[Star test drive] Lexus ES300h, Authentic Hybrid Sedan More Trust Than Trend

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a star review

Traditional sedan that chose trust over fashion, Japanese style of dignity

Good

- While taking care of efficiency and performance, it also has the ability to defend the depreciation of used cars

- Textbook on Hybrid Sedan Rides

Bad

- have no interest in driving

- Image contradicting the intense exterior design, Young P.P.T… a middle-aged man

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Lexus ES300h has made remarkable progress by continuing to develop from the launch of the first generation in 1989 to the release of the current 7th generation model. The pace of the chase was great as it challenged the mid-sized premium sedan, which was divided into BMW 5 Series and Mercedes Benz E-Class. In Korea, the fourth generation was introduced in December 2001, and now it is being evaluated as excellent in terms of marketability enough to replace the position of Audi A6.

Although the eighth-generation Lexus ES is scheduled to be released in the second half of this year, the ripe marketability of late-stage models usually shows the most mature Lexus ES series. The test drive is not just to look back on the ES300h, but also to look at how the Japanese premium mid-sized sedan has differentiated itself from German cars.

The biggest difference between the late Lexus ES300h and the electric type is the front grill design. The front part, which embodies the English L of Lexus and sublimates it into a grill design, is quite aggressive and sharp. Initially, the spindle grille was the face of the entire Lexus. Now, it has been promoted to a design area called a spindle body, and the overall form has been developed into a form that emphasizes a dynamic and sharp presence. If Mercedes Benz E-Class emphasizes "dignity" and BMW 5 Series emphasizes "dynamics," Lexus ES300h "provocative elegance" is expressed in designs throughout the body. Rather than using lines and faces widely, it adopted a direction that emphasizes three-dimensional volume by placing the character line in a flexible manner so that it does not break off.

The interior is a more luxurious representation of the heritage that the Lexus ES300h inherited from its predecessors and top model Lexus LS. The space arrangement of infotainment is excellent, and the visibility is impeccable. For example, the radio button is exotic. Two dials can be arranged in series to adjust the frequency and volume, and the On-Off press button is placed at the top. The entire dashboard seems to spread sideways in a horizontal tone, making it feel wide and stable. Overall, it was confirmed that the focus was on a stable configuration that could focus on driving. The seat is also capable of both cold and hot air, and the sunshade is arranged to the side and back to further enhance the sense of luxury. The highlight of this car is in the material. It is also a common feature of Japanese premium, and the Lexus ES300h applied viscotex to the door armrest and center console and added waves and three-dimensional patterns to enhance its dignity. Adding various lighting technologies will complete the Japanese hospitality culture of Omotenashi (Hospitality).

a traditional hybrid system with hard-boiled rice

The Lexus ES300h's powertrain marks the system's highest power output of 218 horsepower, with an electric motor supporting a 2.5-liter gasoline engine. Like a Japanese sedan, it delivers output to the front wheel with an e-CVT. The drive mode has an eco-normal-spot, but the driving sensation deviation between modes is not large. As a hybrid sedan, fuel efficiency is high enough to achieve 17 km/h or more regardless of driving habits. My lower body is generally soft. However, the range of attenuation force is clearly felt because it has sufficient ability to offset the amount of impact above a certain amount. In addition, while running and going around, the inconvenience of hitting the car was greatly reduced in everyday movements, and the quiet comfort equivalent to that of a large sedan could be displayed.

Also, considering that the second row ride is much better than the first row, it could be guessed that it was a car that took into account the value of more than just the driving sedan area. Hybrid cars, in general, feel emotional before and after due to the weight of the battery, and up to a considerable speed, the Lexus ES300h has quite relieved that feeling. However, understeer occurs in the rotation section, but it is at a predictable level and not necessarily a level to be pointed out as a disadvantage due to the nature of the next class.

The Lexus ES is the model with the largest indoor space among Lexus except LS. Most convenience equipment is so abundant that there is nothing missing. It has all the elements that Korean consumers will like. In addition, there is plenty of reason to wait for the eighth-generation Lexus ES as it has overcome the days of being hated as a "no-Japan fan" and has exceeded 1.04 billion in cumulative donations with its good influence. Finally, this car is for people who choose trust over fashion. The launch of the generational change model is imminentThere is a reason why the popularity of the current 7th-generation Lexus ES300h, which is ripe, is not cooling down.

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