Living with the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport: Is this the next Lexus GS?

MotoMan drives something new for Lexus, the Lexus ES350 – but one with the F Sport package and adjustable dampers. Once the Mica Blue Pearl Lexus ES is dropped off at MotoMan Studio A, he goes about ‘Living With’ the 2019 Lexus ES 350 F Sport to learn how the latest generation of Lexus ES works as a daily driver but also answer the important question: Can this take the place of the Lexus GS?

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[msshepherd]

Lexus did not make ES F sport to beat or replace GS. According to the Lexus ES chief engineer, the example was LS. 2019 ES was made for comfort, quiet and roomy cabin, and also the design. They did not want to lose the "base" of ES. When the president of Toyota drove the new ES, he gave the words to the chief engineer "he wanted to keep driving, " and that made the chief very happy.

[abt]

This car never was meant to be build for performance aspects! Lexus this outstanding job with this car, period, i have one the F-SPORT version and all i can say is that i have no words how amazing this car is, i dont care abt any of the performance stuff because all i need is superior quietness and excellent driving refinements, anybody who is looking for serious performance out of this car wont get it so all the people out there if u want performance car get performance car, this is a excellent family sedan with little bit of sportiness.

[hamoudalthanawi]

I'd pick the Lexus over the G80, the deal breaker is the resell value. It's much better + the Lexus is much more reliable.

[alphaization]

It can never be the GS....its not rear wheel drive

[TraversyMedia]

I have this car and love it. Very comfortable and sharp looking

[KirkKreifels]

ES 350 f sport is a great looking and an amazing package for the money. ES will never replace the GS. Look for a future IS that's a little bigger to carry the load. Even an es with AWD wouldn't be the same as the GS since GS is rwd biased and built from the ground up to be a more visceral experience. The ES is built to be a buttery smooth relaxing quiet ride.

[JohnSmith-vepd]

Amazing car and I dare say, one of the best interiors going around. Simplicity is the key. No gloss black eye soreness

[MrMustangrick]

I. Drive a GS, love the GS.
This ES can never replace it .

[Peter-rqxn]

As an owner of 3 previous bimmers, I would take the Lexus (GS F in particular) because I don't like knowing my service advisors too well. Easier on my wallet that way.

[jamesyu]

I also get 19.7 mpg average with 60 % city -local driving. 3.5 liter is a large V6 same as in RX350. I think having many bells and whistles contributes to ho hum mileage. My white (not Camry) with red seat 2019 ES350 F Sport feels very fast. Its 400 lbs lighter than Panamera 4.
I will take on Panamera 4S or turbo anytime. It’s not just nice comfortable riding car with all the creatures comforts, high techs, and safety features better than Mercedes E. It’s also less visits to the dealership. As for me its really a lion in sheepskin.

[djxsquizit]

I test drove one today and I fell in love with it. I was in love with the GS but the interior and exterior of the ES is so much sexier

[MrMustangrick]

Not as desirable for a driver as a
GS 350.
Long live the GS.

[Tluxury]

No dude Gs will rise again with new shape mark my words it will be


Gs is the best

[TwelveBravo]

You didn’t talk about reliability. I’ll take the 10 year ownership experience with the Lexus vs any of the German three any day.

[driversteve]

I would choose the Lexus every time as it's the most reliable car out of all the ones you've listed by far!!!

[hsvcommodore]

I like it but the new lexus gs is my favorite car

[skuzzyj]

Nashville native The best thing is definitely the hot chicken. The worst thing is the awful traffic nowadays.

The ongoing joke now is that Nashville is an hour from Nashville.

[Fister_of_Muppets]

I picked up a barely used ES, and it may not do anything perfect, but it does everything well for what it is, which is a good tradeoff in my book when you consider the reliability.

[yoganandramen]

You make the best car reviews. Thank you

[shaunjones]

The GS might not be dead, but it’s probably on life support. They could come out with an AWD ES at its mid cycle refresh OR replace the IS & GS with 1 vehicle. There isn’t enough room for all of their sedans in an SUV crazy world.