Chevrolet Cruze vs Lexus ES
Overview | |
Years produced2011-2019 | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$16,975 | MSRP$40,950 |
Listings4792 | Listings8061 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Reviews SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2835 lbs | Curb Weight3780 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height57.1 in |
Length183.7 in | Length195.9 in |
Width70.5 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-2019 | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $16,975 | $40,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2835 lbs | 3780 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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