2020 Lexus ES 300h Luxury Review...Why Is It So Good?

I wanted to review the Lexus ES 300h hybrid because, in some countries, the V6 powered ES 350 is not available. Also, I noticed that Luxury and Ultra Luxury trim ES vehicles are equipped with double-pane glass, unlike the base model 2020 ES 350 I reviewed.

Special thanks to Johnson Lexus of Durham for this opportunity. Information below:

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Lexus ES 300h Intro
01:31 - Lexus ES 300h Drive
11:56 - Lexus ES 300h Interior, Features, & Space (Brief Look)
12:53 - Lexus ES 300h Conclusion

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[Aussieedits-uonz]

I have owned one for 12 weeks. Absolute luxury. Quiet. Refined. Eye catching. Very smooth. Good torque. Average 5 litres per 100 km around town. We are getting over 800 km out of a 50 litre tank.

[curtisyang]

Highly likely this will be my next car! I've seen reviews on the hybrid, but yours seals the deal. Thanks for your take on it.

[marq]

I have an ES300h as a daily and it feels quicker and effortless off the line than my GS350 F sport!

I like both of my cars for different reasons. But the ES hybrid makes more sense as a daily. Comfort, room, cheaper to run, and easy on gas by double the mpg.

[carspiv]

I recently retired from my job at a Lexus dealership and I had a chance to drive this vehicle daily. I easily got 40+ miles per gallon no matter how I drove. On a trip to drop off a service loaner and pick up a service guest’s vehicle, I averaged 44 miles a gallon, round trip (about 90 miles of mixed highway and stop-and-go traffic.)

If you are looking for a sedan and you have 55k to spend, this is THE car to buy. It is quick enough, especially in Sport mode. It is quiet, it is reliable (I own a 2013 ESh and have had ZERO issues since I bought it used 4 years ago). It’s more expensive to buy, but cheaper to own. All you’ll need to do is change the oil and the tires (hybrids are a bit tougher on tires due to the initial blast of torque from the electric motor), it is plush, it is loaded with features and it is comfortable.

[edroberts]

I think your car reviews are more realistic than most of the other car reviewers. Keep up the good work. By the way I’ve always owned Toyota’s. My dream car would be the LC 500 coupe.

[AL-kckg]

it’s 2020 and we are still seeing side mouldings on sleek design cars...
one of the best reviews non the less, subbed !

[rafftime]

Thank you for doing this hybrid review

[philipclock]

My 2019 ES 300h ownership comment copied from your 2020 ES 350 review...

Great review, as always!
Had 30, 000 miles on 2017 ES350 totaled by feral pig (!); now 8, 000 miles on 2019 ES 300h.
Totally different cars!!
2017: a really good car.
2019: a GREAT car! Just wow.
Liked 'em both, BUT 2019 with new platform DEFINITELY a couple of notches higher, feels more substantial, .
- Wider frame, firmer feel on road, particularly corners. It just feels solid! 2017 very comfortable, a little wobbly in turns.
- Interior larger, much improved dashboard layout, bigger screen, more interior room
- lotsa little things: shifter firmer and more solid, pumping gas doesn't stop with two gallons left to fill, doors opening and shut more solid,
Result: driving habits changed. More relaxed, more deliberate, more careful, park and drive in open spaces, avoid the lane jockeys and speed burners.Why? Because every time I'm in the car I really appreciate all the thought that went into creating this....dare I say it....work of automobile art.
EXCELLENT gas mileage, smaller tank (13 gallons), REAL averages low 30's no pussyfooting in town, low to mid 40's freeway, I drive cruise control 60, sometimes 65. (Lexus avg. mileage 2.2.5 lower than shown odisplay )
Regrets: only that my car doesn't have all the luxury features it deserves: automatically closing doors, back seat massage, popup window sunscreens, heated rear seats, automatic ice chest with drinks (don't need Mark Levinson with poor hearing).

Only other car I'd consider: Lexus LS 500h for the luxury and ride, twice as much, roughly same interior room. Where's that lottery ticket??

[nickregnier]

Thank you Kevin, another good review. It is true that this vehicle is very quiet, which is great for city driving and I hate the fake noise they put in speakers so it is a good job it is not on this car...

[fadedlogic]

I'm negotiating price on one on Friday. Your review was quite helpful!

[hectorrivera]

Dam you young man for making another great video!!!! Keep up the great videos!!!

[stopdrpnro]

I enjoy watching your reviews and trying to figure out where you are in the triangle area 😁

[kirigwi]

Nice review man...gained a subscriber!

[sergiopereira]

thnx for the review this is the only version we get here in europe of the ES and it actually makes sense they dont sell the v6 here, fuel is expensive and the germans just dont allow lexus to oversell them over here . Here this car or any other lexus really can only be found on the dealerships, personally ive never seen one on the road . So if you are european and want something serene, smooth, realiable, efficient and you wanna stand out from others this (Lexus) is the way to go.

I tottaly agree with you on the stupidity having the fake sound on the LS, thats just non sense and imo having an f-sport on the LS is also pathetic, that car is and always has been the peak of confort and smoothness, thats the car identity dont try to make everything sportier .
On a final note i wish lexus at least sold the 4 banger IS200t that you guys get there, here in europe we only have that engine on the rc200t wich is a more sporty focused car, but i get it people would pick any german diesel over it

[davidyule]

Have you seen the new F Sport 300h? Picked up one of those last month, good motor so far. I too am heavy footed historically so a bit of a change but so far enjoying it. A different experience to a performance car, but fits well with the insane gas price in the UK. Do miss the being pushed into my seat when floor it, but the refinement and quietness in the cabin makes up for part of that. Great brand though, and wouldn't mind adding an LC 500 once have paid through the finance in a couple of years so be good to have both options.

[megatronusorionpax]

Ay it's cool you did and entirely new and quality review for the people across the world, I'm really curious to see what Lexus does when they redesign all their vehicles great video 😀

[normt]

At 12:50 did you avoid thr can a fix a flat instead of spare tire.

[stephendibari]

Great review again Kevin... interesting fact about the double pane windows on the luxury & ultra luxury models. I’m not 100% sure that my 2013 ES350 has the double pane.. I have to check my window sticker which thankfully the original owner kept in the glove compartment.. Mine has heated&cooled seats, rear window shade, BSM... i have the luxury package but not sure if that consisted of double pane glass.. its very quiet ... curious to know.. maybe you have an idea ?

[timabogado]

Kevin! Review your lc500 on the track! Hahaha

[jeffamburgey]

After buying the ES300h Ultra Lux, and going back and watching your reviews, I now realize you may have been in my head subliminally. You were right, it is an excellent car. Over 1100 miles we are averaging 47.1 mixed driving. I like it as much as the LS we had, that should not be the case, and regular fuel is good. I paid 52k the sticker was 57k, but more importantly at 52k I dont know what you would but better. We had a base rental albeit brand new Camry in July, another impressive car. Is the ES worth the extra money, to me yes, but the Camry for the money is a ridiculous bargain.