Used 2022 Lexus ES 300h Consumer Reviews
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Lexus ES Hybrid - Generally a great car
Have had my ES Hybrid for about 4 months and 6000 miles now, including a 2500 mile round trip from Pennsylvania to Florida. My average mpg over those 6k miles is sitting right at 39. A bit disappointing given the EPA ratings, but still pretty good given the size of the car. My best tank was 43 while doing local driving on flat roads in Florida - my worst tank was 36 on the trip home from Florida moving fairly "briskly." Hopefully my average improves as we move out of winter - gas mix will change and the gas engine definitely runs more often with the HVAC system engaged as one would expect. This review may seem mpg focused, but I imagine that's why most folks would be interested in the hybrid version vs. the standard gas engine version, as you do give up some "performance" for the better mileage. Otherwise there is not much to complain about - I personally love the looks of the very mildly updated 2022 model with the new 10 spoke wheel design in Cloudburst Gray. I had been shopping between this and an Avalon Hybrid, but in my opinion the Lexus is better looking, had much better selection (at least in November '21,) and the pricing was very similar - Toyota was marking up their limited stock while I got $1k off my Lexus that was a perfect match to the limited options I was looking for. The dealership experience was about as pleasant and low-pressure as one could ask for, and I have not had any problems with the car to date. I did look at a leftover '21 model as well in November, but that touchpad-only display interface was not very good. The '22 models still have the touchpad, but the screen is now a touchscreen as well and I use that - for me it's fairly straightforward and easy to use. Car is great for highway cruising - you do get noise from that 4cylinder engine when it's accelerating, but that's one of the hybrid tradeoffs. The rear seat doesn't fold down (there is a small pass-through) which bugged me at first, but in 6000 miles it hasn't come up once. All in all, if you're looking for a large/luxury sedan that gets great mileage and you're not ready for the jump to a full-electric vehicle you really can't go wrong with the ES hybrid - and you don't really have many other options on the market. No regrets from this buyer - I'd update from 4 star to 5 star if I could consistently hit the EPA figures like others have. UPDATE1: Now has been about 10 months since I took delivery and I have 13.5k miles on the car, with another round trip from PA to FL. The lifetime average is sitting right around 41mpg. Still a very happy customer - not a single issue over that time. I have the "Rich Creme" interior color which looks sharp, but every few month I do use a leather cleaner in the high-traffic areas to keep it looking good. And now that my wife has given in and started to drive it she likes it too - she's looking at a NX Hybrid for her next vehicle refresh... UPDATE2: Now has been about 22 months since I took delivery in Nov 2021 and just under 30k miles on the car. Lifetime average improved to 42mpg and seems to have leveled off. Still very happy with the purchase - great for my PA to FL runs and not a single reliability issue. Only complaint about the first 30k miles is the stock Bridgestone Turanza EL440 that the car came with. These were worn out at about 28k miles, even with highway driving and regular rotations so that was strike one against them. Wasn't until I replaced with a set of Michelin CrossClimate2 that I realized how much louder the stock tires were - new tires are much quieter, and perform much better in wet conditions. Time will tell how much MPG I've sacrificed for less road noise and better performance but if it's a small delta it will be worth it.
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A great place to be on long drive or daily commute
This car is not a highly engaging sports sedan meant for canyon carving. However, this car is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at being what it is built for; a luxurious, comfortable, smooth driving, great mpg, well put together, lovely place to be. The driving dynamics are a nice improvement over prior model years, (we owned a 2018 ES 350 previously). The interior is super spacious, quiet, and feels very upscale. Lexus NuLuxe material is a good leather alternative that softens with age and wears really well. Our 4+ year old ES 350 still looked new inside. Apple car play is not wireless, but plug it in and it works seamlessly. The new touch screen is the vast improvement we needed the most over the prior generation infotainment. Physical knobs and buttons for the A/C and Audio are convenient rather than sorting through screens. At the end of the day, Toyota knows how to build hybrids. This car is a wonderful vehicle, solid value, which I expect will have have insane durability and great long term reliability that we have all come to recognize as a core of Lexus vehicles. Fill up the tank and your next stop could be 600+ miles down the road.
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- Ultra Luxury Hybrid SedanMSRP: $39,000359 mi away
- Base Hybrid SedanMSRP: $40,787477 mi away
- F SPORT Hybrid SedanMSRP: $28,415420 mi away
Beautiful car! Better ride!
My wife and I love to travel and have gone through three ES models before this purchase. Just love the ride and luxury interior. Decided on the 300h this time and are very pleased. Still a smooth ride with plenty of pickup for the interstate on ramps. But now we add the 40+ mpg for both in town and long trips. It’s a beautiful ride.
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2022 Lexus ESh
I’ve only owned it for a couple of days so far but I am pleasantly pleased with the car and technology. I’m learning new things every time I drive it. The LTA in cruise control is cool. But I guess the most impressive thing for me is the mileage. I’ve gone 170 miles in only a quarter of a tank!!! 2/23/22: Recent purchase of the Lexus ES 300H. One of the main reasons for the purchase was the hybrid gas mileage and range. I am very pleased that I have driven over 1100 miles so far and the 43 mpg is as advertised. I also love all of the techie stuff.
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Bold & Beautiful
I have been watching this car for a while from afar. The style of Lexus is evident throughout. It performs quite well on the highway and around town. The only negative aspects for me is the lack of Android Auto and there not being a delay in power off after killing the engine. Sometimes you want to listen to the radio after arriving at the destination without having to enter Aux mode. Love the car! Great on gas as expected and a very smooth, quiet ride.
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Love! Love! My Lexus !
First of all I’m such a lexus fan once I had my first Lexus never looked back! My current hybrid is so smooth and I can’t remember the last time I had to put gas in it! I’m loving the smooth drive, beautiful interior and exterior, luxurious car and the fact that I can enjoy it without putting gas for over a month is a dream😄
2022 Lexus ES 300H
With gas prices going up and up, I am happy to say my brand new ES 300h 2022 car is getting 43 mpg. Over 500 miles on a tank of gas!
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Nicely Appointed Mid-Size Hybrid
Full set of modern safety features. Roomy trunk. Great deal on lease. Very comfortable. Hybrid drive very smooth and efficient. Able to connect Android cell phone to screen; can use Google Maps. Poor choice of exterior colors, but they had one my wife liked. Dealer sent out person to do orientation for all the features; he stayed 2.5 hours till we knew all the features and "buttonology."
Experience Amazing
I believe it when Lexus used to say they were relentlessly pursuing perfection. This ES is not the flagship Lexus model but it does not feel like you are compromising at all. This is a mid size sedan that rides quiet and smooth. The new touchscreen for controls and Nav is great. Fit and finish are way above standard. The hybrid system works flawlessly integrated with gas engine. I would recommend any ES model for those looking in this segment.
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Drives like a cloud
Thought I was going to replace a Toyota Avalon, but I am so glad I purchased the Lexis ES300 Hybrid. Smoothest ride ever, lots of innovative technology, great styling. I am going to really enjoy getting 44+ miles to the gallon!
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Fun money- saver
Just bought our first Lexus for retirement travel and cannot believe the 44 mpg and the power in sports mode. I have a Toyota Tundra 2018 that cost $70+ to fill up to travel 500+ miles. The Lexus cost $35 to fill up and travel 450+. I have fun driving and saving money! This is the best hybrid in a luxury class!
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Smooth as silk
I have owned multiple Hybrids and Multiple EVs. After 4 years on a model 3 Long Range l, i decided to move on for practical reasons but honestly, the overall brand That leadership had created no longer match my values. Two years inro my ownership there continues to be no comparison when you compare the Luxury and finish of the 300h to the M3. The ride is smooth and the torque on sport mode is not to shabby. I was getting 45-47 MPG when I first purchased the car but since writing the original review getting more 43 MPG but I think that's based on where I am.driving more than a degradation in MPG I like the tech in the 300H and while the M3 has more bells and whistles as far as some of the useless tech ( netflix), the constant updates and changes to the UI are actually confusing. Also, when I saw all those poor Tesla owners having their cars towed During the height of winter, it reinforces my theory that the battery tech in the infrastructure still is not there Even with the Tesla supercharge network, I always got nervous about what would happen if something mechanical happened to the car while on a long trip your options are really limited in terms of getting the vehicle fixed Because even when I had a minor issue in my home area, I was waiting 2 to 3 weeks just to get An appointment. I can only imagine what might happen if I was two or three hours away from my home. . Unlike the M3 Tesla M3 Lexus is real refined luxury and refined finish.By the way no unexpected service costs and I can safely say 2 years into my original review still 5 stars. I do believe once the infrastructure is built out I will go back to an EV, but I will never ever buy a Tesla again.
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I love this car!
This car has performance, Fuel-efficiently, style, comfort…. I absolutely love it. My gas mileage is 48.3 average. I love the handling. Honestly best car ever bought. It’s my first high performance or luxury car I’ve bought… I have bought more of a Toyota or Honda buyer over the years. I am so pleased with this car so far….5 months in.
Amazing!
The car is a dream! Ride, comfort and style all are A+. I’ve had my Ultra Luxury trim for a year and have driven on trips and around the neighborhood In that time and now I can write about it. Flawless. This isn’t my first Lexus or hybrid from Toyota/Lexus. No one does hybrids like Toyota! They have it down and they are truly a marvel of engineering. Over the year in all seasons I’ve got 44mpg overall! Best was 52mpg and the worst was 38mpg.
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Luxury with poor assembly
Pros include the fuel economy, regardless the driving mode, the super comfy seats, and the smooth ride. The greatest con is the surprisingly poor assembly, interior panels crackling, rattling (seat belt fastener, roof carpet, electric cable under the seats hitting the air panel for rear seats, panels under the passenger side leg area, also something deep under the dash, front top speakers rattling, too, cockpit cover further sides not fixed, rattling… incredibly loud wind noise from the top glass. Very disappointing.
Subdued class
Previously I had many Lincoln MKZ hybrids and this is my second Lexus ES hybrid. The Lincolns handled better but this Lexus ES hybrid is peppier, much roomier interior & trunk, more luxurious interior, better economy, better visibility all around. I do miss Lincoln’s panoramic roof and 14-way bladder controlled front seats. Very solid feeling though Navigation upgrade loses previous useable split screen and less stored radio stations & destination storage. Finding car’s low height increasing problems in entry & exit not only with aging joints and muscles but with head clearance. Also scrapping of low frontend on parking lot concrete tire stops. Wish it had folding rear seats! Wonderful cruiser but cornering at higher speeds can be a handful.
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Look no further!!!
This is my third ES300H and Toyota only improved on every aspect. This car is smooth and comfortable and the gas is great for a car this size.
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Quick and sassy
It was leased,it’s Quick , completely comfortable,extremely quiet, and the MPG is outstanding.
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Step up from Avalon Hybrid
We currently have a 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid and absolutely love it. We hand vehicles down to our kids and the Avalon is headed to replace a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid that has been absolutely one of the best vehicles we have ever owned. Since we could not get our hands on to a 2022 Avalon Hybrid due to production ending we decided to look at the ES300h. Wow! We reserved one in late August and one became available in mid-November. We went in, test drove it and bought it that day. It's been less than a month, but we absolutely love the design, ride, quiet and overall build. The seat extention on the driver seat is a wonderful surprise at how more comfortable it makes the drive. Unfortunately because we bought this in the winter (MN) time, I do not expect to get near the MPG. The first tank was at just over 36 with temperatures in the 10's, 20's and 30's. Not bad in my opinion. The dealership experience was tremendous once we got connected with the right representative. Now looking at a Lexus SUV.
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Lexus ES 300h review
I picked up my Lexus almost a year ago. Beautiful ride and I have averaged over 46 mpg. I drive my car very carefully and do not accelerate quickly at all. I get by far my best mileage around town. I love in a small town in Maine. One thing that takes a little getting used to to maximize mileage is get up to speed with the gas engine and then maintain with the battery to use it as efficiently as possible. The ride is very smooth and comfortable and with the 4 cylinder engine, there is plenty of power, though I rarely use the power. One of the big reasons I purchased my ES 300h was the great resale value. An old friend from years ago told me you have to look at resale value when looking at cars. Also, dependability is critically important and the Lexus reputation is so good. The car same with the top of the line stereo which is incredible. I would normally never paid this month for a stereo system but the sound is perfect. Would I get another, absolutely but would also consider the ES 350 with the 6 cylinder engine. I love the mileage in my ES 300h and recommend it to anyone looking to own a car for a long time, wants to dependable ride, safe, and great resale value. Previous car was an Audi Q5 TDI which I absolutely loved as well. Very different cars.
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2022 lexus es300h average vehicle
I bought one about 3 months ago and it has about 5k miles on it so I guess it was enough time to get to know this car well. first of all, the gas mileage is showing average 41MPG so far, not far from the published range. but to be honest, I am quite disappointed with this vehicle for several reasons. one of the primary reasons I bought this car was for its known comfort in ride & low overall noise level. I am not sure it is due to the Bridgestone tires it came with but it is not very comfortable.. you feel all the imperfections on the road, not so planted and solid feel. also the noise level from tire and wind is noticeably worse than Nissan Altima I used to own. compared to my other Mercedes GLE, this car feel very light and tinny. for now I am stuck with this set of tires but I am not sure if different set of tires will dramatically improve this issue. I should have looked more on other brands cars but I didnt, I guess I trusted the reputation Lexus carries. if you are looking for a quiet solid comfortable luxury(not real one but good enough) vehicle- this will not deliver. hopefully at least this car stays trouble free.
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Unacceptable wind noise and sunroof water leaks
Dealer reportedly told me wind noice a sunroof water leak was normal. 3rd Lexus-others never had either issue. Told I need to wait for regional person to come to town. Wanted 3 weeks and no idea when it might be
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Awesome ride with excellent reliability history
Lexus is know for its craftsmanship and reliability. As a previous Lexus owner, I've enjoyed this benefit greatly and the new 2022 Lexus ES300H is just perfect. Excellent mileage for the size, awesome ride and no worries about future reliability nor appreciation issues. Highly recommend Lexus vehicles.
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ES review
My fourth Lexus. Great ride. Gets up to 44 miles per gallon.
Smooth as Ice!
I love my ES300h! It’s excellent on gas and what a smooth drive. It fully equipped with a boat-load great features.
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Great car, hybrid requires getting used to.
Car is very responsive, excellent ride over bumpy roads. Super gas mileage, @ 40 miles / gallon. But you will need an on-board grandchild, if you're of a certain generation, to get the electronics to function reasonably well.
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Excellent car.
Excellent car we loved.
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Gas millage
I bought the car expecting to get 44/43 mpg. I have had it for 6+ months and the best mpg has been around 38. Took it to be inspected and was told that 37/38 is acceptable. I do not agree as I was told it would be better. Sad this is a LEXUS????
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Great car so far!
Love the Lexus ES300H luxury car. More features then I will most likely use, but glad I have them.
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NO Regrets!!!
Traded in my 2019 RX FSport 450 Hybrid for the 2021 ES 300h with the Luxury package. My only complaint is that it’s not yet touchscreen. Amazing power for a hybrid and smooth and quiet ride!
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Love this car!
Can’t say enough good things about this car!
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Comfortable but not very luxurious
Car rides soft which is good for long trips but the handling is terrible, could use a better suspension tuning and wider tires. The best part is the Mark Levinson system which sounds really good. The infotainment is not user friendly at all. The camera is easily the worst camera quality even compared to my first vehicle with a backup camera in 2013. The wood feels like cheap plastic. Should have waited until Mercedes had an E class available. Hopefully once the chip shortage is over then I can upgrade to a 5 Series, E Class or A6.
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2021 Lexus ES300h
I leased the car May 30, 2021 in Seattle. I heard a lot about Lexus having great comfortable vehicles that is why I got this car. Currently I completely disappointed. The registration plates came but the screws to attach are missing from the car. I have not been able to adjust the seat to comfort level at all, I keep on sliding forward and have to constantly adjust the seat position. The seat is very hard and uncomfortable. The road noise in the cab is extremely loud with all windows up - I thought I was buying Lexus which is supposed to be quite in the cab. I can feel the tire rolling on the pavement through my feet. The car does not lock on its own when I leave the car. Should not have bought this car. The 2019 Acura TLX I had for 3 years was a way better car then this Lexus 300h. I will not recommend the Lexus ES300h to anyone. Very disappointed with the Es300h and I am looking at ways to break my lease now.
My new love
Love how it drives, love that the fuel gage has hardly moved , love all the safety features.
Great car and great service.
Amazing car and great car service.
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