That relatively low power/torque engine is a big part of the reliability. No forced induction or overly complex software that can go wrong. Smooth and unstrained powertrain. And still more than enough power for real world use. A very well made, sensible car. Pricey but worth it.
We are a young couple on our early 30s and we love Lexus! Solid, sensible, reliable and durable cars! When you buy a Lexus you know you paid for 20 years of effortless motoring. The germans make you buy atlest 2 cars for that time period
Noddy I just bought a second hand Es300h, I traded in my is300h FSport that I had for 4 years, I’m in love noddy, what an upgrade this car is from my is300h and don’t get me going about the fuel economy alls I can say is wow, the only upgrade I did was put a spare wheel in her as I been a fellow Irish man and dub like yourself we love our spare wheels in Ireland and don’t trust those other contraptions puncture outfit things.
Have a year old 530d at the moment but looking to retire soon and need a car that will be a keeper. This is on the consideration list, won’t be upgrading every 2-3 years once retired, needs to last.
If I was in the market for a car in this class this would be my choice hands down. While this car is not perfect (at least they added a touchscreen with the refresh) and doesn't have the "fancier" interior of it's German rivals it has one major advantage, as you have mentioned Mark, reliability. I wouldn't consider any of it's rivals cause they simply are not built to stand the test of time. Do you have another video of the refreshed model coming soon Mark? Always enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work!
Test drove one of these a few years ago, when launched. I’m 6’2”, and the seat just wouldn’t go low enough, so that my head wasn’t touching the roof. Shame, because it was a fantastic car to be in.
@@NobbyOnCars Indeed, a relative has the NX, and whilst better, still not brilliant. Very good reviews, by the way, always find them honest and informative. Thank you!
Excellent review Nobby is that the same as the one you almost got "stuck" in Spain? 😁 I have to say it's well specced but I don't like the front of it, it's like the kidney grill on the BMW it's ugly but mind you I doubt if I'd be in the market for one.
That's interesting, I pick the BMW's kidney grill and Lexus hourglass grill being the best looking of them all. Let's see what people say -- please help in the survey by clicking on the like /dislike button. 😅
This is my car and I totally agree with your review. It is in my opinion one the best cars I have ever owned…even better than Audi but one of the worst infotainment systems around. I absolutely hate the mouse pad….what an appalling idea….totally unsafe when driving. Plus now that I have paid an extra £160 for Apple Airplay and android Auto I am well pissed off with it because it sometimes works and sometimes just couldn’t be bothered working and it is not wireless….terrible. I love driving the car, it is a delight and you do feel you are driving a luxury car. Plus as you said it is whisper quiet….I love it to bits. But would I buy it again, the plain answer is no if they keep the infotainment system and that horrible mouse pad. I have seen the new NX and they have done away with pad/mouse and gone for touch screen. If that comes to the ES then yes I would consider it against the NX. Great honest review as usual.
@@NobbyOnCars seriously, they have kept the trackpad??? Oh my goodness that is awful news. For me that is a deal breaker. I think I’ll be going for the NX but it might be the price that will put me off as the one I would like is the plug in Hybrid ( I would need to have very deep pockets) ……Lexus make some gorgeous cars and the reliability is second to none ( I should know as I have had different Volkswagens and Audi’s and there wasn’t one that I didn’t have one mechanical fault or maybe more in them whereas I have had 4 Lexus cars and not one has had a mechanical fault). But I just couldn’t be doing with that track pad. Maybe I should look at something totally different like the…… EV6
Honestly, I hope Lexus never sacrifices their reliability and quality. Even though it is in the same league as the Germans on paper, the quality is a tier above.
my 2013 300h has 245000 miles on it and it just needs simple maintenence so far. When you get it serviced they will offer you to pick it up and deliver it or drop it off and wait for it or they also have loaner cars available they offered to pick my car up at work and drop off a loaner vehicle such excellent customer service no other car dealer ever offered me that. First class customer care and i bought the thing used. Nissan messed up my loan and when i took the Altima in for an oil change something fell off the shelf and damaged the body on the door so they had to take it to the body shop also the trunk leaked water so i traded it in for the Lexus. Who knows what they did to it when they kept it for 2 day's for body shop work. i thought i heard a noise sounded like transmission when it was minus 8 degrees out Farenheight it don't like the cold either i think that's why the trunk started leaking it got down to minus 20 degrees and it warped the Boot or Trunk as we say here. Lexus? I like it seems like a solid well made car unlike that Altima who knows where in Kentucky it was made my 300h was made in Japan.
@@NobbyOnCars Thank you, just watched your reviews of the 3 cars on my shopping list (Rav4 PHEV, Camry and ES300H). Great reviews, I think I need start driving them now.
@@Shane-zx4ps Hi Shane, I went for the plug in hybrid RAV4. I drove one and the combination of 306bhp (with a full battery) and the prospect of being able to do 90% of my driving on full electric swayed it for me. After that the Lexus was my next choice, it's just a more polished version of the Camry but for the middle spec car it was getting very expensive. The RAV4 should arrive sometime in July, I've a 2020 RAV4 at the moment and I just couldn't get over how strong the resale was so hopefully the plug in hybrid is at least as good. Can't go wrong with any of them (Camry or GS or RAV4).
Why do people continue to talk about acceleration, hp and torque on a car like this? Get the LFA, LS, LC, etc. This car is about being efficient, quiet, silent, refined. It's the complete package while also being better for the planet. You will rarely find yourself at the dealership or mechanics, except for the recommended maintenance. Or if you want to drain your bank account, get the European cars.
Imagine being ignorant yet having the confidence to say dumb stuff like this and walk away. 🤣 By that logic, so is Audi just rebadged VW. Not to mention you are entirely wrong as the ES doesn’t share anything with the Camry. Lexus IS by far the best value for money. Unparalleled Japanese build quality with bulletproof reliability no one in its class can match. 😏🤫
Over rated car with worst acceleration in the mid Lux segment. Gear box is prehistoric and slow to shift, struggles to go uphill and slow in overtaking.
That relatively low power/torque engine is a big part of the reliability. No forced induction or overly complex software that can go wrong. Smooth and unstrained powertrain. And still more than enough power for real world use. A very well made, sensible car. Pricey but worth it.
Miles better than any German car
No
9 seconds to 60 for a luxury car?
@@fr61dit’s a luxury car, you should buy a sports car.😊
@@ishkaranbrar313say that when ur German shitbox doesn’t reach 100k
Looks like any other toyota though.
Very nice car, it's a shame the SUV craze means many people will overlook good saloons like this...
We are a young couple on our early 30s and we love Lexus! Solid, sensible, reliable and durable cars! When you buy a Lexus you know you paid for 20 years of effortless motoring. The germans make you buy atlest 2 cars for that time period
My Sister is now on her 3rd Lexus, never had any issues just superb
Excellent review. Here in the US the E300h is selling like “hotcakes.” A much desired model in its class.
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I am far from a managing director, 33 year old father of 1 but I love the ES.
Always an interesting take on cars! Love your reviews Nobby.
Thank you
I drive a 2017 GS3550 and it's a terrific car. Tight as the first day. You BUY a Lexus, you LEASE a German marque.
Noddy I just bought a second hand Es300h, I traded in my is300h FSport that I had for 4 years, I’m in love noddy, what an upgrade this car is from my is300h and don’t get me going about the fuel economy alls I can say is wow, the only upgrade I did was put a spare wheel in her as I been a fellow Irish man and dub like yourself we love our spare wheels in Ireland and don’t trust those other contraptions puncture outfit things.
4 months on how are you finding it? I had an IS300h FSport which I loved, had a 6 series for a couple of years and now I want back with a lexus.
You got the title the wrong way around. It should have read, Can these German brands match the Lexus ?
Have a year old 530d at the moment but looking to retire soon and need a car that will be a keeper. This is on the consideration list, won’t be upgrading every 2-3 years once retired, needs to last.
Best brand you can buy ....
If I was in the market for a car in this class this would be my choice hands down. While this car is not perfect (at least they added a touchscreen with the refresh) and doesn't have the "fancier" interior of it's German rivals it has one major advantage, as you have mentioned Mark, reliability. I wouldn't consider any of it's rivals cause they simply are not built to stand the test of time. Do you have another video of the refreshed model coming soon Mark? Always enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work!
Intériori is better than germans
Everything is better than Germans 👌
Hi Nobby . Great review . Nice car.. what was the wing mirror issue though...?...cheers
Just bought a 2021 lease return with 27k miles
Hi Nobby,great review 👍.you left out it has a sunroof. do you know if its standard?
Excellent review as always.
I think my A5 Sport back may be in jeopardy! Never considered Lexus before, but I'm impressed after watching this review.
Am currently a Mercedes driver, Buy the Lexus ES300h is top of my short list when I replace it,
Excellent review and beautiful car
Test drove one of these a few years ago, when launched. I’m 6’2”, and the seat just wouldn’t go low enough, so that my head wasn’t touching the roof. Shame, because it was a fantastic car to be in.
I think Lexus can suffer with that a lot. Even the new NX doesn't have huge amounts for a taller driver.
@@NobbyOnCars Indeed, a relative has the NX, and whilst better, still not brilliant.
Very good reviews, by the way, always find them honest and informative. Thank you!
Excellent review Nobby is that the same as the one you almost got "stuck" in Spain? 😁 I have to say it's well specced but I don't like the front of it, it's like the kidney grill on the BMW it's ugly but mind you I doubt if I'd be in the market for one.
That's interesting, I pick the BMW's kidney grill and Lexus hourglass grill being the best looking of them all. Let's see what people say -- please help in the survey by clicking on the like /dislike button. 😅
Please What's the best used or new car for a €30k-40k budget? Need options
Look for a Lexus GS350, either AWD or RWD.
Nobby did you see the whatcar most unreliable luxury saloon list. I believe the audi a6 was pretty poor. Lexus equals bulletproof
Such a slept on car, kind of funny.
Another very good video nobby.👍
Thanks for checking it out
This is my car and I totally agree with your review. It is in my opinion one the best cars I have ever owned…even better than Audi but one of the worst infotainment systems around. I absolutely hate the mouse pad….what an appalling idea….totally unsafe when driving. Plus now that I have paid an extra £160 for Apple Airplay and android Auto I am well pissed off with it because it sometimes works and sometimes just couldn’t be bothered working and it is not wireless….terrible. I love driving the car, it is a delight and you do feel you are driving a luxury car. Plus as you said it is whisper quiet….I love it to bits. But would I buy it again, the plain answer is no if they keep the infotainment system and that horrible mouse pad. I have seen the new NX and they have done away with pad/mouse and gone for touch screen. If that comes to the ES then yes I would consider it against the NX. Great honest review as usual.
Track pad will be gone eventually, I’ve reviewed the new NX and it is touch screen. Facelift ES is also touchscreen but with track.
@@NobbyOnCars seriously, they have kept the trackpad??? Oh my goodness that is awful news. For me that is a deal breaker. I think I’ll be going for the NX but it might be the price that will put me off as the one I would like is the plug in Hybrid ( I would need to have very deep pockets) ……Lexus make some gorgeous cars and the reliability is second to none ( I should know as I have had different Volkswagens and Audi’s and there wasn’t one that I didn’t have one mechanical fault or maybe more in them whereas I have had 4 Lexus cars and not one has had a mechanical fault). But I just couldn’t be doing with that track pad. Maybe I should look at something totally different like the…… EV6
The new revised es 300h has the track pad but you don't have to use it as the infotainment system is also touch screen
@@davidjohn0505 The mousepad is gone in 2023 ES300h. They added touchscreen and improved voice control. Ordered mine a week ago.
@@jklas4591Have you received your car and how is it?
Honestly, I hope Lexus never sacrifices their reliability and quality. Even though it is in the same league as the Germans on paper, the quality is a tier above.
Very nice car & usual great review but.... you didn't go back to talking about the mirrors? 🤔
In short, too expensive as a €2,000 option.
my 2013 300h has 245000 miles on it and it just needs simple maintenence so far. When you get it serviced they will offer you to pick it up and deliver it or drop it off and wait for it or they also have loaner cars available they offered to pick my car up at work and drop off a loaner vehicle such excellent customer service no other car dealer ever offered me that. First class customer care and i bought the thing used. Nissan messed up my loan and when i took the Altima in for an oil change something fell off the shelf and damaged the body on the door so they had to take it to the body shop also the trunk leaked water so i traded it in for the Lexus. Who knows what they did to it when they kept it for 2 day's for body shop work. i thought i heard a noise sounded like transmission when it was minus 8 degrees out Farenheight it don't like the cold either i think that's why the trunk started leaking it got down to minus 20 degrees and it warped the Boot or Trunk as we say here. Lexus? I like it seems like a solid well made car unlike that Altima who knows where in Kentucky it was made my 300h was made in Japan.
I don't know where you from pal but I truly envy you this type of treatment, this isn't something u would experience from Lexus M50 north Dublin.
Great Review. Straight forward and to the point.
Thank u
9:06 WHAT!!! thats an option? we don't have that in the USA
This or the IS 300 ..is this too big ?
Good review
How different is the driving experience to the Camry? Does it feel / drive sufficiently better to justify the extra few thousand euro?
Not in many ways but being surrounded by such luxury does play nice tricks on my mind.
@@NobbyOnCars Thank you, just watched your reviews of the 3 cars on my shopping list (Rav4 PHEV, Camry and ES300H). Great reviews, I think I need start driving them now.
@@MrJwmurph what did you buy John, I’m in the market myself for the same type of cars you’ve mentioned, but can’t decide.
@@Shane-zx4ps Hi Shane, I went for the plug in hybrid RAV4. I drove one and the combination of 306bhp (with a full battery) and the prospect of being able to do 90% of my driving on full electric swayed it for me.
After that the Lexus was my next choice, it's just a more polished version of the Camry but for the middle spec car it was getting very expensive.
The RAV4 should arrive sometime in July, I've a 2020 RAV4 at the moment and I just couldn't get over how strong the resale was so hopefully the plug in hybrid is at least as good.
Can't go wrong with any of them (Camry or GS or RAV4).
@@MrJwmurph nice machine John, and great choice, white with a black roof I take it?
Why do people continue to talk about acceleration, hp and torque on a car like this? Get the LFA, LS, LC, etc. This car is about being efficient, quiet, silent, refined. It's the complete package while also being better for the planet. You will rarely find yourself at the dealership or mechanics, except for the recommended maintenance. Or if you want to drain your bank account, get the European cars.
Because the performance of a car is part of a car review 🤦🏼
looks like its been styled for the US Market, couldnt live with that dashboard, 90s arcade dashboard with horns 2:06
It says 6.1 litres on the dash
Deer Park!
I love it, but for that cash needs AWD.
What a great motor spoiled by that barely useable infotainment screen. Hopefully they will re-think this and go forward with touch screens.
They have done.
it's expensive than german alternatives
Why the heck would you want bigger wheels? They scarifie performance, ride and gas mileage, and they look stupid.
None of its competitors will run for 1 million miles .
You do have viewers that still use and know miles per gallon and miles per hour, so you channel is obviously not for the UK ❓🤔
No it’s an Irish channel, plenty of viewers in the U.K. but they’re all Irish spec cars in the vids.
In the US it is like 44 mpg.
Lovely car but those wheels look way too small
The car is focused on comfort, bigger wheels=worse comfort.
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Expensive Camry lol
A year ago, the price difference was only approx €8,000. Not now!
Excellent video...nice car but no match to the current king in that segment the Audi A6...🇨🇦👍
It is better than Audi
Toyota Camry in posh clothes. Save your hard earned euros and close your eyes. Your driving a Lexus beginning with a T.
Tired statement. It's in a different league to the Camry
Same point for Passat and Arteon, I still know which is the more desirable car.
Said by someone who doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
Imagine being ignorant yet having the confidence to say dumb stuff like this and walk away. 🤣 By that logic, so is Audi just rebadged VW. Not to mention you are entirely wrong as the ES doesn’t share anything with the Camry. Lexus IS by far the best value for money. Unparalleled Japanese build quality with bulletproof reliability no one in its class can match. 😏🤫
Or an Audi A6 and a Skoda superb, every car brands do it
Over rated car with worst acceleration in the mid Lux segment. Gear box is prehistoric and slow to shift, struggles to go uphill and slow in overtaking.
You are talking rubbish! It's a cvt gearbox , so it doesn't shift gears, as it is one variable gear 🙄