{"id":19895,"date":"2019-02-05T11:10:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T10:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=19895"},"modified":"2019-02-05T11:10:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-05T10:10:29","slug":"first-drive-lexus-es","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-lexus-es\/","title":{"rendered":"First Drive: Lexus ES"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First ES model to be offered in Ireland and Europe<\/p><\/div>\n

Can\u00a0Lexus\u00a0tempt buyers away from premium German rivals in Europe with its\u00a0ES, asks Geraldine Herbert. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

What is it? <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>The ES is the best-selling\u00a0Lexus in the world but this is the first time the nameplate will be offered in Europe. Lexus is nudging into the premium executive market to rival the Audi A6,\u00a0BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Is it a looker? <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Shrinking the best elements of the larger LS, the ES is dramatically styled and unmistakably a Lexus. The distinctive design will certainly set the neighbours’ curtains twitching <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What about the interior? <\/b>I<\/span><\/span><\/span>nside it is anything but bland and is well made throughout. While the touchpad control provides you with lots of useful information\u00a0at your fingertips, it’s not the most user-friendly. Elsewhere, ergonomics are good and there are many clever touches to keep the\u00a0driver’s focus on the road ahead, including locating the centre display screen, instrument panel and head-up display in a tight cluster within their field of view.\u00a0There is room for four adults but the sloping roofline makes the rear a little cramped. The battery is stored under the floor so it doesn’t compromise the rear seat or the boot space but at 454 litres, it is smaller than rivals. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Under the bonnet? <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>Power comes courtesy of a 2.5-litre 178 bhp petrol engine combined with an electric motor to produce 218 bhp and 221Nm of torque.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

And on the road?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> The ES is surprisingly good behind the wheel and the steering is well weighted. From the first hairpin bend during our test drive on the mountain roads around Malaga, the ES just seemed to want to go faster.\u00a0 Silently and smoothly, it soaks up bumps. Most impressive of all is the suspension, making it a\u00a0seriously comfortable car.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lexus Safety System + comes as standard<\/p><\/div>\n

Will it break the bank? <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>The ES 300h Executive starts at \u20ac49,450 and three progressively more lavish trims include\u00a0Luxury, F Sport and Premium. An upgraded Lexus Safety System comes as standard. According to Lexus, on a mix of urban and rural driving, you will use about 4.7 litres per 100km and with CO2 of 106g\/km annual motor-tax is \u20ac190.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why you will like it?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span> With our unreliable electric charging infrastructure, the\u00a0most workable solution for many drivers seeking to live a greener life has to be a hybrid. The ES combines a compelling blend of refinement, performance and technology. So, while the executive saloon market may be shrinking, cars\u00a0like the ES remind us why there’s still life left in the classic four-door. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>What it says about you?\u00a0<\/b>You’re happy to help save the planet, so long as you can do it in a stylish grown-up saloon\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3 words to describe the Lexus ES,\u00a0<\/b>Chiselled, Smart, Green <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more info on the Lexus ES check out\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>lexus.ie<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0, the Lexus Ireland\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Facebook\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong>page or follow Lexus Ireland on\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>twitter<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

5<\/span>th<\/span> February 2019<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Can\u00a0Lexus\u00a0tempt buyers away from premium German rivals in Europe with its\u00a0ES, asks Geraldine Herbert. What is it? The ES is the best-selling\u00a0Lexus in the world but this is the first time the nameplate will be offered in Europe. 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