2024 Lexus ES Hybrid

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The Lexus ES 300h is one of just a few luxury midsize hybrid sedans. Fuel economy is excellent, and the 300h handles surprisingly well and retains the Lexus hallmark focus on comfort and serenity. European plug-in hybrids are typically sportier, but the ES remains one of today's best all-around performers.

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2024 Lexus ES Hybrid Review

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Pros

Comfortable and mostly upscale interior
Excellent ride quality
300h hybrid version has impressive fuel economy
Enjoyable handling balance from the F Sport Handling

Cons

Rear seats don't fold down
Sluggish acceleration from the ES 250 and ES 300h
All-wheel drive isn't available for the ES 350

What's new

No major changes for 2024
Part of the seventh ES generation introduced for 2019

Overview

The ES is Lexus' midsize luxury sedan. It starts at a similar price as the smaller and sportier IS but is significantly more affordable than the larger LS. As with most Lexus vehicles, the ES provides a comfortable interior, excellent ride quality and top-notch build quality, and it comes standard with a large package of advanced driver aids.

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Edmunds spotlight: An ES for almost everyone

Besides luxurious and sporty trim levels, the ES offers three models to choose from. Each has a different character. The added traction of the ES 250's standard all-wheel-drive system is great for those living in cold or wet climates. Frugal car shoppers will be impressed by the 300h's efficient hybrid powertrain that delivers an EPA-estimated 44 mpg combined, which is impressive for a midsize luxury sedan. But if you want some power under the hood, the ES 350's smooth 302-horsepower V6 provides plenty throughout the rev range and quick acceleration.

Competitors to consider

The Lexus ES is a solid choice that's more affordable than most of its rivals. But if you want a luxury sedan with more style and power than the ES can provide, take a look at the BMW 3 Series or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Volvo S60 and Genesis G70 or G80 are fine choices as well. To help you decide, check out our test team's in-depth review in the Edmunds Expert Rating below.

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8.1

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Performance

7.0/10

How does the ES 300h drive? You don't expect much vigor or verve from a luxury hybrid, but the ES 300h handles surprisingly well. It stays composed in corners, with better body control than you'd expect from a luxury sedan. The ES 300h isn't made for stoplight sprints, but acceleration is decent for a hybrid. In Edmunds' testing it achieved a 0-60 mph time of 8.3 seconds.

The 300h's steering has the same numb, light effort that plagues many hybrids, although Sport mode gives it a livelier feel. Braking is unfortunately clunky, with a harsh sensation when the ES switches between its regenerative and friction brake modes. Otherwise, the engine and CVT automatic's smooth acceleration makes the ES a pleasure to drive, even in city traffic, where it feels like it's gliding.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the ES 300h? Comfort and a sense of isolation remain ES hallmarks. The front seats are firm and supportive, without excessive side bolsters to hamper getting in or out. The rear seats are just as comfortable, if a bit wide and flat. You can sit up front or in back for long stretches without fatigue.

This latest 300h hasn't lost its ability to absorb bumps and road rash either. There's a bit of intrusive wind noise at highway speeds — more than we'd expect of a Lexus — but maybe it's just more noticeable since the car tames road and tire noise so well. Engine noise is almost imperceptible. More warmth from the seat heaters on cold days would be nice.

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Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? Getting in and out of the ES is no trouble thanks to the low seat cushions and wide door openings. There's also a good-size gap between front passengers and door panels that creates a feeling of space. There's loads of room in the back seat, especially between the seatbacks and knees, even for 6-foot-tall passengers.

Drivers of most heights and body types should find a comfortable driving position given the ES' power-adjustable seat and mostly clear views all around the car. Only the ES' incoherent array of buttons and switchgear is inexplicably inelegant in an otherwise elegant cabin. (The volume knob is great, though, and feels like an old-school stereo receiver.)

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? Our test car came with the spectacular-looking 12-inch infotainment display. The widescreen navigation maps look great thanks to excellent color contrast and indicators. The ES also includes several standard driver assist features, such as adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance, which help minimize lane wandering. This isn't semi-automated driving, and the degree of steering correction is limited, but it's useful for occasional lapses of attention.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? You get a big trunk with the ES 300h. The hybrid battery pack resides beneath the rear seats, so cargo space is 13.9 cubic feet, the same as in the non-hybrid ES. Unfortunately, you can't fold the rear seats to increase space; there's only a pass-through slot for long items.

Storage for small items inside the cabin is abundant. There's also plenty of space for child safety seats, and they're easy to install. Just detach the plastic tabs over the car seat anchors in the seat cushions. Generous rear seat room means most seats will fit without a need for sliding up the front seats.

Fuel Economy

9.0/10

How economical is the ES 300h? With an EPA estimate of 44 mpg combined, the ES 300h is one of the more efficient sedans you can buy. We observed 46.2 mpg on our evaluation route, which indicates that the EPA figure is attainable.

Value

8.5/10

Is the ES 300h a good value? For a relatively affordable sum, the redesigned ES 300h delivers a substantial luxury experience. The upholstery feels supple and substantial, and the cabin shows typical Lexus attention to detail: tight panel gaps, high-quality controls and detailed stitching. Warranty coverage is on par for the segment.

It doesn't cost much more than a top-of-the-line Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Why not splurge a bit and get the Lexus?

Wildcard

7.5/10

The ES 300h isn't as fun to drive as more expensive European plug-in hybrids. But it excels in other ways. It's comfortable without being floaty, large without feeling ponderous, and serene without being detached. Sublime suspension tuning, a wonderful audio system, and a welcoming and roomy interior are other advantages.

Which ES does Edmunds recommend?

As much as we like the added flair of the F Sport Design and the improved agility of the F Sport Handling, most buyers will be happy with the Luxury trim. It's priced similarly to the F Sport trims and includes the Premium package. But instead of sporty looks and handling, you get more comfort features like real leather upholstery, interior ambient lighting, wood trim, additional adjustments for the driver's seat, and a power rear sunshade.

Lexus ES models

The 2024 Lexus ES is available in three models: ES 250, ES 350 and the ES 300h hybrid. Each model is offered in five trim levels: base, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, F Sport Design and F Sport Handling. The ES 250 comes standard with all-wheel drive, but the ES 350 and ES 300h are only available with front-wheel drive. Keep reading for a more detailed breakdown of this luxury sedan's powertrains and features.

Each model is powered by a different engine:

ES 250: 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (203 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque)
ES 350: 3.5-liter V6 engine (302 hp, 267 lb-ft)
ES 300h: 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a hybrid system (215 hp)

The ES 250 and ES 350 use an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the ES 300h's hybrid system uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The trim levels below are ordered by starting price. Feature highlights are the same for each model and include:

Base
Standard equipment for the base ES includes:

17-inch wheels
LED headlights
Keyless entry and ignition
Sunroof
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Synthetic leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats
8-inch center touchscreen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
10-speaker audio system

All Lexus ES models come standard with these advanced driver aids:

Forward collision mitigation (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the ES and the car in front)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

A Premium package is available for the base trim. It adds:

Power-folding exterior mirrors
Interior wood trim
Driver's seat memory settings
Heated and ventilated front seats
Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel
Wireless smartphone charger
Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

F Sport Design
The F Sport Design trim includes features from the base trim and adds:

Features from the Premium package
19-inch gloss black wheels
Sportier exterior design enhancements
Rear spoiler

Luxury
The Luxury trim includes the standard features from the base model and adds:

Features from the Premium package
18-inch wheels
Sport-tuned suspension
Interior ambient lighting
Leather upholstery
Additional driver's seat adjustments
Wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel
Power rear window sunshade

F Sport Handling
The F Sport Handling (not available on ES 250) builds off the F Sport Design and improves interior styling and handling with:

Unique interior styling
Heated sport steering wheel
Heated and ventilated sport-bolstered front seats
Performance-tuned adaptive suspension (for improved handling and comfort)
Special instrument panel
Additional sport and custom drive modes

All of the above trim levels are available with the Technology package that includes:

12.3-inch center touchscreen display
Navigation system
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Card key access (card key that replaces the key fob)

Ultra Luxury
With the Ultra Luxury trim, the ES builds on the Luxury trim's equipment with:

Features from the Technology package (minus the card key)
18-inch wheels designed to reduce noise
Hands-free power trunk release
Manual rear-door window sunshades
Voice assistant
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the ES and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Many features on the upper trims can be added to the lower trims as stand-alone options. Notable options include:

Upgraded 18-inch wheels
Upgraded LED headlights
Panoramic glass roof (only available on ES 350)
Rear spoiler
Wood trim with interior ambient lighting
Power rear window sunshade
12.3-inch center touchscreen display with navigation and voice assistant
17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Surround-view monitor (gives you a top-down view of the ES and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Card key access (card key that replaces the key fob)

Lexus ES Reviews

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49 mpg in city, magic propulsion system (I think)

Jim Crane, 04/16/2024

2024 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Bought our ES 300 Hybrid in January. We'll have 5,000 miles on it by the end of April. It's peppy, fast, comfortable, economical. What's not to like? I'm still amused and amazed when the gas engine tachometer, spinning at 2,100 or so on the highway at 60 mph, drops to zero and battery power keeps the car going, even accelerating. Then the gas engine will start again, but maybe only …

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2024 Lexus ES Features Specs

Type:

Hybrid

Trim:

300h

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$43,440
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	44 MPG
Cost to Drive	$101/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite ES safety features:

Lexus Safety System+ 2.5: Bundles a variety of standard driver assist and collision avoidance features.
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning: Alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
Panoramic View Monitor: Gives you a top-down view of the ES and its surroundings for tight parking situations.

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	4 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	4 / 5
Side Crash Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating	Rating
Overall	5 / 5
Driver	5 / 5
Passenger	5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings	Rating
Front Seat	5 / 5
Back Seat	5 / 5
Rollover	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result	No Tip
Risk Of Rollover	10.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test	Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original	Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated	Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original	Good
Side Impact Test – Updated	Acceptable
Roof Strength Test	Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint	Good

FAQ

Is the Lexus ES a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 ES both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the ES has 13.9 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Lexus ES. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Lexus ES?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Lexus ES:

No major changes for 2024
Part of the seventh ES generation introduced for 2019

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Is the Lexus ES reliable?

To determine whether the Lexus ES is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the ES. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the ES's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Lexus ES a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Lexus ES is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 ES and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 ES is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Lexus ES?

The least-expensive 2024 Lexus ES is the 2024 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $43,440.

Other versions include:

300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $43,440
300h F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $47,825
300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $48,610
300h F SPORT Handling 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $49,735
300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $52,330

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What are the different models of Lexus ES?

If you're interested in the Lexus ES, the next question is, which ES model is right for you? ES variants include 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), 300h F SPORT Design 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and 300h F SPORT Handling 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). For a full list of ES models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Lexus ES Hybrid

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Edmunds spotlight: An ES for almost everyone

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NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

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