Picked up a 2022 ES 300h F sport
#32
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That has to be a hybrid thing because my 2022 ES350 F Sport has three memory positions for the seats and had the option for the ML system. I wanted the Mark Livingston sound system but the dealer did not have one coming in F sport trim. I do find that using Spotify and adjusting the equalizer within Spotify really helps with the audio quality of the standard premium system. So much so that I don’t believe I will be adding a subwoofer to this car.
Edit:
Wow that made a pretty noticeable difference. Definitely sounding better now.
Last edited by dezymond; 05-27-22 at 08:48 PM.
#33
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It isn't specifically a "hybrid thing" as my hybrid has memory seats but it could be a feature of this unique trim - a hybrid F Sport. Same thing with Mark Levinson. I wonder if these options were cut from one or more trims this year due to the "chip" shortage? Pure speculation of course.
#34
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It isn't specifically a "hybrid thing" as my hybrid has memory seats but it could be a feature of this unique trim - a hybrid F Sport. Same thing with Mark Levinson. I wonder if these options were cut from one or more trims this year due to the "chip" shortage? Pure speculation of course.
#35
Lexus Test Driver
No memory seats/steering wheel etc would be a non starter for me.
#36
I find that odd because my F sport 350 has the memory seats, ventilated and cooled seats and heated steering wheel. I purchased the car Thanksgiving weekend 2021 so it would’ve been right in the middle of the chip shortage and I still received these options
#37
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Mine has the ventilated and heated seats, as well as the heated steering wheel and rapid de-icer.
Even if yours was in the middle of the chip shortage, maybe Lexus still had enough chips to go around at the time during that production run? I just find it weird that in August 2021, when the specs sheets were coming out for the 300h F Sport that ML was an option, but I can't recall seeing memory seats. The only official paper I saw with the supposed options was in a YouTube video where the guy showed the potential specs sheet.
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Took it on a short beach trip today which was the longest drive since taking delivery. I am amazed at how comfortable this car is. Everything about it is quiet, smooth, and so refined. Even my friends who were along with me were impressed with the ride quality. Both said seat comfort was amazing, and even with my 85lb NBA tall Golden Retriever in the back with one of them was very comfortable still. The way the car handles the twisty roads is also amazing, it just felt very planted and the steering input was overall pretty responsive. It just feels like it could carve up the backroads very well but still remain extremely comfortable. Not to mention the F Sport seats hold you in fairly well with the extra bolstering.
I used ACC for the trip to the beach and noticed that EV mode never really kicked in. Also ACC on this car is amazing, especially compared to my old 2015 TLX which didn't really inspire confidence. It was all jerky, hesitant, and I constantly had my foot over the brake or the gas. In this, I felt confident and the smooth transmission, my friends didn't even notice I was using ACC. On the way home I did not use ACC and noticed I could get the car to be in EV mode for a good chunk of the trip back.
So far, I am extremely happy with this purchase and my choice. The ride is just so serene and refined. My old TLX was a comfy car, but this just takes it to a whole new level which is greatly appreciated. I'm not quite seeing 44mpg, but being around 38mpg is plenty compared to my old ride. I am looking forward to many many more miles in this car.
This car is also teaching me to have a calmer foot on the pedal. I have a light foot anyway, but it's kind of a fun challenge to get EV mode to engage more at higher speeds on expressways and highways. Also, there is still plenty of passing power on the highway for this car.
I used ACC for the trip to the beach and noticed that EV mode never really kicked in. Also ACC on this car is amazing, especially compared to my old 2015 TLX which didn't really inspire confidence. It was all jerky, hesitant, and I constantly had my foot over the brake or the gas. In this, I felt confident and the smooth transmission, my friends didn't even notice I was using ACC. On the way home I did not use ACC and noticed I could get the car to be in EV mode for a good chunk of the trip back.
So far, I am extremely happy with this purchase and my choice. The ride is just so serene and refined. My old TLX was a comfy car, but this just takes it to a whole new level which is greatly appreciated. I'm not quite seeing 44mpg, but being around 38mpg is plenty compared to my old ride. I am looking forward to many many more miles in this car.
This car is also teaching me to have a calmer foot on the pedal. I have a light foot anyway, but it's kind of a fun challenge to get EV mode to engage more at higher speeds on expressways and highways. Also, there is still plenty of passing power on the highway for this car.
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LexFinally (06-01-22)
#39
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Glad to hear you are enjoying your new ride. These are nice cars, really terrific when you consider the price point.
#40
As we get into the warmer months let me repost a HVAC trick. When the HVAC is set to "Auto" in the
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
#41
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As we get into the warmer months let me repost a HVAC trick. When the HVAC is set to "Auto" in the
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
#42
Lexus Test Driver
As we get into the warmer months let me repost a HVAC trick. When the HVAC is set to "Auto" in the
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
winter it directs air flow to the floor, warm air rises, right? When in Auto in the summer it directs air to
the upper dash vents. The ventilated seats however pick up the floor air to percolate up through seats...
Simply tap the HVAC "mode" button once to change from the default dash only to dash and floor.
You will instantly feel cool air on your feet and shortly thereafter...on your seat.
#43
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#44
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Interesting how the ventilated seats work. All I know is that it works far better than what I had in my Acura, which I believe pulled air from beneath the seat to blow/exhaust it from the seats. This intake ventilation seems to work far better.
#45
Lexus Test Driver
they did a good job with the ventilated seats in this model. They're not nearly as good in my wife's 17 RX.
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