2023 Lexus ES 350 Base

The ES is Lexus's mid-size sedan, the one you cross-shop against the Acura TLX and Genesis G80 when you want a quiet, comfortable luxury car. It's tuned for smooth, effortless cruising rather than sporty thrills, so the steering is light and the ride is pillowy. Inside, the cabin is hushed and trimmed with soft-touch materials, and the front seats are among the most comfortable in the class. A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, along with a suite of driver assists. The Base ES 350 is the one to get if you want the same silky V6 and quiet cabin as the Luxury but don't need the upgraded leather or power rear sunshade. Its 3.5L V6 makes 301 horsepower and pairs with an eight-speed automatic that shifts smoothly, and it returns 26 mpg combined on regular fuel.