Monday, 08 May 2023 05:37
New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review
The new all-electric Lexus RZ SUV arrives in the UK as a rival for the Tesla Model Y Verdict In some ways the RZ is a fairly conventional EV whose range is disappointing, especially given the price. However, in others – including the up-to-date tech, superb refinement and excellent comfort – the RZ is every inch the premium EV rival…
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Tuesday, 02 May 2023 06:24
Tested: 2023 Lexus RZ450e Is a Good Lexus but a Just-Okay EV
The brand's first EV in the U.S. market has unremarkable specs but one surprising feature. "Electrification" can be a catch-all term for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles. If you think in terms of hybrids, Lexus is a longtime leader in electrification given that its RX hybrid dates back to 2005, making it the first hybrid from a luxury brand.…
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Saturday, 22 April 2023 04:37
2025 Lexus EV Supercar
Overview When Lexus debuts its new all-electric supercar—with a name that has yet to be decided—it'll be the spiritual successor to the legendary LFA. Here's a quick refresher: The LFA coupe was made largely of carbon-fiber composite and featured a 553-hp V-10. Obviously, the EV supercar won't have an exotic internal-combustion engine. Instead, its incredible performance will come courtesy of…
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Tuesday, 14 March 2023 07:10
New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review
We get behind the wheel of the new Lexus RZ 450e to see if it’s a serious player in the electric SUV sector Verdict The RZ is a useful addition to Lexus’s line-up, without really doing anything to set the electric SUV market alight, or offering much in the way of driving engagement for thrill-seekers. It’s extremely refined, comfortable (especially…
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Friday, 24 February 2023 06:21
New Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 review
Lexus's large SUV offers plenty of luxury and tech, but it's not as family-friendly as its size would suggest Verdict The new Lexus RX 450h+ delivers on plenty of traditional Lexus attributes. There’s an impressive array of technology on board, the ride is tuned for comfort above all else and the build quality is exemplary. It’s a big SUV so…
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Friday, 14 October 2022 02:55
Tested: Lexus NX350h Luxury AWD Is an Old-School Hybrid
As a traditional-style hybrid, this compact luxury SUV is less expensive than a plug-in but also less desirable. Although hybrids are proliferating in the compact luxury SUV space, the 2022 Lexus NX350h is in a class of its own. Whereas those other compact luxury SUVs, including the range-topping Lexus NX450h+, are plug-ins (or PHEVs), the NX350h is a traditional-style hybrid.…
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Tuesday, 13 September 2022 04:33
New Lexus RX 450h+ 2022 review
The new Lexus RX aims to bring the brand’s latest technology to bear on the full-size premium SUV market Verdict The new Lexus RX takes known tech from the smaller NX and extrapolates this into a bigger package. There's much to like here. The new infotainment and the efficiency potential from the 450h+ powertrain are huge steps forward, while the…
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