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The Lexus ES 300h driven and reviewed: Fast, not furious?

Hindustan Times | By
Nov 04, 2018 01:48 AM IST

The hybrid car is refined and smooth, but does it set your pulse racing?

Sitting on the fringes of the luxury car market and playing a bit of a waiting game is what Lexus, the luxury brand of Toyota has been doing since it officially came to India in March 2017. There’s no real attempt to steal market share from its European rivals or aggressively expand its footprint in India. As a result, Lexus has operated in its own orbit catering to a small set of customers who prefer the brand’s unique mix of hybrid cars that offer comfort, refinement and ease of use.

When running on pure electric power, the ES 300h feels as quiet as a library and nicely cocoons you from the mayhem on the roads
When running on pure electric power, the ES 300h feels as quiet as a library and nicely cocoons you from the mayhem on the roads
The thing about a hybrid luxury car is its astonishing refinement and smoothness
The thing about a hybrid luxury car is its astonishing refinement and smoothness
The car accelerates quickly, but the speed is masked by the lack of drama
The interiors have a more functional, less evocative design. Seats in front have a heating and cooling function too!
The interiors have a more functional, less evocative design. Seats in front have a heating and cooling function too!
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