# Why The New Lexus ES Hybrid Was The Most Surprising Car I Drove All Year - SlashGear

> Why The New Lexus ES Hybrid Was The Most Surprising Car I Drove All Year At a time when so much in the auto industry feels like careful evolution rather than daring revolution, the 2026 Lexus ES is genuinely…

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- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #lexus #drove #hybrid #surprising #slashgear #astonishing #auto #careful
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