Lexus ES

“Hybrid cars remain a niche choice, but the Lexus ES will be a serious executive contender when the majority of car buyers plug into the electric revolution.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Lexus ES is a very comfortable and refined executive saloon to rival the BMW 5 Series and Volvo S90 with impressively low running costs.”
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Score: 7 / 10
“The new Lexus ES may leave a BMW 5 Series with little to worry about when it comes to fun, but it offers a lot more for those wanting to transition into a hybrid executive car. “
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Score: 7 / 10
“The Lexus ES makes a sharp-looking, well-equipped and appealingly priced contender in what is a highly competitive European executive saloon segment.”
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Model reviewed: F Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“If you’ve always been keen to do the opposite of what everyone else does, this new Lexus ES could be right up your street.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“With its hybrid engine and focus on comfort, the Lexus ES saloon is likely to attract cost-savvy drivers looking for a relaxed drive in classy surroundings.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“It’s unlikely to tempt people from their BMW 5 Series, but the Lexus ES does have merits.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“If you want something that’s going to turn heads, will no doubt last forever and be very comfortable in the process, the Lexus ES could be a very sensible purchase.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Luxurious, refined and well-equipped executive saloon”
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“Lexus should be commended for keeping things simple with just one engine, while the exterior styling is head-turning.”
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Model reviewed: ES 300h F Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“An executive saloon that stands out from the crowd.”
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Model reviewed: ES 300h
Score: 6 / 10
“While this new front-drive hybrid performs and drives better than we have a right to expect, its dynamics still fall far short of rivals’ which is to do with weight and the peculiarities of the Toyota system. Like most attempts to take on the Germans in their home territory, the ES is likely to remain a rare sight.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“The ES is a big, quiet, interesting-looking saloon with attractive pricing. But it’s nowhere near as satisfying to drive as the cars it competes against.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“There’s certainly an awful lot to recommend the ES. For the most part, it’s comfortable, quiet and spacious. Then there are running costs that are far below similarly-priced diesel rivals.”
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