This is my Boy Midnight. Had him 3 1/2 yrs to date, he treats me well so i had him detailed and upgraded the ambient & under-glow lighting. Thought i share it with the community of beautiful cars you guys post.

So I been told. My Lexus IS is atrocious and hideous. I don’t even take care about it anymore because I was told it looks like shit. You think this generation of IS is hideous?

I don't know why governments force this eco standards. All lexuses used to live 10-15 years at least. Now, people will be changing the car every 4-5 years.

Why? I want v6 back on RXs. I want new agressive lexus exterior and old engine.
I drove it today. My RX450h 2015 feels way smoother, way more luxuries. My lexus feels like a boat, literal land cruiser. Like you hover on the ground.

New one - after test drive. Leather feels fake, middle dash feels alright, but this round scroller button makes the car like kia sportage. I opened a hood, I almost cried. I was so upset. Apart of hybrid lag, you also get turbolag. In some models shift lag. This is not why people buy lexus.

Salesman said. Well, turbo engine is reliable, but it has overheating issue and turbine is low, but if you change oil regularly, all will be good. He said this in one sentence. I sometimes forget to change oil for 15k miles on my V6. Still runs smoothly, No issues enginewise.

One day, I will move to Middle east and buy myself V8 LX.

Mark my words, 2030 - 1.5. engines like kia with dual turbo will be industry standard for 2.2 tones SUV. All you feel, is spiking acceleration, 12 gear changes. Every 2 seconds, gears will be changing, within this 2 seconds you will feel turbolag and hybrid lag. Better going full EV than having Micra engine inside of SUV.

Edit: no need to comment this. I just wanted to share my opinion.

Edit 2: When I say *“*hybrid lag" I don’t mean electric motors are slow. Electric motors respond instantly. I’m talking about the transition between electric and petrol power.

When the hybrid battery is low and you press the gas gently, the car starts moving on the electric motor. Around 10 mph the petrol engine turns on, and at that moment there can be a brief loss of smooth power while the systems switch. That’s what I call hybrid lag.

I drive in London city traffic, where you stop and start constantly, so you feel this behaviour quite often.

Whether you love or hate the new ES, there's still a charm to it compared to automakers typically giving their cars an evolutionary redesign. Cars that usually have the same concept and personality, but with enhancements done upon every redesign.

The 2026 ES looks to be a completely different animal than any of its predecessors, and there's no denying that Lexus took risks by re-imagining it from the ground-up entirely. It's a bold attempt to keep a dying breed, which sedans are becoming, alive.

When automakers typically make their cars lower in height? The eighth-generation ES is actually taller, by 4.3-4.5 inches, compared to its predecessor. Lexus also raised the seating position and ground clearance, to make the sedan easier to get in and out of. The car is even just 3 inches shorter than the LS, which hints that Lexus is even moving the ES in a more upmarket field. It also won't hurt the ES' reputation as their comfort-focused sedan.

Putting only electrified drivetrains in a best-seller, which are largely battery-electric? Certainly another risk taken in a time when EVs still have their limitations. The platform is also modified from the ground-up to handle every electrified drivetrain, from hybrid to EV, which is also unheard of in itself.

And then, there's of course the love it-or-hate it styling that Lexus says was inspired by the LF-ZC concept car. The eighth-generation ES is not only all-new BUT also completely re-imagined, which most redesigns aren't.

The 2026 ES goes on-sale in early 2026, and I'm looking forward to giving it a chance.

I think that the new GX looks too similar to the new Toyota Land Cruiser. It looks too “Toyota” and not enough “Lexus”

The previous GX being the only Prado in the states made it a really unique vehicle design wise.

I’m also not a big fan of the spelled out L E X U S badges in the rear instead of the classic L logo. That combined with the Lincoln MkZ taillights makes the car look like a Rivian wannabe

I have always debadged all my cars. This one is no different. 2025 Lexus RX 350 Premium looks so much cleaner IMO.

I had a few people thinking that I can’t see since the headlights are tinted. They’re amazing with the tint and I can see perfectly fine like it’s stock. And the rear taillights are also tinted.

My wife’s daily is a 2006 SC430 that’s been fantastic all these years (purchased in ’09) I had a ‘13 GX that I bought new and put 300K miles on and finally sold when it had some transfer case issues and I decided to upgrade into the new LX. Great car, beautiful design and super quiet on the road. BUT….I’d purchased after the initial recall issues and mine was fine……until it wasn’t and I got a recall from Lexus, with no solution offered except your engine might grenade itself but stay tuned for details. Then I found out my wife didn’t really like the ride since the car is a little floaty and I’d moved up since we take the car on the road and thought she’d appreciate the more soft ride…..long story short I traded it yesterday for a new Ineos Grenadier. Feels a lot like my old GX and I’m loving it. Took a bunch of test drives with and without my wife and just appreciate the hardcore utility that’s now missing from the Lexus line up IMHO.

This is my 16 ES300h Luxury that I just took on a 300 mile trip down the coast on highway 1. I recently added 5 percent XPEL XR plus (I heard was the best tint on the market) and it made a night and day difference, even with the sun fully out and it being 80 degrees, the coolness and darker setting of the car made everything so much more comfortable, no sun burns, no ac usage. I’d definitely recommend it to someone that wants coolness and privacy but isn’t scared of being pulled over lol.

They see a dressed-up Avalon with a Lexus badge and go, "Ah yes, Japanese luxury,"

Meanwhile, the real Japanese luxury cars like the GS and LS ended up dying off due to poor sales, lol.

The people criticizing the new ES for lacking Japanese luxury don't even seem to remember what true Japanese luxury really is.

Could it be that Lexus buyers are at the age where their memory is starting to fade?

I drive a 2021 ES300h, and while my friends are always impressed by its smooth ride and quiet cabin, they take one look at the interior—this so-called “Japanese luxury” you all praise—and think it’s a car from 2010.

As the world moves on—with sedans fading and EVs rising—Lexus made a bold step toward the future. Meanwhile, its fanboys cling to the past, wishing the brand would age quietly alongside their fading memories.

It might be different from the older ES but it is characteristically a Lexus. No mistake about it. Here are some line-up comparison photos for the folks who think it's such a wild deviation. I just don't see it...

Plus it is built off the Crown platform as opposed to the Camry platform. Which is better imo since the Crown > Camry and we don't have the LS anymore...

My wife recently bought a 2022 GX460 and I am less than impressed. Sluggish, uncomfortable, clunky and unreliable tech, the thinnest sheet metal possible, shit MPG on premium fuel and just plain old ugly to boot. Overpriced at $62K for a "premium SUV" and has no front camera unless you go up another $10K for luxury model? What a jip. I begged her to buy a used one, but she HAD to have a new one. I guess the upside is that the engine/drivetrain will last a while (whoopie).

- EDIT - OK, update time. My wife and I discussed it thoroughly and we've decided that we were looking for a 8-10 year vehicle that met as many needs as possible, reliabilty and longevity being key - with all others being secondary. That having been said, we opted for a 2023 GX 460 Blackline in Nori Green. I scoured the country looking at used and I couldn't come up with anything that I was 100% on. Going with new, there is no question as to it's pedigree, maintenance, etc and that coupled with our choice of color and options made the most sense. Also of note is that, in posting about my gripes about the car, a lot of it was focused in the wrong place. However, there were a few gripes and I am ecstatic to report that the 2023 Blackline alleviates a few - the seats are SO much better. The car is also more nimble than the 2022 and seemingly quieter as well. I appreciate everyone's feedback and my wife and I are really happy we decided to go this route.

I own a Lexus es 350 but over time I’ve driven some of my family/friends cars and most of them have SUV’s. I like being high up. It feels great! I recently drove an x4 for a few days. I love the body of it. I would love if Lexus created their version of it. I asked chat gpt to create an image and 😮‍💨 I love it and I need it. I’m not a Benz girl anymore. Had family members who’ve had a Benz since I was young and I think I outgrew that since then. And then I don’t like how stiff bmw’s can be. Even the seats in the X4 I was driving was a little uncomfortable 😣 . I like RX’s but nahhh maybe later in life.

(First of all, sorry about the bad photos. Just got her delivered today and I was excited to take her for a spin)

I'm not a thrill-seeker. Unlike my fellow 21-year-olds, I don't consider myself a fan of things others consider exciting. When I reached my age, I didn't even desire to drink. My loves are books and espresso. Embracing extravagance was a thing out of my cares for a long while and I try, tried, to mold my life and efforts around progressing through the world and not caring about things like cars. That was until I laid eyes upon the brilliance of the LC Convertible.

Lyanna, which is her name for all cars must be named, is the love of my life. I don't have a girlfriend and I don't need one now. Her curves are better than any hips, her supple seats are better than any silky soft hair. Her sound is better than a siren's most gorgeous song. Thrill seeking is the order of the day and I'm happy to cast aside my lack thereof now. Thanks for letting me show off my sweet girl.

Im still new here, I'll figure out how everything works soon! Lol

I’ve been wanting to buy a Lexus 300h for bit now and I just saw the new 350h for 2026 and wth did they do to that thing😭, how does everyone else feel about the new look

Has any GS wonder purchased these taillights off of eBay? They try to mimic the newer IS models but I haven't been able to find what it looks like at night/all around Picture on a GS model. If anyone has it, please share!!

The Lexus LFA has a 4.8-liter V10 engine called the 1LR-GUE. This engine is considered a masterpiece of engineering and is known for its sound. 553 horsepower at 8,700 rpm 354 ft-lb of torque 12:1 compression ratio 9,500 rpm redline