Lexus

Lexus ES

Price $43,950 – $47,050
Fuel consumption 5.8 – 11.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 69%(view ratings)
The ES strikes a balance between smoothness and spunk with the ECO, Normal and Sport driving modes. The ES 350 is powered by a 268-horsepower V6 engine while the hybrid ES 300h combines an electric motor with a four-cylinder gasoline engine for a combined output of 200 horsepower. Both versions of the ES offer optional Touring and Executive Packages, the latter including a 15-speaker sound system and a panoramic sunroof.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 69%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 5/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Comfortable and quiet
  • Proven reliability
  • Good drivetrain (ES 350)
  • Meticulous interior finish
  • Interior space

Cons

  • Lacks personality
  • Infotainment system commands need reworking
  • Options packages cost an arm and a leg
  • Anonymous design
  • Hybrid didn't convince us

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