Lexus ES

"Good: responds quickly, and the sport option makes it evev better. Love the pick up when passing."

"The V-6 is quick and responsive. Handling very nice."

"Good brakes, good tracking, good Styling"

"Excellent acceleration and handling."

"Acceleration and handling are great for a car of this size with a four cylinder engine."

"I love the comfort, quiet, and acceleration. It tends to sway when making a turn but I understand this is the tradeoff for having more of a comfort ride than a performance ride. The tradeoff is worth it."

"When driving downhill in second gear and engine RPM is around 2750 the RPM surges up and down 300 or 400 RPM when holding the accelerator steady. Lexus service manager rode with me, collected data with his computer, and said it could not be fixed."

"This Lexus is very powerful and handles as well as my previous BMW"

"The 5 year old car is still stylish with the best. Driving is comfortable, quiet and luxerous. I am a very happy owner."

"It punches well from stopped position but sometimes it skids on acceleration. All of the bells & whistles are widely used and make for safe driving (turning, changing lanes & backing). The whole experience is enjoyable. If only the other drivers on the road had the same level of safety."

"I find it very responsive in acceleration. And handles and rides very comfortably"

"acceleration and handling"

"Excellent acceleration and very good handling."

"This car drives very smooth. I had the dealer change to Michelin tires and couldn't be happier. I test drove the Mercedes and BMW and not knocking those care, they just appeal to a different kind of driver. The stiff suspension for me was a no go. The Lexus has the smooth clean ride I was looking for."

"Most folks think a hybrid is under-powered. Sure, it doesn't handle like a racehorse, but in all kinds of traffic, it has excellent pickup. Even when traveling at 70 mph, the car responds nicely with sufficient pickup for passing other vehicles."

"Smart acceleration, very smooth-shifting transmission"

"Acceleration is robust; you'll be surprised if you "put the hammer down" as the car takes on another persona and gets going in a hurry. Handling is good for this type of sedan although you can't push too much in corners. Lane changes are silky smoot and you can get "jiggy" with the car to a point."

"Acceleration when needed is OK but not push you back in seat. Handling is OK but not a sports car."

"This car is an absolute pleasure to drive. Accelerates quickly, Corners well. Smooth ride. Visible & audible alerts for safety. Hard to see behind when using monitor in bright sunlight."

"I’m really like the adjustable drive modes. I use economy mode in town and the sport mode on the highway. Acceleration response is notably improved in the sport mode."

"For a hybrid, the acceleration is amazing. The switch between gas and EV power is unnoticeable while driving."

"Excellent handling & acceleration"

"Excellent acceleration and decent Handling"

"The ride is exceptional! When I put it in 'Sport' mode - we can really move out! The added horsepower is great on the highways for merging into traffic (or getting out of somebody’s way). I even enjoy driving to work each morning, taking the long way with lots of hills and curves!"

"great accerlation"

"Power is available but accerlation is not resonsive (significant lag between pressing the pedal and accelration). Handling is assured and predicatble."

"Nice acceleration and handling"

"the acceleration is fine The handling is too soft and no feedback through the steering wheel."

"Good acceleration and smooth handling"

"The driving is very good, accelerates quickly and is very responsive. The layout is comfortable and no fatigue over a long distance."

"Acceleration is good and handling is ok."

"Mine is not a HYBRID but the 350 V6. Drive quality is great, smooth, quick, quite, but relaxed. About 21 mpg city driving, almost 39 mpg in regular Highway but up to 36 mpg when driving at conservative 55 -65 mph when in mountains on holiday."

"Very quiet and smooth driving experience."

"It has pep and handles well on mountain roads."

"The car drives butter smooth. Changing gears is only apparent if I watch the tachometer, and it makes no noise at all."

"Very good brakes and smooth acceleration."

"Good handling and acceleration Very quiet ride."

"I love the ease in which this car merges in, it has the get up an go needed to drive in an interstate setting. I absolutely love the way it handles"

"The car is quiet, accelerates quickly, corners well, great car to own in the winter, and cruise control works much better than previous cars I have owned."

"Acceleration is good for the vehicle class, handling is a bit loose. Both improve a great deal with the "sport mode" on."

"Love the acceleration of this car considering its size and weight. Plus it gets great gas mileage on the highway going 70+ mph."

"Acceleration is very strong but handling is not crisp enough. Suspension busy on uneven surfaces"

"Excellent acceleration and handling"

"The acceleration is superior. The ride is not as good as my RX. Rough roads are not dampened adequately."

"Very smooth acceleration & excellent handling under all conditions."

"Both very good. Peppy."

"Drive is smooth and comfortable. handling is superb"

"It's a lovely car to drive. I really enjoy driving it, although it's my husband's car and I'm usually in the passenger seat. It has great response to acceleration. Nice size--not too big, easy to manuver, turn, and park."

"Lots of power, very smooth and responsive handling. The blind spot monitor, parking assist, front and rear warning systems are very helpful."

"It is so quiet and smooth you hardly know it's on! It handles quite well and is easy to maneuver in traffic with good visibility and ease of parking."

"Driving"

"Very nice handling car."

"quick car."

"Smart, effortless acceleration. Ventilated seats"

"The ride is very comfortable, the seat controls respond well and enjoyable for a long ride, do not get tired. The interior is quiet and can talk at a normal level of conversation."

"Seats are not as comfortable as our 2004 Highlander. They are fine for routine driving but not as comfortable for all day or several day trips."

"Very comfortable and quiet."

"roomy seats, low noise when driving."

"Noise level is low. Seats are very comfortable. But the ride is not as comfortable as I expected for Luxury sedan, especially when it runs on bumpy roads. It is about the same as my Honda accord."

"Driver seat is too small and short . Not long enough to support the leg . After driving around 30 mins , I just want to stop the car and get away of the seat because its very uncomfortable . Very Loud wind noise . Road noise is ok."

"It is a joy to drive the Lexus ES 350! I can adjust the seat to fit me perfectly, and turn on the cool or warm air flowing through the seat to suit my desires."

"The ride and air conditioned seats"

"There is quite a bit of road noise inside. Radio has to be turned up almost to maximum to hear it on a road trip. The seats are comfortable but the leather quality is very poor and Lexus takes no responsibility for this other than to replace the driver's seat at a cost to both of us. There is not enough room for drinks, only two provided for in the front. The door panels were not rounded to put in a drink. The car handles beautifully and has a luxurious ride."

"Extremely comfortable interior with great ride. Most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned."

"It also handles well. The drivers' door arm control rest is set too high though, and it bumps my left knee and left leg and is somewhat cramped because of it. The down angle of the side bar is also interfering. the joystick to control infotainment center operations is a nightmare. Otherwise, I like this car. It does get worse mileage than my 2010 but not by much."

"ride"

"Very comfortable and quiet ride"

"Adjust front seat once and push a button to maintain seat and outside mirror adjustments."

"Very comfortable"

"While somewhat sedate, the ES is a very comfortable vehicle due to many ways to adjust seats, noise level is good (noisy only when windows or sunroof are open. Additionally, the ride is very good for a "sedate" sedan, i.e., cornering is solid and handling is very good."

"Extremely comfortable seats, even in long multi-hour drives. Suspension gives a ride better than the Toyota version."

"The cabin in my Lexus is quiet, and the ride is smooth. The seats are comfortable BUT I was short, about 5 ft. and am now shorter. I do have difficulty seeing over the side view mirror on the driver's side at some of the many 4-way stops in Vienna."

"After downsizing from Lexus LS we noticed much more wind and tire noise, and feel every little bump in road."

"Seats super comfortable. Ride a little hard. Engine very quiet. Sunroof noisy"

"Very quiet, especially for a hybrid"

"Ride and seats are comfortable and the back seats have lots of leg room in comparison to most vehicles in this class."

"noisy tires-Bridgestone"

"The ride is extremely smooth and very quiet."

"This car has a rather hard ride over rough surfaces. Very unsatisfactory and annoying for a near-luxury vehicle. Don’t think I would buy another for this reason. Was spoiled by my 2002 BMW 530i. Greatest vehicle ever with satin smooth ride."

"smooth suspension, seats are very comfortable especially on long drives, very quite interior"

"Good"

"Great road car."

"Car is very quiet, ride is smooth and the seats are comfortable."

"Automatic Seat positioning after entering and before exiting the car. Good seat depth and lumbar support. Side bolsters not too high. Headrest adjustment not straight forward. Would like more options for positioning as it barely meets my support need. So many vehicles have the headrest too far forward requiring a hunched position. The road noise is minimal which helps limit driver fatigue. The ride is smooth and a bit dampened."

"Front seats have multiple settings that can be set then saved for a particular driver. My wife and I are 8 inches different in height and being able to reset the seat when I am going to drive is great."

"It's a lovely car to drive and ride in. Leather seats are very comfortable. It's quiet and smooth."

"Seats are very comfortable, even on long rides. The car is quiet and it a very smooth ride. Like driving on a sofa."

"Seat back support, and heat or cool seat option."

"Heated/ventilated seats are very comfortable. Head, shoulder, and leg room is great in front and back. Full retraction of steering wheel and driver's seat when power off is fantastic for exiting. The ride is comfortable and outside noise is pretty much unnoticeable."

"No complaints . It is responsive in handling, especially in Sports mode"

"The ride and noise level is excellent. Padding in all seats is very cheap and thin. Not good on longer trips. Poor cost cutting area by Lexus."

"Good: With good touring tires, the car is quiet and feels very solid. The car responds easily. Seats are both heated and cooled. Bad: nothing"

"The seat were very comfortable/supportive on long distant ride."

"The driver seat controls are great. the preset positions are perfect for multiple drivers."

"Excellent ride quality. Comfortable seats and smooth braking."

"With experience of owning or riding in other fine autos this is the smoothest quitest car on the road."

"Soft leather, easily adjusts to my comfort zone. Seat heating and cooling make for more comfort. Nice firm lumbar control."

"excellent comfort and ride"

"Very comfortable, so quiet and rides like a true luxury car. I'm 5'2 and it fits me perfectly"

"Smooth ride with lots of leg in the front and in the back seats. There is no transmission hump making the back seat even more comfortable"

"Very silent, seats are ok and ride is very good."

"The driver seat headrest protrudes forward at an angle which forces the driver to lean forward uncomfortably while driving."

"Very comfortable on long rides."

"The climate control system smells like body odor during the summer. It has something to do with condensation and a design flaw where the drain is placed. Starting up the car and smelling BO is not what I expect from a luxury car. The dealer will flush the system, but that is only a temporary fix!"

"I have driven many types of sedans and find the Lexus Sedan the most comfortable!!!"

"very comfortable seating, especially because of all the adjustment factors possible - extremely low noise level, excellent climate control features and an excellent, very smooth comfortable ride."

"The gas mileage is not close to the EPA 39 mpg. There are noises from the center column (squeaks when my knee hits against it) and the seat belt hinges which are bothersome and apparently not fixable. This is emphasized by the otherwise great quiet quality of the ride. The Navigation and information system are ludicrously complex after all these years. Why can't they just have a touch screen like everyone else? Otherwise very satisfied. Great sound system."

"Seat height is not quite high enough for my short height!"

"The Ride"

"Luxurious inside. Fantastic cooling system"

"We hate the ride quality! Cabin wind noise is inexcusable. Gas mileage sucks."

"Driver's seat stitching has come apart twice"

"all of above"

"I'm not as comfortable in drivers seat as I was in my previous car (BMW 530). The seat is a bit short for a talker man like me even with my power extension activated."

"A good car, but the seats are not as comfortable as our previous 2007 es350. In the older car the thigh support I think was better. Quite, comfortable ride."

"We took the Lexus across country and after the first leg of the trip my hips were killing me. I am tall and slender. My wife drove a leg and felt the seat was uncomfortable as well. They provide many options for seat position, including lumbar support, but the seat itself lacks "springicity.""

"The Lexus ES interior is all about comfort. If I was going to travel across the US in a car, this is the one I would choose. The seats are wonderful. The fact that you can save multiple seat positions and restore them is so convenient. So it the fact that the seat slides back and the steering wheel raises when you turn off the car to ease getting out of the car. The car rides smooth and the noise level is good. Overall, the experience is what I would expect from the best car manufacturer i..."

"Great seats and quiet ride. Great small SUV"

"This is one smooth as silk riding car that is extremely quiet with all the amenities you could want. I love this car it is luxurious and gets great gas mileage 38-40mpg."

"The driving experience is great and the seats are VERY comfortable."

"My butt goes numb on long drives."

"It's luxurious. The leather seats and steering wheel feel nice to the hand. You don't hear much road noise. It's pretty smooth."

"Annoying wind and road noise . Not like a luxury car."

"Seat are too hard and not comfortable on long trips. Very dissatisfied. Must be improved for me to buy again."

"Retains its value especially well"

"fuel efficient, uses regular gas, very reliable. Lot of features are included in the price"

"so far so good."

"So far it has no problems for the last 4 years. It is not as expensive as the German cars."

"For price paid, very good value"

"I was unhappy with the final negotiation and promises of the dealership I leased the Lexus from."

"Reliable car with good handling and acceleration."

"great car for the money"

"this car get great mileage, drives like a dream, and has all the bells and whistles one could want at a very reasonable price."

"A bargain luxury model compared to the competition"

"Purchased the car through Costco car program and was very satisfied with the price given at the dealership. No haggling for the price paid and ease of purchase was a good experience vs the antiquated way most dealerships still constinue to operate."

"I like the ride I also like being able to see tire pressure on the dash"

"Styling is clumsy. Driving experience is quite good Generally, the car is very much worth the money. The feeling of safety is really important and they come through with that as well. I do like the car."

"best car in class"

"I did my research on Kelly Blue Book and other such sites and determined the fair price to pay the Lexus dealer for this used car with only 8000 miles.1 year later I inquired about a trade in and was informed that the fair market value of my vehicle was $10,000 less than what I paid and owe o9n the loan. It was disappointing to learn how low the resale value had dropped in 1 year on this Lexus vehicle. I kept the vehicle and refinanced the loan elsewhere. ."

"When I bought the car, I did not know that the interior and suspension were cheapened starting with the 2013 year model. The Lexus suspension does not have the ride quality that my Toyota Avalon had. Many "bangs & clangs" when going over uneven streets."

"Buy as certified vehicle as new as possible."

"My previous Lexus automobiles were a better value. The 2014, unlike previous models, has hard plastic door panels, very little actual wood trim. The adaptive cruise control cuts out when it decelerates to 20mph. The pre-collision system was disconnected due to a recall and wasn't repaired for a year! I don't plan to purchase another Lexus."

"Priced to high and gas prices dropped after I bought this hybrid."

"I bought the car are the end of 2014 when the 2015 models were already on the lot, so I was given an unexpected discount. The four year warranty was a selling point for me."