8.5
2022 Lexus ES300h Luxury review
The Lexus ES is the only game in town if you want a large, fuel-efficient sedan from a luxury brand for under $80,000.
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William Stopford
2023 Lexus ES vs 2024 Audi RS5 Comparison
Lexus ES
Audi RS5
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ES
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2024 Audi
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Based on the Lexus ES LUXURY +EP1 (HYBRID)
Based on the Audi RS5 2.9 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
58L
545 km
Warranty
4 year
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MSRP
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$159,069 - $168,015
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Serene, well-built cabin
- Excellent fuel economy
- Mini-LS looks
Misses
- Dated infotainment
- Balanced handling but numb steering
- Similarly-priced NX packs more power and better tech
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely fun to drive
- Still liveable
- More practical than a coupe...
Misses
- ...but less practical than cheaper RS4 Avant
- Interior looking a bit old
- Some plasticky switchgear
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$400)
- Carbon & Black Styling Package (+$11,200)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$12,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Red Calipers (+$13,600)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Blue Calipers (+$13,600)
Colours Available
The ES is available in the following colours:
- Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
- Titanium
- Sonic Iridium
- Sonic Chrome
- Graphite Black
- Vermillion
- Glacial Ecru
- Radiata Green
- Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 331kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 10 | |
