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Thanks Colin for the confirmation. However that table is not in my ES user guide PZ471-U0137-EN V0 from what I can see. Just one page refers to the USB on page 201 and no mention of GB limits or fat32 - hence my trials and errors! Is there a separate digital user guide? - not that I need it as it appears to be 32gb fat32. Progress indeed PDM. Maybe someone somewhere thinks that a phone connected by a cable (ANDROID AUTO etc) and possibly streaming from the internet with no guarantee of a signal is progress over a simple memory stick plugged into a usb with one's favourite albums on there ripped and filed in one's preferred manner, with a guaranteed data flow. Maybe it is, but not for me. I have no issue with Android auto and streaming etc, I just find the USB option easier and more reliable - once it's up and running. Having said all of this 32gb can hold a decent number of albums at 192 or 224 mp3 but not so many at my 320 mp3. I find 192 rips to be the lowest to go without significant noticeable degradation of sound quality, rather than a slightly noticeable degradation. Thanks all for your input, appreciated. J

Hello. I can't comment on the previous systems I haven't had dealings with them. Yes, The system in my 2023 Spec ES is the one without the track pad, all touch screen., and I can confirm that I have tried two separate 64gb memory sticks (I.e more than 32gb) with multiple format trials including fat32 via third party software, exfat and NTFS. The 64gb sticks are not recognised by the car, and I'm not aware of any reason why one brand of working memory stick would be any different to another in terms of being recognised by the car. I really appreciate the suggestions in the forum but I feel like I've tried all that I can at this stage. I may purchase yet another different 64 or 128 stick and experiment with another memory stick at some point. If anyone has this actual system 2023 ES touch screen and can detail the memory brand, process, format etc to get this working with memory above 32gb, that would be great. It seems there are differences between the systems in each Lexus model. J

Thanks. Appreciated. Upto now, even using third party fat32 formatting software, I haven't had anything over 32gb recognised by the car, or anything other than fat32 formatting. J

Thanks Paul, I'll try that. I can also confirm that fat32 and less than 32gb works fine. J

Thanks Mincey that is really helpful. With this and what I have already tested, despite what others say on other forums, I think the Fat32 is the only format readable by the car. On this basis, I suspect then that any USB device will also need to be 32gb or less if I remember correctly. I will test and report back Thanks again

Hi, yes there is only one Usb A slot, the others are all the mini USB charging slots. Thanks

Hello. I collected my new ES today, all as great as I expected. Just one thing, and it's significant for me as I love my music. Usb. Tried two different sticks, three different formatting options fat32, ex fat etc, two different file management options, the car simply does not recognise the sticks, no options to browse or even select. There is power to the USB ( one stick as a light built in) but seemingly no connection to the infotainment. I'm using the usb A socket, not the usb c charging sockets. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Having recently been through the process of choosing, testing and buying, while worth considering, reviews are simply somebody else's opinion. I've just ordered an ES. I set out with flexibility looking at Audi A5, A6, BMW 3,4 or 5 Series, and the VW Arteon. Volvo were just not available to order. When you take out the cars which take forever to be delivered, have poor owner reviews, have huge overall running costs and depreciation, cost lots more than the advertised cost appears to be due to additional packs to match up a desired specification, - the ES starts to look like a good option. I almost ordered a VW Arteon, but was very underwhelmed after a test drive. I also noticed the mpg was nowhere near advertised. The Arteon was a very comfortable and attractive car, albeit without a heated steering wheel or reverse camera - come on VW, why leave it out? The VW financing wasn't great either with high APR rates and conditional discounts which priced the Arteon overall considerably higher than the ES turned out to be, before fuel consumption and depreciation was even considered. Despite the ES not being a serious contender for me to begin with, after testing the ES, the tables turned. The Arteon was no longer featured so much in my consideration. The quality difference is tangible along with the difference in standard equipment. The Lexus is on another level, backed up with reliability and upfront extended warranty commitments from Lexus. The most surprising element was the drive of the ES. Despite the press reviews, I found the ES a much better drive than expected. I wasn't underwhelmed. The combination of comfort, quiet and quality provided a different experience to the VW, which to me was, overall, an improvement over the VW. Additionally, the dual clutch gearboxes bother me. I don't trust them for reliability and therefore extended warranty is something to be considered. Lexus definitely wins with this in every way. I just wish Lexus made the ES with a lift back option and foldable rear seats. The shape of the car looks like it would work okay. The Arteon was more practical in this respect.

Yes, I feel like it's a potential inputting error! Just wondering if anyone else's online tracking doesn't show interior colour choice? Thanks

Thanks, this was helpful. Now ordered!

Hello Does anyone else have missing interior options on their order tracking information? Ordered my new ES and looking forward to receiving it asap. However, the tracking information for my order on the Lexus website remains only as "processing" for around two weeks now. I've noticed in the vehicle details that while the colour option is shown, the interior option is not shown, but there is another comment "translation missing". Does anyone have the same, is it normal? See attached. Appreciated JK

Hello all. Not ordered yet but on the brink of. Any help appreciated. Does anyone know what the interior headlining colour is supplied with the Forest Brown interior option on the ES Premium? Thanks!