What is the Lexus ES?
The new Lexus ES in Milwaukee is available as a regular gasoline-powered vehicle known as the ES 250, 350, or as the hybrid ES 300h. According to several automotive critics, the ES is an absolute bargain that, if it were German, would cost a lot more than it does.
A choice of multiple engines powers the Lexus ES. Starting off, the ES 250 is powered by a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 203 horsepower. Its standard ES 350 form is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine making 302 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque, mating to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. There is an F-Sport version that, while lacking any extra power, offers Sport S, Sport S+, and Custom drive modes for better drive quality and engagement.
On the other hand, there is the ES 300h hybrid model, with its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 176 gasoline ponies @ 5,700 rpm. It is joined by an electric motor that provides 215 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque when combined with the electric motor-generator. The best part about the ES 300h is its un-hybrid nature. With acceleration as quick as some other so-called performance cars, it leaves its competition literally in the dust.