2019 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Luxury Sedan Hits the Canyon Roads (Full Review)

[@philipclock]

8,000 miles on my 2019 300h, Great car! Comfy, lots of room, EZ to live with, civilized and everything well thought out. Real mileage: low to mid 30's around town, high 30's to low 40's EZ freeway driving. Worth it! 2017 ES 350 totaled after 30,000 miles, nice car, 2019 model a couple of notches better in ALL respects. Quick off the line, no accelerator lag like I got with 2017 gas model. Get one, you won't regret it!

[@godfatherNYC]

I have the 2017. It's an outstanding car. It's hard to imagine making it better, yet Lexus clearly did. A masterpiece, and a super-smart choice for a family car.

[@supremeetnel7707]

godfatherNYC I hear the ES has a lot of Torque Steer

[@kubanskiloewe]

they could easily make it better when putting in the V6Hybrid from my RX450h !! these 4cyl. sucks on our fast autobahn !!

[@MrKillerRC]

I just bought a 2020. Love it. I wish the paddle shifters could control regen braking instead of useless shifting.

[@dan_aye]

I dont understand why reviewers tend to judge a vehicle with sportiness as the baseline. This is clearly not a vehicle for someone wanting a low 0-60 or canyon carver.

[@rrrogster]

And yet they persist, thinking everyone wants to be a "boy racer". This car is not about that. Good job Lexus!!

[@danielbob4310]

I just bought the 2014 es300h. All smiles whenever I drive past the gas pump

[@s4nder86]

What's the life expectancy on the batteries though?

[@danielbob4310]

No idea. I have 264 thousand miles on it now and it’s still running great

[@adk2527]

Wow that is awesome, the battery life

[@kennethclark3985]

HP is 302, not 305 for the non-hybrid models. The hybrid gives 215 HP. The panoramic roof is available on the Ultra Luxury trim. The screen is 12.3 inches not 12.7. Also, you cannot turn on the A/C from the dash buttons. You only have temperature control. To turn on or off the A/C, you must do so using the screen.

[@Orangefabs]

Panoramic roof is only available for the non-hybrid versions

[@thepcuser5469]

@@Orangefabs ya that sucks :(

[@Kyoshi23]

Saw one on road other days, it’s gorgeous in person

[@pierrerenaud5968]

hey

[@alanhumphrey4198]

I love Lexus!! My 2017 ES 350 still runs buttery smooth..

[@door2416]

This engine has a combination of both direct injection and port injection. Direct injection only leads to carbon build up on the intake valves.

[@marshallhughes4514]

Thank you for showing us Apple carplay. Everyone complains about the Toyota tech but a lot of those complaints go away when you know the majority of iphone drivers at least will always be using carplay. I don't know anyone who has carplay or Android auto who uses the factory GPS.

[@Limitbreakur]

If the reviewer actually knew anything about the car he's "reviewing", he'd mention that the sport mode actually completely changes the behavior of the car, making it very sensitive and quick. The gas engine will tend to come on at the slightest amount of acceleration and it no longer uses the battery efficiently.

[@robovac3557]

Be quiet

[@garyindiana2127]

also he could of turned off traction control instead of complaining about it

[@rrrogster]

We want a soft ride and comfort. You are right, how fast it can accelerate is not a priority for this kind of car. I want quality, reliability, and a reasonable amount of luxury. The incredible gas mileage is just a bonus.

[@strangevibrations]

it looks stunning in black in person

[@KalenvS]

I would have "liked" the video if you didn't spend half the video explaining that it wasn't a sports car, while trying to justify how sporty it was. Buyers of this vehicle don't give two shits if its sporty or not. They care if it's comfortable and luxurious. Listen to yourself for a change and focus on what is important instead of telling me what I as a buyer don't give a shit about.

[@bravogoldeagle8907]

Typical online journalist. He and other auto reviewers believe all buyers want a sports car or sedan. We don’t. When I want to drive a sports car, I’ll drive a proper sports car. Luxury. Comfort. Leather everywhere. Elegant. Great car.

[@TillmyMessiahComes]

I'll wait for a 4WD/AWD version before getting one. After looking at the high 73 tasand dalla LS version I'll prefer the ES/GS stay under 50 tasand dalla. All the same Lexus are better economically than the BMW and Benz because the maintenance is better and Lexus last longer than the other two. 45mpg is really good.

[@emmgeevideo]

“Mid-size sedan”? It’s huge!

[@olinator9676]

You’re right... It‘s larger than the GS (which’s discontinued) actually.

[@rrrogster]

Compared to what? Your full size pickup?

[@Brighteyes95866]

I own a 2019 Lexus es300 h really nice to drive no doubt about it period!

[@rahullkumarr-u9b]

Is it hybrid? What's the mileage you get?

[@bwilliam4023]

went with model 3 dual motor. no regret

[@tuccobuibui]

In terms of quietness, can someone tell me how it compares with the RX450 hybrid, please ?

[@funlovingJohn]

The best feature is the semi Atomos safety steering and braking, you forgot to mention.

[@charlesdr1981]

Why Lexus don't produce estate version of this? I think it will look great.

[@fan2lexus]

This is a excellent overal car ! The only negative thing to say about it, is the noise made by the engine on the highway, because of the cvt. The only exception is the LC500h, that uses a more advanced system.

[@RyanDoonan]

Love the es 300h definitely love the Lexus brand been looking at an RX 350 and a ES300H we have on our lot Lexus does amazing with there cars

[@talonsx494]

Beautiful car

[@mitch9521]

I had a 2003 Town Car with a dual hinge center console lid. Toyota needs to get with the times

[@quadcoreQ]

very comprehensive review thanks!

[@paulrodger3115]

Hey from Toronto Canada. Which used hybrid would you buy. Year, model, reason for a couple of choices. Mainly city driving

[@gwot]

mine's been on order for 3 months..... taking foreverrrr! "you get a full size spare" *shows non full size spare* a "full size spare" is... a full size spare, tire size is the same as the other wheels, not a skinny donut like the one in this car.

[@jimv1983]

I had to order mine as well. Only been a month so far.

[@gogutzy]

i'm a fan of lexus and toyota, i drive a hybrid, but honestly at 10:10, the lines of that armrest, it just looks like it is the camry - it looks like it doesn't fit. i can understand lexus for making the camry interior look poor in manufacturing - they had to let the ES shine in comparison - for the premium they charge. But make sure it doesnt scream "poor craftmanship".

[@enricio]

Nicely put Ryan! 😁🎼🤸🍀🌈

[@comments7335]

My ES 250 comes with a full panoramic sunroof.it all depends on the trimming so it's not only on SUVs. nice review though.

[@drivingsports]

Missed that on the options list. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@mantungkwok4056]

My ES 250 with Panoramic sunroof is coming this week...can't wait for it.

[@thepcuser5469]

I thought only the 350 version had the pano roof option

[@angelocedeno1906]

Perfect car of today need a all electric model soon

[@rrrogster]

stupid comment. EV's have at least 10 years before they are practical. Buying one before then is real folly. Mark my word.

[@TheDoltonboy]

Nice review

[@msh104utube]

That's one beautiful Camry, I mean, ES. :P

[@Saady2s]

Carplay is part of some package or standard feature?

[@drivingsports]

Carplay has been standard on Toyotas for several years.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Okay what's up with cargo areas lately? They're so over-engineered. So many false floors, hidden cubbies, various hooks and those styrofoam fillers for the now-vacant spare tire wells! Of course if you put bags of groceries in there, they'll roll and clunk around until every bag is completely empty and half the items have rolled so far into the trunk that you have to climb in to get them. Pluss all those moving parts are flimsy cardboard garbage. I have several bungee cords in my trunk, but of course the hook points are such an odd shape that the bungee hooks don't fit around them. Gotta be a better way. That said, I really like the quality of your video production. Nice music, good sound level, seems to be moving along at a good pace. But I'm only 3 minutes in. Fingers crossed...

[@jimhamilton3544]

Excelent evulation of the 2019 Lexus ES300 Hybrid Does the 2019 ES HYBRID have brake stop/hold like the LS ? ps my top reason for purchasing a 2019 ES Hybrid 😉

[@dgr12683]

Yes

[@MrJewelicious]

I was gonna buy one.. but no android auto!

[@chaleufoyer]

Why don't they use touch screen...

[@kubanskiloewe]

to far away ! also the fat on the display does not fit with a luxury car !

[@works-of-aswin]

I think the mileage of this car is 22.37 kms.

[@thtupid]

Too bad it has less than 180kw of power. and is fwd. I hope the update will have AWD and a more powerful hybrid system in the entry level so us aspirers can afford it.

[@afa6361]

Lexus is marketing themselves out of LS. They just did with GS.

[@rberenholtz6530]

Do all es300h 2019 come with the CarPlay? Thank you in advance

[@SayMyName383]

Yep. That nose looks hideous on the SUVs. If they changed it they'd make more sales.

[@michaellui74]

Great review:-):-) spindle grill looks ridiculous

[@brianlee5649]

The ES is the Toyota Camry of Lexus because Toyota obviously owns Lexus and everybody knows that.

[@clintmyers3415]

Double check your facts. The Avalon & Lexus ES share the same length, the Camry is shorter; mostly in the rear seat. The Lexus has more refined materials and interior (side and rear sunshades), it's quieter, with thicker glass and more sound dampening. I hope that helps.

[@knightrdrx]

Do the lexus and camry have the same seat comfort?

[@thepcuser5469]

@@knightrdrx it’s much better in the ES than in the camry, in the camry the seats are HARD, though it’s not as bad if you get the cloth seats/softex seats, but the ES seats are WAYY more comfortable

[@jpmackin]

$50k FWD..kills it for me.

[@rontreen3278]

You're paying for the name Lexus... at least five grand cheaper for Avalon Limited hybrid

[@judgedredd3686]

Really do you know Herman Munster

[@СергейПогосов-г4я]

Машина хорошая, бесспорно, особенно гибрид, но еще лучше был бы плаг-ин гибрид, и желательно с метаном или биоэтанолом, также хотелось бы, чтобы был холодильник и подстаканники с подогревом и охлаждением, ночное видение и высококачественные веган-материалы, и на сиденьях, и по бокам, и с мягкой панелью .. Технологии уже есть, хуля тормозить ..?! Тем более, что и стоит не мало .. А так очень понравился ! Молодцы, что хоть гибрид есть, а не мазутная хуета .

[@drivingsports]

Lexus has been on a roll in terms of design. But I agree (if translate handled your post correctly) that a Plug-In version would be nice.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

Mmm. At 11:00, doesn't that look like Turnbull Canyon? Looks like it! If it is, look out for the cyclist!!

[@drivingsports]

I think it was. No cyclists out that day.

[@dyingculture1]

That grill, tho.

[@kubanskiloewe]

its only a 4 cyl and loud and slow !...i would always went with the older GS450h and V6 !!!

[@williamhale2735]

P

[@spreadeagled5654]

That “hourglass” grille is repulsive.

[@ProfJul]

I like it

[@bravogoldeagle8907]

Disagree.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

This is the Lexus gs400h we need and want 🥲