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Lexus ES300h Luxury 2019 review: snapshot


Daily driver score

4/5

Urban score

4/5

The Lexus ES300h Luxury is the entry into the ES300h range, with a list price of $59,888.

Standard features include a 12.3-inch screen with sat nav and a 10-speaker Pioneer stereo system with digital radio. There’s a head-up display, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, 10-way power adjustable front seats, privacy rear windows, moonroof, proximity key and LED headlights, too.

The Lexus ES is only available with one powertrain option – a petrol-electric hybrid. This combines a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making 131kW and 221Nm with an electric motor that has outputs of 88kW and 202Nm. 

The 244.8V nickel-metal hydride battery has been moved from under the boot floor in the previous generation car to under the rear seats, so it no longer eats into the cargo space.

The ES300h isn’t a plug-in hybrid, so battery recharging is done through regenerative braking.

A continuously variable transmission means seamless and smooth low speed driving using just the motor, but under heavy acceleration the engine activates and the you’ll hear that drone associated with CVTs.

The Lexus ES300h was awarded the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in September 2018. Expect 10 airbags, AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control. 

$48,800 - $59,868

Based on 11 car listings in the last 6 months

VIEW PRICING & SPECS

Daily driver score

4/5

Urban score

4/5
Price Guide

$48,800 - $59,868

Based on 11 car listings in the last 6 months

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