2018 Lexus ES 300h
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The 2018 Lexus ES 300h is a 200-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a cvt w/ overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $41,820 MSRP and is rated at 40 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (40 mpg combined).
The ES measures 193.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,682 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $41,820 |
| MSRP with Destination | $42,845 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric I-4, 2.5L/152 (hybrid; 200 hp total system output) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp |
| Torque | 156 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (gas engine only) rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Differential Type | Open; FD ratio 3.54:1 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT w/ overdrive (electronically controlled) |
| Final Drive | 3.54 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 39 MPG |
| Combined | 40 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Strut |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.0 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P215/55VR17 |
| Tires Rear | P215/55VR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,682 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus ES.
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus ES
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus ES (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 LEXUS ES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.