Jerry Robbin

 

2014 Lexus ES 300H

 

Overview

The 2014 Lexus ES 350H gets a couple of added technology upgrades for the model year, which includes an interior bamboo trim option.

The 2014 Lexus ES 350H now has LED fog lamps with high-intensity discharge headlamps.
Safety

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS	Front and rear head airbags
Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags	Child seat anchors
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Emergency braking assist
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Rear door child safety locks
Daytime running lights	Engine immobilizer
Front fog/driving lights	Auto delay off headlamps
2 front headrests	3 rear headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Rear center 3-point belt
Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners	Turn signal mirrors
Stability control	Traction control
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Emergency interior trunk release
Rear height adjustable headrests	Post-collision safety system
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system	Tire pressure monitoring

 

Emergency Service*	Airbag Deployment Notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

 

Lexus Pre-Collision System (PCS) w/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control	Intuitive Parking Assist
Lane Departure Alert w/Intelligent High-Beam Headlamps	Blind Spot Monitor w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert

 

 

 

Driving Impression

 

The ES 350 Hybrid has very smooth acceleration from a dead stop and has excellent responsive steering.

There are several driving modes on the 350H which are: Eco, Normal and Sports.

The car handled superbly and the brakes were excellent for stopping in any situation.

 

Under the Hood

The Lexus ES 300h hybrid has a 156-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, electric motors, 245-volt NiMH battery pack and a CVT transmission.

The EPA mileage estimate is .(CTY/HWY) 40/39 mpg

 

• Fuel

ENGINE TYPE Hybrid	FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 17.2 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 688.0/670.8 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 40/39 mpg

• Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4	VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable	HORSEPOWER 200 hp @ 5700 rpm
TURNING CIRCLE 37.4 ft.

 

Inside

My ES 300h had the optional Premium Package, which included bamboo wood trim.

The front bucket seats are very comfortable, and were very supportive. The backseats were very comfortable and had plenty of room for six-footer.
The ES 300h’s trunk has 12.1 cubic feet of space, which is enough for any family trip you will be going on.

A host of creature features my test drive had are listed below

 

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

8 -way power passenger seat	8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat	Height adjustable passenger seat
Leatherette	Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

Folding with storage center armrest

Power Features

Remote keyless power door locks	Power mirrors
Heated mirrors	4 one-touch power windows
Remote window operation

Instrumentation

Clock	Tachometer
Trip computer	External temperature display
Low fuel level warning

Convenience

Cruise control	Front and rear cupholders
Front and rear door pockets	First aid kit
Remote trunk release	Retained accessory power
Front seatback storage	Electric power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

 

Roadside Assistance*

Comfort

Interior air filtration	Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
Cargo area light	Front and rear reading lights
Alloy and leather trim on shift knob	Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors	Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

Diversity antenna	8 total speakers
AM/FM stereo	Satellite radio satellite radio
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control	Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 Months of provided satellite radio service	Radio data system
USB connection

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone	Safety Connect telecommunications service
Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

* Feature available with a subscription to enform

Interior Options

Cargo Net – Envelope	All-Weather Floor Mats
Power Rear Sunshade	Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Glass Breakage Sensor	Lexus Display Audio Package
Carpet Trunk Mat	Leather Trimmed Shift Knob & Wood & Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Trimmed Shift Knob & Wood & Leather Steering Wheel

 

 

 

Outside

 

The Lexus ES 350H has the new Lexus design DNA with the new identifiable family grille.

Highlighting the grille are lights that sweep rearward with fog lights in chrome bezels.

The rear end is highlighted with a spoiler and the ES 300h has hybrid badges.

 

Summary

The Lexus ES350H is a great vehicle with excellent fuel economy. If you are in the market for a luxury Hybrid Sedan you should stop by your local Lexus dealer for a test drive.

 

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 11.1 in. (71.1 in.)	HEIGHT 4 ft. 9.1 in. (57.1 in.)
LENGTH 16 ft. 0.7 in. (192.7 in.)	FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 2.6 in. (62.6 in.)
REAR TRACK 5 ft. 2 in. (62 in.)	WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 3 in. (111 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 37.5 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM 54.8 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 41.9 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.6 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 53.8 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM 37.5 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 40.0 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM 55.0 in