2017 LEXUS ES 300H REVIEW

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This review of the 2017 Lexus ES 300h, a sixth-generation model, serves as a prelude to the upcoming 2019 redesign. The reviewer praises the ES Hybrid's aesthetic appeal, particularly its obsidian paint and overall good looks, though notes the grille design is not a favorite and is glad it's being updated. The interior is described as comfortable and well-appointed with parchment leather and bird's-eye maple trim, featuring heated and ventilated seats. Driving impressions highlight the hybrid system's immediate torque response and peppy takeoff, with the regenerative braking system noted as aggressive and effective. The reviewer finds the ride exceptionally quiet and smooth, even more so than the non-hybrid version of its time, and reports achieving around 40 MPG. While acknowledging the CVT can feel a bit unusual and there's a slight delay in acceleration during passing, the overall sentiment is highly positive, emphasizing the car's comfort and refinement. The reviewer eagerly anticipates the 2019 model, expecting it to be even smoother and quieter.