2023 Lexus ES300h | MotorWeek Road Test
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- The Lexus ES has been around since Toyota launched their luxury division in 1989. Now to some, the ES is just an over-polished Camry, but to many it has been the gateway to all that Lexus has to offer, helping create lifelong fans of the brand. Now in its 7th generation, the ES gets updated for 2023, so let’s see the latest it has to offer to luxury minded buyers on a budget.
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I just have to note the irony that 7.8 seconds from 0 to 60 is now considered leisurely, but when I was growing up watching this show in the 90s-00s, it was considered spirited. My how times have changed that now a lot of Auto enthusiasts expect everything to hit 60 in the five-second range if it wants to be considered anything but slow.
Oh yeah. I remember back in late 90s when CD did a full comparo of midsize luxury sedans and the BMW 540 won and had the fastest 0-60 time of 6 seconds flat. Now we got Camrys that will beat that.
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Thank you so much John Davis for doing these videos for over 40 years. I've been a huge automotive enthusiast since I have been conscious and remember watching your videos on SpeedVision. I love Toyota and Lexus products ❤
Ditto. Please upload more retro reviews too.
Hell yeah, John Davis all day!!
I love that Motor Week still does this type of review. I don't always need 30 minute videos from an "influencer" with catchphrases and attempts at comedy. Sometimes I just want to know about the car.
John Davis thank you for continuing to showcase these automobiles. You inspire me!
Jesus! Nearly 700 miles of range out of a 13 gallon tank?!?! That's freakin' INCREDIBLE!!!
It is! I have a CR-V Hybrid and it gets about half of that. 🤷
If this car gets at best 44 mpg, then 44 mpg X 13 gallon tank = 572 miles per full tank. Someone's been inhaling a little too much vapor at the the pump.
@@strumpeteerthat's not how hybrid math works. Your pure highway driving it'll be actually be a little bit less than your number. For mostly city and short driving, it'll be much more.
You'll never get that. I had a 2013 ES300h. It did approx. 30MPG. On a good day. In traffic. It was the most boring car I have ever owned. I couldn't wait to sell it.
@@sumcubedThat's because the battery got a major upgrade in 2020. I can't even imagine what the battery way back in 2013 was like
I’m an original owner to an ‘03 LS430. I think it’s time I buy another new Lexus and this ES300h really has my interest.
I wonder if the battery pack on the hybrid will last 20 years like your LS430.
The CONTRAST between these two cars is quite pronounced. They are very, very different from each other. One is a rather heavy and solid rear wheel drive that requires premium fuel and averages between 16 to 25 mpg on a good day. The other is front wheel drive near-luxury sedan that uses REGULAR fuel, is less to insure and operate, and returns almost double the miles per gallon. Their driving dynamics are also fundamentally different. The only thing that they both have in common is the Lexus badge and excellent build quality. And not much else, unfortunately. I have owned both, and would GREATLY prefer the ES300h. By a huge margin.
We bought the es300h for road trips and luxury and it hasn't disappointed.We love.Has power,luxury and style all for a good price.We averaged 44.8 mpg on our last trip.
One of the most proven platforms within the automotive market.
Good to see John actually doing this video instead of someone else. John Davis is the man!!!!!!!
he is!
I've driven both the 350 & 300h as loaners & I would easily go with the 300h for the huge MPG improvement with still good power. The 350 has way too much power going to the front wheels & doesn't put the power down nearly as well as my RWD 2016 GS350 F-Sport does.
“Way too much power” if you punch the gas, sure. Just accelerate like normal. The V6 makes for a quieter ride, with effortless passing power.
@@JohnnyUtah9173I’ve driven both and the 300h is just as if not even more quiet than the 350
I've always thought the ES was their best execution for those who wanted accessible, affordable, luxury.
John!! Always love your reviews!!! ♥♥♥
Now you have to reach up to interact with the screen. I've owned several Lexus vehicles with the touch pad and I loved it; right at your fingertips and no reaching.
Exactly, it a luxury vehicle not a Camry. I have the ES300h, Ultra Luxury trim with additional options and dealer add-ons. I love the car and am getting 42+ MPG on regular gas. LOL 🤔
The show’s just not the same without John Davis! Keep em coming John!
Keep on trucking John Davis, so great that you still do these videos
the legend John Davis love your show since I was a kid !
Amazing brand, even though I am not a hybrid fanboy but will consider this vehicle since it is from Lexus. They typically offer amazing value, reliability and durability.
Oh goodness please quit putting the big screens in that stick out the dash
Maybe it is better to revise the old school gear stick
Wish they made an ES-F 5.0 V8 RWD. Oh, they did! It was called the GS-F.
Does it come with a cd player still? My 2021 LC500 convertible had a CD PLAYER! as did the RX they gave me as a courtesy car when we had to fight our absolutely horrible dealership with a problem (on a 6 figure car). Never buy from Shottenkirk in Palm Springs CA. Beautiful car.. Im glad some manufacturers are still making sedans
if they take 87 octane im getting one in about 3 years! i had an 09 es350 from 2016-2023, hail storm took her out! she had 125k miles. and still had plenty of life left! i would actually like to get a lexus suv in a few years. hybrid if possible
How do you set the clock on an ES 300 H
Gorgeous car first ES that’s looked good since the first gen and second gen facelift.
great video, love an ES
If you've never driven performance-based cars like Audi RS, or Merc AMG, you'll never feel like this car is not fast enough. It feels and is pretty fast as long as you don't attempt drag-racing said german cars lol It also got some good power on hills.
Beautiful Nissan Altima
Don't know if 4 zone climate is optional on this ES, but it should be standard considering the price tag!
Side mirrors on stalks are a superior rarity. 🎉
I love that there is a Hybrid ES.
Good to see John Davis still at it and hosting 🫡1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣✅️
He sounds like he’s got an upcoming appointment with The Grim Reaper.
Great vehicle! Excellent quality, and style. …….But it’s TIME for a remodel Lexus!!
Being that sedans don't sell well in the US, I doubt that will happen
Redesign coming for 2025.
@@allentoyokawa9068 You are absolutely CORRECT. …..I wonder why sedans are dying?!? It’s a beautiful car!
Since the buyer for this is usually focused on confort ans softness, the hybrid is the most logical choice. The F-Sport really doesnt make sense here. Would be better to have the more powerful option as their most recent "hybrid-max" set up becuase the current V6 is a literal dinosaur.
Im happy they should kept the clock
I have a loaner one.. I went into it expecting it to be terrible, but.. It handles well, it's comfortable, quiet, calming to drive. It has a lot if drawbacks, and i'd never buy one, but it's a very nice car, just weirdly proportioned, i think people over 40 will hate it because of how hard it is to get into it, but the young people will hate it too, because the infotainment is god awful..
very good car its feels like it has more power than suggested im not sure how much power people really need.
Why are these reviews still done in early 90’s style?
And at 2:05 Still With The Horrendous Grill For a Change
John Davis is the man!
I would consider that only it has all wheel drive
Odd that this video is just coming out now being a 2023. The 2024s are already being built.
Will it be facelifted or be given a new-gen model in the near future?
Moving production back to Japan. I'm not sure which year but by 2025 model is my guess. Oh and the cost will go up because of import duties. They just don't produce that many ES models to make it worth producing in America. Folks love their SUVs over sedans, that's just a fact and those are made in Ontario, Canada (No import duties).
CVT engines get a bad rap, but the whole point is to save gas. So it's a good thing
I wish lincoln would have given the mkz a third shot.
"it's now a touchscreen!" Just like Subaru offered last year, haha!! Hilarious
Is Subaru still offering blown head gaskets and/or oil consumption? Those are both items no Lexus has ever offered.😊😊
Wow John Davis is still alive..
"Almost 700 miles per tank full." 13.2 x 44 = 580.8. No where near almost 700 miles.
The background music is horrible
Will sell like hotcakes!
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@@allentoyokawa9068 yes you are
John Davis keeps becoming more and more orange. 😅 Ease up on the tanning lotion/spray, Mr JD.
This Lexus ES is quite expensive for a car that only goes 214 HP on a hybrid. However, for this price, the car is good on gasoline so that is a good plus. I still think it's a dress up Camry.
Hanging out at 5500 rpm. Wtf wrong
AWD V6
Bump up the HP on the V6.
The V6 is going to be axed....sadly. But why do you want to bump up the HP on a front wheel drive car? The current V6 already produces 300 HP. There is only so much a FWD car can take. Torque steer and front wheels spinning is not cool
@@mathisnotforthefaintofheart
AWD v6
You missed that.
Gotta get me a tarted up Camry….I mean ES. 😮
Nice review in all, but why don’t you test drive that car in real world conditions? Like in a city where the infrastructure is bad so you can truly determine how well the car rides on rough roads, instead of a perfectly smooth asphalt track that nobody will ever drive on.
Any and very car will drive smooth on smooth pavement with no bumps, but the real test should have been in city streets and freeways that aren’t perfect and are a mix of concrete and asphalt.
They gotta get rid of that god-awful grille. Or can I get a really large license plate to cover it?
Don't take the F-Sport....this is not a sports car. It is a luxury vehicle, so spend on upgrades in terms of luxury. With this kind of fuel economy there is really no better choice than this hybrid.
Too slow.
I’m sorry but why on earth would anybody choose this over the ES350, with a legendary 3.5L V6 engine that’s smoother than warm butter and whips to 60 in about six seconds? Hybrids are not environmentally friendly. They require massive fossil fuels to extract the precious metals out of the ground, ship them, modify them and ship them back. All this to drive something that feels like a golf cart? The ES 350 is the ultimate sleeper, has gobs of power and for a V6, gets pretty good fuel economy - close to 32 mpg on the highway.
Because it's cheaper, even smoother, and more fuel efficient. The buyer of an ES probably doesn't need or care about a V6...and hybrids are more environmentally friendly. Less tailpipe emissions and better MPG, which also saves money. Who said it drives like a golf cart?
Sorry but 6 secs to 60 sounds just a little bit less boring than this car.
@@1997nick They are not more environmentally friendly. That’s a giant myth. Not cheaper either. You pay more for it.
@@mervinprone So using less fuel and emitting less tailpipe emissions is not more environmentally friendly? Come on 🤣 And the total cost to own is cheaper; higher MPG means getting more miles out of each dollar you spend on gas.
@@1997nick I don’t think you understand. They don’t use less fuel. They use more fuel. Do you know what’s involved in the manufacture of hybrid cars? At best, if you drive it 150,000 miles, it is about equal to a gas powered car. Then afterwards, you gain about 10 mpg.
Not quick, but far and away quick enough for the people likely to buy this tarted up Camry.
There are much better performance vehicles within this Lexus's range. I'm quite disappointed in its performance for the price, so it's a no go for me. **thumbs down**
I love the car, but Lexus is trash for not even including the headlight upgrade as standard equipment on the top trim.
These are quite dated. Not that Lexus seems to care, given the typical demographic who buys it. And those red sport seats? Oh a pokey hybrid. Come on…
7.8 0-60 is soo slow in 2023 😢
“Slow” is subjective
My 2011 ES only does 22 mpg in city driving. I would give up the "brisk" acceleration of my car for the 44 mpg of this hybrid ES.
7.8 was once considered quick, even for sports cars
The demographic that buys these really doesn’t care.
Let it run in and age a bit like 30k miles. It will go quicker. I have a similar power train but in a Camry form. I've clocked it around 6 seconds for 0-60.
44k for a camry 😂
This car has its similarities with the Avalon, not the Camry. And once you understand the building philosophy of Lexus, you would understand what a silly comment you made. By the way, a Camry XLE V6 costs indeed around 40K. So you are a little bit right...a "feel good" factor....
Lexus and Toyota is just so insanely boring.
If you say so 👍
That’s a huge generalization - the Supra, Tacoma, Tundra, LC, RC-F, etc are far from boring.
But the ES is basically a fancier Camry, so yeah…it’s designed to be boring.
@@VideoAmericanStyle uh The Tacoma and Tundra are certainly boring. The Supra is 95% BMW so naturally it’s going to drive decently. IS500/RCF is still boring in comparison to its German rivals. I’ve driven almost every Toyota in their current lineup, and many Lexus models. Again boring. I’ve never understood the hype with their products.
@@VideoAmericanStyleThe ES is the "upscale" version of the Avalon, not the Camry.
@@mathisnotforthefaintofheart true - the last couple of gens have been more closely related to the Avalon than the Camry. The first five were based on Camry, though.
Overpriced deluxe Camry Hybrid. No thanks.
Wrong: since 2013 the ES has been based on the larger Avalon platform.
You don't seem to understand the building philosophy of Lexus, which is fine, because most people don't. Once you get yourself a little bit more technically educated, you understand that behind the scenes, this car is vastly different than its Toyota counterpart, which is, by the way, not the Camry, but the (axed) Avalon
Boring!!
Needs a 300 hp awd plug in variant ala rav4 prime.