Toyota doesn’t quote a peak or combined figure for twist, but the ES 300h never feels ... untroubled ride. Potholes are barely heard nor felt, the Lexus floating over any road-level ugliness ...

Last year's small hybrid SUV had pretty dismal acceleration numbers despite a decent experience. The numbers are nudged upward; so how does it feel now? Plus, testing reveals an unexpected bonus.

The Lexus GS is ... s no denying that the ES is at its best driven more gently though, when it’s as refined as any in the class (more so when operating in EV mode), rides better than most ...

And with the addition of the new ES 300h Hybrid, Lexus has upped the sedan's appeal immensely, setting it apart from the rest of the crowd.

The Lexus ES is a very compelling choice considering its competitive price, minimal running costs versus rivals and outstanding amount of standard kit and safety features. It lags behind rivals ...

Also offered is an ES 300h ... ride even in its optional F Sport trim, but its overall refinement, ample feature content and strong safety scores make the ES worth a test drive. The Lexus ...

And with the addition of the new ES 300h Hybrid, Lexus has upped the sedan's appeal immensely, setting it apart from the rest of the crowd.