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This 2.5-litre petrol engine is the sole option available in the ES range. It has 215bhp and takes 8.9sec to get from 0-62mph before reaching a top speed of 112mph. This comes with an automatic gearbox and is front-wheel-drive only, but the hybrid system helps lower CO2 emissions and reach an official 50mpg.

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In the same way that Infiniti acts as Nissan’s premium arm, Lexus has a similar tie-in with Toyota. And since most of Toyota’s models are offered as hybrids, it’s no surprise to see the same from Lexus, although there are some traditional petrol engines, too.

The brand focuses heavily on SUVs – namely the NX and RX – but also has the CT hatchback, ES executive saloon and LS luxury car among its portfolio. More small and large SUVs are expected in the future.

Like Toyota, Lexus has built a very strong reputation for reliability and regularly finishes very close to the top of our annual Reliability Survey.

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This entry-level model comes well equipped, with 17in alloy wheels, electric front seats, sunroof, an 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto and a rear-view camera. There's also an ES Premium Edition trim that has 18in wheels, a 12.3in touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless phone-charger, privacy glass and automatic wipers.

300h 2.5 4dr CVT [Premium Pack]

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Front and rear outer seat belt pre-tensioners

Front and rear one-touch automatic power windows equipped with a jam protection

Blind spot monitoring (BSM) with Rear cross traffic alert and auto brake (RCTAB)

10 airbags - front, side, knee, front and rear curtain airbag

Heated, ventilated, power adjust driver and passengers seats with 4D and 2P way lumbar with cushion length adjustment

10 way electrically adjustable front seats including headrest with heater

Auto fold, reverse tilt, auto dimming with memory wide angle door mirrors

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There’s an awful lot to recommend the Lexus ES. For the most part it’s comfortable, quiet and spacious, and the running costs for company car drivers are below those of many diesel rivals. It's just a pity that its engine sounds coarse when you work it hard, and that its infotainment system is a faff to use.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plush ride and the ability to cruise in near-silence </li> <li>Powerful and efficient engine</li> <li>Space for passengers to stretch out in the rear seats</li> <li>Exquisite materials and build quality</li> <li>Endless luxuries on the options list</li> <li>Sensible fuel and tax bills</li></ul>

If you’re in the market for a luxury car, you’ll be after a sumptuous interior, a ride that can soak up the worst of the UK’s pockmarked roads and supreme refinement that allows you to travel at speed in near-silence.

Your cheapest (and smallest) options are the Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class and brilliant BMW 5 Series, the latter of which is so good we voted it our 2017 Car of the Year. Larger options that are definitely worth considering if you plan to travel in the back include the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and the Mercedes S-Class, which is beautifully finished inside and not as expensive to run as you might think.

Or if money really is no object at all, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is hard to overlook – especially in extended-wheelbase form. It’s as opulent as cars get.

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