Overview
Cars like the 2013 Lexus ES 300h Sedan might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The ES 300h uses its 2.5L inline-4 engine and 245-volt hybrid system paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to produce 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. This gives the ES 300h a 0-60 of 8.1 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the ES 300h achieves a combined fuel economy of 40 MPG. As part of the midsize sedan, the ES 300h competes with the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Sedan, and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid Sedan. It offers a single trim, starting off at an MSRP of $39,250.
