{
  "id": 3747240,
  "title": "Lexus ES 2026 review: Easygoing electric saloon goes its own way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/lexus-es-2026-review-easygoing-electric-saloon-goes-its-own-way",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:37:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/lexus-es-2026-review-easygoing-electric-saloon-goes-its-own-way/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lexus has crafted a remarkable saloon car in its eighth generation, the ES 2026. Departing from past models, this electric vehicle features a 77kWh battery, a 224hp motor, and front-wheel drive. Priced from £59,345, it competes with other EV saloons like the Audi A6 E-Tron and BMW i5. The ES boasts a distinctive design, characterized by the pinched bonnet framing, bold black crease, and elongated roofline. Its interior, especially the back seats, offers luxurious comfort with limo-like legroom and a reclining backrest for the passenger. The minimalist dashboard features a 14-inch touchscreen and hidden switches, while premium trim levels offer leather upholstery, bamboo door trims, and a 17-speaker audio system. With 361 miles of range and a 0-62mph acceleration of 8.0 seconds, the ES 2026 presents a compelling alternative to traditional saloon cars.",
  "summary": "Lexus has built some superb saloon cars during its 37-year lifetime, from the original LS 400, which bested the benchmark Mercedes-Benz S-Class, to the stylish and dynamic IS 300: a worthy rival for the contemporary BMW 3 Series. Today, however, Lexus is almost exclusively an SUV company. Its UK range stretches from the compact LBX [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}