2022 Lexus ES300h Ultra Luxury 4 month Ownership Review and LS500 Comparison

Four month review of my wife’s 2022 ES300h Ultra Luxury and comparison to my 2018 LS500 AWD.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Owning a high end Lexus (LFA, LS, LC, LX) is like owning a piece of art. The level of attention to detail, quality of materials, fit and finish are very impressive and appreciated.

[@sonnyjpf]

Facts

[@nickgalick5386]

My lc convertible turns just as many heads as a lambo art in motion

[@ve4sn]

Love all of Lexus, mostly LS500 and the new IS 350, the Design of the Cars is so authentic, love it.

[@seanh2390]

congratulations on the car … you made a great choice in my opinions

[@kromahj]

I am currently looking for one of those, but 300H f sport

[@darrylbun4409]

Thanks for the videos! This is the exact trim/colour I was looking into. How was the 4 cylinder noise when getting up to speed? (could you compare it to any other products like a Camry or even your LS). Was there any interior ambient light for the night?

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

When you are getting up to speed in this car (4 cylinder) the noise is noticeable. I would say it's equal to a 4 cylinder Camry. But at speed its quite.

[@paulbowman8528]

I enjoy your videos. I believe I previously test drove the LS 500 that you purchased. I purchased an LS 500 AWD in Dec and I love it. It’s my 4th LS. Where did you have your Rims repaired and who installed your puddle lights? Thank you

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Alloy Wheel Repair in Baltimore. I'm not totally sure on recommending them to people yet. They are a chain store like discount tires. I installed the Puddle lamps. Super easy, just pop out the old ones and replace with the new ones.

[@larryruffin4546]

2018 LS500 80,000 miles 35000… would you recommend it or take a ES300h 2022 less miles around same price

[@marlonicholas475]

Thank you so much for sharing your wife car for me I am the person that ask u for the comparison because i have the ES350 FSPORT 2022 and I really want the LS500 SO I WAS JUST WOUNDERING IF ITS WORTH TO GET THE UP GRADE THANK YOU AGAIN AND PLEASE TELL UR WIFE SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL CAR

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Wife says thanks! I'm getting the LS back today, but currently the weather is bad and want clear up until Sunday. I'll try to get the side by side comparison done within the week. Once more, thanks for the feedback!

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Just uploaded a short of both cars side by side. The weather was good today. I plan to do a longer video of the two for you, hopefully this Sunday. Anyway tried to do a short 5 minute review for you. Hope it helps!

[@RTHOMASM5360]

Would like to know where you bought the small mud flaps? I like!

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

I got the mud flaps off of ebay from China. Paid $41 for them. 4Pcs Splash Guards Mud Flaps Mudguards Set For 2018-2022 Lexus ES ES300h ES350

[@davidkirkham6497]

The paddle shifter is for engine breaking!

[@Yourfavoritehomie]

If you don’t mind could you share the price of the ES and if you paid a dealer mark up? Because in Austin TX, the hybrid ES gets a markup.

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

For SC; out the door price was about $59K and some chain. No Mark Up Fee, but there was a destination fee and processing fee.

[@yoshiakik.5332]

@@mylexrcfupgrades1222 Dang, is the 300H Ultra Luxury considered the top trim/fully loaded ES?

[@tonysterbenc]

@@yoshiakik.5332 Sort of. The Ultra Luxury and the F Sport Handling are similar in price. The Ultra Luxury and slightly less costly Luxury have a few niceties you can't get on other trims, leather upholstery. On the other hand, the F Sport Handling has the sport seats, unique gauges, and is the only ES with adjustable shocks (although they're stiffer even at their softest setting).

[@divorcedasiandad]

Could you tell me where you got the driver's side seat cover? I cant find it that allows heat and air flow. Thanks

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

Jim Hutson Toyota in Columbia, SC. [phone]

[@divorcedasiandad]

Thank you!

[@jkandybar]

Tuff Stuff and a microfiber cloth takes the stains from jeans right up.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

Surprising that you can't get heated rear seats in any ES model.

[@AAhmad3449]

How do you feel about the Volvo s90?

[@aross924]

Not going to have the reliability of a lexus. Plus resale on lexus is more than a Volvo. Granted Volvos have more bells and whistles

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

I'm just starting my channel with some of the Toyota/Lexus cars I have. But one of my best friends when I was a kid, their family had a nice Volvo (Don't know the model), but it was the most comfortable ride I had ever been in and this was say 1986 or so. It was great! Also when I was in the Navy, my Aviation Maintenance Officer(MO) said they were like tanks. Meaning they were well built cars. I think he had own 3 of them over his life time back in 2004 and he had one for his daily driver. So I think the Brand is reliable and has a excellent safety record! He only plan to get another one because he wanted to upgrade.

[@namename1]

This one ES doesn't have SOFT close doors in back ?

[@tonysterbenc]

No.

[@Momo-yl3hs]

There is clear rode noise unfortunately present in this drive

[@robertradek5731]

You can compare those cars

[@robertradek5731]

You can't expect an LS unless you spent the money

[@AyushK]

Dang my es300h only gets 30 mpg

[@swarsi12]

That is strange my 2022 es300h fsport is giving 44mpg in summer and 42 in winter. I would ask the dealer

[@AyushK]

@@swarsi12 what r winter temps for u? and do u mainly do highway and city. where i live it’s like 30 degrees average and i mainly do short 10-15 min trips

[@littlemoneymark]

I had a 22 300H for about 5 months, but then I realized I still enjoy driving so I got rid of it. I recommend that car for people 60 and up that have given up.

[@cbruno12180]

The 4 cylinder was a huge mistake made by Lexus they should of offered awd in the 6cylinder only ditch the 4 cylinder the 6 is a such a smooth buttery drivetrain

[@wyw201]

Did you not test drive the car before you bought it?

[@jeff8039]

What are you talking about? The ES 300H has plenty of power and speed to pass most slow vehicles on the freeway. It's not a race machine, but it's definitely not slow either and it drives amazingly smooth.

[@blackice7408]

​@@cbruno12180I don't think the awd system would fit with the v6

[@cbruno12180]

@@blackice7408 the turbo inline 6?the awd system will def fit especially when redesign it easy!! They already have a charger pursuit with a 5.7awd for the police package

[@LCculater]

My god get the v8 , why would you be a disappointment at the light ? Really

[@georgeparkhurst9348]

worst review ever dont waste your time

[@thelastninja4825]

good car but not luxury