2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

Name: 2021 Lexus ES 300h Review
Brand: Lexus

Price Range: $26,998 - $37,990

Lexus ES 300h Base Sedan Exterior Exterior

The 2021 Lexus ES 300h is one of just a few luxury midsize hybrid sedans. Fuel economy is excellent, and the 300h handles surprisingly well and retains the Lexus hallmark focus on comfort and serenity. European plug-in hybrids are typically sportier, but the ES remains one of today's best all-around performers.

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2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

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What's new

The Lexus ES 300h carries over essentially unchanged
Part of the seventh Lexus ES generation introduced for 2019

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$96/mo

$206/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#2 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Lexus ES 300h from 2008-2022.}

$339/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.47x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

5.6%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

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Lexus ES 300h Owner Reviews

4.4

28 reviews

5(75%)

4(10%)

3(0%)

2(3%)

1(12%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Beautiful car! Better ride!

Pat Kunnecke, 01/16/2021

2021 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

My wife and I love to travel and have gone through three ES models before this purchase. Just love the ride and luxury interior. Decided on the 300h this time and are very pleased. Still a smooth ride with plenty of pickup for the interstate on ramps. But now we add the 40+ mpg for both in town and long trips. It’s a beautiful ride.

ES300h Ultra Luxury

Richard from Myrtle Beach, 12/29/2019

2020 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

This model has all of the bells and whistles that I wanted. Plus some new features I didn't know it had. For example, a forward camera that also provides a visual image when pulling up to a curb so you don't hit the front grille area. After driving the car for six months I still love it but with two noticeable issues. 1) I received a Recall Notice that certain engine blocks were …

Love! Love! My Lexus !

Patricia, 05/21/2021

2021 Lexus ES 300h Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

First of all I’m such a lexus fan once I had my first Lexus never looked back! My current hybrid is so smooth and I can’t remember the last time I had to put gas in it! I’m loving the smooth drive, beautiful interior and exterior, luxurious car and the fact that I can enjoy it without putting gas for over a month is a dream😄

Nicely Appointed Mid-Size Hybrid

Richard, 11/28/2020

2021 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

Full set of modern safety features. Roomy trunk. Great deal on lease. Very comfortable. Hybrid drive very smooth and efficient. Able to connect Android cell phone to screen; can use Google Maps. Poor choice of exterior colors, but they had one my wife liked. Dealer sent out person to do orientation for all the features; he stayed 2.5 hours till we knew all the features and …

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2021 ES 300h Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$41,910
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	44 MPG
Cost to Drive	$96/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the ES 300h models:

Lexus Safety System+ 2.0: Bundles a variety of standard safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.
Panoramic View Monitor: Displays a 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle to aid in parking maneuvers.
Blind-Spot Monitor: Warns the driver if a vehicle is in the ES 300h's blind spot.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.5%

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2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

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2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}

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Lexus ES 300h Owner Reviews

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Beautiful car! Better ride!

ES300h Ultra Luxury

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Nicely Appointed Mid-Size Hybrid

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2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

Price & Payment

2021 Lexus ES 300h Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Lexus ES 300h Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Beautiful car! Better ride!

ES300h Ultra Luxury

Love! Love! My Lexus !

Nicely Appointed Mid-Size Hybrid

2021 ES 300h Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Lexus ES 300h 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Illinois.}