New Lexus ES 2019 review – could this be an E-Class beater?

This is the all-new Lexus ES. It’s the seventh generation of the ES (which was first released in 1991), but for the first time it's set to be released in the UK!

Lexus is renowned for hybrid engines and fuel efficiency, but is that alone enough to convince you to make the switch to this E-Class competitor? Watch my latest review to find out!

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[jaredjoubert]

Just by the way, the “cheap” plastics (in the lower areas of the cabin) are actually hardy, durable and scuff-resistant materials, strategically placed where scratches and bashes mostly occur.

[badimpulses]

This is a brand you can hand down to to your grand children

[nawazwaseem]

It easily beats the Merc for reliability 😂😂😂😂

[umaxen]

My 2005 ES has 300, 000 miles, has had only MINIMAL service and has NEVER broken down. An E Class? No thanks...

[presidentkimi]

OH GOD! It happened! A review that isn't an SUV!

[pqkhqxn]

My grandfather told me that he saw The Titanic, and that from the beginning he warned all the people that the boat would sink but they ignored him. However they were warned again in several occasions, until they kicked him out of the movie theatre.

[ismailirfanullah]

This is a giant step up from the previous Lexus ES. I'd take this over the E class and A6 any day. The 5 series does a better job competing with the ES but the ES would still be my pick at the end if the day.

[NuhanHidayat]

Every time i see a car with gorgeous grille design in my country my butthole clinch so hard because it's ruined by the front license plate, kinda jealous of those countries that doesn't require front license plate

[pb]

Wow Lexus have stepped up the game here in terms of styling. Looks great, built well and the interior is much more modern than before. And no horrendous cheap fake exhausts, which Audi and VW can learn from.

[gregsullivan]

I hate the fact that the seats don't fold, despite the fact that they *do* fold on the car it's based on - the Avalon! Who *cares* about a bit of rigidity?!?! We're not driving this around the Nurburg - we're sitting in traffic most of the time. Sigh.

[joehew]

"If I want it short and really close to the car in front that would be BMW setting" 😂 so true

[tectorama]

It would be nice to hear a review for a Lexus, which didn't have to include references to BMW's or Mercs.
People buy the Lexus for refinement and reliability, and because they don't want to follow the crowd and
buy a German car, I do wish reviewers would realize that. Most Lexus owners have grown out of the need
to know what the 0 - 60 time is,

[netomilt]

Old videos, but got myself a brand new 2022 300H, which is ever better than the version on this video. Excellent video and even better car.

[masteryoda]

Lexus has always been better than Mercedes.

[bassicuk]

4:02 17 speakers and a whole 18 WATTS of power!!!

I think he meant 1800w of power.

Those Mark Levinson systems are amazing though.

[daarupappe]

The Lexus ES is a great car but I would still prefer the Mercedes E-Class

[tonybeast]

Please Mat make a video about the best used cars you can buy

[techpassion]

I actually rather like the look of this car! Lexus really pushed itself forward when they made the LFA, had some trouble getting its footing after that, but from the LC500 onwards their cars are stunning! I'd prefer this and the Volvo S90 over the German rivals for sure! (No disrespect to the Germans, their cars are wonderful too! Just a matter of which one I personally like more ^^)

[oliversimsiv]

i love how matt just went to texas right as i left for california.

[Hilmanpanjifirdaus]

I have stopped watching other popular car shows, and instead enjoy staying tune to this channel