The hidden gem of the Toyota Experience Center. Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world. It also has a strong presence in North America, a market that outsells its Japanese home market, 2-to-1. Comprised chiefly of the Toyota and Lexus brands, the company has … Read more
Reliable luxury with high-end interior and driver assist features. The compact luxury SUV segment boasts a variety of models, providing an affordable entry point into their respective brands. Among them is the Lexus NX, a model positioned between the petite UX and the widely favored RX. Emulating its larger counterpart, … Read more
Lexus’ compact NX was overhauled in 2022 and carries forward for 2023. Its style, amenities, and safety features are among its strong suits, while a pair of hybrid choices set this model apart in a crowded segment. Our test plug-in hybrid model blends performance with efficiency, a combination that we … Read more
Luxury and value seldom intersect, but there are a few exceptions. The Lexus ES 300h is an exception as this large front-wheel-drive sedan can be had for under $50,000. Moreover, it comes well equipped and offers a hybrid variant, the latter our recent weekly test driver. 2023 Lexus ES Review … Read more
For 25 years the Lexus LX coexisted with the Toyota Land Cruiser with the former based heavily on the latter. But that all changed this year as a new LX launches this luxury SUV’s fourth generation, while the Land Cruiser is no longer available in the U.S. The decision is … Read more
If your product launched a segment and still dominates it, how do you maintain that position? That’s a challenge Lexus faces with its midsize RX crossover, a model introduced in 1998. The RX has done exceedingly well for the brand, with a record 115,230 units sold in 2021. That means … Read more
It has been nearly a quarter of a century since the Lexus RX appeared, a 1999 model that broke new ground. At the time, luxury utility vehicles were somewhat uncommon as mainstream models dominated. But Lexus saw an opening, particularly from customers who wanted something fancier than a Jeep Grand … Read more
The Lexus ES delivers panache for an affordable price. The world of luxury models is a pricey one with customers easily paying $50,000 or more for their vehicle of choice. There are a few exceptions, but you must research carefully to find an exceptional deal. One strong exception is the … Read more
Rumor: A plug-in hybrid Lexus UC may be under development The rumors first surfaced in late June and only became stronger through the extended Independence Day weekend. When we learned that Lexus might develop a version of the Toyota 86, which itself is derived from the Subaru BRZ, that caught … Read more
Lexus updates the IS as it retires the GS. Sedan sales continue to decline as consumers opt for utility vehicles. But some manufacturers are doubling down on the segment by updating new models. This year, Lexus canceled the midsize GS, while updating the IS. The number of Lexus sedan lines … Read more