Tuesday, May 7, 2013
2013 Lexus ES 300h Review
2013 Lexus ES 300h
It is remarkable and very weighty commitment of Toyota and its luxury division Lexus with hybrid technology within the automotive industry, marking a high point to their competitors who have had no choice but to follow in his footsteps.
It was so effective the concept established in the Japanese market, which many people associate the word with the Toyota hybrid, more easily than with the products of other brands.
On this occasion we have had to test the new hybrid issue that adds to the range of Lexus, the ES 300h, debuting in 2013 with a model to be taken into account for performance, elegance and performance.
Although the basic model of the ES 300 has been around for a long time, since the late 1980s to be precise, the hybrid version is the first to be included in the production as a 2013 model.
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No doubt there is a special charm that surrounds Lexus, Toyotas luxury division and the ES300 is no exception. His presentation is sophisticated, elegant and seductive, is a feeling that is transmitted from you approach the vehicle. Immediately the fragrance of fine materials and new car scent delight your senses as an invitation to enjoy and admire each element inside for a few minutes before turning. The leather seats are soft to the touch and generally offer fine finishes its materials. Lexus definitely took on the task of improving the vehicle extensively, which in its earlier versions had some criticism for the simplistic and unexciting from the compartment. This time we must admit that change is noticeable.
In addition to experience feelings inevitably appreciate the instrumentation interface with a high-tech look, a little intimidating at first, but then becomes so familiar that even a kid can operate, especially because it has a device type "mouse "computer through which you can turn everything from selecting the type of music and reproductive source to simple, effective navigation of your GPS. All a waste of technology that makes the Lexus ES 300h a serious rival for the segment of luxury four-door, to be taken into account between the hybrid models or as a general option between any luxury sedan market, since at performance produces a driving experience that belies so nice at times that it is a hybrid model.
The secret of good performance and driving dynamics offered by Lexus ES 300h is due in large part to the combination of its engine four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine with high power output voltage constant, producing a combined output of 200 horsepower. This hybrid union enables the vehicle owner to enjoy an economy in fuel consumption of 40 miles per gallon, broken down as follows according to EPA estimates: 40 mpg city and 39 mpg on the highway. Among the hybrid market is perhaps not the most generous considering that his friend the Prius reaches to about 50 miles per gallon, but the Lexus ES 300h goes beyond the savings in gasoline, plus offer, provides an experience that combines power, luxury and performance.
In the middle of filming is remarkable capacity to maintain a remarkable cabin noise control. In turn, the suspension absorbs in great shape imperfections of the road, barely feel to be honest. There is a sport mode that can be selected to make the suspension stiffer take something and give a sporty touch to management that does not clash but there is not much change in the levels of comfort of the car.
The list of standard equipment is quite generous, the buyer acquires the "Lexus ES 300h" 17 inch rims random, LED lights, sunroof, heated mirrors, system keyless ignition and vehicle access, cruise control, dual automatic climate monitoring , electric leather seats with eight-way adaptation, Bluetooth system, sound system with eight speakers 6 CD player, and satellite radio.
The suggested base price is $ 38.850. The unit we tested costs $ 44.524.
