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Lexus NX Luggage Test: How much cargo space?

According to the specs, the new Lexus NX has 22.7 cubic-feet of cargo space behind its raised back seat. That is considerably less than the mechanically related Toyota RAV4 (37.5 cubic-feet) and Toyota Venza (28.8 cubic-feet). It’s also less than several of its compact luxury SUV competitors. However, the shape of its cargo area, a […] July 06, 2022 at 12:40AM

ALL-NEW LEXUS RX PERFORMANCE EXPRESSED THROUGH “NEXT CHAPTER” DESIGN

New RX styling advances Lexus “Next Chapter” design to communicate performance and driving enjoyment Design also references RX’s heritage and iconic status for Lexus Elongated bonnet, sculpted door panels, flared wings and larger wheels communicate a sense of power New “spindle body” design approach for the front end, with signature Lexus grille seamlessly integrated into […] July 05, 2022 at 12:40AM

LEXUS BRINGS ELECTRIFIED EXCITEMENT TO THE GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

Festival visitors are the first in Europe to enjoy a close-up view of the Lexus Electrified Sport Concept Unique concept draws an enthusiastic response, with styling and presence that evoke memories of the Lexus LFA supercar Lexus’s presence at Goodwood also includes the soon-to-be launched, all-new RZ 450e all-electric SUV, the all-electric UX 300e compact […] June 26, 2022 at 12:40AM

LEXUS TO UNVEIL THE ALL-NEW RX ON JUNE 1, 2022

Lexus will unveil the all-new RX online on Wednesday June 1st, 2022 at 2:00am CET on the following site:  https://ift.tt/xDbWS1T The pioneer of luxury SUVs, RX has undergone a complete renewal, with even more refinement and comfort. May 22, 2022 at 12:40AM

Toyota Motor Europe’s first quarter market share climbs to a record high of 7.6%

Brussels, Belgium – April 26th – Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) (1) first quarter sales volume of 284,506 vehicles showed a marginal change of -1% year-on-year while outperforming the total market, which declined by -14%. Across the same period, TME achieved its best ever first-quarter market share of 7.6%, an increase of +1% point year-on-year. The […] April 28, 2022 at 12:46AM

Lexus teases F version of LC luxury coupe

We at Autoblog adore the Lexus LC. It’s a truly spectacular grand tourer with concept car looks and your choice of either one of the best modern V8s or a sophisticated hybrid. But it seems Lexus thinks it can do even more with the LC, as indicated by this Instagram teaser of what seems to […] April 23, 2022 at 12:40AM

LEXUS PRESENTS SPARKS OF TOMORROW AT THE 2022 MILAN DESIGN WEEK

Lexus returns to the 2022 Milan Design Week event, showcasing the brand’s design philosophy and exemplifying Lexus’ commitment to sustainability Award-winning designer Germane Barnes will reinvigorate his vision for an electrified future in an immersive installation in partnership with lighting design studio Aqua Creations to celebrate the RZ, a battery-electric vehicle coming to market that […] April 17, 2022 at 12:40AM

Production Lexus RZ 450e leaked ahead of official debut

The Lexus RZ 450e isn’t supposed to debut until April 20, but some screenshots from Japan may have revealed the production EV’s look. Unsurprisingly, they look pretty close to the official concept images we’ve seen before. In some ways toned down for production, in other ways amped up. The images appear to have been leaked […] April 16, 2022 at 12:41AM

2022 Lexus LS pricing up by a little and a lot

In October of last year, Lexus announced its 2022 LS lineup with a sprinkling of finespun tweaks. There were retuned spring and damper rates for a more comfortable ride, larger anti-roll bars, an “enhanced” adjustable-ride-height function to improve passenger ingress and egress, reshaped piston tops for quieter engine operation and updated transmission calibration for more […] April 12, 2022 at 12:41AM

Toyota cuts global production in April by 17%

TOKYO — Toyota is cutting its global production target in April to 750,000 vehicles, down 150,000 from an earlier plan, the automaker said on Thursday, as a semiconductor shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic bite into its plans. The news comes about a week after Toyota said it would scale back domestic production by up to […] March 18, 2022 at 06:11AM

Lexus reportedly working on two different successors to the LFA

The successor to the Lexus LFA is beginning to take shape — in unofficial rumors, at least. The firm’s next supercar will reportedly make its debut in the coming years with a V8 under the hood, and it will be followed by a battery-electric model due out at the turn of the decade. Citing anonymous […] March 05, 2022 at 06:10AM

ALL-NEW LEXUS NX ACHIEVES FIVE-STAR SAFETY RATING IN EURO NCAP TESTING

All-new Lexus NX awarded the highest five-star rating by independent vehicle safety test organisation Euro NCAP Impressive across-the-board performance by the mid-size luxury SUV in all categories – adult, child and vulnerable road user protection and safety assistance Results bear witness to the effectiveness of the third generation of Lexus Safety System +, fitted as […] March 03, 2022 at 06:10AM

2022 Lexus LX 600 First Drive | A substantial, stylish soft-roader

The Toyota Land Cruiser is dead. Long live the Toyota Land Cruiser 2022 Lexus LX 600 — the flagship SUV brought kicking and screaming into the 21st century with a much-needed overhaul. Back with a new powertrain, new shell and new possibilities, the LX is aimed at the top of the luxury SUV segment, taking […] February 18, 2022 at 06:10AM

2022 Lexus RX Review | Smooth, quiet and well-built for mass appeal

The 2022 Lexus RX has been a long-running and well-liked premium crossover. Currently in its fourth generation, the design has gotten considerably more avant-garde in its styling, though we’ve now had plenty of time to accustom ourselves to design cues like the “spindle grille” (an aesthetic shared across the Lexus lineup). While it may not […] February 17, 2022 at 06:10AM

NEW IMAGES RELEASED OF FUTURE LEXUS ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR

Lexus has released a gallery of new pictures and animations of its next generation battery electric sports car. The model was first revealed on December 14, 2021, in the corporate battery electric vehicle (BEV) announcement made by Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor Corporation President and Lexus Brand Holder. The new sports model will be part of […] February 15, 2022 at 06:10AM

INTERVIEW WITH NX DESIGNER TSUNEO KANASUGI

We have been told about “significant change” in Lexus design with the Next Chapter, while keeping the core Lexus design philosophy. Can you give some examples of how this is demonstrated in the new NX – what are the main differences between the new NX and the previous model? “At first glance, there is an […] February 11, 2022 at 06:10AM

LEXUS WINS THIRD SUCCESSIVE RELIABILITY AWARD IN THE UK

Lexus has received the Reliability Award from the leading UK media What Car? for a third year in succession, acknowledging its continued success in the magazine’s annual Reliability Survey. The results of the 2021 survey of more than 16,000 UK drivers produced an overall rating of 98.7 per cent for Lexus, with What Car? reporting […] February 05, 2022 at 06:10AM

LEXUS ANNOUNCES 2021 GLOBAL SALES RESULTS

Lexus announced today that global sales for the period of January-December 2021 were 760,012 units (+6% vs. 2020), showing a recovery trend and surpassing last year’s results. On a regional level, Europe achieved approximately 72,000 units (+2%) and North America 332,000 units (+12%), while China achieved record sales of approximately 227,000 units (+1%), driving the […] February 02, 2022 at 06:11AM

LEXUS RESHAPES VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT WITH THE ALL-NEW NX

A new approach to vehicle development In launching the all-new NX, Lexus has done more than deliver a new car – it has brought about a revolution in its approach to vehicle development. The second generation of Lexus’ mid-size luxury SUV is the first model to be developed using new techniques and strategies, targeting even […] January 27, 2022 at 06:11AM

2022 Lexus LX 600 starts at nearly $90,000

Lexus unveiled pricing for the 2022 LX 600 SUV by uploading the new truck’s configurator. Financially, there’s good news for American shoppers who want the 300-series Toyota Land Cruiser but can’t have it: the LX 600 isn’t much more expensive than the outgoing Toyota. Last year’s two-row, entry-level Land Cruiser started at $85,665 after destination. […] January 19, 2022 at 06:12AM