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2022 Lexus ES300h Luxury review
The Lexus ES is the only game in town if you want a large, fuel-efficient sedan from a luxury brand for under $80,000.
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William Stopford
2022 Lexus ES vs 2024 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
Lexus ES
Volkswagen Passat
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2022 Lexus
ES
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2024 Volkswagen
Passat
How they stack...
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Based on the Lexus ES LUXURY +EP1 (HYBRID)
Based on the Volkswagen Passat
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
240 km
66L
535 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
4 year
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Serene, well-built cabin
- Excellent fuel economy
- Mini-LS looks
Misses
- Dated infotainment
- Balanced handling but numb steering
- Similarly-priced NX packs more power and better tech
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,750)
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRONIC F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.3 | |
