You have a similar vibe as Bob Ross when you're talking, it's really refreshing compared to some hyped up auto reviewers

@leojohnwayne1422

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly on point.

@caglioso

3 жыл бұрын

He’s just gonna put a few happy trees around the car.

@theconformist2399

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Chris Amos’ voice is just soothing. Honestly, he could do ASMR as a side hobby if he wanted.

@KTBTVHD

2 жыл бұрын

Maaaaaan I always say this when I watch his videos!!!!

@ner0351

2 ай бұрын

Agree, i just loved the drive experience + his talking

Gorgeous car inside and out. Amazing reliability and resale value. The only downside is the powertrain. 250AWD is way underpowered. 350 is good except it’s only offered in FWD. Imagine an ES350 AWD… it would be perfect!

@thevegastan

Жыл бұрын

What would be of an ES350 RWD then?

@5.7_TY

Жыл бұрын

@@thevegastan that’s what the IS350 and GS350 is for

@justanotheraccountv2

9 ай бұрын

@@5.7_TYWhy Is es350 not awd

@g60corrado91

8 ай бұрын

@@justanotheraccountv2 I'm sure it has to do with packaging more than anything.

@revaholic

6 ай бұрын

I think the IS300AWD and IS350AWD become more reasonable choices than the ES250AWD

I legitimately like the styling (interior and exterior) and how quiet it is. I'd absolutely consider a 350.

Im listening with earphones, when he closed the hood almost hurt my ears 😁.. Nice sedan.

@jjhuhu1820

3 жыл бұрын

what is the BGM name please？

@ArthropodSpidey

3 жыл бұрын

@@jjhuhu1820 darude sandstorm

@Earthlight777

3 жыл бұрын

@@jjhuhu1820 song : the song on this video is called : GANJA. By Artist: Ooyy. . You might also like the song :(light it up ) by: chris heria .

@Mike.3GS

3 жыл бұрын

god that SLAM!

wow the interior is beautiful! ❤️❤️

Great review as always, The ES 350 f sport fits the car characteristics and design language much better, The power, the luxury, the smoothness, the quietness, That's what this Lexus ES should always be, The ES 350 f sport will be my choice. Thank you again for the great review.

Thanks for testing mark levinson audio system👍

I am currently looking at the ES 250 (however, the luxury trim not the F Sport) and when I test drove it I felt it was very quiet and very comfortable. Granted I am coming from a Chevrolet Malibu which is not a luxury level car and I prefer the "Grandma" Style driving. it was also the only car I've test driven so far which could be also why I liked it so much.

im the only one who like when he clap he's shoes every time he enters the car

@seanm3ify

3 жыл бұрын

I find it oddly satisfying

@ATRichard

3 жыл бұрын

I do that every time I get in one of my cars, so I can honestly appreciate it. And I’m from Michigan too, so I recognize where he’s driving at lol.

"ES250 is underpowered" Screams in ES200

beautifulk interior imo. at first i hated the design when it came out a couple years ago...now i realize it was ahead of its time

love how you check for spare tires too!

Another great video! Keep up the great work

The market for this ES 250 is primarily not for USA, but for countries which tax by engine displacement (e.g. China). It also helps that China isn't as drunk on the SUV fever like USA has, where most buyers would probably go for the RX 350 anyways if they wanted AWD. The ES 250 AWD in this case is really best for older people who care more about MPG than hp or handling figures. The ES is incredibly quiet, soft and serene to drive, and adding AWD gives it a sure-footed nature the ES 350 FWD cannot replicate. However if driving dynamics are important to you, the similarly priced IS 300 is probably the better car to get, ditto the IS 300 AWD if you live in places where it snows.

I appreciate your honesty. A lotta people hype up the cars and it’s a negative bias

Your pants blend in with the interior perfectly. lol The interior looks like its just 1 color, charcoal!

One of my favourite car Lexus. I drive 2013 17 and 19 hybrid. Love ❤️ it

I love the cars you show bro 😎😎

Great review! Please test the 2021 Lexus IS AWD system in the snow - nobody has done it yet and I want to see if I should buy the AWD.

Looks and works great! Not sure why people hate it so much...

You should do the ES350 F Sport and test the V6, 302HP in the 3.5 would make a big difference. The handling is definitely much different though cause it is FWD but I've seen you drive everything but an ES350 unless that was you on Winding Road for the 2013/14 ES350.

I agree w you for road use, fwd w winter tires is sufficient 90% of the time.

$50k for 200hp?

I love how the top dome light panel has stayed the same. Classic Toyota/Lexus. lol

I feel you on the speed, I have 1. It is slow on passing cars above 50 mph, but this puppy moves. I got a speeding ticket in NJ doing over 100 mph and didn't even feel it.

This is very nice looking lexus.

Where's the ES 350 video? This is the most important version!

I love this song you play for all music tests, whats the name?

Lexus just took a shortcut to put this powertrain the in the ES. Gee sounds like a Corolla with a CVT.

@trashrabbit69

3 жыл бұрын

I suspect this is gonna be a stop-gap til they can make the new V6 + AWD fit. This model is probably gonna be relegated to daily casual winter use, which in the ES's case has mainly been its whole shtick here in the north.

@ruthnoya8424

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's gross. I imagine the V6 option will only be a few thousand more and have much better resale value.

@benhaze1010

3 жыл бұрын

@@trashrabbit69 I don't think It is a stop gap; Toyota is not spending on their V6 powertrains anymore and will push the RX instead for the few customers looking for an AWD.

@alh06

3 жыл бұрын

@@benhaze1010 The thing is it’s not “a few customers”

this car is so beautiful oh my

The sound is the high pressure injection. Remember the A25A 2.5 has 8 injectors for direct and port fuel injection.

Theres a point at which the EPA has to realize that forcing manufactures to downsize engines for CAFE standards almost never results in better fuel economy. You burn far more fuel day-to-day with smaller engines vs larger

@gavcom4060

3 жыл бұрын

it’s not even that man it’s just that Lexus was too lazy to engineer the 2.0 turbo they have in the NX or IS with AWD and now customers are stuck with a 3,800 pound luxury car with an engine that makes less torque than a civic si

Broooo that sound system sounds so good Though headphones

@mrsj1417

3 жыл бұрын

The sound system in the ES is HORRENDOUS, ML or regular. It's all front-biased, with next to NO sound coming out of the rear speakers. They were going for some kind of concert arena effect but it is AWFUL. I know because I own one.

Sounds like you need the hybrid as the bare minimal for the powertrain (although the 3.5L V-6 is perfection).

I know auto manufacturers have to conform to emissions standards... BUT, a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder on the Lexus ES? The ES has always been a silky sedan, the V6 has always helped with that, 4 cylinders are just naturally buzzy. They should have at least offered the V6 with AWD (as they just discontinued the GS V6 AWD). What were they really thinking? It's an expensive vehicle, the power train is a slap to any buyers face. It's lacking the power and refined ride the ES is known for, it's crazy how much the engine really affects the car. I have an ES350, I've gotta say as a current ES owner, I would never buy this variant, I would continue to get the front wheel drive just for the V6 engine. If they wanted to pair the AWD with a 4 cylinder, didn't they think about pairing it with the RAV4 hybrid powertrain?

@NeoNoggie

3 жыл бұрын

I think a 4 cylinder base engine would have been okay if it were turbocharged and could get the car up to speed without hitting 5k RPM. Something more like Mazda's turbo 2.5 would have been way nicer. At over 40k, this really just cant justify being that slow and buzzy.

@ARentz07

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeoNoggie It's funny because they have the 2.0-liter turbo in the NX 300 that they potentially could have used. However, I suspect it would have been expensive to engineer that engine to work with the ES platform rather than just recycle something already proven (the 2.5 with the AWD system). It is a shame.

@jaredsquirrels5242

3 жыл бұрын

thats what om saying, you might as well save your money and buy a camry at this point

@Rooseveltdunn

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredsquirrels5242 To be fair the ES is a lot quieter and more refined than any Camry

AWD has been a long time coming. Hopefully an AWD Hybrid is not too far away. One source says this under-powered ES 250 has a top speed of only 131 mph, can anyone confirm that?

@DuPontLovesYouForever

3 жыл бұрын

Same as most Camry years. I've done it, not fun

@redblade37

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 18 GS F sport and it also stops at 130. It's the factory governor that does this. I assume without it, it could reach probably 140-150.

@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744

3 жыл бұрын

It's the factory governor on most cars that limit it

@chibba5418

3 жыл бұрын

It's a Camry on AWD, and considering they're both tuned on the same octane (whereas the ES350 V6 is tuned to 91 octane, and the V6 Camry is tuned to 87), plus it's heavier, sp I'd imagine the I4 Camry is quicker in all aspects. So yeah, 130mph seems right

@JohnnyUtah9173

10 ай бұрын

@@chibba5418ES350 is 87 octane as well.

Classy for sure

Man, that's really unfortunate about the harshness and vibration at idle. I was really looking forward to this car as a long-term keeper, don't wanna dilly-dally with hybrid long-term battery issues nor V6 thirstiness.

I really like how you religiously tap your boots before getting in

2:17 makes the same exact sound as my 2020 camry

plz pair the 3.5 v6 with AWD, that old v6 is a treasure

they said lexus speaker is good especially with the insulated cabin from outside noises makes it sounds better

Who needs a LS? This is just as good.

European F-Sport with 300h engine version has got the same equipment?

This car sounds like my moms 2011 ford fusion. Its so loud and you gotta rev it high to get any passing power.

I bought a 2020 toyota camry xle awd with panoramic roof in Nov 2020 for 28k. I am happy with my purchase. My other car is a Lexus es 350, I love it but doesn't have awd. I don't think it makes a lot of sense to get the es 250 awd. To be honest, camry isn't too bad, if you compare it to the es 250 awd.

Love your Content Chris! But your being to hard on the Toyota 2.5L I4 for this particular car. The 2021 Sienna you reviewed had the same engine but with a CVT and big heavy hybrid batteries, you kept commenting "200 horsepower is enough for a Minivan" also remembering the outgoing sienna had the 3.5L V6 and more power! So I guess to say that this car that is far lighter then the sienna and that it's always struggling to get up to speed is inaccurate, driving a Mitsubishi Mirage you would struggle getting up to speed but a midsized car with 200hp? No way, it's just what we've come to expect from lexus, but those days are coming to an end with Hybrids and EVs, and people who arent ready for that will be switching to I4 or I3 powertrains. I love this Lexus ES and will probably be picking one up! I personally want to save money on Gas and here in my part of Canada its CAD$1.40/Litre so no matter the price of the car, fuel efficiency is always welcome! But again I think 200hp is enough for any luxury cruiser, and yes people who dont drag race will love this! And I'm coming from an LX570 that I can no longer bare to fill the tank of! Keep up with the great content! Much love!

Back seats down fold down bc that would impede on the serenity of the quiet cabin

Nice!

We need a 2022 Lexus ES 350 F Sport with AWD and Twin Turbo V6 and they need to make it touch screen like the LS 500 and IS 350.

0:43 camry awd limited?? when did they start making a camry limited ?

Would you be able to test a GMC Sierra?

Have you made a review of the es300h? Ss i think this has the same 4 cylinder engine so the power and torque would be the same?

I knew this would happen after they scratched the gs. Bigly sad!

I think the reason they can’t put the v6 awd in there yet is packaging issues with the chassis and it being a sedan, but they are probably working on it.

@little123456788

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, Lexus is probably just being lazy and they know their geriatric customers don't mind an underpowered car. That or emissions standards leading to downsized engines.

@andersnielsen6044

3 жыл бұрын

No they are not.. There will never be a V6 petrol engine in any new car in the future. It is over with that.

Great review but I would say you certainly do need all wheel drive depending on where you live and drive irrespective of power

If the car doesnt have the electric trunk does it self-lift with actuators?

ES 300H seems to be the sweet spot. If you’re not looking for more power at least you’ll get better mpg. The n/a 4cyl motor in this seems pointless.

This will make a great used buy 10 years from now for 10k with 140k on it

I really wish this was the 350!

How do you get your hands on all of these vehicles? Love the content.

Shame they don't offer the ES350 here in Aus, they only offer the ES250 and ES300h, but then again there really isn't much market here for that :(

Might be an interesting used proposition in 5-10 years but definitely not new

@fredi1505

3 жыл бұрын

If no one buys them new there won't be no used ones

@12pm59

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredi1505 I always try to tell people that

@vladriabokon6642

3 жыл бұрын

@@12pm59 i mean they will still depreciate in value even of new. But from previous years

@eleesium8407

2 жыл бұрын

@@vladriabokon6642 Even so, lexus, just like honda, toyota, and acura, depreciates a LOT slower than any other car.

We made an awd ES with a 4 cylinder! You want a V6? Only front wheel drive!

can you please change the music you put in the sound systeme test

Just curious - why the Texas plates?

It’s so annoying how in the uk there is only a hybrid version of this Lexus, not the regular one

This is a car that needs fake engine noise. I'll record myself making engine revving sounds and that would be an improvement over this. Vroooooooom!

YOO LETS GOOOO

Well at least I won't have an issue replacing the gasket cover..

Camry awd is 3571 lb, ES250 awd is 3736 lb. according to website.

I have been following you for a long time. I hope you can make videos of BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Your loyal fan comes to China.

Why Toyota won't pair their AWD with a V6 in this ES250, the Camry AWD or the Rav4 is a mystery to me. I just cant bring myself to give up my V6 engines. I love how smooth and refined the V6 power is. I genuinely feel sad over all the direct injection turbo 4 cylinder engines with CVT trans in new vehicles these days.

@kromahj

3 жыл бұрын

Cuz,AWD v6 will be more money, people will start complaining about how it expensive

@Big_Red1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kromahj And they have to engineer the system in the first place. They don't have a AWD system to put in the FWD V6 version of their cars at the moment. I would be willing to bet that they never would have done this on their own if Toyota didn't already have the system made for the Camry.

@jw3384

Жыл бұрын

IS350 I'd awd v6

@absolutelynonameslef

Жыл бұрын

@JW and the IS is a RWD platform. The ES is FWD, which requires different packaging for the differential. Notice that AWD in the GS was not an issue.

@g60corrado91

8 ай бұрын

@@Big_Red1 I don't know how different the 2021 Highlander XLE/XSE with the 3.5L V6 and AWD is from what the Camry AWD/ES250 uses is, but I'm sure it's more of a packaging restriction with the firewall and footwell and possibly even ground clearance since it's a V engine with 2 cylinder banks versus an Inline engine. Like TheToper said, a set of dedicated winter tires would tackle all but the steepest of mountain roads, etc. which is the limitation of FWD or RWD.

i liked the gs better the only thing that is better about the es is the entertainment screen definitely a better setup

I don't think the ES250 is all that bad. I think you're a little biased driving the many powerful cars that you do. If this was my daily I'd get used to it quick. I don't think the target audience is going to be looking slaloms and the next red light drag. My daily is a stick shift AWD turbocharged car and I'd drive this Lexus all day. Now having said all that, I do think for the money Lexus could have plopped the Highlander/RX drivetrain straight into this no problem at all maybe add a grand to the price, it would however make the Camry too expensive with that V6 AWD combo, probably around $45,000+. Nice review.

So the only upside to this vehicle is... awd? Because I can get the same model with a v6 $7k cheaper from the year before..

Amazing cute Lexus :3 woohoo ❤

It looks amazing, but Lexus needs to rethink the powertrain choice... the 2.5L 4-Cylinder isn’t enough for this vehicle.

They shouldn’t do F-sport 250’s only 350’s and 500’s. I feel like it really shits on the F-sport badging.

Where did you made this video?

The screen is tactil?

No 300h or 350 still :( ?

This would be just perfect in Japan. Average traffic speeds are 20mph so no issues on power and ES250 drives on regular, it has intelligent multi clutch AWD system. We only have FWD ES300h in Japan so it’d be nice if they add AWD to the lineup

What's the enthusiast's choice on this? The V6 is torquey and quick which is great, but the hybrid is smooth and high tech and for this specific car might be the best powertrain.

@TheTopher

3 жыл бұрын

Personally I’d argue the Hybrid. Mpg is awesome, and makes up for any 8 liter V10s lurking in the garage...

No 3.5L engine anymore now right

The Original ES350 Engine Would Obviously Be Way Smoother Than The 250. But I Know These Will Still Sell

Have this engine in my mom’s RAV4 and I’m just triggered hearing it 😂. It’s so loud and harsh, kinda gritty; seems like the transmission tuning is a lot smoother here though. It is a super super efficient engine and very technologically advanced, just wish it didn’t sound so terrible.

@absolutelynonameslef

Жыл бұрын

I drove one as a service loaner and was shocked at how crude, weak, and gutless this car was. Can't believe people buy the 250 at all. Found it quite un-Lexus like.

@ZoomZoom356

8 ай бұрын

Idk why they offer the 2.5L from the base Camry in a Lexus ES, it is asthmatic is a car this heavy, 184lbft of torque in a 3,800lb sedan, that is laughably underpowered and thats why you have to rev the crap out of it. I would recommend getting either the 300h or the 350 with the V6, the 300h is probably the best powertrain in the ES its very refined, super quiet, and you dont have to rev it out to get torque and you get like 42mpg.

as an old Lexus driver i would never recommend an F-sport version because they dont offer more power, nor much better suspension BUT the interior is most times boring black or idiot red :-) Lexus has so nice interior colours to offer but not for the F-sports.

They really need to put a v6 in it instead of the 4 cylinder👍

I find it interesting how the “downfall” of this car, by the narrator and other comments, continues to be the apparent “slow” 4 cylinder engine. The ability to go “faster” is what almost always causes accidents on the roadway. Driving faster then you need to, just because you can. Keeping up with traffic? If I had a penny for every time I heard that, I’d be rich. This car is perfect in every way. Luxury, economical , AWD.

@watchdogs295

Жыл бұрын

Going too slow is far more dangerous than going too fast, fun fact

@FinesseBTW

Жыл бұрын

Needing to rev the crap out of the engine to accelerate is probably not great for longevity

@onfootbassin

Жыл бұрын

​@WatchDogs29 remember, he is apparently a trooper and is brainwashed to think that slightly going over the speed limit is the biggest issue facing this country😂😂😂

@trooper1460

Жыл бұрын

@@onfootbassin definitely not the biggest issue. Just an observation.

@onfootbassin

Жыл бұрын

​@Trooper 14 Do you know anything about cars? Having more power and torque is often better as you don't have to rev out your engine as much to get up to speed. Doing this too much can wear it out quicker. Oh and drivers that drive too slow is often worse.

That almost looks like the Toyota Venza 2021Hybrid all wheel drive

Disappointed by the powertrain, the interior seems very nice though. At the beginning I expected at least 300+ hp and more torque, and definitely not naturally aspirated. :(

Why it’s looking so cheap inside?

so basically you pay for the sound system, the engine is complementary

It's too bad they couldn't have used the turbo four-cylinder from the NX and IS in this car.

The powertrain is excellent in the Camry FWD for its purpose of being a fuel-efficient reliable smooth economy car. However, it simply isn’t suited to the character of the ES or Avalon for that matter.

@kingfarticusreturns6371

3 жыл бұрын

Do you think they should have used an even more mediocre engine?

Why wouldn’t the seats fold down?!?

@seanm3ify

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard they did it for structural rigidity & sound isolation in the cabin. Seems odd to me, considering most luxury & high-end cars still have seats that fold down. Even the new IS lets you fold down the seats

the first person drift in Lexus es, lol

I have to say but for a premium optioned out luxury vehicle, the motor in this car should have been sport tuned to about 261 horsepower.

its BS engine but Lexus fan for life