Battle: 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum vs Lexus ES 300h! 

Who wins Between Crown and ES 300h? What parts of each car do you like? Thanks for watching AND Subscribing! Jeff

I pick the Crown. Love the unique modern design, better placement of the heated seats/wheel buttons, nicer wheels, the way Toyota has created a ‘pod effect’ for the driver and passenger. The winning factor is the AWD. We’ve ordered a Crown Limited in Heavy Metal. Way to go Jeff! You’re a winner as well. Mal

I have the 2024 crown XLE . I love this car. 1200 mile road trip went at 40mpg. It is the magnetic gray/black interior. .Price was less than the Lexus, without all the bells and whistles. Great car.

0:32 I’m watching this from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 and I wish everyone would have an amazing day

I love Toyota but I have an ES350 now and my Toyotas are like old girlfriends. My Lexus is my new squeeze. Lexus is like riding on a magic carpet in style and comfort.

Toyota needs to give the Lexus more horsepower and all-wheel-drive.

Crown by a mile! Just test drove it today. So nice 😊

*I choose the Crown. The Crown has 120 hp more than the ES 300h.*

I would have loved the Crown if it came with a tailgate instead of a trunk. It looks like it would have a tailgate, and that would have made it so much more competitive against compact SUVs.

Crown all day long. So cool, unique, and rare. Lexus ES' are all over the place here in LA.

I just bought a Crown Platinum (red/black) and I love love love it!!

Living in Tokyo I have an appreciation for the Crown lineup... I'm taking the Crown Platinum over the Lexus.

Watching from Brisbane Australia, we love and need Crown.

I like the Crown. I bought a new Prius XLE one month ago and love it. It’s really hard to get a new Toyota where I live now. I hope to trade my Prius in for a Crown in the next year or two.

I currently have an Avalon hybrid limited with 289000 miles. Picking up a crown limited next week. The AWD is the deciding factor for me as I live in Michigan and drive for work. I wish you would have mentioned how each rides. But I'm going with the Crown.

Well here is my comments because I just purchased a Platinum Crown. We are an older couple that liked a little more luxury than the gas mileage. 1. It is Metalic Grey color and I did not like the design of biotone red / Black / Black matt or with gold instead of red. It just looks too busy and color separation looks weird. I like the black matte over semi metalic grey gloss. 2. Hybrid Max will be in the 2024 GRAND HIGHLANDER in its platinum trim model. 3. Camry, Avalon, Crown, Lexus 500h, Acura Tlx ... LEXUS???? YES, YES!! The Crown is more compared to me to the 500h but without the leather and additional $15k Price tag. The Crown looks semi cheap with the plastic in different places but adheres to everything else of an 500h. Obviously, this car is bigger than the camry, ioniq 5 and 6. Cant say it is bigger to the Grand Highlander 2024 model which uses the hybrid max too. 4. I am neither here nor there for gas. I was more directed to the adaptive suspension which the camry or other Crown trims do not have. 5. I love the TSS 3.O. The safety features are great. 6. The lights and 21 inch wheels are cool with the sunroof. 7. I bought my car with tax complete out the lot for $57k. $1500 below sticker. Overall, it is everything I can expect from a Lexus 500h and Genesis GV80 but without the price tag. 😊

I was driving my belovet VW Passat R36 with its low frond bumper towards the bank to withdraw all my cash, when a ES300 Hwith road presentation zoomed past me and accidentally crushed a pair of vise grips on the road. Despite the minor incidend, I continued on my journey, enjoying the scenic views and the feeling of the wind in my hair. Thanks for reading my comment despite the fact it doesn’t have many likes.

Crown with hybrid MAX because, AWD and more power.

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Crown looks newer but that doesn't magically make it better. Besides having the new IT factor, the crown is underwhelming. The lexus is still sleeker and way more luxurious looking

Watching from Ghana 🇬🇭 keep up the good job

Hi Jeff, thanks for the review. I’m watching you from Vicksburg, Mississippi. I like the Crown Limited. When interest rates climb back down to reasonable levels I plan to buy one.

Jeff, This is a fascinating comparison. 🤔The ES wins on style but the Crown wins on capability. 🤩

Crown is supposed to be all about tech? Cannot even get a heads up display in it.

Good day Sir! I am watching from Altanta, GA. Keep up the good work!

Great review, I'm currently considering both of these!

Thanks for comparison 👍

Enjoyed your head-to-head review Jeff! I’ve tried both and was pleasantly surprised by the Crown - ride, features, and styling were all appealing. I was at Toyota for a Camry Sport test drive but snapped my neck when I saw a Crown and said “What is THAT?!” The Lexus 300h Sport was also a great ride, smoothest I’ve ever driven - probably a result of its suspension. One drawback to the Lexus is the pass-through door rather than seats that fold down, that was a disappointment and my ONLY negative. The biggest difference is the 300h is a Lexus, the Crown is still a Toyota. Although the Crown is a great addition to the Toyota lineup, it’s a well-appointed Toyota. The ES-300h is a luxury car and it feels like one. It depends what you’re in the market for, and I was after what the Lexus offers.

Watching from Kansas City. Thank you for comparing these two as I’m in the market for a car and considering one of them.

hard choice but id probably want to try the crown out; looks more bolder and masculine 😁

I am watching from Miami Florida and I love your videos and I love Toyota cars but it’s hard to choose

Watching from Augusta Georgia ❤

Great review, Jeff! I have to pick the Lexus ES 300h over the Crown. But there's no way I'd choose that red interior and I don't feel comfortable about 19" wheels. The Crown has a lot of pluses but those insane 21" wheels are a deal breaker. There's no way I'd go with 20" or 21" rims, they look awful and sooner or later will be damaged by road hazards. In fact I wonder if the wheels could be downgraded to 19"? I guess I'd have to look at lower trim levels that have 19" rims. Oh, I'm out here in Idaho and have followed you for about five years, Jeff. Thanks and take care.

Holding out for the Crown Signia Wagon. Great for daily driver, long trips, and occasional camping.

Thanks, for good reviews Jeff! I'm in Sweden driving my fourth Toyota Hybrid, a Camry (fantastic car). Before that, Auris, Prius and a Camry.

How about the required grade of gasoline, Crown Platinum vs Lexus ES300h?

I have an Avalon and when I looked at the Crown at our auto show it seems like the seat position is higher like a crossover but you don't have the headroom of one. I feel like my Avalon limited with it's quilted leather seats and dark wood trim just look nicer. The Lexus is for me the pick of the two . I am hoping for AWD standard on it's redesign.

Houston, TX. All I can think of his how firm the ride is with those massive wheels and little tire. Still trying to find a car as comfy as the early 2000s ES, Avalon and even Highlander. The base Camry seat is actually better for long trips from my own testing 1000s of miles of driving because these ventilated seats by Toyota are so so hard. My family's Ford and GM's ventilated seats are better ergonomically and softer - this is where Lexus/Toyota have failed, not sure why they can't get it right.

Wow! What a showdown, Jeff! This is awesome because the MSRP allow you to get either vehicle for about the same money. Good stuff!

Hallah Got my ES300h last month and love it. It's the Ultra Luxury trim, which is what we wanted and is the highest trim for the ES hybrid. It is the Cloudburst Gray exterior with Acorn color semi-aniline leather interior. Total Installed Packages & Accessories: 1) Premium Triple-beam LED headlamps; 2) Smartacess Card Key; 3) Premium Paint; 4) Lexus Interface with 12.3-in Multimedia Touchscreen Display; 5) Ultra Luxury Package; 6) All weather floor liners and trunk mat; 7) Door edge film by 3M; 8) The Preferred Accessory Package; and 9) The Dealer added a 5-year windshield protection/replacement coverage package and tinted the driver and passenger windows. More: The three-projector design that creates an eye-catching L shape. Adding to this brilliant design, the headlamps feature LED side turn signals, as well as an Adaptive Front Lighting System6 that uses steering and speed sensors to direct the angle of low-beam illumination as the vehicle enters a curve. The Adaptive Front Lighting System monitors steering and speed with a suite of sensors and will automatically adjust the angle of your low-beam headlights to improve visibility on curved roads. Ultra Luxury extras: 1) 18-inch split-five-spoke alloy noise-reduction wheels; 2) Power rear sunshade with manual rear-door sunshades; 3) Power open/close trunk with kick sensor; 4) 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen display 10.2-inch Head-Up Display; and 5) Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking and Rear Pedestrian Detection, and Panoramic View Monitor. Averaging 43+ MPG City/Hwy driving and I had the oil and filter changed at 1,000 miles for my own peace of mind. Just For Reference: I was not going to wait one-year or 10,000 miles to have the factory installed oil & filter changed. And, I shall be changing the Oil (Liqui Moly 0W-16 Spec V) and Toyota filter every 5,000 miles from now on. Like Scotty Kilmer says, oil & filters are cheap, engines are expensive. LOL 😎

Watching from Boston, MA. Thanks, Jeff!

The Crown is King Jeff!11

G'Day Jeff, Watching you reviews here in Australia. Keep up the good work.

Loved the review! Subscribed! I'll wait for ES refresh to decide.

Jeff, I'm trying to work here and am distracted by your old skool rap. Luv it. Great plane editing, btw. Traded in our 2021 Venza and I just got the very first 2023 Limited Crown from the dealership out of the showroom up here. Let me tell you, people are heads turning like crazy and doing the slow walk in the parking lot. This car is hands down the best car I've ever purchased. The power is great and the styling for a $ jump from the move up from XLE to Limited is worth it, but not for another $16K for turbo to Platinum and bigger wheels for me. This is just a sexy beast that works performance and style wise.

Got my ES 300H ULTRA IN JUNE, very very quiet. Enjoy everything about it. I traded my 2016 Jaguar XJ R Sport but I do think the interior of the Jag was a little nicer. I know the LEXUS long term will be more reliable.

Watching from Long Island, NY.

AWD in the Crown wins the day. I'm getting a limited next week.

I have a '22 ES hybrid, this will be good...

Like for Toyota Crown

The ES is the better car but the crown is easier to get into. Southern Ohio is where I’m at and I recommend if a person wants a crown get the XLE non turbo.

Love the crown from Taiwan. The price range of the crowns is US$ 63K to 73K here.

Thank you sir for doing this comparison..was hoping someone would. One of these 2 cars is what I’m about to buy here in Lafayette, LA. Starting to look like it’s going to be the Crown. My local dealer called last week..told me has a black Crown Limited w Advanced Tech Package coming in this week..exactly the configuration I would have wanted..maybe not the color..black wouldn’t be my first choice but might end up looking pretty good. I’m 66 years old w tricky knees..thinking 15 or 20 years from now, going to appreciate the ease of getting in and out of my car! Just hope the JBL stereo system doesn’t suck on this Crown..the M L stereo on the Lexus was probably my biggest factor of going with the Lexus.

I traded a 2020 Avalon Limited hybrid for a 23 ES350 Ultra Luxury. MSRP was$55380. Same money as a platinum Crown, which has no HUD, or power tilt/telescope wheel. I have driven a Crown. The Lexus interior is far superior to the Crown, and is much quieter. Also the Mark Levinson sound system, is heads and tails what’s in the Crown. Also Lexis warranty is longer than Toyota. To me, it was an easy choice. The Lexus.

I love your energy in this video. I’m from Florida. The crown is a lovely vehicle, i been in one due to my cousin owning one. I personally am a Lexus enthusiast so I must pick the es😂

The Lexus design is kinda stale. The Crown just looks more modern. I'd take the Toyota tho, because every king needs a crown 🤴🏾

Lexus name is bigger and better… but I don’t know why I am more attracted to Crown.. but when it cames to price they both are almost same so if I need to choose objectively Lexus is better choice for the longevity

Watching from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 🇲🇾

Watching from Australia, awesome review

ES 300H Lexus, love this vehicle, very smooth, very quiet on the road, can’t go wrong with this vehicle.

I would like to drive the crown in the platinum grade. Love the heavy metal color. I drove the limited grade, and honestly didn’t love it. Felt like I was in a Camry hearing the engine noise. I have an Avalon now. Now, if we can get what I’d be interested in purchasing in my area.

Watching from Aurora, Colorado!

From Singapore, where we have the most expensive cars in the world. We will not be getting the Crown as the price is pretty close to Lexus as told by my Toyota dealer, who is also the Lexus dealer.

I really enjoyed this comparison, as many others you have done before, like the various trims of the Avalon a couple years ago. Can you do a comparison between Avalon XLE/ Crown XLE or Avalon Limited / Crown Platinum? Not just the numbers (we can read those in the brochure), but actual look and feel, and quietness, drivability, and odds-and-ends that one car has and the other doesn't (Moonroof vs panoramic fixed roof, headlight features an quality, driving and parking assist systems, HUD, sound system quality). I think that would be really interesting.

Vancouver, BC, Canada! Love your reviews.

Watching from Dallas, Texas

That crown will get a humiliating beat down from the Lexus build quality and all of its features did it have a Mark Lev in it also!? oh my gosh and the same money almost? guess which way I would go lol

for my next car i need to focus on the front passenger seat comfort, how do they compare? seat cushion length (my wife and I are tall) and lumbar support? adjustments. also lexus engine and running noise vs the toyota, i hear the toyota mid level hybrid is NOISY and rough, what about the lexus engine roughness and noise?

I'm watching you from Orlando Florida. Hollaaaa......😂😂😂

I’m actually going to get a better deal on a ‘23 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury with all options than I could get with the Crown since dealers are adding thousands of $$$ to the MSRP of the Crown while Lexus dealers are taking OFF $$$ from the MSRP of the ES models since they have plenty in stock.

Crown looks so much better.

This guy has same reflex as me to plane 😂thanks for the review

Watching from the UAE 🇦🇪

Greetings from Long Island, NY, Jeff...not too stretchy lol

I’m watching you from Saudi Arabia and thanks for the video man! But honestly still im not sure what I chose Crown here is totally different than in the us

You failed to mention that there are differences in the Ultra luxury lexus 300h than that f sport. Also you cant compare the higher horespower crown to the Lexus hybris. Compare the crown limited to the es300h so it would be apples to apples.

In person people like the crown platinum with dual paint better.

I have the 2023 NX350h. I am not impressed with the power. I would pick the Crown over the ES Lexus bec of the huge hp difference.

Why is AWD so important to some people. I can understand if you live in the snow belt but in most of America it isn’t needed. In fact if you want to have a more sporty and fun car to drive , RWD is the way to go.

Love the channel, Jeff…San Diego

Thanks for this review. I was at the Chicago auto show in February and was trying to compare the Crown to the Lexus. After watching your video, I prefer the looks of the crown. I could do without the gloss black panels on the sides, the matte black trim aound the bottom and wheels and I wish the moonroof wasn't fixed.

Jeff, will you do a review of the 2023 Crown Limited VS. the 2023 Venza Limited with driving impressions Please?

Crown wins my vote

55K that’s insane you can get for this money Highlander hybrid family SUV or Tesla model Y

Watching the video from Oman Keep the good work

For Lexus, the F Sport would not be the one I would use to compare with the Crown. Lexus was not designed for performance. It is for luxury and comfort. If you want performance, buy a BMW, Benz or Audi. Turbos give you more things to break down over time, and a non-Hybrid Lexus (ES 350), while worse for gas mileage, is simpler and thus easier to maintain in the long run.

From Taiwan 🇹🇼, Nice Video JEFF👍👍👍

This dealer has a second rip off sticker. Do not pay this, find a dealer who will sell at MSRP.

Watching from Raleigh NC

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The Avalon is dead. The crown is next on the list. Hell no people gonna spend 55k for Toyota crown. It’s look horrible at the rear end.

Hi Jeff, I am watching your video from Mexico city, I own the ES Lexus.

Am watching your videos from MIDEAST IRAQ

lexus all day! i don't think the crown's design will age well. Also, the Lexus will have a better resale value

I'll take the Lexus es. Prefer the height of an actual sedan and the luxury of a Lexus product.

Lexus wins! I love the comfort of Lexus! Lexus is above comparison when it comes to comfort!

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I'm watching your video from Taiwan ! 👍

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