Incoming Toyota boss, Koji Sato, has revealed that he will accelerate the push to electrification at Toyota by focusing on new Lexus electric models. Toyota has come in for criticism for being late to the electric car party, concentrating instead on delivering hybrid models which, they have asserted, will do more for CO2 reduction than […]
New Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance is a “Major step forward in dynamic quality”, says Lexus
The New Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance, part of the new Lexus RX range, has a performance edge, says Lexus. In a world populated by big premium SUVs doing their damnedest to emulate a huge hot hatch with performance and dynamics trying to defy physics, the Lexus RX has always been a bit of […]
Lexus UX 300e electric range UP 40% in 2023 upgrades
The Lexus UX 300e – the electric UX – gets upgrades for 2023 including a 40 per cent increase in range thanks to a new 72.8kWh battery. Lexus is heading down the electrification route with the new Lexus RZ 450e – a Lexus take on the Toyota bZ4X – and the promise of more dedicated […]
Looks like Lexus is planning a cheaper, and less powerful, electric RZ with the RZ 300e
Lexus has filed trademark applications for ‘RZ 300e’, so it looks like the RZ 450e is getting a cheaper, and less powerful, sibling. Back in April, Lexus revealed their first proper EV with the arrival of the Lexus RZ 450e, a new EV based on the underpinnings of the almost as new Toyota bZ4X. But […]
Lexus ES gets a bit of a style tweak and new Tech
The Lexus ES saloon gets a bit of an update, with a new multimedia system and a new F Sport Design model option. It’s getting on for four years since the Lexus ES went on sale in the UK as Lexus decided the Lexus GS was too expensive and too complicated to challenge the German […]
Lexus’ TURNOFF spindle grille evolving to be less Darth Vader
Lexus is modifying the enormous spindle grille on future models to make it less of a turnoff for buyers, without losing identity. Is an enormous grille on the front of your car a bold statement of presence, or a bit of a turnoff? It’s a question asked of Lexus and their spindle grille for a […]
New Lexus RX REVEALED as Lexus RX500h, RX450h+ PHEV and RX350h
The all-new Lexus RX SUV is revealed with evolutionary design, new interior, RX500h range-topper, RX450h+ PHEV and entry-level RX350h. The Lexus RX, despite the reviews complaining of a lack of dynamism, is actually a very good SUV, and now it gets better with the arrival of an all-new Lexus RX. At first glance, the new […]
Lexus Electrified Sport Concept – an LFA for the EV age – UK Goodwood debut
The Lexus Electrified Sport Concept, Lexus’ take on an LFA for the EV age, will get its UK debut at Goodwood this summer. Toyota and Lexus may have been a bit slow in embracing the (legislation-driven) EV future, but they came out fighting just before Christmas with an array of 15 new electric models for […]
New Lexus RX TEASED ahead of debut – RX500h and RX500h+ incoming?
A new Lexus RX will be revealed on 31 May, ahead of which Lexus begin a tease for the all-new RX. Expect NX looks and PHEV option. If you want a big performance SUV you can chuck around like a hot hatch, you buy a Porsche Cayenne. But, if you’re sensible and don’t need to […]
Lexus UX 250h UPDATED – including new UX F Sport Design model
The hybrid-electric Lexus UX250h gets updated, with a new F Sport Design trim option, new multimedia system and new paint options. The Lexus UX is, effectively, a replacement for the Lexus CT at the starting point of the Lexus range, offering a compact SUV with lots of Lexus goodness to appeal to smaller families. Now, […]