Len,
Made a round trip from London to Glasgow to visit family about 3 weeks ago, and normally my wife hates the journey and i have to force here her to travel up there. Too my surprise she said this time "That journey wasn't to bad".
That alone speaks volumes about the ride and comfort of the cabin. And my previous vehicle was an Audi A6. So for Comfort,Ride and a nice steady drive the Lexus all the way. But if you want feedback and response from your driving experience, then go for one of the German brands.