2025 Lexus ES Sedan Consumer Reviews
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250 - $43,190 MSRP
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$40,686Prices based on sales in MI thru 5/19/25
Solid everyday driver
Rob, 01/30/2025
2025 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I came from a 2022 Honda Civic Touring. The reason for the upgrade? Noise level, seat comfort, and engine power/transmission. All lacking in the Civic, all rectified by the ES 350. I would have probably gone for an Avalon if still being produced, but Toyota smartly eliminated it and kept the ES only. THANK YOU Toyota corporation for making a traditional V-6 sedan, at least for now. In terms of engine, the 3.5L V-6 is smooth, reasonably powerful, and OK fuel economy for 300hp. A turbo 4-cylinder may look better on paper in terms of power and slight fuel benefit, but honestly, the 3.5L V-6 engine from Toyota (and Honda has one, too) is soooo good, durable, smooth, with linear power production that it simply provides a better overall experience. Simple, front-wheel drive is OK for most driving. There is no limited-slip differential, and the wheel(s) spin too easily on wet pavement when pulling out from a stop. I would probably NOT use this vehicle in any snow, unless I swapped out the all-season touring tires for snow tires. I will probably use our MDX for those few snow days. How I wish the GS was still available. I love the tuning of the 8-speed transmission. Perfect for daily driving. In Sport mode, it holds a few extra RPM making for a slightly more responsive acceleration when giving it some gas. But I leave it in Normal mode for almost all of my driving. Just can't beat a traditional automatic with lockup torque converter. So long, CVT. Noise level is fantastic at this price-point. Road noise pretty much gone, wind noise very reasonable. Seat comfort - excellent. For me, these are the right balance of firm/plush, just enough bolstering (this isn't a mustang, so don't need too much). Great adjustability and lumbar support. No complaints. Plus automatic heating and cooling keep everything at a just-right temperature. REAL leather seating. Can't easily get that in a BMW or Benz without special order as most dealers carry the pleather-optioned packages. Other items - interior is very nice, understated, quality materials. No LED multi-color light show gimmicks or disco balls in this bad boy. The layout is intuitive with actual buttons for most common items. No annoying start/stop engine feature that needs to be deactivated every time I start the car. Small item storage and cup holders - not great, just acceptable. For the size of this vehicle I expected more. The Toyota team could have learned from the Honda engineers in this regard, as Honda seems to have interior ergonomics and storage space mastered. A couple good cup holders up front, and a couple more in the rear center pull down armrest. But none can hold the oversized water bottles that are popular these days. Nothing to speak of in the doors - those spaces are limited to truly small items like tissues, wallets, maybe a compact umbrella. Center console storage is OK to hold a few items, but nothing much. I opted for the luxury package so I got the 18 inch wheels, leather, and access to the Mark Levinson radio as an option. I love music and had high expectations for this sound system. Truth be told, it is very good, but not great. It took a lot of fiddling with the settings to finally get something I could live with for most music genres and listening volumes. In my opinion, it should be the base system in a $50K car, with a special system above it being offered. It really does not sound any better than the Bose system I had in my Civic, at a considerably lower price point. Volvo has the high-end audio market cornered with their BW systems it seems. The high belt line and short windows probably help keep things buttoned up and noise controlled. I would like better visibility overall. The smallish greenhouse and thick pillars cause me to need to really look twice before pulling out onto a busy street. Big extended sunroof is nice, but drops the headliner a bit and adds to the enclosed feeling. I wouldn't opt for it if I had a choice. Oh, and open the trunk and you will be pleased to find...a real spare tire. No fix-a-flat or run-flat tires here. Thank you, again, Toyota. What does this all add up to? The ES 350 is a very good car. No car is perfect, but I find the balance of positive features versus shortcoming to be to my liking. It has what most matters - excellent drivetrain, comfortable, and quiet. If you want a sports sedan, look elsewhere. This vehicle is for those who prefer value to prestige, dependability to thrills. High quality materials and high predicted reliability should result in years of easygoing and low cost driving. I drive back and forth 30 miles each way to work everyday. This vehicle is more than adequate, and I am getting ~23 mpg in mixed driving. I look forward to trying this car for a longer road trip with my wife up to Vermont or New Hampshire to see how efficient this car is when it has more room to cruise. I am expecting high 20's for gas mileage. Did I mention this car runs on 87 octane. Thank you, Toyota! In a world where SUVs and pickup trucks are the go-to choice these days, you can get a lot more sedan for the same or less money. Better driving dynamics, lower cost of ownership, and less environmental impact are just some of the reasons a sedan should be on your list. If you want an upscale sedan that won't break the bank, the Lexus ES should be on your list to check out.
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My second ES 350
Antonio, 11/20/2024
2025 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had a 2019 ES 350 Luxury (Matador Red Mica) that was recently totaled (insurance company's choice, not mine). Now, it's a 2025 ES 350 Ultra Luxury. Yes, it's a Matador Red Mica. Love this car! Plenty of power, great handling, extremely quiet and comfortable ride. I guess they used to call it "A Japanese Buick" for a reason... (although Georgetown, KY, to the best of my knowledge, is not a Japanese territory. No pun intended). On the other hand, the infotainment system, when compared to the 2019 model, is a total bust. Praise the Lord, the dreadful touch pad was finally replaced with a touch screen. However, the maps now are cloud-based, and they look like crap. So, no route tracing, no POIs, no exits/rest areas on the display... Android Auto offers some help, but it's a far cry from the navigation on the 2019 ES. Still, a great car!
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Mission Specific
Matt Decker, 01/16/2025
2025 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought the V6-powered 2025 ES 350 to use as a reliable, fast, traveling machine as we enter retirement in the Rocky Mountain west. The smooth 2GR-FKS tied to an 8-speed automatic lopes along at a mere 1800 rpm at 80 mph. This old-fashioned sedan is stone quiet due in part to its low-coefficient of drag. The Luxury trim had all the features we wanted, along with the added, Mark Levinson sound. Steering is tight and the auto is like high-speed-rail going down the road. The infotainment system has obviously had a great deal of thought put into it because it is powerful, simple, and easy to learn. With one 500-mile trip under our belt from Denver to Cody, WY, the vehicle managed 34 mpg despite having 302 hp in the stable. The leather seats are on the firm side but comfortable and possibly a candidate for a thin aftermarket cushion. While I would prefer an AWD SUV for errands around town, grocery getting, or in snow, the ES 350 excels as a fair-weather A to B speedster out on the open stretches of I-80, where she gobbles-up mile after mile in silent comfort.
Best car around!
Nancy, 10/28/2024
2025 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third es! The car is awesome! I can’t say one thing I’m not happy about!9
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Lexus ES 350 - what great car!
Milt F, 10/16/2024
2025 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is extremely nice and well equipped. It handles very well and it has great acceleration. Indeed a nice luxury automobile.