Lexus ES
With room for five passengers, this front-wheel drive sedan was the first Lexus to include the brand’s new grille, which identifies the different models offered by this division of Toyota. This year, the ES is sporting a new exterior that echoes that of the majestic Lexus LS. The ES 350 sedan is equipped with a 268-hp 3.5L V6, while the ES 300h hybrid produces a total of 200 horsepower.
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Pre-owned vehicles
Pre-Owned Lexus GS or ES: What's the Difference?
Pre-Owned Lexus GS or ES: What's the Difference?There was a time when mid-size sedans were very popular. Lexus even thought it would be good to offer two models: the ES and the GS . With the decline of this car segment, the company decided to ditch the GS at the end of model year 2020 to focus …
Pre-owned vehicles
Toyota Camry or Lexus ES: a Good Dilemma
Toyota Camry or Lexus ES: a Good DilemmaIf you're among those who want a mid-size sedan to transport your family or to use as a company car, you can hardly find better than the Toyota Camry , no matter what the model year is. The same goes for its luxury counterpart; a model from the Japanese automaker’s …
Pre-owned vehicles
15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should Consider
15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should ConsiderA growing number of drivers decide to keep their vehicles longer, and therefore, the average age of the automobile population is steadily increasing. According to American statistics published recently, the average is 13.1 years for cars and 11.6 years for light trucks. In addition, the sharp rise in pre-owned vehicle …
Test Drives
2019 Lexus ES 350: Still the One
2019 Lexus ES 350: Still the OneThe Lexus ES may not be the brand’s best-selling car in Canada – that title belongs to the Lexus IS – but in is in the United States. By a mile. Needless to say, it’s an important model for the company and it couldn’t mess up the ES’ redesign. Flaunting …
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2019 Lexus ES: Cream in the Fuel Tank
2019 Lexus ES: Cream in the Fuel TankNASHVILLE, Tennessee – While some carmakers are removing sedans from their lineups due to lack of interest from consumers, Lexus relishes in the fact that it can sell two entirely different midsize sedans. Performance junkies will lean towards the GS, or even the GS F, while drivers desiring something softer, …
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2019 Lexus ES: We're Heading to Nashville to Drive it
2019 Lexus ES: We're Heading to Nashville to Drive itSince it was first introduced in 1990, the Lexus ES has remained true to its mission of offering consumers a midsize luxury sedan focused primarily on comfort and undeniable reliability. While the GS takes care of chasing the Germans in the race for the most competent performance sedan, the ES …
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Sleek New 2026 Lexus ES Unveiled With Hybrid and Electric Variants
Sleek New 2026 Lexus ES Unveiled With Hybrid and Electric VariantsThe all-new 2026 Lexus ES was unveiled today at Auto Shanghai 2025. It will go on sale in Canada early next year with a selection of hybrid and electric models, a first. This eighth generation of the Japanese midsize luxury sedan has been developed under the theme of “Clean Tech …
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Consumer Reports Lists 10 Most Satisfying New Models and 67 Used Vehicles to Avoid
Consumer Reports Lists 10 Most Satisfying New Models and 67 Used Vehicles to AvoidLooking for a new vehicle? The Car Guide ’s Best Buys section is always a good place to start. If you have a particular model in mind or maybe a few, our test drives and reviews will tell you about their various strengths and weaknesses. We also make a point …
Recalls
Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns
Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag ConcernsJapanese carmaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it was recalling around a million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. [ Editor's note : and nearly 100,000 in Canada], citing concerns about their airbag systems. The vehicles include some of the manufacturing giant's popular Camry, Corolla and Highlander lines, with the …
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Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in December
Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in DecemberParts shortages are catching up with Toyota big time. The Japanese automaker will halt production for a number of Toyota and Lexus models in December as supply chain disruptions continue to hit the auto industry. According to a report by Automotive News , the cuts will affect the Toyota RAV4 …
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Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years
Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 YearsConnected services in cars and via mobile apps are rapidly spreading across the auto industry. Many customers love them—until the free trials end and they have to start paying monthly fees to keep using these services. Good news if you plan to buy a new Toyota or Lexus : the …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Lexus ES
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Lexus ESEvery year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Large sedans are a fast-dying breed, so we had to put together some cars that otherwise don’t belong together. These include the Nissan Maxima , Lexus ES and Kia Stinger …
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Refreshed 2022 Lexus ES Adds F SPORT Model, More Tech
Refreshed 2022 Lexus ES Adds F SPORT Model, More TechThe Lexus ES midsize sedan was completely redesigned for 2019, so the current generation was due for a mid-cycle update. This is it. On the outside, three body colours have been eliminated and two others are new for 2022 including Iridium and Cloudburst Grey. There’s a new grille pattern on …
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 3
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