Lexus ES 300h Hybrid: Best of both worlds
A powerful engine and chic comfort make the new Lexus ES 300h Hybrid a charming drive
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Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Photos: Afsar Baig
Tyota’s luxury arm, Lexus, is officially here in India with three different models: two hybrids and one diesel vehicle. I got my hands on the sixth-generation Lexus ES 300h, a premium luxury sedan that I would like to describe as craftsmanship at its best. Like all Lexus cars, this one too has the new signature spindle grille, and on it the Lexus logo with the iconic “L” letter planted against a blue backdrop — denoting that the car is a hybrid.
Everything shows chic styling — from the design of the lamps to the shape of the car, the two-eye LED headlamps with the Lexus arrowhead-shaped daytime running lamps and the signature L-shaped combination lamps at the back. There is also an LED high-mount stop lamp. The aerodynamic shape of the car, with aero-stabilising fins on the front-door frame covers, and even the tiny fins on the tail lamps all help in cutting wind to perfection. The top-notch paint quality, the 10-spoke 17-inch aluminum wheels, the acoustic character of the glass for the windshields and windows and the sunroof enhance the car’s appearance.
Step inside the ES 300h and a premium luxury world awaits you. The dashboard with crafted leather, the refined wood and leather steering, the intuitive remote touch, the modern LED analog clock and the smart leather seats make the cabin attractive. The front seat has 10-way power adjustments; the driver’s seat has an adjustable seat cushion length. Due to the large wheelbase, the rear seats provide ample leg room. LED illumination in the foot areas makes it easy to get in and out when it’s dark. The air-conditioning system provides three-zone independent control of temperature in the driver’s seat, front passenger seat and the rear seats.
Everything shows chic styling — from the design of the lamps to the shape of the car, the two-eye LED headlamps with the Lexus arrowhead-shaped daytime running lamps and the signature L-shaped combination lamps at the back. There is also an LED high-mount stop lamp. The aerodynamic shape of the car, with aero-stabilising fins on the front-door frame covers, and even the tiny fins on the tail lamps all help in cutting wind to perfection. The top-notch paint quality, the 10-spoke 17-inch aluminum wheels, the acoustic character of the glass for the windshields and windows and the sunroof enhance the car’s appearance.
Step inside the ES 300h and a premium luxury world awaits you. The dashboard with crafted leather, the refined wood and leather steering, the intuitive remote touch, the modern LED analog clock and the smart leather seats make the cabin attractive. The front seat has 10-way power adjustments; the driver’s seat has an adjustable seat cushion length. Due to the large wheelbase, the rear seats provide ample leg room. LED illumination in the foot areas makes it easy to get in and out when it’s dark. The air-conditioning system provides three-zone independent control of temperature in the driver’s seat, front passenger seat and the rear seats.
Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Photos: Afsar Baig