Just for you and in time for Christmas, HOMBRE Magazine will debut it’s first annual “Best Of” list of automobiles for sale this calendar year. And among this year’s recipients, the 2014 Lexus ES 350 shines bright as a practical favorite. Here’s why….

Prior to the birth of the CT200—a Lexus move to attract a younger demographic, the ES was where it all began for entry level buyers wanting to get behind the wheel of a Lexus at will.

To sit engaged behind the wheel of the 2014 ES 350 is to experience the true essence of the brand’s history from the perspective of comfort and overall performance. No, it’s not the flagship LS, but pretty close for sure.

Take for example the ride. It’s smooth like butter. It’s 268 horsepower V6 engine producing 248 lb-ft of torque offers the power to accelerate when called upon while at the same time floating gracefully as the norm. And then there’s the option to adjust the driving mode from normal, to sport for way more fun in terms of more performance driven handling, then eco for the conservative Mrs or sir. All of that with fuel economy combined at 24 miles per gallon (21 city / 31 highway).

But here’s where it gets good: With a set of premium 17-inch rims, wood trim on the interior, heated and cooled seats, back up camera, blind spot monitoring and navigation, the comfortable, easy to handle 2014 ES 350 is comfortably priced at $37K.

Stay tuned for the upcoming, first annual Hombre “Best Of” auto feature just in time for Christmas…