The 2019 Lexus ES 350 Sedan is offered in the following styles: 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), and Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A). Lexus ES 350 Sedan models are available with a 3.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 302 hp, depending on engine type.
Pros Excellent ride quality, especially with the F-Sport's adaptive dampers Surprisingly capable handling Comfortable and mostly upscale interior for the price Dramatically improved technology compared to the previous generation
Cons A few interior plastics feel thin and cheap Efficiency-first transmission doesn't match the F-Sport's character Some controls require using the infotainment interface Finicky infotainment interface
Pros F Sport athleticism, shapely sheetmetal, gorgeous interior, whisper quiet.
Cons Vague hybrid steering, leisurely standard-model dynamics.
The 2019 Lexus ES promises to be both sedate and sporty.
Pros Best-looking ES ever? F Sport looks promising Apple CarPlay, finally! Thrifty hybrid
Cons No all-wheel drive Will it really be sporty? Infotainment controller could be complicated Shoppers want crossover SUVs, which the ES is not
The 2019 Honda CR-V ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Honda CR-V has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Generous passenger space Immense cargo hold Comfortable ride Great fuel economy estimates
Cons Base model lacks touch screen Competitors have more standard safety features
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores.
Pros Roomy, versatile interior Excellent value Comfortable ride Lots of safety gear on most models Classy overall feel
Cons Weird looks Base CR-V LX short on features No thrill machine Competitors are catching up
For 2019, the CR-V is essentially unchanged.
Pros Turbocharged engine delivers a rare combination of thrift and zest Roomy interior with cavernous cargo capacity for this class Rides comfortably yet handles corners athletically Plentiful and thoughtful storage areas
Cons Touchscreen can be finicky to use and lacks a separate tuning knob Underwhelming base engine on the LX trim
