First impressions – the car’s design is really sleek and stylish. The front end looks bold and confident. I chose the titanium silver color because it hides dirt well. Same as with my old car — I don't wash it too often, maybe every few months. Even though it's a Lexus, my habits won't change! Interior: I went with the brown perforated leather, and honestly, it matches my taste perfectly. The doors, dashboard, and center console are all wrapped in soft-touch materials. Compared to my old Volkswagen, this feels way more premium. Space: With a wheelbase of around 2870mm, the space is average. It's not cramped, but it's not huge either — definitely smaller than a Volvo S90 in the back. I used to drive an SUV, so moving around inside a sedan feels a bit less convenient. Features: While it can’t compete with electric cars in terms of tech, it’s well-equipped compared to German rivals like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. You get power seats, seat ventilation and heating, L2 driver assistance, remote start for the A/C, voice control, keyless entry for all doors, and a panoramic sunroof — love that feature the most! Performance: I was mentally prepared — it's not a sporty car. Acceleration is slow at the start, and if you press hard on the gas, the engine does get a bit noisy. But once you're up to speed, the ride becomes smooth and comfortable. Fuel economy: I've driven about 500 km so far, mostly on highways, and I’m getting around 7.3 L/100km. With my “golden foot” driving style, I think I can squeeze out even better fuel efficiency later on.

Exterior: The car has a streamlined and very attractive design — at least for now, I find it especially good-looking. The front end looks bold and commanding. I chose the Titanium Silver color because it doesn’t show dirt easily, haha. My old car would go months without a wash, and I plan the same with the new one, even if it’s a Lexus. Interior: I picked the Tea Platinum Brown color with perforated seats — fits my aesthetic perfectly. The door panels, dashboard, and center console are all covered in soft-touch materials. Compared to my old Volkswagen, this feels way more premium. Space: With a 2870 mm wheelbase, it’s standard — not particularly spacious, but not cramped either. My friend’s S90 has a rear seat that truly feels large. I used to drive an SUV, and in a sedan, moving between seats is definitely less convenient. Features: Can’t compete with EVs in terms of tech, but compared to the German "34C" segment, this car is very well-equipped: electric seats with heating and ventilation, L2 driver assistance, remote engine start and climate control, voice recognition, full keyless entry, and best of all — a single-panel sunroof, which is really nice! Performance: Yep, I was mentally prepared. It’s slow on takeoff, and the acceleration is weak. Especially when starting off — if you press the pedal hard, the engine gets noticeably loud. Once you're cruising, though, it feels much better. Fuel Consumption: I drive 50 km daily, mostly on elevated roads. After 500 km so far, the average fuel consumption shows 7.3 L/100 km. I’m confident with my smooth driving style I’ll get that number even lower.

Why can't my 2006 ES350 play music via the car's Bluetooth, even though I can make calls with it?

Why did you change the center console screen on the 2025 model? I was considering it, but now it's super ugly after the change. Toyota's center console.

Does anyone else feel that sometimes, even with the same standard mode (with the green ECO icon already turned off in the trip computer), the steering wheel feels lighter and the accelerator is more responsive, making the drive feel comfortable? But other times, the steering wheel feels particularly heavy, the accelerator is heavy too, and the engine sounds loud—even though ECO is turned off. I really can't figure out why. Can any experts help explain?

If you commute 45 kilometers every day, how much would the annual cost be for an ES200, including insurance and maintenance?

Has anyone noticed a thumping noise from the rear suspension when braking? ES car.

Why is the rear suspension on my Lexus ES200 lower than the front suspension? I can fit a fist in the front suspension gap but not in the rear. I tried another ES and could barely fit a fist in.

Hey guys, I just got my Es2000 recently, and there's a clunking noise when I brake. It seems to be coming from the brake calipers. Do any of you have the same issue?

Is there a high penalty fee for paying off the ES200 installment within two years if the plan is for five years? Any insights from esteemed ES owners?

Due to a business trip, my ES300h was parked for over 10 days and couldn't start. After jump-starting, it started normally, and the battery checked out fine. Can anyone advise on how to avoid this situation?

Car experts, is the 2025 ES getting a major redesign? This year's update [I want to be quiet]

Car enthusiasts, how's your water-repellent coated glass holding up? Is it normal for one side of the glass to lose its effect after 2 years?

Is it normal for the wiper on the driver's side to make a clicking sound when it reaches the top? I feel like it didn't make this sound before. The 4S shop said it's normal, and I've even replaced the wiper, but it's still the same.

I bought an ES200, and the designer made an unusual choice by placing the only USB port on the surface of the center console. It's easy for the USB to get damaged by hard objects. Why not put the USB in the armrest box? Also, I want to ask fellow car enthusiasts if there's a way to convert the charging port with the lightning symbol into a USB port that can play music (I tried using a converter, but it couldn't play music).