The Lexus IS 250C impresses for its design, features, and materials. It also benefits from Lexus' strong resale-value record. However, a lack of power and overall polish prevents it from being a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]