Lexus ES 300h Review - The Most Lexus, Lexus in 2023.

[@netomilt]

I got the 2022 version and after 15k miles and about 30 hours a week in it, I am absolutely amazed at how refined it is day in and day out. Took it down to Orlando and back during the winter to visit family and it was one of the most comfortable experiences I've had inside a car. If you are past hard suspensions, loud exhausts, dangerous driving, over the top technology and speeding tickets with maybe an arrest or two here and there for reckless driving, this is the car for you. 40 MPG during the winter month in New England weather. 44/45 MPG during the warmer months. Quiet, serene, refined, peaceful, calming, relaxing, etc etc. I only wish it was AWD.

[@supersurfer1]

You have summarised my thoughts precisely. I’m a BMW owner and constantly getting speed tickets and the occasional foolish road race and now in my late 50s I’ve decided I need something laidback .

[@Goob2112]

⁠@@supersurfer1so funny, I went through the same thing with my old Audi A6 V6. After two speeding tickets and one reckless driving in 3 years my insurance almost tripled. Sold it in 2019 and picked us an es300h and never looked back. In eco mode it’s tough to accelerate quickly, which keeps me in check. Need more power for whatever reason, like a challenging merge or a hill, regular and sport mode are great for that. I’ll be replacing next year with another es300h and enjoying videos like this one. Am 53 now and enjoying the more relaxed ride and fuel efficiency.

[@jml9550]

This car is for someone who doesn’t care about driving dynamic, wants great fuel Efficiency and Reliability. Nothing wrong with that. Not everyone wants a sport sedan.

[@ttc_cars]

Absolutely, and we love it for that. It has a clear mission, and excels at it.

[@aluisious]

There are no driving dynamics on a freeway in traffic for 90 minutes.

[@jml9550]

@@aluisious exactly. I commute 20 minutes to work and my ES350 is great, nice and quiet, ride is soft. That’s all I need in a commute car. Later down the road I might buy a Sport car like a Porsche Cayman to balance things out. :)

[@aluisious]

@@jml9550 I have a Ducati for weekends.

[@jml9550]

@@aluisious love Ducatis. Had a CBR 600 when I was younger. Now as a family man a bike is out of the question.

[@randy74989]

Got my ES300h one month ago at Park Place Lexus Grapevine. It's the Ultra Luxury trim, which is what we wanted and is the highest trim for the ES hybrid. It is the Cloudburst Gray exterior with Acorn color semi-aniline leather interior. Total Installed Packages & Accessories: 1) Premium Triple-beam LED headlamps; 2) Smartacess Card Key; 3) Premium Paint; 4) Lexus Interface with 12.3-in Multimedia Touchscreen Display; 5) Ultra Luxury Package; 6) All weather floor liners and trunk mat; 7) Door edge film by 3M; 8) The Preferred Accessory Package; and 9) The Dealer added a 5-year windshield protection/replacement coverage package and tinted the driver and passenger windows. More: The three-projector headlamp design creates an eye-catching L shape. Adding to this brilliant design, the headlamps feature LED side turn signals, as well as an Adaptive Front Lighting System6 that uses steering and speed sensors to direct the angle of low-beam illumination as the vehicle enters a curve. The Adaptive Front Lighting System monitors steering and speed with a suite of sensors and will automatically adjust the angle of your low-beam headlights to improve visibility on curved roads. Ultra Luxury extras: 1) 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels 2) Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades 3) Power open/close trunk with kick sensor 4) 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display 10.2-inch Head-Up Display 5) Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Panoramic View Monitor. Averaging 43+ MPG City/Hwy driving and I had the oil and filter changed at 1,000 miles for my own peace of mind. Just For Reference: I was not going to wait one-year or 10,000 miles to have the factory installed oil & filter changed. And, I shall be changing the Oil (Liqui Moly 0W-16 Spec V) and Toyota filter every 5,000 miles from now on. Like Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines are expensive. 😎

[@smkie-hf9pz]

How much out the door?

[@randy74989]

@@smkie-hf9pz $57,967 OTD - TTL & Doc. Fee included.

[@smkie-hf9pz]

@@randy74989 congrats nice car

[@GexaConcepts]

Congrats! I just bought a f sport es 300 at park place in grapevine today!

[@randy74989]

@@GexaConcepts Nice folks to deal with (Ezell Williamson) and we drove up from Houston to consider and buy or not buy our ES300h Ultra Luxury.

[@talibali166]

A lot main stream car reviewers go all complains about weird things.. You guys seem to have capture what an average consumer would like or dislike not some rich kid with a Bentley complaining about how not so good this and that is So thank you for reviewing genuinely for an average consumer!

[@miguelbaeza65]

Great car review on the es. Call me grandpa, I'm 26 years old and i think its a great car for what it is. We gotta take notice, most of the US is all straight lines. The ES is suitable for the US because you're in a quiet place inside and get great mpg

[@Subscribel-v9j]

24yo here looking to buy one, call me grandpa it's okay, screeching merc can be faster but I'm gonna make it to point b

[@eugenedalinger9585]

I bought this car a month ago, in pearly gleaming white. I can't get over how refined and upmarket it feels. The mood of richness and quality oozes from every aspect. Great efficiency and posh exterior add to the whole package.

[@Twominutedevotions]

Bought the Camry XSE hybrid instead of this because getting in and out of it would be nearly impossible if I’m having a bad neck day at 6’3. The minute I bumped my head getting in, I had to pass. And I wanted this car. Not making cars cramped for larger humans would be a lovely innovation.

[@nostradamus7648]

Pretty sure the seats can be lowered and raised. Was it all the way down when you tried it?

[@pyu7740]

Everyone needs to learn to appreciate the benefits of the modern CVT. Once they understand why it does for what, you will fully enjoy that weird banding sound and feel of it. Especially for hybrid, CVT is a must in order to give you both of excellent, buttery smooth ride and efficient power delivery when you push; all of these while getting the best fuel economy. It's some next level shit, and Toyota really refined it better than anybody else. If anyone has driven Toyota/Lexus hybrid, you actually won't complain about it.

[@billbrimmer7047]

Nice job gents. Also enjoyed the GS reference since I own one. This is a nice vehicle.

[@ttc_cars]

Glad you enjoyed it! And we love the GS.

[@nostradamus7648]

​@@ttc_cars "If you love it, then you should have put a ring on it." - Beyonce

[@mercenaryzorek]

Thank you for the great content. I have a 2019 ES 300h (my first Lexus Hybrid - coming from a Honda Hybrid). There is a loud noise coming from the brake booster pump every time I open the drivers seat or occasionally while driving. I have wrapped it with sound deadening (heat proof) material since sometimes it is extremely loud. Maybe that's the way it's supposed to function? Funny how I didn't notice that during the test drive and what might be loud for me might not be noticeable to others. Perhaps it's because the car is so quiet that you hear everything (kinda ironic). Thank you!

[@ttc_cars]

Ironic indeed. That’s unfortunate. Have you had the dealer check it out?

[@MrMustangrick]

Take it to the dealer , BTW how do you “open” a driver’s seat ??

[@markmecca3946]

That happens on purpose. I understand that the breaking system needs to charge up prior to driving, so when you open the driver's door - it prepares for your upcoming drive (and braking)

[@nostradamus7648]

Do you recommend the F-Sport or is the suspension too stiff for daily driving?

[@aradam29781]

love the es300h got a 2017 with 121,000 miles has been flawless sure its not a sports sedan but its comfy, reliable, and good on gas we use it travel back and forth to our farm which is a 4hr trip so we spend a lot of time in it the stereo is the only let down for me I have rented Hyundai and Kia that have much better stereos, my wife has a 2017 RX450h is also a amazing car, right now we have a 03 es300, 05 gx470, 17 es300h and a 17 rx450h all been great so far. We have owned many lexus over the years and out of them all since our 93 gs300 our 04 rx330 was the worst all in less than 100k waterpump fail, radiator fail, o2 sensors fail, all 4 wheel bearings fail, door locks actuators failed that was a expensive car to maintain.

[@fiftysteps]

Love this car. You can do 80+ and it still feels like you are riding on a cloud. I do agree though that this is your daily driver. This is your meditation session. For the weekends, get something with more grit and performance.

[@aluisious]

Not many people buy a Lexus to commute and another car for the weekend.

[@fiftysteps]

@@aluisious hahaha very true.

[@jml9550]

@@aluisious my ES350 is a pure commute car. 5.5 years old car and just hits 37K miles.

[@jml9550]

@@ajaychandel9979 I would assume MPH. My ES350 can cruise at 80MPH all day long.

[@davidwilt1974]

No Camry share since 2012.. shared with Avalon , these are larger than Camry

[@sonicyaar]

Great Review guys .

[@ttc_cars]

Thanks!

[@philippelarocque4207]

Done, I'll go buy the ES 330h and a Supra tonight! lol

[@ttc_cars]

Don’t you dare disappoint us!

[@mishari84b]

Like your review, wanted to see your review of telluride to help me decide. Do you recommend this car for a family with 2 younger children?

[@ttc_cars]

We absolutely do. Head over to our sister channel - Texas Truck Channel. We have an episode on it there. We also have the refreshed telluride coming up soon there as well.

[@sas9023055]

Reviewers need to better gear their comments towards those who are most likely going to buy the car. Saying the car is slow OR not as fast from 0-60 as a non-hybrid 6 cylinder car is a stupid/ridiculous comment. People already know this!! The speed limit in most states is 65 MPH, so a car that can go 140 MPH is not really what is important. Also, even if they actually would want one, most young kids can't afford this car unless they are born to a rich family. The buyer for this car will be on the 50+ age range, and they are looking for luxury and a quiet and comfortable ride. And, that is what this car delivers, and also reliability, probably as good as if not better than any others in its price point.

[@代行パン]

This car is really great. You get an upscale environment at an affordable price. But I prefer the GS which is no longer in production.

[@tonysterbenc]

The GS is better over the road, without a doubt. But sadly, not enough Americans were willing to pay the difference for that superiority.

[@khaledmusallam7348]

Thanks for your honest opinion on this car, i was looking around today but cant make up my mind 😢 between hybrid or V6… how you doing a Nissan patrol 2023 but it’s mainly for the family weekend and they use it for daily drive. That’s why I want to get a sedan but i’m afraid if I go with the hybrid, I’m going to lose the sense of a strong vehicle, unlike the hybrid but it gets me when you said hmmm its CVT then it backed me 😅so should i get the v6

[@paultopguy9077]

Is anyone able to comment on its towing capabilities?

[@naturelover2292]

As much as these cars cost you would think they would have better looking rims. I would only purchase the es 350 in the ultra luxury model

[@tonysterbenc]

Luxury has those wheels available too and would save you a few bucks.

[@لكالمجدالأبديياالله-ي5ك]

l was amazed by the quality of photography.

[@marcocoronado4403]

Does replacing the emblem mess up the cruise control? Is there wires attached to the emblem?

[@marcocoronado4403]

In the front.

[@ttc_cars]

Yes replacing them emblem will mess with the radar cruise control, the emblem is the radar sensor.

[@marcocoronado4403]

Thank you

[@marcocoronado4403]

What if you put a tint film on top

[@anthonyventura6763]

How would you compare this to a nonhybrid 2018+ camry SE? Is it worth the upgrade?

[@tonysterbenc]

Depends on what you value. It will not be more dependable, nor quicker, it will be only a little roomier, and it will lack the convenience of a folding rear seat. You'll also pay a lot of money to replace a car that's already very durable. You have to want the luxury of a luxury car for the cost to be worth it.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Got 2022. There is some cabin wind noise that really bugs me. Overall, it’s a great car.

[@ttc_cars]

Oh that’s a bummer. Have the dealer check it out, our loaner was surprisingly silent.

[@tonysterbenc]

The Luxury and Ultra Luxury trim levels have acoustic front door glass that seems to reduce this complaint, which usually originates with air moving around the mirrors. If you have wind noise at the seals, see the dealer. If the noise is coming THROUGH the glass, replacing those windows might help.

[@patrvc]

measurements confirm that higher trims are performing very well in case of road noise isolation kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJeog4GnappkrJIsi=2cNEYkWijOlM_tdu

[@ThatAudiGuy23Aviation777]

My mom has this car with the same colour and hybrid, but not the same rims.

[@naturelover2292]

These rims are hideous

[@BARRYTREFF-pv5eu]

Did this car have the nuluxe or semi aniline leather?

[@ttc_cars]

Semi Aniline.

[@tonysterbenc]

@@ttc_cars Respectfully, this is a testament to how good the NuLuxe is. If the car you tested is the car in the video, that is definitely a NuLuxe car. Semi-aniline comes only in Luxury and Ultra Luxury, which your video's car isn't, and has extra decorative stitches in the seat cushions, which your video's car doesn't.

[@Villaboy78]

Ordered mine - live in London, i find a drive of 10 miles in under one hour just never happens.... and the guy in the M5/S6/AMG next to me has been there allllll the way . Speed is pointless here so why bother

[@ttc_cars]

This is so true. And you will be in smoother powertrain configuration for that environment. Great choice.

[@lifeinmyemptynest]

Why do you not recommend hybrids?

[@ttc_cars]

Oh we do, we just don’t prefer them for our personal use cases. Hybrids are excellent for many drivers.

[@JasveerSingh-hb2hk]

because they know nothing 😂😂..

[@vantan403]

May I ask u brian about ur tall in cm with this car please, i am check if it will be ok for my tall 😂

[@ttc_cars]

I am 193cm tall!

[@Jaang29]

balls look full and h heavy on that package @ 4:52 , lol

[@hakeemkp288]

I have one 2019 es300h Tis Hybrid battery Damage very Early and this battery very Costly

[@tonysterbenc]

Should be under warranty and cost you nothing, unless you damaged it. It's warranted for 10 years or 150,000 miles.

[@mikeyoung00]

OK. It does its job well. But if you only have a one-car garage, get a low mileage 2020 GS350. Sooo much better to drive (thanks to RWD) and 2 seconds quicker to 60 than the ES Hybrid. But you will give up some fuel economy and will have to endure the previous generation's awkward entertainment/navigation system.

[@BobbyDigital_TheCode]

You lost me at ‘front looks better on this car than the LC’ - 😬🧐

[@ohcanadaeh]

Actually the ES is based on the Toyota Avalon rather than the Camry.

[@ttc_cars]

Yes, but the Camry and Avalon are built on the same TNGA platform. We use Camry and Avalon interchangeably.

[@ralphb8602]

Yeah, assembled in the US is not a good thing lol

[@ttc_cars]

Honestly, the fit and finish on it was excellent. Every bit as good as J spec Lexus products.

[@richardc6932]

I would definitely prefer the vehicle to be totally completed in Japan. I have seen way too many US assembled vehicles with poor quality issues. Japanese vehicles have issues as well but far less.

[@randy74989]

@@richardc6932 Even Scotty Kilmer has come around to assembly in the U.S. or Canada, since Toyota quality control is in play wherever they are assembled. Nothing wrong with U.S. assembly in a Toyota or Lexus plant IMO. The one vehicle I could not get was the Japan assembled Toyota Venza Limited in the colors and options I wanted. No one had that trim or options in Texas, and I got on a list in early January. Just not available IMO because they come into port in Long Beach, CA and stay mainly on the West coast. And I was going through a high volume dealer in Houston.

[@junkly1137]

No mention of the world's narrowest front seat bottoms, kept me from pulling the trigger.

[@notsodelusional]

Are you talking about the F sport seats? The regular 350 seats seem fine to me.

[@tonysterbenc]

@@notsodelusional Me too, and I don't have narrow hips. You do know there are 3 different driver's seat shapes available on the ES, right?

[@romofonseka5929]

If its make in Japan it more better

[@pinecedar180]

2:15 "This is the side of the car, thats it but it doesnt look dumb" - you guys are total amateurs.

[@ennigmaa]

I absolutely love this car. GX460 2022 owner here. I would consider 'assembled' in USA as a huge huge negative.

[@ttc_cars]

Honestly, the fit and finish on it was excellent. Every bit as good as J spec Lexus products

[@tonysterbenc]

ES 350 2022 owner here, coming off a Japan-built Acura. I think the US assembly quality is very good.

[@marksibert305]

Heated seats and steering wheel are a waste of power unless you live where it's so cold, they need to be warmed up after the rest of the car's interior is still cold after the heaters have maxed out.

[@ekimandersom4478]

The alternator is working anyway so doesn’t make a difference.

[@conocantelmi1772]

It's a Toyota Camry with leather seats and more equipment only stupid people buy for almost double the price

[@akgg3051]

You guys talk so FAST!!!!!! I missed so much of your conversation!!!!!!!

[@mirosawbieniek6976]

Ok

[@marksibert305]

I wonder how much ethnic bias the researchers have? I dare them to challenge comparing Asian, Middle-eastern, and Africa cuisines, vs the Mediterranean diet. They too can have lots of vegetables.

[@martinlintzgy1361]

The front grille looks oversized, angry and ugly. Everything else good.

[@jamesfreeman7954]

I'd rather buy a non-American Lexus.

[@sparky6996]

Its not American when its designed in Japan. End of story.

[@tonysterbenc]

An iPhone is designed in America and built in China. An ES is designed in Japan and America and buit in both places. Which is more American?

[@sparky6996]

@@tonysterbenc neither

[@Trackstar491]

From 2013 on the ES and the Avalon were based off each other. Not the Camry. 🫡

[@ttc_cars]

Correct, and the Avalon and Camry share that same platform.

[@croydonmassive]

This is the car for the person who is happy with the acceleration and top speed of a 1980s Pinto. Piece of crap. Why did Lexus make this epic looking car sooòooo slow???? Beggar's belief. 0:00

[@thelastninja4825]

why did Lexus stop making luxury cars?

[@ttc_cars]

They didn’t.

[@thelastninja4825]

@@ttc_cars wait, you think the 300h is a luxury car ?

[@robertkowzan3145]

@@thelastninja4825 it's an entry level luxury car check out lexus LS for more

[@ttc_cars]

Absolutely.

[@thelastninja4825]

@@ttc_cars lol