2014 Lexus ES 300h review
Lexus ES 300h highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Hybrid
- Spacious cabin
- Many features
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- Distracting infotainment system
- Outdating smartphone connectivity
Mileage (EPA estimate)
40 city, 39 highway, 40 combined
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Luxurious, spacious hybrid
The 2014 Lexus ES 300h is a hybrid sedan that offers plenty of space for tall drivers, lanky teens, or rear-facing car seats. The defining feature of the 2014 ES 300h is the 200-hp propulsion system: a 2.5L four-cylinder engine coupled with an electric motor. The 300h offers an electric-only driving option at city speeds, so you’ll be able to go a long way between fill ups. Standard synthetic leather seating and a sunroof give the cabin an upscale feel, while luxury features including heated, ventilated leather seats, bamboo accents, and driver-assist features are available.
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5 reasons to buy the 2014 Lexus ES 300h
1. Hybrid
You can spend less time and money at the gas pump with the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. The sedan comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, coupled with an electric motor. With that 200-hp propulsion system, the ES 300h gets an EPA-estimated 40 mpg combined fuel economy.
2. Plenty of space
If you’re tall, getting comfortable in a sedan can be tricky. Not so with the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. The sedan has nearly 42 inches of legroom in the front seats, and 40 inches in the rear seats, enough to accommodate long-legged passengers or bulky rear-facing car seats. The standard tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel helps you find the right driving position every time.
3. Driving modes
Sometimes, you want peppy acceleration as you commute to a big meeting. Other times, you want a more subdued driving experience. The 2014 Lexus ES 300h can deliver three different styles of driving, thanks to the standard “Drive Mode Select” system. Choose between sport performance, all-electric, or the ECO mode, best for day-to-day driving.
4. Luxury touches
If you’re someone who always chooses an available upgrade, select a 2014 Lexus ES 300h with the available Ultra Luxury package. That adds a panoramic sunroof, a power seat sunshade, and power-adjustable thigh length for the driver's seat. A premium 15-speaker Mark Levinson® surround-sound system is available as part of the Navigation package.
5. Available driver assist
The 2014 Lexus ES 300h offers you peace of mind with an array of stand-alone driver-assist options. These include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, and more. For long commutes, choose an ES 300h with available adaptive cruise control.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Lexus ES 300h an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus ES 300h 2nd out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
156
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17.2
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
192.7"
Width
71.7"
Height
57.1"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 40"
Head room
F 37.5"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P215/55VR17
Rear tires
P215/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Lexus ES 300h FAQ
The 2014 Lexus ES 300h Base offers 40 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway. It is important to remember factors such as driving style, weather conditions, and the use of features such as Eco mode can impact fuel efficiency.
The Lexus ES 300h received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Lexus ES 300h as 1 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2014 Lexus ES 300h:
- Rear Spoiler
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