2014 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Review - Automoblog.net (blog)

The Lexus ES 300h Hybrid gets somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 mpg and features seamless shifts between battery and engine power. This week, we are testing the 2014 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid ($39,350) with added options like Blind Spot Monitor ($500), Lane Departure Alert ($965), Navigation with backup camera, 8-inch VGA Screen, voice command and Lexus Enform w/destination assist... The Lexus ES 300h features a quiet place to escape the noise and craziness of the outside world. One drawback to the ES 300h interior is the Lexus mouse-based interface for the car’s electronics. It’s a bit distracting to use and annoying when you need to change the radio from AM to FM. Getting behind the wheel of this ES 300 hybrid makes us appreciate the hybrid technology that Toyota has developed and uses in their luxury brand. The Lexus ES 300h hybrid achieves fuel economy in the area of 40 mpg which is better than many economy cars. The Lexus ES 300h uses a 2. 5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 156 hp, and a magnetic electric-drive motor for a total system output of. Source: www.automoblog.net