LEXUS LX600 ULTRA LUXURY LIVES UP TO ITS NAME

Effectively an upmarket version of the Toyota LandCruiser, the Lexus LX large premium SUV has been around since the mid-1990s. The latest (fourth generation) LX arrived here at the end of 2021 shortly after the new LC300. It comes with petrol or diesel power, four equipment variants, three seating options and a host of new safety and tech features. The four variants are base LX, Sports Luxury, F Sport, and Ultra Luxury. The first three are available with either petrol or diesel engines, the Ultra Luxury is petrol only. Prices… Read more

LEXUS ES 2013 – 2022

Late in 2013 a new generation Lexus ES was built on its own unique platform, previous models shared some underpinnings with Toyota models. Frontal styling was distinctly Lexus with its aggressive arrow-head spindle grille. The smooth, near silent ride and high-quality finish that had really impressed people since the earliest days of the Lexus LS400 was continued in the ES line. Perhaps it wasn’t quite as supremely smooth as its big brother, but the ES cost considerably less so has appealed to many. Thus, there are now quite a few… Read more

SUPER LUXURY LEXUS LM CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIA

Lexus Australia has chosen this year’s Melbourne Cup carnival to unveil its all-new LM luxury people mover. Lexus has sponsored Australia’s iconic horse race for many years and guests attending Melbourne’s week of fashion, fun and hospitality will be amongst the first to watch an impressive fleet of chauffeur-driven LMs heading to and from the Flemington track between the 4th and 11th of November. The LM name-tag stands for Luxury Mover and it certainly lives up to that description. While it’s technically a people mover, its price range of $160,888… Read more

OFF THE GRID – THE LEXUS THAT CAN’T BE TRACKED

Lexus Australia is recalling NX SUVs after it was discovered that they cannot be tracked if stolen. About 1665 vehicles are involved, but only 38 of these have actually been delivered to customers in Australia. To put this in context, Lexus has sold 2121 examples of the NX so far this year, but the fault is restricted to cars produced between March and April. Vehicles involved are equipped with a GPS antenna wire harness which connects the antenna to a Data Communication Module (DCM). Due to incorrect wiring, the GPS… Read more

ALL-NEW LEXUS GX MAKES WORLD PREMIERE

Although it’s been around for more than 20 years in overseas markets the Lexus GX has yet to be sold in Australia, due to a right-hand drive version being unavailable. Although Lexus Australia has yet to confirm whether the just-launched third-generation version will come here it seems likely that it will. Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, the GX is a seven-seat off-road vehicle that sits between the RX and LX in the Lexus SUV line-up. Styling is similar to the LandCruiser 300 Series but with a frameless version of… Read more

NO GUARANTEES WE’LL GET LATEST LEXUS LBX

Look familiar? It’s the Lexus LBX, an upmarket version of the Toyota Yaris Cross. LBX stands for Lexus Breakthrough X (cross)-over, but at this stage it is not guaranteed for Australia. Lexus Australia says it continues to assess models that may be suitable for the needs of local customers and the LBX is no exception. “A decision on LBX will be made at a later stage,” it says. LBX is built on the GA-B compact vehicle platform, modified and retuned to meet the requirements of a Lexus vehicle. Emphasis has… Read more

LEXUS ELECTRIC LIGHT SHINES EVER BRIGHTLY

More than 20 years ago Toyota lit up the automotive world with the introduction of the Prius petrol / electric hybrid car. The sedan’s asymmetric hybrid fuel saving system became the mainstay of the automobile maker’s electric vehicles, even becoming the power plant of choice for taxis around the world. Needless to say, this did not go un-noticed with Toyota’s luxe auto partner Lexus plugging in to the development for its range of saloons and SUVs. Latest model to take the petrol / electric path is the fifth (fourth in… Read more

LEXUS ADDS FULLY-FLEDGED ELECTRIC MODEL

The fully electric Lexus RZ has gone on sale – it’s a version of the Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra clones. RZ is the one with the optional monitor that stops the car and calls emergency services if the driver is drowsy or looking sideways. That’s if it determines that the driver’s posture is severely compromised and that it is difficult for the driver to continue. Yeah, that Lexus. Can’t see too many customers picking up the tab for that one. RZ is the first EV to come from the… Read more

LEXUS LX 600 SPORTS LUXURY

The LX is the Lexus equivalent of the big Land Cruiser 300 Series, with the emphasis here on big. It’s a prodigious machine capable of taking you places you never dreamed possible, but in reality, it will probably never be used for this purpose. With a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, it’s more likely that the LX will find duty as a tow vehicle, with a boat or horse float on the back. Inside, Lexus lays it on thick. STYLING LX, Sports Luxury and Ultra Luxury versions feature a brushed chrome… Read more

TAKE TWO FOR LEXUS LUXURY PEOPLE MOVER

Lexus is chasing hire car operators with the launch of the new upmarket LM hybrid- powered people mover. The second-generation LM (short for luxury mover) has been unveiled at the 2023 Shanghai motor show. Sharing a platform with the Toyota Camry, Kluger and RAV4, as well as three current Lexus models, it looks much like a Tarago behind the Lexus spindle grille. The new-generation model has been completely redesigned and will be launched in more than 60 countries. Lexus designers apparently adopted the theme “Dignified Elegance” when crafting the new… Read more