109]

How about the cheap window switches on the door? For a luxury vehicle it does allow a lot of wind noise into the cabin. The headliner is color mismatched. The front pillars are black and the rest is an off white (ivory) color. The center console between the front seats rattles. Yes it is reliable and well put together but it requires a lot of improvements.

[@whatchis1120]

I'll gladly take the fwd es350 over a 4 cylinder in luxury car, and suffer through the winter. Never been stuck in a fwd here in Co or in other states I've lived in, I've always bought high quality all season.

[@BrownBoyCanadian]

The 4 cylinder is big news I can finally move on from Acura

[@US_John]

in russia camry is $30 K. I am buying one in 2 years or now.

[@jackiejorpjomp]

I just cant fathom $50k for a 4 banger.

[@davidlusk4350]

You pay sticker price???

[@AE86FTS]

Such a big car with a small engine. No thanks.

[@WalksandSuch]

that's my concern....everything is pretty nice about it, except the fact it's going to drive sluggishly

[@alienation-i1g]

@@WalksandSuch 3800 pounds and 200 hp = absolute dog.

[@davidlusk4350]

Not sure about dog. They are all pretty smooth. My xle csmry weights 3400ibs 4 cyl. Its OK on start , but after you get it going its fine. And open highway it'll roll easily 85 mph all day long. I get 37 to 42 mpg as well. I'm not a big fan of that 4 cul choice either but I'll test before I buy this. Or avalon or CsmryXLE again. Mine has been bullet proof for 116k miles since 2016. Solid cars to say the least

[@petergazarek4238]

👍🏻

[@kennypool]

Extra weight, haha.

[@MrEcksDeah]

Subaru Impreza gets better mpg

[@davidlusk4350]

Less reliability, and worse resale value. But I think you're right on their awd is better

[@CraigSmith568]

I can't believe you didn't address that hideous grille. I also don't see the luxury in the interior. Looks no different than any other car interior to me. That screen is useless, thankfully you don't need it for the heat or radio. I would opt for the Camry personally.

[@alienation-i1g]

Same. This is a car that no one asked for.

[@davidlusk4350]

Actually in lexus forums many have asked for it. I'm kicking camry, avalon, or this back and forth to replace my xle 17 camry. The main thing with lexus is they have much better warranty and interior is more comfortable. But I think you can't go wrong with any of them and all are right by one another as far as measurements, and reliability.

[@jxmar_]

4 Cylinder AWD= NO SALE.... Its a Lexus and if am buying a Lexus I want a nice refined quick engine not a raspy 4 cylinder that can be had on a 25K Camry

[@naveenthemachine]

You can get the es350. Just not w AWD though

[@davidlusk4350]

Es250 is awd, 350 is v6 front wheel only. Exactly why pay more for lil more quiet and refined interior, and have 250 to 300 more a month in car payments.

[@johnjames7712]

@@davidlusk4350 the V6 is about $1500 more than the 4 cylinder.

[@BanBiofuels]

I like the car except for the giant cancerous grill. When will the giant grill fad end?

[@kristians2704]

The Lexus ES is probably the second most overrated cars of all time (only beaten by the Lexus RX)

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

Shut up

[@kristians2704]

@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 why?

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

Es is a luxury car and not a sports car. Rx is a legend . People who don't like them are either fools or not anything about cars. I am sorry about the shut up thing. But nothing is overrated and very few are.

[@kristians2704]

@@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 the Lexus RX has no reason to be the best selling luxury car in the US. Every single car in the segment is better like the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, audi Q7/Q8, Volvo Xc90, Genesis GV80, Lincoln Aviator. They all have nicer interiors, WAY better technology, more poewrful engines, more space inside, all are RWD based (aside from the Volvo), and they are only slightly more expensive. Same thing with the ES.

[@ekgcanadianenthusiast9961]

Let's end this issue. No gv80 is good as a Lexus rx. Rx is a family SUV. Xc90 is just like the rx so don't complain. Es is better than the jaguar xf it's OK to be fwd.

[@PMI551]

Seems very underpowered

[@laloajuria4678]

there is no reason to touch this when M3 LR is AWD and starts at 47K.

[@johnthomas3863]

An M3 is a bag of Crap with a bunch of Plastic in the motor that melts and breaks all to hell!!! That’s why nobody in their Right mind would touch a BMW after 50k miles… Total Piles of $h)T.!!!

[@Wawalsh1234]

Borrowed the disconnect from the Cherokee. I am glad I bought a Cherokee over this tinny vehicle.

[@RagingBad]

The Cherokee is garbage compared to this

[@starman2337]

You won't be if you still own it in 5 years.

[@SA-hk8xj]

While I like the Cherokee style...I know of two people who returned/traded-in their Cherokees because of repeated gas tank issues. Both parties went to different dealerships to get their less than 1yr old cherokees worked on and both had the entire gas tanks replaced, and both had the same issues within weeks of the “repair”. Both couldn’t afford to take off work or time to keep chasing the issue that should have been fixed. Obviously an issue with FCA. Sorry, but I’ll take a car from a company that still makes vehicles that last and/or need few trips to the dealerships over the garbage a lot of other companies are putting out. Just my two cents.

[@amybyrd419]

Yeah..it's special....it has the ugliest front bumper of any car. UG-LY!! It reminds of a little guy who tries to overcompensate for a small schlong! The rest of the car looks great but that grill is a huge turn off.

[@lonnieopp8198]

sorry Brother it is not pretty