The newly redesigned ES has more interior space and cargo room than ever before.

Named one of the  by Kelly Blue Book, delivering one of the most comfortable and quiet rides in the segment, and extremely quiet at highway speeds, so much so that it's sometimes hard to hear the engine working

In addition to its larger size, the ES is designed for and primarily aimed to put luxury and comfort over speed and driving. The ES' driving experience is described as "quiet" and luxurious.