HS 250h works well and is a nice enough car to drive every day. The hybrid system, which should be its trump card, delivers what we consider mediocre fuel economy. Toyota's own Prius offers far [...]
Much more than a glorified Camry, the ES 250/300 helped Lexus maintain a solid image in the luxury car market. Particularly in ES 300 form, this Lexus feels and behaves like the costlier, more [...]
The LS 400 is softer and a little more luxurious than rivals from both Europe and Japan. All told, it comes mighty close to premium-sedan perfection, but prices remain high for nice examples...
Impressive as the original LS 400 turned out to be, the latest rendition is even better. Workmanship? Simply excellent. Refinement? Exceptional. Expensive? Of course. Like many items of true [...]
This deft-handling, if expensive, premium sedan is definitely worth a look. But before buying, also consider the BMW 3-Series or 5-Series, Infiniti J30, Cadillac Seville, and Mercedes-Benz [...]
The ES 300 does just about everything a sedan of its class should, and does it very well. For shoppers who value comfort and elegance over sporty road manners, there's no better near-luxury sedan [...]
Some less-costly SUVs offer more space, but the LX 470 is highly capable off-road and as comfortable as any competitor on-road. If this Lexus falls within the capacity of your pocketbook, why not [...]
All told, GS is the only true Japanese alternative to taut-handling German sport sedans, without losing the posh, smooth ride of a Lexus. Prices are a drawback, but the GS is still worth a look [...]
When new, an LX 450 cost some $7000 more than its Toyota Land Cruiser counterpart. Quite a premium to pay for the prestige of the Lexus name and the more attentive service expected from a Lexus [...]