2022 Lexus ES300h Luxury review
The Lexus ES is the only game in town if you want a large, fuel-efficient sedan from a luxury brand for under $80,000.
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William Stopford
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CarExpert Rating
Based on the Lexus ES LUXURY +EP1 (HYBRID)
Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
62L
434 to 471 km
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4 year
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Serene, well-built cabin
- Excellent fuel economy
- Mini-LS looks
Misses
- Dated infotainment
- Balanced handling but numb steering
- Similarly-priced NX packs more power and better tech
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Versatile engine
- Classy inside and out
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lagging infotainment tech
- Thirsty in the city
- Tight back seat
Colours Available
The ES is available in the following colours:
- Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
- Titanium
- Sonic Iridium
- Sonic Chrome
- Graphite Black
- Vermillion
- Glacial Ecru
- Radiata Green
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 140kW - 173kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 252Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 13 - 14.5 | |
