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Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards for 2021: Here Are KBB’s Choices

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Derek Boshouwers
The magazine makes its picks for the Best Buys in 16 car, SUV and truck categories

Luxury Car: 2021 Lexus ES

2021 Lexus ES F-Sport
2021 Lexus ES F-Sport | Photo: Lexus

The ES is a repeat winner, having taken this award last year. As before, it delivers elegant styling, a high-end interior environment and refined if not gritty on-road performance, says KBB. The jury members also liked the standard all-wheel drive and overall value offered by the ES in 2021.

 What KBB liked:

- The sedan’s timeless design, even with that big grinning grille
- Roomy cabin
- Many hand-crafted elements in an obviously upscale interior
- Physical controls for the important stuff
- Standard heated/ventilated front seats with 10-way power adjustment
- Large trunk
- Comfort-focused, but not soul-sapping, drive

See also: All-Wheel Drive and a Special Edition for the 2021 Lexus ES

See also: 2021 Lexus ES pictures

2021 Lexus ES
2021 Lexus ES | Photo: Lexus
2021 Lexus ES F-Sport, interior
2021 Lexus ES F-Sport, interior | Photo: Lexus
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists