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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
Lexus ES
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Based on the Lexus ES LUXURY +EP1 (HYBRID)
Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$40,590 - $53,890
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$770)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$770)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,600)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,400)
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)
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.6 - 10 | |
