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Used 2020 Lexus ES 300h Sedan Consumer Reviews

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ES300h Ultra Luxury

Richard from Myrtle Beach, 12/29/2019
updated 07/06/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful

This model has all of the bells and whistles that I wanted. Plus some new features I didn't know it had. For example, a forward camera that also provides a visual image when pulling up to a curb so you don't hit the front grille area. After driving the car for six months I still love it but with two noticeable issues. 1) I received a Recall Notice that certain engine blocks were defective so the entire engine must be replaced to avoid a possible fire. A defective engine will be replaced free of charge. 2) The steering column and seat height requires constant adjustment to avoid having my knee hit the steering column when braking. Evidently the steering column is slightly lower than previous models. Being tall I didn’t have this issue with my 2005 Lexus ES 330.

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4 out of 5 stars

Didn't buy it because....

Richard, 02/05/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
33 of 40 people found this review helpful

As a Lexus owner for the past 30 years, I was ready and willing to buy my 3rd, a 2020 ES350h sedan. While I liked the car's styling, ride quality and pricing two big flaws in its interior design kept me from buying it: (1) The interior navigation screen is just stuck onto the top of the dash, rather than integrated into it (as is the case with every other car in this class). Worse than its appearance was that the screen is not hooded or shaded in any way so that the outside light coming through the windshield directly behind the screen makes the screen difficult to see. (2) The touch pad controller, which is the only way to interface manually with the car's electronics was terrible -- worse than every reviewer says it is. Although the input sensitivity of the touch pad has 2 customizable settings other than standard, the interface experience remained very "twitchy" and difficult to use even at the least sensitive setting and even after I spent 1/2 hour in the parked car working with it. I would hate to have to use this while driving. I'm was unhappily surprised -- Lexus has been building luxury cars long enough to know better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Pary Morgan , 08/24/2021
2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I agree with all the typical pros about this car. Comfortable, quiet, reliable, great gas mileage... I even disagree with the most common cons. The infotainment system function is not an issue for me. The acceleration is very good unless your looking to drag race. The one real negative is the SatNav. The 12" display is great but the technology of the information is pathetic. It is slow to pull up your destination. It often says it can't find your destination. It often gives bad directions. The ETA estimate is always way off to start the trip. I end having to use Google maps off my phone instead because it is so bad. The rest of the car is great.

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Amazing Quiet Sedan With Exceptional Fuel Economy

George, 03/06/2022
2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My car is a 2020 Ultra Luxery. Been driving this car for month getting 46.4 MPG. This car is so quiet the ride so smooth that I go looking for places to drive to. Love the Mark Levinson sound system. Apple CarPlay on the 12 inch screen. The triple beam headlamps are amazing at night. A few things I would change to make it perfect. Redesign the front console by removing the touch pad, make it a touch screen (which they have done now) put better cupholders, and move the USB for CarPlay to the center console out of sight. Make it a plug in hybrid. The only thing that would make it even better is a 40-50 mile capacity battery with plug in hybrid. That’s it, this car is very close to perfect.

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5 out of 5 stars

Snazzy hybrid

Satisfied customer, 06/17/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful

Elegant, nice-looking hybrid; reasonably priced with 0.0% financing.

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We are driving New Car ES300H 2020

Zaldy and Myrna mae, 03/18/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful

Super new and my wife love to drive everyday. Have nothing more to say me and my wife very satisfied the overall performance of this car incl. quality, price and safety features.

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Overall snazzy car

Satisfied customer, 06/13/2020
updated 06/15/2022
2020 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful

Stylish sedan with smooth, quick and quiet acceleration and nice interior.

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30k miles now, running great, good genes never age

Paolo, 01/04/2023
updated 01/13/2025
2020 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Stylish, exceptionally refined in and out, very good mileage, smooth acceleration, will retain its value over time.

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2020 Lexus ES 300h

3 Times Lexus Owner, 01/21/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful

Really enjoying my new car after first month of driving. It has very nice features and is a pleasure to drive.

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4 out of 5 stars

GoGo

Jerry, 06/28/2020
2020 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

A few unnecessary gadgets.

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Impressive Luxery Sedan

TXWJ, 02/28/2022
2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I find it amazing this car is able to provide 45 MPG at the same time it rides so well and the interior is so quiet. The Mark Levinson Speakers are a worthy upgrade. The Triple Beam Headlights are awesome as well. My only negative is I wish the CarPlay cables were in center armrest out of sight.

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Pick up and go

Diego, 05/24/2024
2020 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Great handling , ride comfortable and great MPG

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Uber driver from Dubai

Abdul, 09/29/2024
2020 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

2020 Lexus ES 300h. All the uber drivers have white late model es300h. Guy from Pakistan and he told me he drives 12 hours and his dad the other 12. Gets rid of it at 1 million km. Could tell the shocks were blown and the steering wheel leather was replaced and the seats were taped but other than that the motor will run forever.

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