2017 Lexus ES350: Large Sedan that’s Starting to Feel Stale
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Since its inception, Lexus has been billed as the pinnacle of Japanese-luxury engineering. This certainly holds true for its flagship products, but vehicles like this ES350 have always felt like a dressed-up Toyota and not a truly-independent brand. Which makes sense in many ways, since this is a tarted-up version of the Toyota Avalon sedan. Despite being refreshed in 2012, this is very similar to the previous version which debuted in 2004. That means it’s really starting to feel dated, not just from a design perspective, but in the fit and finish and controls as well. Coupled with a front-wheel drive layout, there’s just not a lot to get excited about with the ES350.
Powered by a 268hp 3.5-Liter V6, the big sedan suffers from a healthy amount of torque steer and feels slightly down on power at the same time. The biggest issue is the lag inherent in the transmission - there’s a noticeable delay any time you add throttle input before that turns into forward motivation. Even when you put it in sport-mode, it still just feels lazy and disconnected. This probably won’t matter much to most buyers, as they are mainly interested in the reliability and brand familiarity.
Inside, there are some nice materials and finishes in places, but the plastics are thin and the ‘aluminum’ trim is just painted plastic. The seats are comfortable and supportive, but our test vehicle was conspicuously missing heated seats - not welcome in the frigid Chicago climate. I’m sure our test vehicle was destined for sale in a warmer climate, often leading to different option combinations, but even on a chilly CA or FL winter morning, heated seats are a welcome addition. With a price point pushing $50k, it’s an omission we’re not willing to overlook. The controls on the console and center-stack are dated as well, with buttons that look unchanged for over a decade.
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It’s 2020 same model basically so listening to you...they would still be waiting. Also, that 2017 u don’t like is still selling for 30K+ in mid 2020. It’s designed for reliability, comfort, economy and simplicity. It’s proven to be maintenance free leading to a high resell. Sounds like a winner to me!
At 4:00 you mention that the vehicle is front wheel drive and the roads were "mixed" conditions (snow/ice). Why would you not want a front wheel drive car in those conditions? It's pretty obvious you didn't do your homework before reviewing this car. First, the horsepower is 268, not 288. Second, the sensitivity of the toggle for the infotainment screen can be adjusted. Third, why not talk about the reliability of the Lexus compared to other vehicles in the same price range? I'd choose the "stale" and reliable Lexus over some Volvo which has me spending too much time in the service department.
You Journos keep acting like you are race car drivers when you are not. You keep criticizing, we keep buying these cars. I wonder if you ever buy the european cars you love to promote so much!
@Mychicagonews
5 жыл бұрын
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only 3,000 views, only 8k subscribers and a guy talking trash about the most reliable / affordable luxury mid-size sedan on the market. Im out, people below already said what I think of this reviewer and channel. See ya!
This dude didn't no what he's talking about 288 hp
The same Volvo that consumer reports from their search and findings say the infotainment system crashes or freezes all the time? You should do more research before putting this up against whatever competition you want to. This car is still the highest selling mid size luxury sedan in the US beating even the almighty E class though that has a 10k higher base price. This Lexus is loaded with technology and materials in it are superb, you need to see other interior colour and wood options available. The test car in this video doesn't even have heated and cool seats, clearly a low entry model or possibly base model. You should test drive one with the ultra luxury package and there's a difference between this car and any Avalon or Camry in ride comfort and luxury.
@Mychicagonews
6 жыл бұрын
We actually just did Avalon and surprisingly liked it more than ES350.
@zeytunci1
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mychicagonews From someone who says the car feels and looks like its from the kid 2000's we dont expect anything better from you. You clearly dont understand cars.
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Its an amazin car
****You forgot to tell us that the Volvo compared to this ES350 commands bank wrecking maintenance cost.
You obviously know nothing about Lexus or you won’t be saying all these negative stuffs about this vehicle. Stick to Ford and Dodge and spare us such reviews.