Lexus has launched limited-edition models of its RC F coupe and GS F sedan to mark the 10th anniversary of the luxury brand’s F Line of high performance vehicles. The powerful lines and sculpted surfaces of the limited-edition models are accentuated by a matte paint finish that is also applied …
Read More »Lexus LC F prototype caught testing in Germany
After strings of speculation, rumours and whispers, we finally have news that the Lexus LC F is real. Spotted testing in Germany, the high performance version of Lexus’ highly acclaimed LC coupe is all coming together for an anticipated late 2019 launch. With only the front bumper and fenders camouflaged, …
Read More »2018 Lexus NX 300 Luxury AWD Review
The Lexus NX made a late entry to the burgeoning premium mid-size SUV market in 2014. Better late than sorry, the NX brought instant sales success for Lexus to become its best selling model, accounting for two-thirds of the brand’s SUV sales and every one in five Lexus models sold. …
Read More »Lexus LC F previewed with mysterious Gold Rush Rally entrant?
Lexus is participating in the 2018 Gold Rush Rally with a bespoke LC coupe, as revealed by a photo released by the luxury car maker in a tweet today. Accompanying the single rear quarter night shot of the hotted up Lexus LC are the words: “The Lexus tuned Lexus LC …
Read More »Lexus LC Limited Edition takes paint finishes to new height
The Lexus LC Limited Edition’s iridescent blue finish was inspired by the shimmering blue of the American Morpho butterfly and took 15 years of painstaking research and development. Available in both V8-powered LC500 and hybrid LC 500h, the new shade of blue – called Morphic Blue – is said to …
Read More »2018 Lexus LX 570 Review – bush-bashing in style
What is it? The LX570 is Lexus’ flagship SUV that’s been around in its current form since 2008. It went under the knife three times along the way, with the latest facelift performed in 2016 where it has remained unchanged since. It’s a large behemoth based on the oily …
Read More »Lexus adds value with RX Crafted special edition
Lexus has launched a special-edition version of the RX SUV. Based on the entry level Luxury grade and available with all three powertrains, the Lexus RX Crafted makes a visual impact with striking black coating for its 20-inch alloy wheels and black accents for the grille, fog-lamp bezels, mirror caps and …
Read More »Detailed: All-new hybrid-only 2019 Lexus ES. Arrives Q4
Lexus has announced the next-generation ES mid-size sedan will be offered exclusively as a hybrid range when it arrives in Australia in Q4, 2018. Lexus Australia chief executive Scott Thompson said, offering an advanced hybrid system as the sole powertrain aligned with the brand’s global direction of recasting the traditional …
Read More »Which $200k Coupe? Lexus LC 500 vs Jaguar F-Type 400 Review
Price and Equipment Lexus LC 500 A visual feast for the eye with not much else missing. A one-spec, and one price, fit all proposition. Both V8 and hybrid versions are priced identically at $190,000 with all the kit you could ask for. There are adaptive LED headlights, stunning 3D …
Read More »Next-generation Lexus ES unveiled ahead of Beijing debut
Lexus has released the first full image of the all-new ES ahead of the sedan’s global debut at the Beijing International Motor Show next week. The full front quarter shot of the midsize sedan is accompanied by a teaser video giving a shadowy glimpse of the car’s front, side and …
Read More »2018 Lexus CT 200h Review
The Lexus CT hybrid hatch has undergone its most extensive update yet since its debut in 2011. It ought to as the eight-year old model soldiers on as Lexus’ most affordable offering without a new-generation model anywhere in sight. Against a backdrop of booming compact premium car sales, with models …
Read More »2018 Lexus LS sedan flagship launches in Australia from $190,500
Lexus has launched its all-new 2018 Lexus LS flagship sedan in Australia, bringing unrivaled craftsmanship, attention to detail and all-new powertrain to the luxury sedan. The fifth-generation LS is built on the premium manufacturer’s latest GA-L platform which made its debut on the Lexus LC sports coupe. And like the …
Read More »Lexus LX now available with twin-turbo V8 diesel
Lexus has added twin-turbo V8 diesel power to its LX full-size SUV, promising impressive adventure and towing credentials. Powered by a 4.5-litre twin-turbo direct-injection V8 engine delivering 200kW of power at 3600rpm and 650Nm of torque from 1600-2800rpm, the Lexus LX diesel boasts a rated fuel economy of 9.5L/100km with …
Read More »Lexus RC F gains dynamic, safety and feature upgrades
Lexus’ performance-oriented RC F sports coupe has been updated for 2018 with dynamic improvements, premium interior appointments and expanded safety technology. The RC F is newly equipped with Lexus’ Drive Start Control, a launch control function that ensures smooth starts and optimum acceleration by managing power and torque delivery from the coupe’s high-revving …
Read More »