MSterling

I have been looking for a mid-size Luxury vehicle for some time. I decided that the 2019 ES 350 was my best choice for numerous reasons. My other choice would have been the Avalon, but hardly any are sold, Lexus branding appears to be more accepted.

Having checked out the ES350, my only concern was the ability to use the Touchpad to manage the Infotainment system. The sales agent, who used to be a Delivery Specialist, indicated that most common functions are still available as buttons on steering wheel or below the screen.

Can I get some feedback from owners, as to how long it took to get comfortable with the Touchpad? And is there anything in particular you find difficult to deal with? I understand that 'Setup' stuff might be a little time-consuming, but I'm wondering about the day-to-day experience.
Thank you.

mikemu30

It works just fine. The concerns are overrated in my opinion. There are hard buttons for sure you can use in the wheel to scroll channels and control many other things. You will master it within days.

TechNut

bc6152

I'm not a fan of the touch pad. My 2019 will be almost 3 months old in March and I'm still adjusting. Sometimes you press too hard, sometimes too soft. Sometimes you go past the item you want to select and have to go back. Not all of the features are available on the steering wheel. All of this while your eyes are on the display and NOT THE ROAD...

Steve300h

I've had the car for a month, still hate the trackpad. It takes the most intuitive user interface ever created (the touchscreen) and complicates it for no good reason.

ES63

While I agree the criticism is a bit hyped, i dont have a problem using it and like that that your not reaaching to touch the screen and getting it all smudged etc. . it takes a short while to get used to it but becomes pretty intuitive. my main complaints are that it does sometimes overshoot if you use the flick , and that ANYTHING that touches it activates it including the cord you may have plugged into your phone etc..

mikemu30

Touchscreens becoming old news.

AnthonyMJ

I've had it almost two months and it's now second nature to me. Unlike touchpads on computers, this one is much more controlled. It sort of clicks to the next option. More of a direction-pad than a true touch pad.

jimv1983

I don't own an ES yet (special order gets delivered in April) but I have spent about 3 hours using the touch pad between two test drives and spending time in the car playing with the infotainment system.

I'm not a huge fan of the touch pad but it's not bad at all. Of all the non-touch screen infotainment controls I've used I think the touch pad is the best. It's better than both the old Lexus sliding joystick and the dial that some other companies use.

Personally I would prefer a touch screen but the location of the screen makes a touch screen a bit out of reach. Personally I like the location of the screen. I think it's in better view while driving and I think it's a fair trade off for not having a touch screen.

mikemu30

It almost seems to learn some of your prior moves - for example, I often swipe left to display the presets and it jumps to that button somehow even though there are choices above and below that one. Maybe just luck.

calgold06

I still hate touchpad even after 4 months of trying. Maybe it's just me, I always think that I am going to miss the icon I want and start moving my fingers slowly which takes longer. I am willing to pay up to $599 for wheel replacement for touchpad.

pgiinc

I take all the feedback off the pointer and cut off all the sound seem to move pretty good like this
I don't mind it and once get get used to operating its a ok experience

Philip

2019 ES300h UL eminent white pearl/chateau
2019 NX300h L eminent white pearl/crème

gone away
2016 ES300h UL eminent white pearl/parchment
2015 NX300h L atomic silver/black

jimv1983

Wheel replacement for touch pad?

mikemu30

Some makers us a wheel instead of the Lexus pad to scroll the infotainment system.

jimv1983

I know some car makers use a wheel to navigate the infotainment which I personally can't stand but you can't replace the touch pad with a wheel in a Lexus.