2019 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Luxury Sedan Hits the Canyon Roads (Full Review)

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  • The 2019 Lexus ES 300h boasts a new platform and a powertrain designed for optimal economy. Is this the best choice in a mid-size luxury sedan? Host Ryan Douthit takes it to the canyon roads of California to see if this luxury-class handling is good enough for sporty driving.
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  • @philipclock
    @philipclock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    8,000 miles on my 2019 300h, Great car!
    Comfy, lots of room, EZ to live with, civilized and everything well thought out.
    Real mileage: low to mid 30's around town, high 30's to low 40's EZ freeway driving. Worth it!
    2017 ES 350 totaled after 30,000 miles, nice car, 2019 model a couple of notches better in ALL respects.
    Quick off the line, no accelerator lag like I got with 2017 gas model.
    Get one, you won't regret it!

  • @godfatherNYC
    @godfatherNYC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I have the 2017. It's an outstanding car. It's hard to imagine making it better, yet Lexus clearly did. A masterpiece, and a super-smart choice for a family car.

    • @supremeetnel7707
      @supremeetnel7707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      godfatherNYC I hear the ES has a lot of Torque Steer

    • @kubanskiloewe
      @kubanskiloewe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      they could easily make it better when putting in the V6Hybrid from my RX450h !! these 4cyl. sucks on our fast autobahn !!

  • @MrKillerRC
    @MrKillerRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just bought a 2020. Love it. I wish the paddle shifters could control regen braking instead of useless shifting.

  • @danielbob4310
    @danielbob4310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just bought the 2014 es300h. All smiles whenever I drive past the gas pump

    • @s4nder86
      @s4nder86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's the life expectancy on the batteries though?

    • @danielbob4310
      @danielbob4310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No idea. I have 264 thousand miles on it now and it’s still running great

    • @adk2527
      @adk2527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow that is awesome, the battery life

  • @Kyoshi23
    @Kyoshi23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Saw one on road other days, it’s gorgeous in person

  • @strangevibrations
    @strangevibrations 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    it looks stunning in black in person

  • @quadcoreQ
    @quadcoreQ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very comprehensive review thanks!

  • @alanhumphrey4198
    @alanhumphrey4198 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Lexus!! My 2017 ES 350 still runs buttery smooth..

  • @emmgeevideo
    @emmgeevideo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “Mid-size sedan”? It’s huge!

    • @olinator9676
      @olinator9676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re right... It‘s larger than the GS (which’s discontinued) actually.

  • @TheDoltonboy
    @TheDoltonboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review

  • @talonsx494
    @talonsx494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful car

  • @angelocedeno1906
    @angelocedeno1906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect car of today need a all electric model soon

  • @door2416
    @door2416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This engine has a combination of both direct injection and port injection. Direct injection only leads to carbon build up on the intake valves.

  • @RaghibAbdulShakoor
    @RaghibAbdulShakoor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I own a 2019 Lexus es300 h really nice to drive no doubt about it period!

    • @rahulkumar-jq6zd
      @rahulkumar-jq6zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it hybrid? What's the mileage you get?

    • @bwilliam4023
      @bwilliam4023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      went with model 3 dual motor. no regret

  • @RyanDoonan
    @RyanDoonan ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the es 300h definitely love the Lexus brand been looking at an RX 350 and a ES300H we have on our lot Lexus does amazing with there cars

  • @enricio
    @enricio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely put Ryan! 😁🎼🤸🍀🌈

  • @kennethclark3985
    @kennethclark3985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    HP is 302, not 305 for the non-hybrid models. The hybrid gives 215 HP. The panoramic roof is available on the Ultra Luxury trim. The screen is 12.3 inches not 12.7. Also, you cannot turn on the A/C from the dash buttons. You only have temperature control. To turn on or off the A/C, you must do so using the screen.

    • @Orangefabs
      @Orangefabs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Panoramic roof is only available for the non-hybrid versions

    • @thepcuser5469
      @thepcuser5469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Orangefabs ya that sucks :(

  • @dan_aye
    @dan_aye 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dont understand why reviewers tend to judge a vehicle with sportiness as the baseline. This is clearly not a vehicle for someone wanting a low 0-60 or canyon carver.

  • @tuccobuibui
    @tuccobuibui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In terms of quietness, can someone tell me how it compares with the RX450 hybrid, please ?

  • @paulrodger3115
    @paulrodger3115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey from Toronto Canada. Which used hybrid would you buy. Year, model, reason for a couple of choices. Mainly city driving

  • @marshallhughes4514
    @marshallhughes4514 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing us Apple carplay. Everyone complains about the Toyota tech but a lot of those complaints go away when you know the majority of iphone drivers at least will always be using carplay. I don't know anyone who has carplay or Android auto who uses the factory GPS.

  • @charlesdr1981
    @charlesdr1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why Lexus don't produce estate version of this? I think it will look great.

  • @TillmyMessiahComes
    @TillmyMessiahComes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'll wait for a 4WD/AWD version before getting one. After looking at the high 73 tasand dalla LS version I'll prefer the ES/GS stay under 50 tasand dalla. All the same Lexus are better economically than the BMW and Benz because the maintenance is better and Lexus last longer than the other two. 45mpg is really good.

  • @Limitbreakur
    @Limitbreakur 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If the reviewer actually knew anything about the car he's "reviewing", he'd mention that the sport mode actually completely changes the behavior of the car, making it very sensitive and quick. The gas engine will tend to come on at the slightest amount of acceleration and it no longer uses the battery efficiently.

    • @robovac3557
      @robovac3557 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be quiet

    • @garyindiana2127
      @garyindiana2127 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      also he could of turned off traction control instead of complaining about it

  • @funlovingJohn
    @funlovingJohn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best feature is the semi Atomos safety steering and braking, you forgot to mention.

  • @KalenvS
    @KalenvS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would have "liked" the video if you didn't spend half the video explaining that it wasn't a sports car, while trying to justify how sporty it was. Buyers of this vehicle don't give two shits if its sporty or not. They care if it's comfortable and luxurious. Listen to yourself for a change and focus on what is important instead of telling me what I as a buyer don't give a shit about.

    • @bravogoldeagle8907
      @bravogoldeagle8907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Typical online journalist. He and other auto reviewers believe all buyers want a sports car or sedan. We don’t. When I want to drive a sports car, I’ll drive a proper sports car.
      Luxury. Comfort. Leather everywhere. Elegant. Great car.

  • @mitch9521
    @mitch9521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 2003 Town Car with a dual hinge center console lid. Toyota needs to get with the times

  • @jimhamilton3544
    @jimhamilton3544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelent evulation of the 2019 Lexus ES300 Hybrid Does the 2019 ES HYBRID have brake stop/hold like the LS ? ps my top reason for purchasing a 2019 ES Hybrid 😉

    • @dgr12683
      @dgr12683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

  • @msh104utube
    @msh104utube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's one beautiful Camry, I mean, ES. :P

  • @comments7335
    @comments7335 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My ES 250 comes with a full panoramic sunroof.it all depends on the trimming so it's not only on SUVs. nice review though.

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Missed that on the options list. Thanks for pointing it out!

    • @mantungkwok4056
      @mantungkwok4056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My ES 250 with Panoramic sunroof is coming this week...can't wait for it.

    • @thepcuser5469
      @thepcuser5469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought only the 350 version had the pano roof option

  • @fan2lexus
    @fan2lexus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a excellent overal car ! The only negative thing to say about it, is the noise made by the engine on the highway, because of the cvt. The only exception is the LC500h, that uses a more advanced system.

  • @rberenholtz6530
    @rberenholtz6530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do all es300h 2019 come with the CarPlay? Thank you in advance

  • @jeffreysegal2065
    @jeffreysegal2065 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay what's up with cargo areas lately? They're so over-engineered. So many false floors, hidden cubbies, various hooks and those styrofoam fillers for the now-vacant spare tire wells! Of course if you put bags of groceries in there, they'll roll and clunk around until every bag is completely empty and half the items have rolled so far into the trunk that you have to climb in to get them. Pluss all those moving parts are flimsy cardboard garbage.
    I have several bungee cords in my trunk, but of course the hook points are such an odd shape that the bungee hooks don't fit around them. Gotta be a better way.
    That said, I really like the quality of your video production. Nice music, good sound level, seems to be moving along at a good pace. But I'm only 3 minutes in. Fingers crossed...

  • @gwot
    @gwot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    mine's been on order for 3 months..... taking foreverrrr!
    "you get a full size spare" *shows non full size spare* a "full size spare" is... a full size spare, tire size is the same as the other wheels, not a skinny donut like the one in this car.

    • @jimv1983
      @jimv1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to order mine as well. Only been a month so far.

  • @MrJewelicious
    @MrJewelicious 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was gonna buy one.. but no android auto!

  • @gogutzy
    @gogutzy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i'm a fan of lexus and toyota, i drive a hybrid, but honestly at 10:10, the lines of that armrest, it just looks like it is the camry - it looks like it doesn't fit.
    i can understand lexus for making the camry interior look poor in manufacturing - they had to let the ES shine in comparison - for the premium they charge. But make sure it doesnt scream "poor craftmanship".

  • @works-of-aswin
    @works-of-aswin 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the mileage of this car is 22.37 kms.

  • @chaleufoyer
    @chaleufoyer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why don't they use touch screen...

    • @kubanskiloewe
      @kubanskiloewe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      to far away ! also the fat on the display does not fit with a luxury car !

  • @thtupid
    @thtupid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad it has less than 180kw of power. and is fwd. I hope the update will have AWD and a more powerful hybrid system in the entry level so us aspirers can afford it.

  • @afa6361
    @afa6361 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lexus is marketing themselves out of LS. They just did with GS.

  • @michaellui74
    @michaellui74 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review:-):-) spindle grill looks ridiculous

  • @user-ty3lx4mh3s
    @user-ty3lx4mh3s 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Машина хорошая, бесспорно, особенно гибрид, но еще лучше был бы плаг-ин гибрид, и желательно с метаном или биоэтанолом, также хотелось бы, чтобы был холодильник и подстаканники с подогревом и охлаждением, ночное видение и высококачественные веган-материалы, и на сиденьях, и по бокам, и с мягкой панелью .. Технологии уже есть, хуля тормозить ..?! Тем более, что и стоит не мало .. А так очень понравился ! Молодцы, что хоть гибрид есть, а не мазутная хуета .

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lexus has been on a roll in terms of design. But I agree (if translate handled your post correctly) that a Plug-In version would be nice.

  • @judgedredd3686
    @judgedredd3686 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really do you know Herman Munster

  • @dyingculture1
    @dyingculture1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That grill, tho.

  • @twoweeledsoto6072
    @twoweeledsoto6072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmm. At 11:00, doesn't that look like Turnbull Canyon? Looks like it! If it is, look out for the cyclist!!

    • @drivingsports
      @drivingsports  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it was. No cyclists out that day.

  • @brianlee5649
    @brianlee5649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ES is the Toyota Camry of Lexus because Toyota obviously owns Lexus and everybody knows that.

    • @clintmyers3415
      @clintmyers3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Double check your facts. The Avalon & Lexus ES share the same length, the Camry is shorter; mostly in the rear seat. The Lexus has more refined materials and interior (side and rear sunshades), it's quieter, with thicker glass and more sound dampening. I hope that helps.

    • @knightrdrx
      @knightrdrx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do the lexus and camry have the same seat comfort?

    • @thepcuser5469
      @thepcuser5469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@knightrdrx it’s much better in the ES than in the camry, in the camry the seats are HARD, though it’s not as bad if you get the cloth seats/softex seats, but the ES seats are WAYY more comfortable

  • @williamhale2735
    @williamhale2735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    P

  • @jpmackin
    @jpmackin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $50k FWD..kills it for me.

    • @rontreen3278
      @rontreen3278 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're paying for the name Lexus... at least five grand cheaper for Avalon Limited hybrid

  • @SayMyName383
    @SayMyName383 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yep. That nose looks hideous on the SUVs. If they changed it they'd make more sales.

  • @kubanskiloewe
    @kubanskiloewe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its only a 4 cyl and loud and slow !...i would always went with the older GS450h and V6 !!!

  • @spreadeagled5654
    @spreadeagled5654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That “hourglass” grille is repulsive.

  • @Superfastjellyfish669
    @Superfastjellyfish669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the Lexus gs400h we need and want 🥲