Used 2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport Handling for sale 

Similar to the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus ES 300h comes will come with the same 3 trims - Base, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury. Prices have not yet been announced by Lexus for the trims, but we expect it to be starting at $43,000 for the base trim and go up to $52,000 for the Ultra Luxury trim. 

The 2022 ES 300h will come with the same mechanical parts like the 2.5-liter hybrid engine and the FWD system as the standard drivetrain. Along with this, Lexus will offer packages of optional extras, stand-alone optional extras for customization purposes, and there are also accessories available to choose from.

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The 2022 Lexus ES 300h continues with the same power unit as the 2021 model year, which is a 2.5-liter inline-4 along with a permanent magnet hybrid motor that makes a combined output of 215 bhp and 174 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which directs the power to the FWD drivetrain.

The electric motor does assist the engine, but it is more focused on providing longer range and better MPG figures than actually giving high performance. The Lexus ES 300h offers 3 different driving modes Normal, Eco, and Sport to choose from. Which tunes the steering, suspension, transmission, and throttle response accordingly.

The 2022 Lexus ES 300h has the same power unit and drivetrain as the 2021 model year and this will do the 0-60 sprint of 8-seconds, a quarter-mile time of 16.1-seconds and will achieve a top speed of 112 mph. The braking system of the ES 300h has been improved by optimizing the regeneration and electrically controlled braking system and Lexus also comes with a bigger braking pedal for the driver.

The BMW 530e makes the most amount of power of 288 hp and this also results in the fast 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds, which is 2.3 seconds faster than the Lexus ES 300h. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid and the Lexus ES 300h come with the same power as well as torque. However, the Toyota is 0.2 seconds and 0.1 seconds slower than the ES 300h in the 0-60 sprint and quarter-mile time, respectively. 

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The 2022 Lexus ES 300h has the same powertrain and drivetrain as the previous model year and there are no changes that could affect its weight as well, hence, the fuel economy figures will be the same as the 2021 model year. The 2021 ES 300h gives fuel economy figures of 43 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway, and a combined 44 mpg. 

With a maximum fuel capacity of 13.2 gallons, the Lexus ES Hybrid has an estimated range of a massive 580 miles, which, according to Lexus, makes it the most fuel-efficient non-plug-in luxury vehicle available right now. However, the Toyota Avalon which shares the same platform and mechanicals as the ES 300 gives the same figures and driving range.

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 There is a modification to the dashboard for the infotainment unit can be used as a touchscreen, this was done by moving the screen forward 4.3-inches. The rest of the interior is the same as the 2021 model year. The seating capacity is 5 and the front row seats are 10-way power-adjustable seats with perforated NuLuxe upholstery. 

The Luxury trim adds heated and ventilated front seats with a 14-way power-adjustable driver's seat with leather interior upholstery. The Ultra-luxury adds semi-aniline leather upholstery with wood trim and ambient interior lighting. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. The Lexus ES 300h comes with a cargo capacity of 13.9 cu.ft.

There is plenty of space offered by Lexus EX 300h in both rows, however, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid comes with more space in both rows and more cargo space as well. In terms of infotainment, The Lexus ES 300h will get a new infotainment system with an 8-inch infotainment display that is now a touchscreen. Modifications we made to the dashboard moving the screen 4.3-inches ahead to have the ability to use the touchscreen.

The optional 12.3-inch infotainment system is also now a touchscreen. The infotainment system could also come with the new improved "Human Machine Interface" which has improved connectivity, voice assistant, navigation, and is compatible on all systems which are sized from 8-inches and upwards. Some of the infotainment systems features are:

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Amazon Alexa and Google Assistable compatible
• CD Player
• 10-speaker sound system on the base, 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system on the Ultra Luxury trim.

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The 2022 Lexus ES 300h comes with many changes on the front part of its mid-cycle refresh. This did ensure a mild facelift and this sees the addition of a new front grille which has a series of L shapes and comes in graphite paint. There is also the new bi-LED headlights system that features a slimmer LED light formation and new larger L-shaped DRLs.

The headlights also have the feature of dynamic auto-leveling as standard on all trims. The 17-inch wheels on the base trim's spokes have been widened marginally for better stability and there is new Iridium and Cloudburst Gray color options that replace the popular Silver Lining, Atomic Silver, and Nebula Gray colors. The rest of the exterior is the same as the 2021 model year.

In terms of dimensions, the Lexus ES 300h measures in at a lengthy 195.9 inches, stands 56.9 inches tall, is 73.4 inches wide, and rolls on a 113-inch wheelbase. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid shares the same dimensions as the Lexus as they share the same platform. However, the BMW 530e comes with a longer wheelbase but has a similar length and width but is taller than the Lexus.

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The 2022 Lexus ES 300h comes with the same structure as the 2021 model, hence we can look at the safety ratings of the 2021 model to have an understanding of how safe the ES 300h is. The 2021 ES 300h comes with a 5-star overall safety rating, out of a possible five stars, from the NHTSA. However, it has not yet been tested by the IIHS.

New for 2022 for the ES 300h is the addition of the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 as standard on all trims, which replaces the previous LSS+ 2.0 system. The LSS+ 2.5 system is Lexus's latest suite of driver-assist features and is an improvement on the previous version as it also includes pedestrian and cyclist detection. Some of the safety features are:

• Pre-Collision System
• Frontal Collision Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection
• Emergency Steering Assist
• All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist 
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Road Sign Assist

2022 Lexus ES300h vs 2021 BMW 530e

The Lexus ES300h and the BMW 530e might not be the most viable competitors to one other keeping in mind the price, however, in a restricted segment of hybrid luxury sedans, buyers tend to create a tradeoff between. For us, the lower priced Lexus ES300h seems to be the more practical option. While it is not as responsive to throttle as its German counterpart, the Japanese sedan has advantage in terms of efficiency, better interior space, a practical boot, and proven reliability.

2022 Lexus ES300h vs 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

The 2022 Lexus ES300h and 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid are basically the same vehicles that get based on the similar underpinnings and the option between the two will depend on your luxury appetite. Given that they are equally efficient, have similar acceleration, and are vaunt reliability as their unique selling propositions, we believe that the Toyota Avalon that gets a lower price and better cargo space, makes for a superior option.

The 2022 Lexus ES 300h has already been released on April 18 and will be available at dealerships in Fall 2021. The Lexus ES 300h comes with many new features including a facelifted front fascia, new interior dashboard design, infotainment system, and the new and updated Lexus Safety System+ 2.5.

Lexus has not yet provided a price for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h but is expected to be priced at $43,000. For this price, we recommend buying the 2022 Lexus ES 300h because of the improved safety system, the new interior dashboard design and will give you a comfortable ride while being friendly to the environment. Additionally, it is priced lesser than the BMW 530e.