2019 Lexus ES 300h review
Lexus ES 300h highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Hybrid propulsion
- Comfortable cabin
- Many standard features
Cons
- Slow acceleration
- Limited cargo space
- Confusing infotainment system
Mileage (EPA estimate)
43 city, 45 highway, 44 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Strong, comfortable hybrid
When you’re laying out your priorities for a new-to-you vehicle, you might think you have to choose between a hybrid and luxury. With the 2019 Lexus ES 300h, you can have both. The sedan, which was completely redesigned for the 2019 model year, comes standard with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that make a combined 215 hp. A suite of driver-assist features comes standard, with even more advanced features as available options. Options like heated and ventilated leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free trunk make the 2019 Lexus ES 300h a comfortable daily driver.
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What is new for the 2019 Lexus ES 300h?
- The ES 300h is available in a variety of new trims, including the Luxury and Ultra Luxury.
- ES 300h trims have been upgraded with Remote Start, Leather Seats, Memory Seat(s), Front Seat Heaters, A/C Seat(s), Rear Sunshade, Rear Spoiler, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, and Pioneer Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Panoramic Sunroof, Head Up Display, and Apple CarPlay features are now available as options on select trims.
2019 Lexus ES 300h trims
Base:
- 215-hp, 163-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Sunroofs
- Rear Defroster
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Side Airbags
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Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- A/C Seats
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Ultra Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Luxury
- Rear Sunshade
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Lexus ES 300h
1. Hybrid propulsion
Lightening your carbon footprint or simply saving money at the pump are easy with the hybrid 2019 Lexus ES 300h. The sedan comes with a 215 hp propulsion system, consisting of a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and an electric motor. With that hybrid, the 2019 Lexus gets an EPA-estimated 44 mph combined fuel economy.
2. Spacious cabin
Even if you’re traveling with a full car, the 2019 Lexus ES 300h offers plenty of space. There’s 42.4 inches of legroom up front, and 39.2 inches of legroom in the back. Whether you have car seats or long-legged teen passengers, the 2019 ES 300h is a comfortable ride.
3. Standard driver assist
When you spend a lot of time on the road commuting to work to shuttling kids around, you want to know that you have technology on your side. The 2019 Lexus ES 300h comes standard with lots of driver assist features including adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree parking camera are available options.
4. Luxury comes standard
If you design your home just-so and always opt for the most comfortable hotel rooms, you’ll appreciate the comfortable, luxurious cabin on the 2019 Lexus ES 300h. Synthetic leather and a sunroof come standard. Genuine leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and much more are available options.
5. Custom driving modes
The 2019 Lexus ES 300h lets you choose the type of drive you want. The sedan comes standard with three driving modes: Sport (which improves performance), EV (which allows you to operate on just the electric motor for short distances), and ECO (used for everyday driving). The new Auto Glide Control, used with the ECO mode, removes the quick slow-down associated with the hybrid’s regenerative braking and allows you to coast when you take your foot off the gas.
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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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Luxury 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Pioneer Sound System
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Apple CarPlay
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
215
Torque (ft-lbs)
163
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
13.2
Wheelbase
113"
Overall length
195.9"
Width
73.4"
Height
56.9"
Leg room
F 42.4"/R 39.2"
Head room
F 37.5"/R 37.4"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Lexus ES 300h FAQ
The 2019 Lexus ES 300h is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Luxury: 43 MPG City and 45 MPG Highway
- Ultra Luxury: 43 MPG City and 45 MPG Highway
- Base: 43 MPG City and 45 MPG Highway
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 2019 Lexus ES 300h:
- Luxury
- Ultra Luxury
- A/C Seat(s)
- Leather Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
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