Hybrid Lexus goes the extra mile

[@thesimpsoid]

I’ve had my IS300h since 2015. It had to go in for its one and only recall earlier this year and I had an ES300h for a loan car for the day. I loved it. Amazing car. Only 2 things really prevented me ordering my own when I got back to the dealer the same day: 1. The rear seats do not fold down at all and, as you pointed out, I have no need for a ski hatch! 2. The turning circle is quite a bit wider than my IS300h meaning it was a bit tricky to turn into my garage even though the lane it’s on is fairly wide. That was it. There was literally nothing else I could fault it for. I’m still tempted to forgive those two issues and buy one anyway every time I see another one on the road as they’re absolutely gorgeous.

[@ekimandersom4478]

And no trailer hook option. Not a dealbreaker but still a big miss.

[@carrington2158]

I have the Lexus CT200h comfortable and incredibly reliable, but I have had Toyota cars over forty years. The Lexus ES300h looks fantastic a very good demonstration thank you.

[@dukesim6088]

It's eCVT, there are no bands and pulleys but a planetary gear set and two motors and one engine.

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

a bonus for the 300h is that it takes regular unleaded gas, no need for the premium saves one dollar a gallon in the u.s.a., seems to get about 44 or so miles to the gallon with regular driving. a real class sedan, everyone should atleast test drive one, be ready to buy because you will like everything about it, so will any passengers, very comfortable and very quiet ride.

[@davidaspinall9676]

Fantastic looking car. I have a camry, same engine/ transmission. Everything in this Lexus , my Camry has , bar the sunroof and extra sound deadening. Pure luxury.😍

[@FéargalO]

Would have expected to see 360 cameras and adaptive headlights for the price although i have had to rule the Lexus out for my next car as lack of a rear wiper ( essential here) Blue colour looks well and 10/10 for comfort.Seats look great.

[@kirwanjohn101]

A lot of very detailed information given in this review, thank you, as it was missing by other reviewers.

[@guy3555]

Thanks for your honest review for Everyday drivers, I have an IS300h which has been fantastic to own and drive. Will be looking to upgrade to the ES model as they have discontinued the IS in the UK.

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

you will not be sorry for the es 300h, it is quite the luxury vehicle.

[@traveller123]

Love the dual opening design of central console

[@jaysmall5673]

Unfortunately you don’t get the 3.5 V6 that we get in the U.S. Took delivery of a 2025 ES 350 in Ultra Luxury trim with a 8 speed automatic.

[@conradmilson6654]

If you are gonna do a review then get your facts right. ;) It does not have any rubber bands. It's all electronic. eCVT uses electric motor/ generators to control the speeds of planetary gearset components. It's a great car. If used in ECO mode you will get 55+ mpg. I love mine.

[@emmanueligbinoba8968]

Do a review then if you think its easy. Learn to be appreciative

[@HIOP0]

You should try to understand...when a reviewer puts up a video on YT, they are inviting comments by default. That you do not agree with said sentiments, takes NOTHING away from the right of the person posting to express their opinion. The reviewer does this at least in part for monetary reward, nothing wrong with that, so someone commenting on their perception of the accuracy of the video, does not mean that they themselves has to present an alternative review, just because you demand it. Ah well, perhaps you are as confused with life as your mixed up name suggests...my perception and personal opinion...whether you like it...or not. Please reply, if you can keep it civil and interesting, don't bother , if you cannot.@@emmanueligbinoba8968

[@stevoxyzstevoxyz5961]

this car has been in the market since 2018 with same tech and spec, if one cannot separate the design of ecvt and cvt, then yeah, it is not a good look for a review.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

​@@emmanueligbinoba8968disagree with you and agree with original poster. The eCVT part is very very important. It's just as reliable as a torque converter automatic and even has a first gear. The weird CVTs turn off sooo many people

[@shawnbl2048]

You will never get 55mph in this vehicle unless you drive at walking speeds. At best I get 40-42mpg at 75mph.

[@jayr3938]

Great review and seems like a great value luxury car to rival the usual suspects. Can I ask how the ride is on our British on roads on this particular version (it's F Sport) Most reviews are non F sport and if I were to purchase an ES it would be this spec but with a darker colour. Is the ride comfortable? Would you say it rides better than its peers? How about compared to an S Class? Thank you

[@Tootler]

There is a button for the boot on right hand side under lip

[@MontyGumby]

eCVT Not the band cvt

[@Palestinietis]

It's not a traditional CVT! but a reliable smooth E-CVT

[@simonsaphire]

no rubber band. such errors make you distrust the rest of the video. e.g. there is a boot release button, its off to the right side of the boot lid.

[@harmdegraaf5579]

It is a 10 year warranty on the drive train in the EU....

[@ekimandersom4478]

15 years

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

10 in the u.s. all other warranty is 5 year or 50 thousand mile.

[@planbparadise2046]

The Luxury version of the ES has separate aircon for the backseat and the LHD versions have the hood release on the left side, actually. (Sadly, not sure how that didn't happen, you didn't discovery how the speedo physically can move to the right like in the LFA, and an extra dash screen appears behind it - the button is on the steering wheel, even...)

[@francescomisuraca6277]

I just like the Lexus great car.

[@sparkyhx]

Owned my (4.5 year old car now for 6 months and its great, not perfect, but great. Currently averaging 49 mpg over 6000 miles. I've previously owned the IS300h and also a LS430 (which I regret ever selling). Although someone mentioned the top speed and yes it is pathetic, it's not slow when it counts. Mine runs in eco mode for most of the time and even then, it accelerates just fine, and in the real world 112mph is plenty, it simply doesn't drive and accelerate like a car only capable of 112mph, it's not lack of power it's probably lack of gearing. I've come from a monster 435d, but in truth I only miss the power on overtakes, but not by much. I do take issue with the fact it's basically the same engine setup as the IS300h, which for a higher spec car, probably a lot heavier as well, I find is disappointing. I know Lexus don't have a huge range of engine options like BMW/Mercedes/Audi, but a bigger engine maybe a 3lr would have added a little more grunt and maybe top end. As with my IS the infotainment system is a bit pants. given its all software I'd love to sit down with the designers and developers and suggest some tweaks to make it more usable. The pinch zoom is dreadful, yet a tweak to the software you could make the track pad control the zoom in or out 'one level' at a time simply by pressing the top or bottom of the trackpad. Stopping the guidance is another pain, use the pad to track across to the menu selections, hit the pad, then you can choose to cancel, but to do so, you then have to track up to go up to Stop Guidance, bypassing options that you never use. Just change 'Stop Guidance' so it's immediately selectable. The radar cruise is great, but the consequence is sometimes it is too good and the slowing of speed almost imperceptible and you find yourself doing 50mph when you were previously doing 70. You only really notice by the fact that everyone is passing you. The track pad you do get used to, and it is not as bad as you first think it is. Treat it like you've picked up someone elses mouse that is either much more or less responsive as your own, at first you are all over the place but you do get used to it. However it will NEVER be as good as BMW's 'knob joystick', so so so much better. I can only assume BMW have patents so locked down that they can't be 'copied'. I've not worked out if the 10 year warranty is worth the cost of the annual Lexus service, but then again that is unmatched by any other car manufacturer (Toyota aside) let alone in the luxury car segment. One other downside is every single ES I have seen in my area is a taxi!................A good indication about reliability, livability, & economy.............but still One thing I do like is it doesn't over do the electronics, all the important functions are still buttons. Another thing is the central storage bin cleverly opens from both the drivers and passenger sides and it leaves a gap so the wire for phones and other devices can be run outside the storage bin. In summary, not massively powerful or exciting, but does the job and does it well on the whole.

[@WidleyWesident]

And I’d buy one, except that Lexus, in their wisdom, hasn’t homologated this car for towing. So I can’t move my trailer tent, motorcycle trailer or dinghy trailer. What a shame ☹️ (and the same story too about my 2020 Toyota Camry which I bought not realising it couldn’t tow…)

[@barryjarvis4288]

Very informative review which I appreciated having ordered one. However none of the many reviews on here discuss security i.e. car theft protection which I understand is a big issue for this model and brand.

[@richardgordon4279]

Unfortunately one of the easiest cars to steal at the moment I take delivery next month and plan a 3 circuit immobiliser, steering wheel lock and driveway posts , just had my rav4 nicked so it won't happen again taking extreme precautions

[@robm4500]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@HIOP0]

You should have added the conversion to US gallons when mentioning MPG, for overseas viewers and added $$$ dollars amount when mentioning UK GBP costs.

[@melluzi]

Having the gas price under 1 EUR/l in the US, consumption figures don't make any difference. It will be almost for free for you if that helps.

[@HIOP0]

@@melluzi TAKE THOSE SUNGLASSES OFF, SIGHTLESS 1D10TS DON'T REQUIRE THEM.

[@melluzi]

@@HIOP0 If you do basic math, you will realize that having a car priced 60k which is distributed during 5-10 years, difference in fuel consumption makes up a couple percent of the total expenses. But, of course, caps and specific language makes you right by default in any situation.

[@HIOP0]

@@melluzi THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO WILL NOT SEE. MY TURN TO GIVE ADVICE.. REMOVE YOUR SUN SPECS, READ MY POST AND IF NECESSARY, ELIST THE ASSISTANCE OF YOUR CARERS TO PERHAPS ENABLE YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN, RATHER THAN YOU TAKING THE LAZY WAY OF FAILING AND RESPONDING ACCORDINGLY. HOPE THAT HELPS... BELIEVE YOU TO BE BEYOND HELP. 👍