Everything you want to know about Lexus ES300H is here

First of all, let me tell you about the car condition: ES300H is mid-range. I took delivery of the car in October 2018 and currently has 20,000 kilometers.

This article is based on my feelings after in-depth use. They are all subjective feelings, not objective and unfair.

If there is any discrepancy with your feelings, yours shall prevail.

As usual, we will talk about this car in the form of questions and answers.

1. Boycott Japanese goods. Answer: Boycott the idiots.

2. Is the engine oil increased or emulsified?

Answer: I have the same attitude as Honda's 1.5T engine oil increase. I have never worried about this problem at all and have not opened the engine compartment to check. But I still hope that this matter will be bigger and help me get a free lifetime warranty for the engine.

3. What configuration, how much does the car cost, how much is the increase, and how long have you waited?

Answer: I bought the ES300H with a mid-range price of 424,000 yuan. I paid a deposit before it was launched, and there was no price increase. The first batch of cars arrived in China to pick up the car.

4. Why buy Zhongbiao?

Answer: The budget is enough for a top-tier model, but the extra items in the top-tier model are really unattractive except for the speakers. The extra items in the mid-range configuration, such as bamboo interior, flowing water turn signals, matrix headlights, etc., all make me happy.

5. Why not choose BMW 5, Mercedes-Benz E, and Audi A6 at this price, but buy an ES with a starting price similar to BMW 3, Mercedes-Benz C, and Audi A4?

Answer: They all have their own advantages, but most car owners who are interested in Lexus will not have too much entanglement with other brands. If part of the reason for choosing BBA is to gain recognition from others through brand value, then choosing Lexus is more about your own preferences and has nothing to do with others.

The above is metaphysics, let’s talk about why below:

① During the test drive of BMW 5, the sales department probably wanted to give us a kick in the ass to let us feel the surging power of BMW before we go out. When turning right, the floor suddenly became oily. I had forgotten whether the power was surging or not, but it was true that it caused me great discomfort. At that moment, I had already rejected this car.

②Audi A6, a good friend is doing after-sales service at Audi 4S Electric. He told me not to buy an Audi, so I stopped looking. By the way, this good friend used to work in after-sales service at Toyota, where he almost starved to death. Then he went to Audi, and now he is white and fat, cursing Audi for its poor quality, and enjoying himself while handling claims. However, this generation of Audi A6 is very capable, but I’m just not interested.

③Mercedes-Benz E, this is the worst among the three cars. Let’s talk about the advantages first. The thing that impresses me the most is that it feels very luxurious when you sit in it. It should be the one that gives me the most luxurious feeling including the ES. As for whether the interior details are exquisite or not, it doesn’t matter anymore. It is indeed very coaxing. Let’s talk about the shortcomings: the seats are hard, which is the first feeling I felt when I sat on them. After test driving the ES, I immediately got into the Mercedes-Benz E. The judgment is clear, the comfort is much worse than that of the ES; the gearbox was sluggish, and I asked when driving. Why is the sales frustration so obvious? The salesperson said that as long as you are familiar with this gearbox and know how much to step on the accelerator, there will be no frustration. I laughed to myself.

In fact, I have already decided in my heart that it is ES. It is nonsense to say so much. If you want to accuse it, there is no excuse.

6. I saw that supercars such as NSX, P1, and 918 are equipped with motors, and the hybrid power seems very powerful. Does this motor 2.5L self-priming hybrid accelerate strongly?

Answer: Overthinking, it’s not powerful at all, much slower than the same level 2.0T! It takes just over 8 seconds to break 100, which is not as good as the 1.5T Accord. It's weak.

7. How is the fuel consumption performance?

Answer: The fuel consumption performance of this car is almost the same as that of the Fit, and it is very good. Currently, the fuel consumption is 5.2 on both highway and urban road conditions. After testing on pure highway conditions, the fuel consumption is about 4.0-4.5, which is also the same as the Fit.

8. How many kilometers can I earn back the extra money from buying a hybrid?

Answer: This is a simple arithmetic question, but I have never calculated it. The savings on gasoline are the calculated benefits. The hybrid system brings other benefits to car owners that cannot be measured by money, such as quietness. , ultra-long battery life, and the pleasure brought by kinetic energy recovery.

9. What are the differences between hybrid and gasoline vehicles during use? What should we pay special attention to?

Answer: This is what I love about Toyota and Honda hybrids! There is no difference between using a car and a fuel car. There is no need to find a charging pile, refuel when the gas is running out, and maintain the mileage when the mileage is up. It does not add any trouble to the car owner, and the fuel consumption is reduced abruptly. It is a true energy saving and emission reduction, the crystallization of human wisdom. Of course, no matter how efficient and convenient this hybrid is, it cannot escape the fate of being a backward fuel vehicle. It is impossible to get a green card, and you will not be given a green card for extended-range models.

10. How is this hybrid used in daily use?

Answer: Very satisfied, it saves fuel and is very worry-free. Use electricity when the power demand is not strong, and use gasoline and electricity when strong power is needed. Kinetic energy recovery is performed when taxiing and braking. The kinetic energy recovery during taxiing feels the same as that of an ordinary fuel vehicle and will not give you any pulling feeling. In short, it will not cause any discomfort or discomfort.

11. Is there any big vibration when the engine is involved during pure electric driving?

Answer: Not much. Many times I very deliberately feel the engine's intervention, but if I don't look at the energy map on the central control or hear the sound of the engine, in most cases I won't notice the engine's intervention time.

12. How does the gearbox perform?

A: Excellent. A good gearbox will make you forget that the gearbox exists, and ES is like that. I have no intention of delving into the advancement of the E-CVT gearbox. As far as my experience is concerned, I am very satisfied. The driving process was as smooth as silk. After driving 20,000 kilometers, I didn’t know what the frustration was. The gearbox is also more responsive to the accelerator pedal.

13. How is the sound insulation?

Answer: It has reached the level that this level should have. Sound insulation: The isolation of external noise is good, especially when driving purely on electric power. It feels very good, quiet and high-end, and the sound is not loud even when the engine is involved. However, when accelerating hard, the engine is still quite noisy when it enters the high-rev range, and the engine sound is not pleasant, which is incompatible with the positioning of this car. Fortunately, this situation is relatively rare, and in most cases this problem will not occur.

14. How is the chassis?

Answer: At this level, it is only considered above average and cannot be given high praise. The softness and hardness of the chassis are well adjusted. It is supportive and tough at the same time, and does not sway when encountering bumps of all sizes. However, when passing a relatively large speed bump, I felt that the sounds and vibrations entering the car were not isolated and entered the cab abruptly. This feeling was very abrupt, especially when passing at a high speed.

15. How is the comfort of the seat?

Answer: Absolute praise. Regardless of the front or rear rows, the softness, hardness and support of the seats are very good. Some people may feel that the angle of the rear row is not suitable, but I don’t think it bothers me. Of course, it would be perfect if it could be adjusted. After test driving the previous generation ES (the replacement ES has not yet been released), I went to see the Mercedes-Benz E. The back seat of the Mercedes-Benz E was steep and hard, and I had no desire to even test drive it when I sat in the back seat.

16. How is the space inside the car?

Answer: Pretty good. This car is a global model and has not been lengthened and optimized for the preferences of the Chinese market. The legroom is not as good as that of Passat, Magotan, etc. (but the seat length is sufficient). However, the trunk space has not been reduced too much because of the battery, which is normal for this level.

17. How much gasoline should I add?

Answer: 92 is enough. Old and backward hybrid cars don’t need to be that good. Now that gas prices are cheaper than before, if you want to add 95 or even 98 to seek some psychological comfort, no one will stop you.

18. How about the steering feel establishment characteristics?

Answer: I don’t know how to establish the characteristics of the steering feel. The steering wheel is light and it is very easy and comfortable to drive.

19. How is the high-speed performance?

Answer: First of all, it is definitely not floating. Secondly, the ACC of this car is very easy to use. I would like to express my praise. Unlike the ACC of some other models that immediately brakes to control the distance when there is a car blocking the road, the ES's ACC will not stop the distance between the car in front and us when there is a car blocking the road. Within the set safe distance, ES will still choose whether to maintain the current speed or brake by judging the speed of the car in front. The braking force will also be judged based on the speed of the car in front, which is extremely comfortable. Of course, no matter how excellent the safety-designed auxiliary system is, it cannot be taken lightly. Your feet should be ready for braking at any time.

20. Is the central control screen easy to use?

Answer: There was no CARPLAY in the first year of the replacement, and there was some CARLIFE later. It was too confusing. The screen that does not support Amap is just a decoration. The smoothness of the central control is average, and the human-computer interaction logic is very poor. Anyway, the central control is rarely touched and is just a decoration.

21. Is there any peculiar smell?

Answer: Yes, and it is relatively obvious. This is something I find hard to accept. Whether it is my Fit or Crown Road, there is no smell at all after driving it for about two months, but my Lexus has been driving for 2 years and still has a strong odor. I bought a second-hand ES of the previous generation that they had on sale at 4S, and the smell in the car was still not bad. Even though the air quality in the car is up to standard, since domestically produced Hondas can be odorless, Leiche does not do well in this regard, and it really shouldn't be the case.

22. What is the sound quality of non-top-of-the-line Pioneer speakers?

Answer: It is already very good. Unless you have very high requirements for audio or music, this set of Pioneer audio can completely satisfy most people. I don't know where it is better than that scumbag Honda.

23. If you could choose again, would you give up the BMW 5, Mercedes-Benz E, and Audi A6L and choose the ES?

Answer: Yes.

This is an elegant, highly refined car. Every time I see her, I say in my heart: So beautiful.

She will also let you immerse yourself in driving. The gearbox is so smooth that you can’t feel its existence. You don’t have to go to the gas station frequently, you don’t have to worry about the extra burden on the motor, and you don’t even need to go for maintenance. Calculation.

Maybe she is not top-notch in every aspect, but she has no obvious shortcomings either. She just sits there quietly and becomes a reliable partner in the family.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.