Used 2019 Lexus ES 300h Consumer Reviews
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2019 LEXUS ES 300h luxury edition
P. Clock, 08/17/2021
updated 01/04/2024
2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Leased 2017 Lexus ES 350 totaled after colliding with feral pig (!) on freeway, yikes! Liked the car VERY much, 30K miles, very smooth & comfortable, fabulous cruiser. Cons: not great on curves, bit of a loose road grip and ride, accelerator lag. Stretched for new platform 2019 ES 300h, GREAT CAR! Leased October 2019, 13,000 miles, mix city + freeway. 2017 ES: luxurious Camry. 2019 ES: Lexus home run! MUCH IMPROVED over 2017 ES: solid and firm ride, firmer road grip & cornering, quick acceleration (no lag!), dynamic cruise control (down to zero MPH!), gas tank (pump doesn’t stop 2 gallons short of full), shifter solid and smooth feel, same with door handles. MANY UNSOLICITED COMPLIMENTS from passengers, “Nice car!” Includes my picky son, who has my old 2016 Toyota Camry (also nice car). Great 2020 ES 300h review and its “buttery” ride from Exhaust Sports Auto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9qYGoc2I5A Best car owned, includes 1997 Lexus LS400 and 2004 Jaguar XJ sedan (comfy!) UPDATE JAN 2024: 36,000 miles, excellent throughout, comfortable and low maintenance! High 30"s MPG city driving (don't use Eco drive, want the better acceleration); up to 44 MPG on highway. Relaxed driving with adaptive cruise control and lane adjust. Tires good for another 10,000-15,000 miles. Appreciate infrequent gas station visits, max. 5 minute fill ups. Plenty of trunk space for shopping, trips. Car a definite keeper, will buy after lease expires in April.
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Great car with a fatal flaw
markles, 07/26/2019
2019 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful
I went to the Lexus dealership a few miles from my house to test drive a 2019 ES 300h this afternoon. They had the exact car I wanted and I was fully prepared to buy it today. I ended up skipping a test drive and leaving after spending 10 minutes in the car. Fit and finish are nice and the car (ultra luxury trim line) was well-appointed and comfortable. I found the touch pad a little strange but was able to use it to adjust the audio settings after getting used to it for a couple of minutes. It's probably not the best implementation but I think I could live with it. What I can't live with is the Mark Levinson audio. The sound is muddy and uninspired and there is absolutely no sparkle to be had. I found what others are saying about a lack of volume and quality from the rear speakers to be 100% accurate. I listened to a few songs that I know well and they didn't sound good. The salesperson agreed the sound wasn't great. Very disappointing especially considering ML is a $3k upgrade. When I left, I got into my 7-year-old Camry XLE and realized the audio sounds better in my car than a 2019 Lexus with a $3k upgraded sound system. I'm kind of stunned that Lexus would drop the ball so significantly here. My salesperson and I spoke to a sales manager and he said Lexus is definitely aware there's a problem and the dealer expects the audio in the 2020 models will be "significantly improved." I don't know if that's accurate or not but I hope it is. A few weeks ago, I drove a 2019 Cadillac CTS with the Bose sound system while my car was in the shop. I was blown away by the audio in the CTS and expected the ML system in the Lexus to put Cadillac to shame. It's quite the other way around. The dealer expects the 2020's to be arriving late fall and I'll hold off until then but I'm not optimistic given Lexus thought is was okay to release a car with with the sound system that's currently in the ES 350/300h. I probably don't understand how these things work, but it seems Mark Levinson would have stepped in before this happened and their brand took a hit because of their association with a really mediocre sound system.
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2019 ES 300H
Happy Car Owner, 01/15/2019
updated 07/18/2023
2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love my new 2019 Lexus Hybrid! Mt. Kisco Lexus was great to negotiate with for the purchase, too! 2023-Four years later and still love the car!
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2019 Lexus Es300H
KF, 02/16/2020
2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most comfortable, QUIET cars I’ve ever owned! I quickly adapted to all the features and really enjoy driving it
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Great, except for this one item
Al, 06/26/2020
2019 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Outstanding for touring & short trips. Lots of features for creature comforts & safety. Cool looking. One problem: The car's WiFi connection was dysfunctional for about the 1st year. My passenger was unable, for the most part, to access streaming movies & other on-line features. Problem was eventually solved, but only after lots of back & forth with Lexus.
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