All Entries in the "Lexus" Category

2012 Lexus RX 350 – A Carefree, Capable and Versatile SUV

Good Comprehensible multifunction controller; first-rate cabin materials and design; comfortable seating rear and front; luxurious ride; vigorous acceleration; serene handling. Bad Not that entertaining as compared to sportier models; lack of third-row seats; expensive options packages. Introduction 2012 Lexus RX 350 is one of the first saloon-based luxury utility vehicles, which is impressively smooth, responsive and comfortable in all driving conditions and flexible in terms of hauling cargo and people. It leads, when it comes to offering plush ride, everyday utility and prestigious interior. For most shoppers, those characteristics should be enough for overcoming its rather uninspiring driving dynamics. The RX 350 receives quite a few changes for 2012, including fuel recommendation  [...]

2011 Lexus CT 200h – Offers Luxury and Performance

Good Driver friendly interior with outstanding performance; impressive fuel economy in its class; engaging handling for hybrid; attractive price tag. Bad Few controls look dated and less than premium; pokey acceleration; not a lot of in-cabin storage space. Introduction 2011 Lexus CT 200h is a five-passenger premium compact car that provides both functionality of rear liftgate and performance oriented driving experience along with low emissions and impressive fuel economy. It joins the Lexus lineup as its 5th hybrid vehicle. The CT 200h stands out in small, yet impressive premium compact category with its attractive price, high fuel economy and sporty handling. With performance suspension, bold sportback design and driver focused cabin, it provides effortless style and fun. Motivated by  [...]

2011 Lexus CT 200h – Impressive Premium-Compact Car

First Look: Every car type has their pros and cons, their highs and lows, and has certain weaknesses and strengths. If we talk about the hybrid cars, and concentrate on their strengths we will find fuel economy as their biggest asset. But if you talk about engaging handling, then the hybrid will be a disappointment for you. But all this is the talk of gone days; the hybrids entering the market these days are more ambitious, with a promise of imposing fuel economy and a sporty driving experience. One such hybrid is the 2011 Lexus CT 200h that we are covering here. The CT 200h is the fifth hybrid of Lexus, and is the least expensive model of its lineup. Available as a hatchback model the CT 200h is a relative of Lexus HS 250h and has the same engine that powers the Toyota Prius. The primary  [...]

2012 Lexus LFA – Pricey, Exotic Sports Car

First Look: Seeing at the price of the 2012 Lexus LFA the only thing that we can say is that the car better be just incredible to fetch some customers from the market or else it will be a disaster. The reason why we are saying so is because the 2012 Lexus LFA will be entering the exotic sports car segment of international auto market, and this is the segment that features nothing but the best offering form auto makers all over the world. So considering the fact that the Lexus LFA will be rivaling the models from the marque’s that have decades of experience in the exotic car making, unless the LFA is not pretty incredible, there’s no chance its buyer will spend any single of their hard earned money on it. And Yes, the 2012 Lexus LFA is rather incredible. We were immensely happy to see  [...]

2011 Lexus LS 600h L – Exquisite Craftsmanship

First Look: The first thing you expect from a hybrid is improved fuel economy, and everything comes after this. But the biggest enemies of the high fuel economy in the hybrid have been their huge size and weights, and we already have seen this in some of the currently existing "green" SUVs that are available. The same is the case with the all new 2011 Lexus LS 600h L which is seriously affected by its 5,300 lbs of curb weight. But that’s not it for the new Lexus; this hybrid luxury sedan also suffers from a significant amount of change in comparison to the usually powered stable mate. Lexus says that the 2011 Lexus LS 600h L will deliver the performance of a V12 powered luxury sedan, and will be delivering the fuel economy of a V8 engine. But in actual fact, the new Lexus trails way behind  [...]

2011 Lexus LX 570 – Off-Road Potent Luxurious SUV

First Look: There are SUVs, and then there are off-road capable “SUVs”, they both might look same and can fall under same segment, but in actual fact they are radically different. The 2011 Lexus LX 570 that we are covering falls in the later category, but despite the fact that it is one of the most potent off-road SUV; the LX 570 is immensely luxurious and expensive. This is what makes us think, how many of the off-roading fanatics actually will take it through a wooded terrain and will risk scratching the fancy iridescent paint of LX, or who will take this SUV on a trek with heavy mud bog or when working in heavy mud bog, as it can result in leather upholstery and deep-pile carpet being tarnished with guck and muck? So, it’s pretty confusing and is not very likely. Still, when the  [...]

2010 Lexus ES 350 –Fine Entry Level Sedan

First Look In one simple line, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is not exciting at all, and the truth is that even if you fill this sedan with fireworks, or let Robbie Knievel jump it over 23 school buses, it still will be less interesting than some of the other entry-level sedans we’ve seen in the market. But then considering the segment which this car targets, excitement surely isn’t the be-all and end-all obligation here, despite what the car fanatics and marketers would advocate with terms such as "steering feel" "fun to drive" and "0-60". But, the 2010 Lexus ES 350 is a luxury sedan and not intended for the buyers looking for sport sedan. And with its wood trim, easy to drive and comfortable ride the ES 350 gives all the reasons to its intended buyers to consider it in their list of luxury sedans. The  [...]

2010 Lexus IS 250 C – Not A Graceful Convertible

First Look The auto market around the world has never received an entry level convertible from Lexus. But now the time has changed and Lexus is presenting the world with its very first entry level convertible 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. Yes, you have guessed it right, the 2010 Lexus IS 250 C is based on the IS sedan and that’s the only thing that makes it a cheaper convertible from the house of Lexus. The IS 250 C also has slightly enhanced backseat than the discontinued Lexus SC 430. But the transformation of IS 250 C from a strong four door sedan with a solid-roof to a two door retractable-roof convertible hasn’t been smooth and Lexus has given IS C a comparatively awkward looking rear legs for storing the three steel pieces of the roof. But apart from this the Lexus IS 250 C comes with  [...]

2010 Lexus LX 570 – Perfect Blend Of Civility and Off-Road Ability

First Look We all have heard people saying “you can’t have it all” to us at some point of our lives.  But if you ever wanted to prove those people wrong, now is your chance to make it happen. The 2010 Lexus LX 570 is what you need to have to make those people wrong; they never again will be able to say it again once they have driven the 2010 Lexus LX 570.  Most of the cars vehicles that we see in the market are compromised in one way or the other, but the full-sized 2010 LX 570 is an exception to that. Based on the platform of renowned Toyota Land Cruiser, the all new Lexus LX 570 has not compromised or sacrificed any of the feature that the Land Cruiser had and on top of it, this beauty brings some additional attraction points of its own as well. Be it the interiors or the exteriors,  [...]

Lexus introduces the “The Eternal Jewel “special edition

The Lexus SC was introduced in the market in 1991 and since then has been receiving accolades from the auto buffs. However this edition will come to end in July and to mark this occasion Lexus is all ready with a special new edition SC430 which will be recognized as the “The Eternal Jewel”. Lexus SC has undergone only two updates and the latest update is expected to be the last according to the latest reports. The Eternal Jewel edition which will be released n Japan confirms the news of the end of the Lexus SC era. The new edition will offer a choice of interior and exterior color schemes with contrast roof colors, and leather upholstery and wooden trim in the interiors. The unique badging and a serial number plate in the centre console offer a distinguishing look to The Eternal Jewel  [...]

2011 Lexus LFA receives an over whelming response

Its just three months that Lexus unveiled  the 2011 Lexus LFA to the public at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show  and its entry was greeted with a mixed response from the public. Despite its official price tag of $375,000 the number of people who showed interest to buy this expensive beauty outcome the number of cars that the company proposes to make. All auto fans who are interested in buying this fabulous edition need not despair as they have not yet missed the chance. They can still register their interest up to the end of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show which will be held in March. The company has plans to allocate 500 cars for sale across 56 countries. The confirmed orders with deposits will be accepted till the end of May.  The company plans to reserve 150 LFA’s for the US market only which  [...]

2010 Lexus GX 460 Price Structure

The 2009 Guangzhou Auto Show has witnessed the debut of 2010 Lexus GX 460. This luxurious SUV has plans to make its local debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. All car enthusiasts can have a glimpse of this edition at the showroom window in late December this year. The new Lexus GX 460 will replace the GX 470 and is known to be more powerful, efficient and quieter than its predecessor. The GX 460 will be available in two offerings. The standard or the base model will be priced at $51,970 (plus $ 875 processing and handling) while the premium edition will be priced at $56,765 (plus $ 875 processing and handling charges) The new edition will be powered by an all new 4.6 liter V8 engine that will pump out 301 horsepower and 329 pounds feet of torque and will be mated to an all new six speed  [...]

First Hand Information: 2011 Lexus LF-A

The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is all set to feature wide variety of automotives which will quench the thirst of all auto fans. To add a feather to the cap, Lexus is working hard to unveil its 2011 Lexus LF-A at this esteemed show. The streets of Miami witnessed the test drive of this edition before its official launch at the Tokyo Auto show. There were images of this edition which were captured by journalists and are now floated on various websites. The sketches reflect the car on tracks with it’s the cars V-10 exhaust note overlaid all the while. The designers have well crafted its sleek body; however it appears to be a 150% scale model of a typical sports car. It appears as thought it has been designed on the lines of Nissan GT-R. This supremely luxurious car will debut later this  [...]

Updated Information: 2010 Lexus HS 250h

Luxury car makers like Lexus are also working towards going green. They have now planned to launch the Lexus 2010 HS 250h which meets the requirement of the buyer at the same time is environment friendly. Lexus 2010 HS 250h is priced at MSRP: $34,200 - $36,970 and shares some driveline components from Toyota Prius.  It is equipped with a 2.4 liter engine which generates 147 horsepower from the Atkinson cycle engine and 40 horsepower from the Hybrid Synergy Drive electric motor i.e. a combined 187 horsepower rating. This aerodynamics offers a fuel mileage of 35 mpg in the city levels and 34 mpg on the highway according to the EPA ratings. Like most other hybrids hilly roads damage the fuel efficiency, it was seen that the 250h offered an average fuel mileage of 22 mpg on hilly terrain  [...]