Although the Lexus ES300h and its brand mate the Toyota Camry Hybrid roll from the same engineers, it's remarkable how refreshingly different they are.
I had a chance to compare the two when my personal car was in the shop and the Toyota was the rental provided.
The Lexus is everything a Lexus should be — elegant, quiet, polished, well-appointed and technically advanced. The Camry is a good car in its own right but when the checklists were compared, and if you can swing the sticker price, I'd opt for the Lexus at every turn.
The cost-conscience shopper will get great value in the loaded $36,000 Camry Hybrid XLE but I'd dig deep and get the upscale Lexus sedan even with its higher base of $38,850. The level of craftsmanship and refinement in the Lexus is what separates the cars. We tested out at $46,070 with the bulk of the extra cost in the $2,625 navigation and backup camera package.
Let's start by sliding into the comfortable 10-way adjustable leather seats and grasping the bamboo and leather-trimmed steering wheel, all part of the $1,370 Luxury Package. A quick press of the start button begins the experience of driving this hybrid. If the steering wheel doesn't telescope to your preset and the infotainment screen doesn't illuminate, the car isn't running. It's so quiet in fact, I walked away from the car and wondered why the doors would not lock, only to realize that I had forgotten to shut the car off.
The soft touch leather, well-fitted plastic and bamboo trim extend through the cabin and the gentle curves create a comforting but not claustrophobic cabin. Lexus luxury extends to the passengers, too, as rear legroom and personal climate control make all very comfortable.
The ride is confident and secure and a quick turn of the console-mounted knob lets you select the best mode to drive in: ECO, Normal and Sport. Sport sets the steering response and acceleration to very aggressive and quick but decreases gas mileage. Normal is more passive yet with good engine response and ECO softens all for high mileage. I averaged more than 35 mpg while flipping through the modes, which was slightly less than the estimates but personal driving habits will influence final mileage.
Powered by a gasoline/electric motor that has been featured in Toyotas since the Prius was introduced and mated to a very smooth electronically controlled continuously variable transmission, the 200 total horsepower made acceleration response immediate and powerful.
The sweeping, ever-so-slightly aggressive lines are accented by feline-like projector bulb headlights and wraparound taillights. The spacious trunk accommodates plenty of luggage, so with excellent gas mileage, personal space and top-notch luxury, head for the highways. Lexus safety features are prominent and range from Smartstop Technology and parking assist to blind spot monitoring.
There are many fine hybrids on the market now, but if you desire an elegant car with an eye to the environment the Lexus is a great choice.
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