Lexus cars in India (5)

Given the requirements you've listed out, it's hard to go wrong with the Lexus ES 300h. It's the only one in this price range that offers the power recline function at the rear; its ride quality is superb. 

Also, being a Toyota underneath, maintenance and services are fewer and more affordable than those of other luxury cars. The Toyota Camry is, of course, even better value, but it doesn't have the same luxurious interior as the Lexus. 

With German brands having got significantly more expensive lately, the Lexus has somehow remained in the lower price bracket. Alongside the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, which only further enhances its value proposition. 

The Lexus LM and Land Rover Range Rover HSE are completely different vehicles. The Lexus LM is a fantastic chauffeur-driven car with a pair of rear seats that resemble a first-class cabin. 

We can see your father being very comfortable in the back seat, which has all amenities, and getting in and out of those sliding doors will be very easy. The Range Rover doesn’t have the same lounge-like cabin, but the back seat is fantastically comfortable too. 

Where the Range Rover noses ahead of the LM is with its far better ride quality and the sheer class it offers. An MPV, no matter how luxurious, somehow can’t match the status and image of an SUV. And lastly, for your weekend drives and road trips, the Range Rover drives much better than the LM.

Yes, considering your driving is in the city, the Lexus RX 350h is a good option. Its strong hybrid powertrain is incredibly efficient, which will bring down your running costs considerably compared to the BMW. Also, service and maintenance costs will be lower, too. 

It's also very luxuriously appointed and well equipped, with a uniquely Japanese take on exterior and interior design. Do note, however, that it is slightly less spacious than the BMW X5. Especially if you intend to carry three passengers in the rear seat frequently. Though the chassis is able enough, the four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol-hybrid powertrain is nowhere near as strong or exciting as the 6-cylinder petrol and diesel engines that power the BMW X5.

Unfortunately, the Volvo S90 is no longer on sale in India, and the ES90 has not been launched in India. That leaves the Lexus ES 300h, which is an excellent choice. Though your usage is not much, it is mostly in the city, and the ES 300h's strong hybrid powertrain is a smooth and mostly silent companion that will run in EV mode for the most part. 

It has an excellent rear seat experience, including powered recline and, yes, ventilation too; plus, thigh support is excellent, and the seat itself is very comfortable. Sadly, a sunroof is an almost inescapable part of any luxury car today; you'll just have to keep it closed.

The Jaguar F-Pace, unfortunately, is discontinued globally, and if you're still able to get hold of one, it will likely be stock that the dealer is still trying to clear. If so, negotiate hard for a lower price. The F-Pace is an excellent driver's SUV with smooth, reasonably punchy engines and a superb chassis. 

However, though the 2021 facelift brought in some key modernities, it now feels dated by modern standards. It shares components with Land Rover products; future support could be uncertain as Jaguar is moving entirely to EVs from next year. 

As such, you should go for the Lexus RX. It's a bit more spacious and far more luxurious with a thoroughly modern interior. Plus, being a strong hybrid, the fuel efficiency is incredible, and Lexus is also synonymous with reliability and reasonable maintenance by luxury car standards. 

Plus, having only been introduced in 2023, the Lexus RX has plenty of life left in it yet.