The idea of a sporty hybrid has existed for a while, but usually in the more stratospheric parts of our automobile price atmosphere. But that’s changing—and quickly. Lexus wants to play a role and introduced this ES300h F-Sport as a result. Essentially, It’s the hybrid powertrain combined with a few twists of the “sport tuning” dial. The results? Interesting!
In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive that includes an acceleration test, a handling test, and a ride on the freeway. When combined, I hope it give you a good and broad sense of what this Lexus is like.
Lexus IS Article: https://www.autoweek.com/news/luxury/a34385184/lexus-launched-the-2021-is-and-offers-a-wide-variety-in-packages/
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Video Chapters
0:00 Introduction and specifications
1:15 Walkaround
3:42 Storage space
4:29 Rear seat comfort and features
5:18 Front seat comfort and features
9:26 Drive review – Overview
10:28 Drive review – Powertrain
13:16 Drive review – Acceleration
15:12 Drive review – Handling
18:20 Drive review – Safety
18:40 Drive review – Ride/Comfort/Highway
20:54 Drive review – Conclusion
22:29 Drive review – Behind the Scenes
Specifications:`
2022 Lexus ES300h F-Sport
Base price: $46,525
Price as tested: $51,100
Powertrain:
Engine: 2.5-liter I-4 Hybrid
Electric motor power: 39 horsepower
ICE power: 176 horsepower at 5700 rpm
System power: 215 horsepower
Torque: 163 lb-ft of torque between 3600-5200 rpm
Transmission: continuously variable transmission
Drive: front-wheel-drive
Fuel Economy
City 43 mpg
Highway 44 mpg
Combined 44 mpg
Dimensions
Length: 195.9 inches
Width: 73.4 inches
Height: 56.9 inches
Wheelbase: 113.0 inches
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 3682 lbs
Interior volume: 97 cu ft
Trunk volume: 14 cu ft
Calculated weight to power: 17.1 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 112 mph (electronically limited)
Government classified size: small sport utility vehicle 4WD
Options: Navigation package, $1820; premium triple-beam LED headlights, $1215; power open/close truck with kick sensor, $550; power rear sunshade, $215; f-sport leather trimmed heated steering wheel, etc., $180; smart access card key, $100
Recorded
7th-8th of January 2022
Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio
Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.
Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.
Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.
In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/
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