All 2013 Lexus ES Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 39,500 - 43,900
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Avg Price
Used
$ 43,568
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (90%) |
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| Space and Access (85%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Road noise on rougher surfaces
Vague highway steering feel
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Absolutely relaxing
good mileage
fantastic stereo
smooth powertrain team
strong braking performance
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (87%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Smallish truck
Less than exciting styling
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Extraordinarily smooth
Quick Hybrid!
Super comfy
Great on gas
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (70%) |
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| Safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (70%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Highly distracting onboard entertainment system
Uninspiring design
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Comfortable ride, no matter where you're seated
Luxury car without a super-luxurious price
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (67%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
     |
| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
     |
| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
     |
| Rear space and access (80%) |
     |
| Cargo space and access (70%) |
     |
| Storage capacity (70%) |
     |
| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (70%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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|
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No red lights
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Capable but not exhilarating performance
Brake performance requires adaptation
Rear seat does not fold down
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Appealing redesign of ES line
Refined hybrid operation
Smooth, absorbent ride
Quiet luxury
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
     |
| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
     |
| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
     |
| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
     |
| Sound system (80%) |
     |
| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
     |
| Rear space and access (80%) |
     |
| Cargo space and access (70%) |
     |
| Storage capacity (70%) |
     |
| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
     |
| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
     |
| Driving position (70%) |
     |
| Suspension and ride (80%) |
     |
| Noise level (90%) |
     |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
     |
| Engine output (80%) |
     |
| Transmission (70%) |
     |
| Fuel consumption (70%) |
     |
| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
     |
| Handling (70%) |
     |
| Braking (80%) |
     |
| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
     |
| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
     |
| Mirrors (70%) |
     |
| Visibility (70%) |
     |
| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Soft when pushed hard in corners
No all-wheel-drive availability
No paddle shifters
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Notably smooth and quiet
Commodious cabin
Impeccably assembled
Full array of safety and luxury
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