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2022 Lexus ES 300h F Sport: Looks can be deceiving

Lexus' F Sport trim is now available on the ES hybrid, but don't expect this sedan to drive the way it looks; this is still a smooth, quiet and comfortable car.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The Lexus ES has been updated for 2022.

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The biggest change this comfort-focused sedan has received is the addition of a new touchscreen, which is more than 4 inches closer to the driver. 

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This panel makes it easier to interact with the infotainment system.

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Unfortunately, the 2022 Lexus ES 300h's infotainment system still leaves a lot to be desired, and it still has a hateful trackpad on the console. 

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Under the hood, this hybrid sedan features a four-cylinder engine and a couple of electric motors. All told, this drivetrain delivers an adequate 215 horsepower.

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There's plenty of legroom in the backseat, though headroom is at a premium. 

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The ES 300h is available in a more aggressive-looking F Sport trim for 2022, which includes a mesh grille texture and 19-inch wheels. 

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This car's proportions are still clearly front-wheel drive.

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The trunk is large, but there's no fold-down backrest, hampering versatility.

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