Whether you crave performance or just a casual cruise of the highway, and at the same time demand innovative features and technology, ES is your kind of car. Included is a luxurious interior with piano black trimmed seating.
The 10-way driver’s and passenger power seats, automatic dual-zone climate control and Lexus Premium Audio System with Automatic Sound Levelizer and MP3 playback aids that luxurious feeling by providing comfort with entertainment.
The 300h delivers 200 total system horsepower with a 2.5 L all-aluminum 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine, assisted by a high-output permanent-magnet drive motor and CVT to achieve 0-60 sprint in 8.1 seconds.
Take advantage of Drive Mode Select, and give the EV mode (hybrid only) the nod, to achieve a combined estimated 40 mpg. Not only does the EV mode work, but the Normal and Sport modes work as well. You don’t have to give up performance just to get great gas mileage.
The non-hybrid ES comes with a 3.5 L V6 with 6-speed Super Electronically Controlled Transmission, and shaves one second off the 0-60 time while achieving 24 mpg combined.
You may say 40 mpg is pretty good mileage for a small car. But this ES is no small car with a 193.3-inch overall length, 111.0-inch wheelbase, 71.7-inch width, and 57.1-inch height.
Even though you might think the Hybrid System is the most outstanding attribute, I personally liked the sleek and stunning look of the ES, with the rear lip spoiler and concealed exhaust outlets plus the exclusive 17-inch split-five spoke alloy wheels; all together made for an “eye candy” appeal.
