The 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Makes Hybrid Luxury More Appealing

[@williamlong2682]

Notice that Alex makes no mention whatsoever of “old people” or “image” and focuses purely on the car itself and the mission it sets out to accomplish. A really important mark of a great car reviewer and what keeps me coming back to this channel.

[@garrettw99]

Lol just watch one of Sofyan’s videos on a Buick or Lexus ES/Avalon and take a shot every time he says “OLD”. You’ll pass out by the time the intro is finished.

[@williamlong2682]

@@garrettw99 Recently unsubbed from Redline lol. Just not into them much anymore for that reason and others.

[@garrettw99]

@@williamlong2682 he’s one of the first car reviewers I ever watched, so I have trouble un-subbing from him. I watch his vids at 2x speed

[@igeekone]

Oh yes, young people should all be driving sports cars. No young person wants a cushy, quiet, and very efficient big sedan. Give me a break. I'm over the hard break neck acceleration of "young" people cars. More young people need to buy these cars.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Simply speaking, Alex provides the most rational and comprehensive English language car reviews on KZbin. Over the years, his personality and comfort before the camera have also grown without becoming overbearing. He is my number one recommendation for cogent information for my car shopping friends.

[@siquanwu3131]

15 year loyal Lexus owner, love everything of the ES hybrid, except the infortainment system with trackpad.

[@normt430]

We went with the 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in and really enjoy CUE system.

[@ccroy2001]

It's a beautiful car! It may not be a "sport" model but I recently switched from 10 years of driving a CUV to a midsize sedan and lower center of gravity is immediately apparent and my sedan feels more stable in turns. I would guess the ES is fine for all but the hardcore drivers.

[@k1mura92]

Me and my wife went from a fully electric CUV (VW id.5) to a Lexus 300h f sport. I honestly thought I would have to pull out every trick in the book to convince her, but to my surprise she immediately went all in one the Lexus once she took it for a spin. I think way too many people just assume SUV/CUVs has practicality at no extra cost. But to us, a sedan offers so much more in terms of comfort, handling and efficiency that we will gladly work around the lack of trunk space if or when that issue appears.

[@MD062010]

I purchased my 2014 ES new. 8 years later (I purchased it in November 2013), and with over 100k, it continues to drive like the day I drove it off the lot. I have never owned a car that has held up so well for so long. The feel of the materials, the paint, the lack of any visible wear... I still love my car after this long. I'm now considering buying a new ES--- it's almost hard to justify, since my current ES has held up so well... But the 2022, looks amazing! Also aside from new tires, breaks, oil changes and schedule maintenance, I have never needed to do anything else to my ES-- something I cannot say for BMW or MB. To be honest, I can't imagine ever owning another brand of car.

[@rightlanehog3151]

You car should last another 150,000-2000,000 miles without major issues. To help achieve that goal, 'drain and fill ' transmission fluid changes should be done every 60K miles even if they don't appear as officially scheduled maintenance. Happy trails!

[@MugatuJag]

Yeah and the resale value on your 2014 ES is incredibly high, especially right now over the last year and a half your car has gone up in value probably $6000, so if you wanted to sell it and lease a new ES, and then buy it it would be a great time, I had been looking at buying an ES 300 H your generation before the crazy pandemic used car prices and no joke they are 6-9k more for the exact same cars/specs…. Just saying it might be a good time to sell👌

[@christyteranishimartinez3630]

I have a 2013 ES300h with 120K on it, and feel exactly the same way! It's hard to imagine getting another car that would be just as beautiful, well-performing and fun to drive, Plus has a sun/moon roof, heated/cool seats, and a CD player! It also still gets 40 mpg and runs on regular unleaded gas, which is nice given that gas prices are so high now.

[@MrMustangrick]

Same here, I am on Lexus #3. Lexus for life.

[@Karma-hy6ki]

Can you please tell me if the FWD is an issue for revalue everyday driving and for the rain and snow? That’s my only issue with the car

[@Tinrs80]

Bout 5 years ago i was looking for a used Lexus ES cause i read they are so reliable. One of the hardest vehicles i ever looked for and couldnt find one.

[@alliejr]

Same with LS. The only used Lexus are RX.

[@islandon22]

That's cause we don't want to give them up. We have an ES 175k+, GS 225k and a one yr old Ux 10k. Sorry, none are for sale.

[@Tinrs80]

@@islandon22 Please read the post..Past tense

[@nc3826]

then please learn how to spell.... "about"... since thee is not such thing as.... "bout 5 years ago"

[@Tinrs80]

@@nc3826 Bout 2 years ago you was searchin for that BBC and didnt find that shit right?

[@shawnlister2730]

Thank you Alex for correctly pointing out the transmission knowledge about these Toyota/Lexus hybrid system that's ignored and misinformed by most KZbin automotive journalist, most just blatantly call it "CVT" and make a one sentence complain and gloss over it.

[@igeekone]

It's an e-CVT. The issue is that is called such a similar name even though it's fundamentally different from the conventional belt driven CVT.

[@nc3826]

love Alex's standard rant about how split power shift planetary gear systems, should never be labeled as a CVT or an eCVT... I'm sure it will be part of his epitaph lol....

[@Mark-de4hj]

@@igeekone Read to comprehend man. Alex does an excellent job in explaining. Its NOT no "E-CVT" or CVT, its a regular transmitting with 2 electric motors!

[@davidwolf226]

I happen to have the 2020 ES300h Ultra Luxury model and this car is wonderful. This one is a keeper.

[@InternetDude]

I had one as a loner for a few days, see my video review.

[@normt430]

@@InternetDude but at almost $60K it is double the price of a base Camry hybrid.

[@RetroEliteGaming]

if you can find a used one and go for a 2019 like I did I got mine for around 37k after fees. and taxes 🤷🏽‍♂️. I love mine although the only thing I don't like is that I got an android phone after I got the car and the 2019 doesn't support android auto. Oh well. Although mine is a 300h luxury trim

[@normt430]

@@RetroEliteGaming I have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in that is at about 160 mpg on this tank of gas....

[@mark_u]

Really love this gen of the ES. I think the ES's interior with the LC- and LS-like door handles and the real wood trim on the dash has more flair than the interior of the new NX

[@naveenthemachine]

Yeah I agree. The es interior is nice.

[@quantumjim45]

You got it - I'm in the category of luxury = good seats, smooth ride, as little engine sound as possible and adequate power. I'd go for the ESh. My older G80 has hard seats, lots of engine noise and a ride that is sporty not smooth. The interior and tech are top notch though. I wouldn't buy a G80 again unless Genesis decided to dramatically change the character to focus on comfort.

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Genesis has gotten a lot better in the last 2 years in comfort and smooth ride. Check them out now! I sat in a G80 and G90 (2020 model year) and they were the most comfortable seats ever.

[@SDF5150]

@@wannabedal-adx458 I just picked up a new ES 300H last week and if good seats, smooth ride and little engine noise is what you're after, then look no further. This is the car.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I feel like for the medium term hybrid tech is the solution. I dont see how shifting everyone to all EVs is even possible

[@ConstableVee]

Alex, your reviews are the best. Keep up the great work.

[@gengstar09]

Correction: at 1:12 It comes standard with singular LED headlamps, not halogen. You have the upgraded triple beam headlight option.

[@kpv123]

This was an excellent presentation on the vehicle possibly even the best one out there. everything was well done and well filmed. Thank you

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I wish I could get a GS with this design and the v6 hybrid system 😢

[@TsLeng]

Thank you for reiterating how the hybrid system works. So many people still can't get their heads around that it is not a cvt

[@igeekone]

It's an e-CVT. It's a victim of it's name. It's a CVT by definition. The bad rap is from the belt driven CVTs plaguing non hybrid cars.

[@Mark-de4hj]

@@igeekone Read to comprehend man. Alex does an excellent job in explaining. Its NOT no "E-CVT" or CVT, its a regular transmitting with 2 electric motors! There is no "victim of it's name", its just people determine to say what the fk they want to say because it suits them instead of trying to understand!

[@MrMustangrick]

@@Mark-de4hj Correct , most reviews get this wrong. No belts or pulleys = no cvt.

[@MrZennerd]

@@Mark-de4hj The transmission in a Toyota/Lexus hybrid is definitely a CVT. Please allow me to explain. The most common mistake people make in the "CVT debate" is that they misinterpret the term CVT. The term CVT has nothing to do with the architecture or how the transmission works but what she does. In other words: CVT is the RESULT of how a transmission works. I will clarify this with 2 examples: First example: The transmission with 2 pulleys and a belt (AKA the traditional CVT) In short: the most common type of a CVT uses a V-belt witch runs between two pulleys, the cone-shaped halfes of the pulleys can move together and apart. So that is how the transmission is built and how she works and the RESULT of that is a transmission with no fixed gears or steps but instead of that a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT. Second example: Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive (AKA eCVT) Very short ( because it's to complicated) : this transmission uses a complex planetary gear system with 2 electric motors- generators (MG 1 & MG 2) integrated. The mechanical gearing design of the system allow the mechanical power from the ICE to be split in 3 ways: - Extra torque at the wheels under constant rotation speed. - Extra rotation speed at the wheels under constant torque - Power for an electric generator. Now that is the architecture of the system and how it works and it's completely different from the one in the first example with the 2 pulleys, you can't even compare them. But the RESULT is exactly the same: a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT( Continuous Variable Transmission). CVT's are used in many vehicles even in bicycles ( NuVinci hub). And of course a CVT of a bicycle works totally different than a CVT of a car, but the RESULT is, again , exactly the same: a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT. Conclusion: Every transmission with pulleys and a belt is a CVT, but not every CVT is a transmission with pulleys and a belt.

[@Mark-de4hj]

@@MrZennerd Thank you for your explanation. It's refreshing hearing from someone who knows what they are talking about and I am always open to learning.

[@islandon22]

Right now, with the Electric Tsunami coming, I wouldn't even consider anything less than a Hybrid.

[@normt430]

Yes, they will be declining no later than middle of this decade, no matter how hard Toyota keeps pushing them. Did you see how the Japanese held out for redesigned 2018 Accord and Camry? All to face double-digit decline every year.

[@cokiea57]

The tsunami will be a disappointment. There won't be enough charging infrastructure across the entire country and there's a limited supply of precious metals needed for electric vehicles.

[@joseteixeira5900]

@@cokiea57 as far as the electric vehicles batteries will cost the same as a small car to replace, really doubt the success. The Toyota/Lexus batteries are not that cost, and the cells ca be replaced individually in order to minimize the costs.

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

If I were in the market for a luxury sedan, the Lexus ES H would be fine. I'm after ride, quietness, reliability. A shocker is if I really were in the market to buy, it'll be a Toyota Sienna, preferably the '21 hybrid for extra MPG. The minivan is my best answer now for transporting Disability Dave.

[@kolt9051]

Right on!

[@nc3826]

good luck with that sir

[@normt430]

The daily driving sweet spot for mini vans is actually a Pacifca Hybrid with 30 miles of battery only range and +80 mpge is over double the Sienna Hybrid. The $7,500 tax credit just seals the deal!

[@philipclock]

@@normt430 unless you don't buy American, particularly union made. Too many middlemen, customer and reliability are low priority.

[@normt430]

@@philipclock the Camry platform is U.S. made. One of reasons for dismissing sales and quality.

[@sprague49]

Only a battleship has more gray going on than this example.

[@Calimustang86]

I’ve always been a fan of mid/large sized luxury sedans. However, I’ve not been too much of a Lexus fan until lately. I drove an ES350 F Sport and I absolutely fell in love with it. I’m 26 years old and I’m more interested in buying an IS500 or a wide body Challenger Scat Pack, but for whatever reason, I want to own an ES. I can’t say that about any of the previous generations. My spec would be ultra white with white leather and the blackline package like the one I drove. I can say I’m becoming a solid Lexus fan.

[@normt430]

You'd look good at the early bird specials. In the APEAL study, responding Lexus ES owners were older (average 67 years old vs 57 for the segment), more likely male (67 % vs 65 % for all compact premium owners), and had higher annual household income ($165,278 vs $150,146 for the segment) than premium compact sedan buyers in general. Interestingly, 42% of responding Lexus ES buyers were 70 years or older while just 22% of compact premium sedan buyers identified as in that age category. When asked to describe themselves, 32% of Lexus ES owners checked “practical buyer” while 44% of compact premium car respondents said “performance buyer

[@jjvodvarka]

Like what you like, no apologies to anyone who's not making your car note payment lol. I agree...a luxury, affordable zen experience with great reliability and mpg is very hard to come by these days.

[@moultonlavagaming]

I feel this is also why the toyota avalon is getting discontinued as well. this seems like what you should go with

[@Wayne_de]

I love my 2019 ES300h Luxury.

[@Roker22]

Just ordered an ES 300h with a bunch of extras, while selling our 2013 GS 350. Now my wife will fill up every 3 weeks rather than every week.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

Nice! I have a 2016 GS350 F-Sport & recently drove a 2022 ES300h as a loaner vehicle while my car was being serviced & I liked it more than I thought I would. It had good power & showed it was averaging almost 50 MPG where my GS is typically in the low 20's. It was the first hybrid I've driven as well. I also recently drove a ES350 which I didn't really like since it had too much power for a 300+ HP FWD vehicle. I'm sticking with my GS for now (I've had the car for only two years so far) but my next vehicle will for sure be a hybrid or electric.

[@Roker22]

@@DisneyMusicVideos I'm on my 3rd RX hybrid and now driving a 2017 RX 450h with all the bells and whistles. It gets great gas milage and is very quiet at highway speeds.

[@iamthelaw69]

I can't believe the panoramic moonroof is still not standard here. Even the Camry has it.

[@nc3826]

I can't believe anyone wants drive around in a hot house

[@iamthelaw69]

@@nc3826 You know they come with a cover you can open and close right? Look at Alex's review on the Camry ffs.

[@timbrooks6538]

Excellent review as always Alex. I like the way you breakdown the definition of luxury as it can mean so many different things to each individual. Toyota has certainly done their homework and this is an excellent vehicle.

[@mattclark1278]

I've got a kid about to start college four hours away in a place we'll visit fairly often. It's a beautiful drive down the coast here in California, where 500HP and super-sharp handling (not to mention 25mpg) does *absolutely nothing* for you. Soft, quiet, comfortable and 42mpg at 80mph? Yes please. Also: reliable AF and much more robust wear-items? Also: Yes please.

[@charlespendergast4882]

I own a V6 ES 350 and have been considering a hybrid for my next vehicle, great review Alex!!

[@simonburrow1198]

Extremely informative review, thank you from the UK

[@michaeldelacruz09_fit]

I just got this care 2 mons ago and Love it!!

[@TruthFLA]

I can't understand why they just don't give up developing navigation for their cars. Why not just important Google Maps or Waze across the board.

[@InternetDude]

The all-new UI in the new 2022 NX now uses Google Maps navigation natively.

[@echelon160]

Thank you for the great review. I drove 2019 ES a lot and it was comfortable and even fun the low center gravity vehicle.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

I’m in my 20s and if could afford this I would happily drive a f sport es350

[@blueryxfalls7949]

With that headroom lexus just screams in favor of killing their sedans

[@rightlanehog3151]

They are forcing buyers into CUVs.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I am one year late!! But I still buy one Alex.

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Thankz Alex for your well done job you just took away my doubts about getting one very much appreciate your review as always 👍👍

[@joesaraceni6157]

Hi Alex. Great review as always! My wife is considering this ES H. We keep our cars till they drop dead. What is the expected hydrid battery life on these please? Thanks

[@InternetDude]

Warranty is 10 YEARS but if you drive regularly it should go much, much longer.

[@michante7517]

You’re the absolute best. Thanks man

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, With the impending demise of the Avalon, we can probably expect an uptick in ES sales and a merciful end to the 'ES is just a glorified Avalon' debates. In regard to Hybrid fuel savings, how many potential mpg are lost due to those wider F-Sport tires? If rear headroom is insufficient, you can always stick your head out the window. That coping strategy works very well for canine passengers. ;-) Fun Fact: The ES has been built in Kentucky alongside the Avalon for several years. In a move to presumably create more space for RAV4 production in Georgetown, ES production will is soon be going back to Japan. Will that move make it a truer Lexus again?

[@naveenthemachine]

And the es will go back to being just a glorified camry

[@damilolaakanni]

@@naveenthemachine nah, this is obviously bigger than the Camry.

[@ronshaw80]

@@naveenthemachine The ES moved to the Avalon platform in 2013.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ronshaw80 yeah but the Avalon is still Camry based so even though the es is Avalon based you could say that on a broader point of view it’s a fancy Camry that’s stretched a little bit

[@garrettw99]

On my Toyota hybrids, I lost a lot of MPG if I didn’t put on Michelin Energy Saver tires, and those tires were OEM size (very skinny). Wider and grippier mean worse MPG.

[@TXL-BER]

Last Aug, I bought a 2020 Genesis G80 sport awd. Nice car in many ways, but with detractors, especially fuel consumption. I’m looking hard getting at the Lexus ES 300h.

[@naveenthemachine]

Why not get an Avalon limited hybrid? You get luxury features lacking on the ES like folding seats heated rear seats passenger 4 way lumbar sequential turn signals and a better infotainment and gauge cluster

[@tonywong9105]

Luxury means decent ride quality, lots of amenities while getting great MPG and that is why I am trading in my Telluride for my new Sorento PHEV AWD. Telluride is so close to perfect to me but the 18 MPG average after 12K miles had turned me off a little bit....

[@toms.e9365]

I crossed shopped the es and g80 in the 2021 model year. I decided to go to genesis, but there wasn't any available cars equipped the way I wanted it. Call me picky. Basically, I wanted the turbo v6, rwd. I'm not a fan of awd. I discussed ordering a 2022, but there was no rwd option. I then took a 2nd look at the es, and decided to order a 2022. I should have it in 2 weeks. Yes, I wish the Torsen lsd was an option, but everything else works for me.

[@philipbaio2237]

I like the ES six cylinder and Video was great thank you

[@troytruong8246]

250hp for the es300H is the sweet spot!!!

[@james2042]

If they just made a wagon out of this and called it a crossover like subaru does, then that rear headroom issue would go away and the cargo capacity would go up, also the sales would go up

[@curiosityredpill7030]

No they should make a wagon out of the Avalon instead of killing it off

[@rightlanehog3151]

@James An Outback, made by Toyota with a 100% Toyota Hybrid drivetrain, would be nearly perfect.

[@spfaris]

I have a 2015 ES 300h I bought used in 2016 for $26,000. I now have almost 97,000 miles on my Lexus. The hybrid battery went out about a month ago and was luckily still under warranty, therefore it was replaced by the dealership for free! How long have you heard these cars run before any major issues? Thanks for your well organized description of the new ES.

[@MrMustangrick]

It's a Lexus. Nuff said. Love my GS F V8 performance sedan.

[@joeo.b.5864]

I just love your reviews, you cover absolutely all the essentials, thanks Alex. You really are #1. I have a 2019 camry hybrid at the moment and contemplating between the es hybrid and the new nx 350h. Greetings from London, England.

[@rightlanehog3151]

NX 350h would be my pick. Greetings from Canada where we will soon be building the NX for the North American market.

[@willperleberg]

I have a bad back and a sciatic problem. I love the blue that is only available in the F Trim this year, but I am wondering if the seat is any less comfortable than that of the seat in the Ultra Luxury Trim? The seat is more important than the color in my particular situation. Are you able to shed any light on this? Thank you.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Still hate the front grille. Biggest selling feature of a Lexus is …….it’s a Lexus

[@RChyshkevych]

If only the V6 came with the AWD option, it would have been a runaway

[@CarShopping101]

To get that you have to buy a used GS 350. I bought one. Smooth as butter and fast (0-60 in 5.8 seconds).

[@curiosityredpill7030]

@@CarShopping101 yea bt it’s premium gas

[@normt430]

Or a Buick LaCrosse 3.6l with 310 horsepower and torque vectoring AWD

[@matthewgagliano5740]

Sounds like the perfect car for my highway commute everyday

[@sak1339]

This sounds like a great road trip car.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Why compare the g70 to the es when you got the g80?

[@Trades46]

Honestly the ES 300h should REALLY be considered for an upgrade over to the new NX 350h drivetrain - the ES and NX both share the TNGA-K architecture and I don't doubt that Lexus can shove an electric rear motor at the back and give it combined 240hp.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I agree and will go a step further. All Toyota's 2.5 AWD Hybrids, including the RAV4 and Venza, should switch to the upgraded (239-245 hp) system seen in the Highlander, Sienna and NX. Toyota would gain profit with uniformity of production and economies of scale while owners would gain extra capability without a sacrifice in mpg. While they are at it, Toyota can put that system into the new Corolla Cross to give it best in class capability and mpg right out of the gate.

[@normt430]

@@rightlanehog3151 Mean while Cadillac Lyriq EV with 340hp will be on the streets in a few months.

[@caglioso]

Nothing wrong with this version of the ES, though I would really appreciate some quicker acceleration. If they could beef up the hybrid system to make it at least under six seconds to 60 that would be nice.

[@HanLin-c2g]

ES450h+：I am on the way.

[@shawnlister2730]

I guess they can place the RAV4 Prime hybrid set up in it and call it the ES 450 F Sport like the NX

[@normt430]

We have a 2018 CT6 2.0E plug-in with 432 lb-ft of torque that is 2s faster to sixty than the ESh. It sees 36-38 mpg after the 44 miles of battery us used up. We bought in 2020 with 575 miles on and did get federal tax credit. The night visions and HUD is just icing on the cake while the $38K cost us cherry on top.

[@jamiea8318]

Does under 6 seconds happen to relate to a real world experience that actually matters or are you all falling for this overused brochure metric? I have a mid 3s car and literally never feel like my almost 8s 0-60 daily is too slow for practical use. Yes, even passing and entering the freeway.

[@TheKiing81]

I currently have a 19 Camry SE which I love an absolutely no problems with it at 42k. However I desire a ES350v6 Fsport....

[@naveenthemachine]

Why not get an XSE v6? Minus the adaptive dampers the XSE v6 is as close as you can get to the es f sport without the high cost of the Lexus

[@TheKiing81]

@@naveenthemachine yes this is true but I believe toyoda discontinued the xle v6 for the Camry. So I figured just go with the es350...but xsev6 make sense and it's a 11k savings

[@naveenthemachine]

@@TheKiing81 I think some dealers stopped getting xle v6 but on Toyotas site I think it’s still available

[@baldheadlogic]

I don’t understand why Lexus does not make this hybrid system have AWD. Also, I wonder why this trunk so much smaller than the platform mates Camry & Avalon hybrids. Hmmmmm.

[@johnnyle5107]

Handsomely design and yet Reliability is at its best

[@orig_gee_man]

Those Shrek ears still look so weird, and the AWD engine matching is simply crazy. The infotainment is simply outdated. Rear seating room is good tough

[@MugatuJag]

Of course if you are a regular Alex viewer you will know that he has some of the best reviews in the business, and he is spot on, this is a great bargain, why don’t you go and build a 530I with reasonable and comparable options, it’s going to be over $60,000. It will be a four-cylinder, of course different driving dynamics, and it really depends on what you’re looking for. Myself I would have a hard time choosing between the ES350 loaded and the G 80 2.5T prestige, I know the G80 2.5t Prestige is a little bit more expensive (4 k) with comparable options but I love the looks, it’s got a little more cutting edge technology, And I like the interior better. however. The Lexus interior has aged very well however and the new infotainment is a big upgrade👌💯

[@hassansmw5634]

"Sportier but still not sporty?? Seriously like that's a bad thing? What's wrong with these review channels? Why does everything have to be sporty now? Can't a car just not be sporty and be what it's meant to be? A luxury cruiser?

[@axelnils]

Why have a spoiler then?

[@naveenthemachine]

I agree. Sofyan is a great example of that. Alex wants cars to be comfortable but also ultra fast like bmws. He said so in his last X5 phev review that bmw is combining the ultra luxury of Mercedes with the swift performance come to expect from bmw Cars not being sport enough but more boring rather blame the automotive journalists for making cars look bold and attention grabbing

[@hassansmw5634]

@@axelnils The ES is a beautiful riding vehicle that excels in its purpose as a comfy cruiser. I have no problem with it being cosmetically sportier and not sporty in dynamics which isn't always good and it's something these journalists are so obsessed over with any vehicle. Even when reviewing a regular commute car like a civic or a corolla it's expected to beat a Ferrari.

[@hassansmw5634]

@@naveenthemachine Sofyan is horrible. I think automotive journalism has changed a lot. He spends the whole review talking all about what "he thinks" of a vehicle and what he dislikes and likes. Nobody cares about your opinion of how "you" want a car to be or care how it doesn't look good to you. A real car review is giving facts not your personal opinion. Looks inside and out and how you don't like it because it's not sport for your taste in not automotive journalism.

[@williamlong2682]

I’m with you on that! I think the “Sportier but still not sporty” thing is just for the thumbnail. In the video itself Alex does a great job appreciating the ES for the comfy cruiser it is.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Lexus! Please tone down the styling. This car is too good to look anything but stately and elegant.

[@nothere572]

idk I think it looks really good, much better than last gen which looked like a grandma mobile

[@garrettw99]

I think this is one of the best looking sedans under $50k. Looks youthful but I also think old people would like it.

[@normt430]

@@garrettw99 In the (J.D. Power)APEAL study, responding Lexus ES owners were older (average 67 years old vs 57 for the segment), more likely male (67 % vs 65 % for all compact premium owners), and had higher annual household income ($165,278 vs $150,146 for the segment) than premium compact sedan buyers in general. Interestingly, 42% of responding Lexus ES buyers were 70 years or older while just 22% of compact premium sedan buyers identified as in that age category. When asked to describe themselves, 32% of Lexus ES owners checked “practical buyer” while 44% of compact premium car respondents said “performance buyer

[@garrettw99]

@@normt430 GM doesn’t have a car that competes with the ES anymore. CT5 isn’t a competitor and Buick is an SUV brand.

[@gcolsls]

I appreciate your reviews...

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

is Like a Toyota Avalon Hybrid

[@videogazer801]

So, why didn’t Alex cover the fact that rears seats do not fold to add storage space and long wide cargo? That a big negative to the car

[@ericparkerson7393]

Weight balance of the AWD system and V6 might be too weird in the snow for shoppers; Japanese performance marries some lightness I’ve noticed.

[@joeo.b.5864]

Hi Alex, I have a 2019 camry hybrid, is there so much difference in overall refinement and ride quality against the lexus es hybrid? Would it be a wise upgrade in your opinion? Thanks for the great review as always. Greetings from London, England.

[@naveenthemachine]

The ES has a slightly longer wheelbase but I don’t think you’d notice much of a difference.

[@billyjean2905]

The side profile reminds me some Infiniti like stuffs.

[@kizo172]

Hi Alex. Was just wondering how many fake gears these single drive speed trans imitate. In my 2017 Rav4 there are 6. I heard new hybrids make 8 fake ratios now correct?

[@oi32df]

This review confirms me that a basic Camry is an excellent value .

[@normt430]

The least expensive Camry XSEh is still within $10K of the least expensive ESh. You'd have to compare features and packages of each to be sure.

[@oi32df]

@@normt430 I was thinking about the very basic Camry ,no hybrid ( so not even comparing ''h'' model ) which btw consumes less gasoline than a Corolla on the highway

[@mig3872]

Great review thank you. Do you think Lexus can eventually do an update to make apple car play wireless on the 2022? Or would that only be avail in like a 2023 model?

[@InternetDude]

I put a wireless CarPlay adapter in my Lexus, very convenient. I think they will add it from the factory by 2025.

[@InternetDude]

Here in Canada you can’t get the F-sport on the hybrid in 2022. Dumb decision IMHO

[@bikingmoments]

Isn’t Volvo S90 a true competitor?

[@johnholst]

@@chezzyperson3339 The S90 is actually a fwd biased car that used a Haldex awd system.

[@bikingmoments]

@@chezzyperson3339 S90 is FWD with trans mounted engine, just like ES. interior figures are also similar.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Lexus all the way and either way. IS for performance, LS for luxury or ES for economy luxury.

[@GrandHuevotes]

CarWow (Mat Watson) says the dash stitch on the ES is done by hand. Hmm.

[@andrewl8251]

Probably best competes with the Avalon?

[@InternetDude]

Built on the same platform.

[@naveenthemachine]

It competes w the Avalon and to an extent a Camry XLE / XSE

[@MrZennerd]

Dear Alex, The transmission in a Toyota/Lexus hybrid is definitely a CVT. Please allow me to explain. The most common mistake people make in the "CVT debate" is that they misinterpret the term CVT. The term CVT has nothing to do with the architecture or how the transmission works but what she does. In other words: CVT is the RESULT of how a transmission works. I will clarify this with 2 examples: First example: The transmission with 2 pulleys and a belt (AKA the traditional CVT) In short: the most common type of a CVT uses a V-belt witch runs between two pulleys, the cone-shaped halfes of the pulleys can move together and apart. So that is how the transmission is built and how she works and the RESULT of that is a transmission with no fixed gears or steps but instead of that a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT. Second example: Toyota/Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive (AKA eCVT) Very short ( because it's to complicated) : this transmission uses a complex planetary gear system with 2 electric motors- generators (MG 1 & MG 2) integrated. The mechanical gearing design of the system allow the mechanical power from the ICE to be split in 3 ways: - Extra torque at the wheels under constant rotation speed. - Extra rotation speed at the wheels under constant torque - Power for an electric generator. Now that is the architecture of the system and how it works and it's completely different from the one in the first example with the 2 pulleys, you can't even compare them. But the RESULT is exactly the same: a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT( Continuous Variable Transmission). CVT's are used in many vehicles even in bicycles ( NuVinci hub). And of course a CVT of a bicycle works totally different than a CVT of a car, but the RESULT is, again , exactly the same: a transmission with a variable gear ratio or CVT. Conclusion: Every transmission with pulleys and a belt is a CVT, but not every CVT is a transmission with pulleys and a belt.

[@naveenthemachine]

Bottom line the eCVT is mechanically a lot simpler

[@tonysterbenc]

@@naveenthemachine Naveen, for once we agree. This is how you make a useful post!

[@chadmagnifici2347]

This engine is also being used in Indian camry.

[@IIODINII]

I don’t understand the cabin noise part. ES scored 70.5 db and you gave it an A, yet an accord scored 71 and you gave at a B? Doesn’t make sense.

[@kyrosmike]

Just seems other then adaptive shocks Camry XLE/XSE is better deal

[@naveenthemachine]

Yeah. I chose a Camry XSE v6 over the ES mainly because it has folding rear seats, a larger instrument cluster, and best of all an easy to use infotainment that wasn’t designed for a trackpad

[@kyrosmike]

I have 2019 XSE v6 myself, only wish waited few months got 2020 since had vented seats, I only got heated. I had a Lexus before and some parts if you don't buy from Lexus never fit right even from autozone.

[@OMFGallusernamesgone]

can you compare a g80 in terms of comfort/driving dynamics/etc to the ES350, because most reviews say the G80 is boring to drive, in which case, what does it offer that the ES350 doesn't?

[@johnholst]

The G80 might be a bit boring to drive compared to M/AMG/ S cars. It's far more dynamic than this ES. I wish Lexus had kept the GS. THAT was a dynamic car!

[@OMFGallusernamesgone]

@@johnholst Yeah I really wanted to buy a GS, but the last ones made don't even have lane centering, which is standard on non-luxury cars these days.

[@wannabedal-adx458]

The G80 is "boring" because it is isolated and comfortable!! The G80 has much better tech, looks better, and has way more comfortable seats then this ES300h!

[@johnholst]

@@wannabedal-adx458 That's "boring" I like! :)

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

GS is the sporty midsizer from Lexus

[@johnholst]

Sadly, that one has been discontinued.

[@normt430]

The End

[@cencio_1976]

29.1Kw battery?

[@rockinggator969]

For the "cabin noise" measurement does anyone know at what speed Alex is measuring? When he says 70db is that at 75 mph or 50 mph or what? Thanks!

[@kcd2120]

He says it was at 50 mph

[@rockinggator969]

@@kcd2120 Would be better to have a highway db at high speeds.

[@keitha.9788]

Where do you put the front license plate?

[@nc3826]

trunk or a waste bin

[@jonm3255]

Does the rear seat fold down?

[@mbsj21]

Unfortunately, no. Only a pass-through. #Bummer.

[@1g2002541]

3:50 I'm surprised Lexus dropped the electric steering adjustment, and not a full size spare tire

[@tedlipkin4742]

It still on luxury or ultra luxury

[@renzhongli509]

我就是跑了2年買不到这辆车？！

[@QZchicken]

love a comfy ride than absolute handling, but not a big fan of ES. Would prefer Genesis for the same formula, but with RWD, better interior and infortainment, longer warranty, and more power. Always like the design of a Lexus but it lags behind just a little bit in some areas, which I think is unfortunate.

[@RetroEliteGaming]

Don't really need a longer warranty when it comes to a Toyota/Lexus product tho. Mines at 57k now (2019) and only had regular maintenance. Zero issues 🤷🏽‍♂️. I will admit tech/infotainment could be better.

[@bcove2010]

What do replacement batteries for the 300h cost? What type batteries are they and what is their life expectancy?

[@aliendroneservices6621]

All Toyota hybrids now have a 10/150 hybrid-battery warranty. 10 years, 150k miles.

[@garrettw99]

Pretty sure they are lithium ion. Toyota batteries last for about 10-12 years regardless of mileage. You can get 400k miles on a battery pack if it is within 9 or 10 years. In the Prius they cost about $1500-$2000 at an independent shop. This car should cost about the same to replace.

[@normt430]

@@garrettw99 independent shops want $2,500 for a replacement battery today for the 300h. They are still mostly using NiMH and same in the new Tundra Hybrid do to costs and it being air cooled.

[@falkin42]

Not that I care very much about this car at all but surely Volvo has something that competes with this? FWD hybrid? To me luxury is always about nice things, which means comfort first, then not having to compromise and getting sport as well because you have money. I'd rather have a rwd phev mainstream car than a luxury brand anyway, but that's just a fantasy. At least I can ruin a 330e someday soon.

[@viki6or]

Halogen headlights on a lexus are wierd... that should be on a merch

[@naveenthemachine]

The headlights are led actually. I think the high beams are halogen. But fortunately the triple beam leds are available

[@RetroEliteGaming]

@@naveenthemachine definitely LED since I have one even base headlights.

[@castronautmusic]

The sound system in these are practically non existing in the back seat. You cant even add mark Levinson to this version.

[@williamhungerford6751]

No Mark Levenson in the F sport? It can be optioned in the other trims.

[@castronautmusic]

@@williamhungerford6751 not in the es f sport hybrid apparently. Also adding your own subwoofer is a nightmare due to active noise cancellation

[@benjaminlibertarianscorpio]

GS is coming back as a hydrogen EV fuel cell

[@normt430]

April Fools!

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Above 70 decibel is disappointing!

[@wannabedal-adx458]

I would totally get a G80 over this Lexus (or any Lexus). The only reason to buy this is if you wanted a Luxury hybrid. But then again, Genesis just came out with a Plug-in G80 last year, soooo!

[@JohnDangcilGeekWere]

I think that battery stat is wrong. Kind of doubt this has a 30kwh battery ;)

[@coscars]

i think this number is for electric motor...

[@garrettw99]

Yeah I think the battery is less than 5kwh in Toyota hybrids

[@bhmbill]

All the Toyota content lately they must own you lock, stock and barrel.

[@DavidDLee]

For a point A to point B people, which is most drivers, this is good enough. The question is why not simply get a Camry or Avalon. Same reliability and comfortable ride for less money, only that a Camry will handle better.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

It’s about looks I like the Avalon and the Camry bt compare to the es if we talking about exterior looks the Es is much easier on the eyes !

[@DavidDLee]

@@curiosityredpill7030 The grill is polarizing. Just meh overall

[@hertzvador2220]

That dash looks old.....

[@jermainec2462]

How?

[@hertzvador2220]

@@jermainec2462 Compared to a Merc or Audi for example. Also I can't tell the difference from a 5 year old Lexus....

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Redline it’s always like the that I left them long ago a little bit on the arrogant side👎

[@sunbow45]

G80!