2001-05 Lexus IS 300
Rival BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 models have "built for the autobahn" cachet and deliver greater ultimate dynamic ability. Even so, the IS 300s offer sporty driving fun Lexus-style, and that's [...]
Rival BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 models have "built for the autobahn" cachet and deliver greater ultimate dynamic ability. Even so, the IS 300s offer sporty driving fun Lexus-style, and that's [...]
The GX 470 is roomier than an Infiniti FX or BMW's X5, though not as sporty. More modern than the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, it's no larger inside. The quality and red-carpet dealer service [...]
The RX 300 spawned many imitators, some of which remain better dollar value in absolute terms. But like the original, the RX 330 and RX 400h quickly earned our Best Buy endorsement for their [...]
Ride quality over sharp bumps is disappointing, and hiding secondary controls in a drop-down dashboard pod is counterproductive. Otherwise, each GS is comfortable, cultured, and competent. [...]
In 2007, Lexus took a two-pronged approach to the premium midsize car market. The company pointed its trimmer, tauter IS model toward the performance end, and aimed the bigger, more comfortable [...]
Gasoline-engine LS base prices when new started below those of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8. Lexus's top sedan is less sporty and more comfort-oriented than those German rivals, but this [...]
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 [...]
Range Rover/Land Rover is perceived to be a luxury vehicle by some people, but that's definitely not the case with a Discovery. Interiors are surprisingly basic, unless the vehicle is fitted with [...]
A Range Rover is extremely capable and comfortable. It's also been considered the ultimate 4x4 in terms of luxury and snob appeal. Still, it's difficult to justify the still hefty prices, when so [...]
Defender 110 wagons, if one can be found, appeal mainly to people who appreciated the merits of the old Land Rovers, seen in many movies forging their way through African jungle. The Defender 90 [...]