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March 24, 2017: Lexus launched three models to kick start its Indian innings. One of the models is the ES 300h sedan and it shares its underpinnings with the Toyota Camry. Out of the three models launched, the ES 300h is the most affordable at a price of Rs 55.27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The sedan is powered by an in-line 4-pot motor which has a cubic capacity of 2.5-litres. It alone produces 160PS of power and 233Nm of torque. To complete the hybrid powertrain, there is a high-output electric motor, which, all on its own, produces 143PS of power and 270Nm of torque. Like the RX 450h, the engine in the ES 300h is mated to an e-CVT unit and the power sent only to the front wheels. The car can complete the 0-100kmph sprint in 8.5 seconds and still claim fuel-efficiency figures of 17kmpl.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom Price | Compare | |
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| 300h 2499 cc, Automatic, Petrol, 17.8 kmpl |
Rs 59.46 Lakh* |
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| Variant | Transmission | Mileage (ARAI) |
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| Petrol | Automatic | 17.8 kmpl |
At Rs 55.27 lakh, the ES 300h is the most “affordable” model in the Lexus range. Well, at least in India. The luxury sedan is coming with the promise of class above quality and attention to detail, combined with Japanese reliability. However, while it is the lightest on the pocket way to enter the Lexus India family, it certainly isn’t cheap. At its current price, it competes with the likes of the Volvo S90, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and Jaguar XF – a task that its big brother, the GS, takes on overseas.
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Full-LED lighting system.
Rear seat armrest with integrated entertainment and air-con controls.
15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system.
There’s no looking around the fact that the Lexus ES 300h comes at a hefty price premium. While it does offer bragging rights of owning something unique, it falls short of beating its similarly priced European rivals as they feel noticeably more luxurious.
However, buyers in this segment are gradually veering away from diesels, and the ES 300h’s petrol hybrid powertrain is something that’ll guard it from our often confusing regulations. Additionally, the car is easy to drive and will be fuel efficient in the real world. It’s also tremendously comfortable and offers refinement and noise insulation levels no other car in the segment can match. Finally, a major selling point for the ES is the brand that makes it, not just for snob value, but because of the reputation it has developed.
"It is tremendously comfortable and offers refinement and noise insulation levels no other car in the segment can match."
Internationally, Lexus owners have lauded the brand for ensuring a hassle-free ownership experience and of course, reliability. In fact, the ES 300h comes with a 3 year/1,00,000km warranty as standard, with a 5 year/1,50,000km warranty on the hybrid drive (including the petrol engine). That speaks volumes about the brand’s confidence in its cars. Lexus itself admits that it isn’t interested in sales numbers, but ensuring that each customer has an unparalleled ownership period. If done right, THAT will be the ES 300h’s biggest trump card against its rivals.
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