Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2024
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Lexus ES
The ES sedan is luxurious, quiet and comfortable, but not very sporty. Rear seating is spacious enough to practically make this an intermediate limousine. However, the center of the rear seat is pretty uncomfortable due to the retractable armrest. The 268-hp V6 and six-speed automatic are both well-proven components. The Hybrid uses a four-cylinder 154-hp gas engine combined with a 67-hp electric motor and a CVT.
Pre-Owned Lexus GS or ES: What's the Difference?
Pre-owned vehicles
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 …September 26, 2022
Toyota Camry or Lexus ES: a Good Dilemma
Pre-owned vehicles
If 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 …July 13, 2022
15 Vehicles With 15 Years of Age You Should Consider
Pre-owned vehicles
A 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 …June 1, 2022
Top 10 Vehicles Original Owners Are the Most Loyal to
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2019 Lexus ES 350: Still the One
Test Drives
The 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 …October 9, 2019
2019 Lexus ES: Cream in the Fuel Tank
First Drives
NASHVILLE, 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, …June 7, 2018
2019 Lexus ES: We're Heading to Nashville to Drive it
Spotlight on
Since 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 …May 28, 2018
2019 Lexus ES: Worldwide Reveal
Special Events
LOS ANGELES, California – As part of an event taking place simultaneously in Los Angeles and Beijing, Lexus unveiled the seventh generation of its ES midsize sedan. The new and fully overhauled 2019 Lexus ES should help Toyota’s luxury brand better mirror what the competition is offering and, most importantly, …April 30, 2018
2016 Lexus ES 350: Not Just for your Dentist
Test Drives
The ES is the elegant midsized sedan in the Lexus lineup, slotting in between the compact IS and the larger GS. When I say “elegant sedan” I mean it literally as that’s what the letters ES stand for. It’s nice that Lexus chose letters that have a minutia of meaning …May 30, 2016
2013 Lexus ES/RX Sport: Elegant and sporty
First Drives
Lexus has finally realized that plain cars, no matter how reliable and how excellent their resale value, just won’t cut it anymore, given how fierce the competition has become. As a result, they designed their new models with a much more dynamic style and made them more exciting to drive. September 20, 2012
Sleek New 2026 Lexus ES Unveiled With Hybrid and Electric Variants
New Models
The 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 …April 23, 2025
Consumer Reports Lists 10 Most Satisfying New Models and 67 Used Vehicles to Avoid
News
Looking 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 …February 12, 2025
The Most Dependable Makes and Models in 2024 According to J.D. Power
News
February 9, 2024
Toyota Recalls 100,000 Vehicles in Canada on Airbag Concerns
Recalls
Japanese 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 …December 21, 2023
Toyota to Halt Production of Several Models in December
News
Parts 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 …November 23, 2022
Toyota, Lexus Extend Connected Services Trials to 10 Years
News
Connected 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 …September 30, 2022
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Lexus ES
News
Every 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 …January 26, 2022
Refreshed 2022 Lexus ES Adds F SPORT Model, More Tech
News
The 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 …April 19, 2021
Top Makes and Models in 2021 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
News
February 25, 2021
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Lexus ES/Toyota Avalon
News
Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Large sedans have become somewhat of a strange breed. Competitors like the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Volkswagen Arteon and Kia Stinger are now fighting for attention from the same customers. December 16, 2020
2021 Lexus ES: All-Wheel Drive at Last
News
The Lexus ES will get all-wheel drive for the first time with the 2021 ES 250 AWD. It will be powered by a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine with a 203-horsepower output. The AWD system will be able to deliver up to 50% of the torque to the rear wheels when …August 22, 2020
Engine Failure Threatens Some 2019-20 Toyota Models
Recalls
Toyota is on a roll these days, what with the launch of the brand new Highlander (and its ad during the Super Bowl) and sales of the RAV4 that keep rising substantially, even surpassing those of the Honda Civic! However, we’ve learned today that the popular compact SUV is part …February 12, 2020
2019 Lexus ES / ES F-SPORT
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Lexus unveiled the 2019 Lexus ES midsize luxury sedan. 
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