2023 Lexus ES 300h review
Lexus ES 300h highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Hybrid
- Spacious interior
- Many standard features
Cons
- Limited cargo space
- Lackluster acceleration
- Uninspired handling
Mileage (EPA estimate)
43 city, 44 highway, 44 combined
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Luxury hybrid with sporty styling
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h is a luxury hybrid sedan that is both practical and luxurious. The sedan comes with tons of standard features, from adaptive cruise control and other driver-assist measures, to a sunroof, smartphone connectivity, and synthetic leather upholstery. The standard 215-hp propulsion system is made up of a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, paired with an electric motor. Available F Sport Design and F Sport Handling trims add style and performance to the 2023 ES 300h.
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What is new for the 2023 Lexus ES 300h?
- The F-Sport trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- ES 300h trims have been upgraded with Head Up Display as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Luxury trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment.
2023 Lexus ES 300h trims
Base:
- 215-hp, 163-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Leatherette Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Traction Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Remote Start
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Luxury:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Lexus ES 300h
1. Standard driver assist
Whether you’re stuck in city traffic, navigating the school pickup line, or cruising an open highway, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h has a driver assist feature to make your day a bit easier. The 2023 ES 300h comes standard with adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Road sign recognition, automatic high beams, and a host of other features are standard too.
2. Hybrid propulsion
Between work and family, you’re busy, so you’ll love saving time at the pump thanks to the 2023 Lexus ES 300h’s hybrid propulsion system. With the standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine coupled with an electric motor, the 2023 Lexus ES 300h gets an EPA-estimated 44 mpg combined fuel economy.
3. Sports trims
If you always have a cutting-edge style, you’ll appreciate the two sports trims available on the 2023 Lexus ES 300h. The F-Sport Design trim adds a rear spoiler and premium features like heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The F-Sport Handling adds a performance suspension, active noise cancellation, sports seats and steering wheel, and more.
4. Audio systems
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h makes it easy to stay connected to your favorite playlist. Each 2023 ES 300h comes equipped with Apple Carplay®, Android Auto™, and Bluetooth® connectivity. Music will sound great on the standard ten-speaker audio system, and even better on the available 17-speaker Mark Levinson® sound system.
5. Luxury details
If you’re known for upgrading, skip right to the Ultra Luxury trim on the 2023 Lexus ES 300h. That adds high-tech features like a heads-up display and 360-degree view for parking assistance. You’ll have genuine leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, and much more.
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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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F-SPORT Handling 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Head Up Display
- Mark Levinson Sound
- Navigation System
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Remote Start
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 39.3"
Head room
F 37.5"/R 37.4"
Front tires
P235/40VR19
Rear tires
P235/40VR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Lexus ES 300h FAQ
The 2023 Lexus ES 300h is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- F-SPORT Handling: 43 MPG City and 44 MPG Highway
- Base: 43 MPG City and 44 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 43 MPG City and 44 MPG Highway
- Ultra Luxury: 43 MPG City and 44 MPG Highway
- F-SPORT Design: 43 MPG City and 44 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 2023 Lexus ES 300h:
- F-SPORT Design
- F-SPORT Handling
- Head Up Display
- Automated Parking
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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