2016 Lexus IS 300h Luxury - extremely quiet around town!
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- Review of a 2016 Lexus IS300h in executive trim. This car has 164kw combined.
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Electric and petrol engine make it a nice cruiser. Reaaly liked this car, and if you look besides the slow CTV gearbox and engine sound, the EV mode is awsome, and it becomes a great city daily driver.
Had an IS250, upgraded to this and absolutely love it.
Went for the 300h vs 200t as I really don't need to race anyone from the lights anymore. But I do use the sport mode if required and it works.
Luxury drive and get around 1100km to the tank. Awesome car. Has everything and more (well my one does anyway).
I have a great mechanic and a Panel Beater that lives next door. Both of them rate these cars above and beyond their German competitors.
I'm not them, and am no expert. I'm just lucky enough to be able to drive one of these daily and love it. I'm just passing on their words.
I know it's kind of lame but this is my dream car. I'd buy it in a second if I got a little more money.
Not lame. Just conscious. I mean, with our lives today, most of just need quiet, refined, fairly quick and comfortable cars to get us around. And IS 300h is just that
You should consider a BMW 330e also, very nice car in the same segment
Not lame at all. The IS300H is a very cool car and nicely luxurious. It’s one of the best real world cars I’ve owned. Sod the acceleration, although it’s actually a quick car in the mid range.
I drive an Is 300h. Very quiet, refined and sporty
@@robbieshaft only if bought new. That thing is a money pit once out of warranty, and warranty is low too.
I love this car. Have had it for over a month now, and get between 4,5-5,0l/100 (city/country roads) with max 80 km/h. Design stands out and it is made in Japan = Quality and reliability. I'm not going back to the Bavarians :)
Søren Kjærsgaard Olsen How is the hybrid battery life ? No worries or a time bomb ?
I do not worry about the batteries at all. Toyota has been making hybrids for 20 years - apprx 8 mio cars and the Nimh batteries have proven to be extremely durable. The battery is designed to last for the life of the car. I have seen examples of Prius with over 1 mio km's on the clock, still with original battery, and the car was about 10 years old. There are thousands of Prius and Camry hybrid taxis on the road across the globe, and drivers choose these cars because of the outstanding reliability and low operating costs, so don't worry about the battery :-)
Do you mind making a video of your own showing the boot and the consumption, i.e. how the HSD behaves in the city? I have 520xd now which I will change because I'm sick and tired of the diesel noise and vibrations, and have started looking at hybrids.
I'm going for it (switching from A3 2013) - hope I won't disappoint
Bmw is cheap shit
Very interesting review. Love the POV style. Considering buying a 300h so keen to hear opinions. Thank you.
Honest review. I get what u mean when u say don't thrash the engine and is for cruising.
Yeah I found that immediately coming from a BMW, the Lexus driving experience is different
I have 17 plate sport model of this.. 100% satisfaction and recommendation... one of the smoothest, most economical best looking cars you can buy. costing me a bomb atm being a new car but couldnt be happier... Lexus are pulling out all the stops since 2014
How much is a full tank and how many miles does it gives?
@@ahsanjalal7058 on the forums ive seen people mention £35 get you 400-500 miles. My shitty diesel gets 180miles to £40 around town. Diesels are shit around town. They never get to optimum running temperature
@@ryanmchenry8654 Mate I drive uber in London I've got a ford galaxy 12 plate deasil that does 400 to 500 miles for £80
@@ahsanjalal7058 something similar to what im getting then. I mostly do 2 mile trips which is why mines slightly worse. A hybrids bound to excel in around London.
I'm aiming to get this and watching vids l like this is so useful
We don't get this particular IS in North America, what is the drivetrain? I'm assuming it's either the 2.5l V6 or 2.5l inline 4 cyl paired with a CVT? Either way it's not going to be a fast car, but should be better than either engine alone, I'm sure the electric motor helps acceleration somewhat even if the main goal is fuel efficiency. We get the GS 450H which paired the 306 hp 3.5l V6 with hybrid assist, but that only seems like the best of both worlds. The CVT is a deal breaker for me unfortunately. Even those who auto journalists call a "good CVT" still behave strangely to me..and simulated stepped "gears" don't really help matters much since the "shifts" are vague and slurred vs the crisp shifts of a regular auto or dual clutch setup.
no HUD ? perhaps the new UX with HUD and AWD is the better choice.
I own this model for more than a year. I don't know what are you talking about when you say extremely quiet. There is a strong noise from wheel arches. Off course it's quietier than ct model, but still very noisy. Leather is very good, plastic feels very cheap. But anyway is a good car.
The IS is more quiet than the CT ?
@@raidenb4512 yes
It depends so much on the tyres you drive on. I bought new studded Michelins for winter and believe it or not, they are more silent than the factory summer tyres.
Yea I drive at winter size 16 Hakkapelita 8 and this tires extremely quiet,then summer I got front BG Potenza Sport 225/40/18,back 255/35/18 and then car become to loud .
Any chance of doing a review of the Lexus GS 300h (2013-2015)
Hi! I have driven the GS200t (shortly only and did not film), but the car is great. I really liked the interiour and the quietness of the cabin. The big screen worked really well and all in all even the 200t version is a real contendor the the 5 series or A6. The GS300h has the same powerplant as the IS300h, so i already know, that is good.
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what is the possible top speed on battery power alone? the 2015 auris hybrid has an electrical top speed of about 70 km/h, given one planetary gear set. this 300h has two of 'em so i'm hoping for 100 km/h just as in the 450h.
I had this car lent for a test drive, the electric system goes also 100% electric at 120 km/h.
Hi! How do u recording? What camera?
can this Lex drive by itself? I mean semi autonomous features like Lane Keep System? ACC with Stop and go? for traffic jam. Has The car TV Tuner like Mercedes? Pedestrian Emergency stop? Automatic parking? I tried to find out, I don't find any answers :(
+Deniz Di You can add the ACC but it does not steer itself, you can add the lane departure warning system tho, but really it was mostly annoying at that time - see my NX200t for more. Cant say for sure abiut the automatic brake, but i guess it can be optioned, carTV can be only digital in Europe, no signal tv anymore.
I just wish it did't come with a CVT gearbox :( why lexus why!
Agreed, if it had a normal automatic or a DSG it would be better, but the CVT is good in its own way - no gears mean absolute smoothness and with a hybrid system in low speeds actually thats what you want.
it's an ecvt - no chain or belt, just two planetary gear sets. it just mimics a cvt. in spite of the sound when hard on the throttle i'd say this 'box is better and simpler than a dsg or a normal automatic.
Not much to go wrong: fewer moving parts, no clutch, less brake wear
@@gogutzy I totally agree
I own an Is300h and the ecvt is awesome
What is your average fuel consumption in this Lexus
I got 6.4 l/100km. That was mostly city driving and definitely not holding it back - i think 5.5-6l/100km is realistic with this car on a day-to-day basis.
53.2mpg summer
47.6mpg winter
so this car dont have hand breaks?
Juist above 7 seconde, 0-100
is 300h ride quieter and more comfortable(seat) than A6 or e claas diesel models?
I have not driven the brand new E-class, but compared to the audi - the lexus is more quieter. The hybrid powertrain is just so smooth. Seats i think audis are better. Not that Lexus seats are bad, but Audi seats have more support. If you are considering the IS vs A6 and E class, then you should also look at GS450h or GS300h - they are a direct rival to the Germans.
@@SilverhillDrives The GS looks very dated now. The new ES looks on trend, however
@@SilverhillDrives interesting, most say lexus seats are the best they have sat in, I own aud with sport seats and the they don't support mee too well
What's the mpg?
You don't have adaptive cruise or lane assist
Mine does
From a full tank of fuel, how many miles can you cover before having to refuel?
I do 600-650 on one full tank. I.e. upwards of 1'000 km.
Tonino Belimussi thanks for the info there, already sounds impressive and getting almost diesel distance on this.
What is the fuel tank capacity? 55 litres?
Full tank is 60 litres. I get 15.6 average, so nearly 1000 kms on full tank
It seems that there's a lot of tire roll, is it really so loud inside or it's just the camera?
Tire roll is basically the only thing you hear in this car (when radio and climate control are off). It is sublimely quiet in the car! Seriously, i have driven much more expencive cars, that had a lot more noise in the cabin. If it is a quiet ride you are after - go test one, and you will understand what i am on about :)
sic22l I got the F Sport one and its quieter I think it's just the camera but the cabin noise and quality changes through the grades from base models to F Sport models
Not a word about fuel usage .... come on .....!!!!
They say 65 mph but realistically 55 mph
Real life:
35-43 mpg on Sport mode
42-53.5 mpg in Normal mode
Above 55mpg in Evo / snail mode 😋
What a review... "I dont know", "I'm not sure about it". The car itself is realy nice but you need to do some more research before reviewing next one :) But all in all, i'm giving you thumb up :) Or not.. i dont know, i'm not sure... :P You get it :D
Check out my newer reviews - the qulity on the older ones is really not that good :)
@@SilverhillDrives Nonsense. It was an excellent review. That's exactly what goes through my head when I test drive a motor, so much to take in...
You said "The executive model with all bells and whistles" but then say doesn't have ventilated seats! Come on, which is it?
All cars come with options even the top of the line models
Call the TH-cam police. Have him arrested.
I like marmite :DD
This car could be so much more. Feels outdated electronics and media, also power couls be more, for those race times
I tell you, black is not the colour for lexus, makes them look bland on the outside.