Wednesday, 08 December 2021 04:43

Lexus UX Electric SUV review

All-electric power has been a long time coming for Lexus PROS Very comfortable and incredibly refined Good performance from electric motor Top-quality build and long warranty CONS Practicality concerns Range isn’t especially long Poor infotainment Is the Lexus UX 300e any good? Lexus was a pioneer brand when it came to hybrid cars but it’s really dragged its feet when…
Thursday, 25 November 2021 06:14

Lexus NX SUV review

New Lexus SUV is a huge upgrade over its predecessor PROS Comfortable and refined to drive Good electric range New infotainment long overdue CONS Not exactly exciting to drive Only average practicality Steering wheel controls confusing Is the Lexus NX any good? This is the new NX – Lexus’ answer to the likes of the BMW X3, Range Rover Evoque, …
Saturday, 30 October 2021 04:54

Lexus LS review

Flagship Lexus does grand luxury in a different way PROS Amazing interior with some incredible details Smooth, quiet and refined World-beating reliability and warranty CONS Expensive running costs Unimpressive performance Hard to justify against an S-Class Is the Lexus LS any good? In reality, it doesn't matter how good it is, as the company sells fewer than 100 examples in…
Thursday, 02 September 2021 08:34

TRD Lexus ES

TRD (Toyota Racing Development) has prepared a complete tuning program for the new generation of Lexus ES sedans, which is currently only available to Japanese customers. So now the Lexus ES is available, among other things, with a new front spoiler and sills, as well as a rear diffuser and boot spoiler. It should be mentioned that there are also…
Lexus uses an altogether more comprehensive approach than Tesla does to achieving SAE Level 2 autonomy. Tesla was first into the breach in the U.S. with a driver assist system capable of SAE Level 2 autonomy, which is the second-from-the-bottom tier of self-driving capability as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. (Full or close to full self-driving gets Level…
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 05:12

2022 Lexus IS500 Brings Back the V-8

The newest F Sport Performance version of the IS takes us back to the golden era of compact sports sedans with naturally aspirated V-8 engines. About a decade ago, compact sports sedans offered naturally aspirated V-8s that absolutely ripped. Before everyone went turbo, the E90 BMW M3, the B7 Audi RS4, and the W204 Mercedes C63 AMG crammed in sweet-sounding…
Monday, 15 March 2021 04:28

2022 Lexus RX 350

What is the RX 350? Even though this current-generation RX 350 is getting on in years, it remains a strong option in the competitive midsize luxury SUV segment. Its V6 engine isn't the most efficient, but it delivers smooth acceleration and, combined with the unflappable ride quality, makes the RX 350 one of the most comfortable SUVs you can buy.…
The verdict: The 2021 Lexus ES gets all-wheel drive for the first time, though it might not be what you’d expect: Four-wheel traction is paired only with a noisy, modestly powered four-cylinder engine. Versus the competition: With disappearing competition, the ES remains one of the last large, affordable luxury cars on the market that isn’t hellbent on being sporty. The…
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