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EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

  • New looks at machismo and presence
  • Updated electronics nets safety gains

Dislikes

  • Foot-operated parking brake
  • Voice control system not brilliant
Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
23 Nov 2016
2 min read
The $61,890 Lexus IS300h was updated in November 2016 with a mid-life facelift that added safety technology and a new front bumper bar, along with minor suspension changes. It sits above the IS200t, which starts at $59,340, and below the IS350, which starts at $65,390. The IS300h is available in $61,890 Luxury, $70,310 F Sport and $81,160 Sport Luxury trim levels.  The rear-wheel-drive IS300h Luxury comes with leather trim, 10-speaker Pioneer sound system, a new 10.3-inch multimedia screen and 17-inch alloys. It’s equipped with a rear view camera and automatic emergency braking  The F Sport brings a bespoke sports body kit with different front bumper and customisable drive mode selection. The top Sports Luxury is the only trim level to come with rear-cross traffic alert and unique 18-inch alloys.
The rear-wheel- drive IS300h comes with leather trim, camera/radar cruise control, a new 10.3-inch multimedia screen and 18-inch alloys. It’s equipped with a rear view camera and automatic emergency braking. Built in Japan, the IS300h is powered by a 2.5-litre, naturally aspirated four cylinder petrol engine and a 105kW electric engine that makes a combined 180kW and 350Nm. It’s backed by an eight-speed automatic gearbox as the only option.

Lexus IS300H 2016: Luxury Hybrid

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 4.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $19,140 - $24,200
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$29,337
Based on 8 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$21,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$34,998
Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport.  Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010. Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor. He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia. Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG. You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.
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$21,990
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