Lexus ES 2012 300h

Lexus ES 2012 2.5 hybrid description

Sedan Lexus ES 2012 300h has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 161 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 213 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Lexus ES 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.4 litres.

Lexus ES 2012 300h has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox.
Lexus ES 2012 300h accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

Lexus ES 2012 300h fuel consumption is 5.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.5 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Lexus ES 2012 - 2015 version. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1200 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Lexus ES 2012

Lexus ES 2012 300h technical data

Model: Lexus ES 300h
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 2494 cm3 Hybrid, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 161 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 213 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.90m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Ground clearance: 155 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 425 litres
Gross weight: 2150 kg

Lexus ES 2012 300h engine 2AR-FXE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2494 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 98 mm
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus ES 2012 300h oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.4 litres (4.7 quarts)
Power 152 - 161 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 206 - 213 NM ON 4500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2011
Duration of production 13 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2014 onwards.

All Lexus ES sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Lexus ES 2012 2.5 250

Most fuel efficient version

2.5 Petrol 184 HP 7.9 l/100km
Lexus ES 2012 2.5 300h 2.5 Hybrid 161 HP 5.4 l/100km
Lexus ES 2012 3.5 350

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds

3.5 Petrol 277 HP 9.5 l/100km
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