2012 Lexus LS 460

admin | Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $67,130 – 74,980

Review Summary:
Serving as Lexus’s flagship model, the full-size, premium luxury LS sedan has secured a reputation as top of the line for its segment.

Review:

Four generations of the Lexus LS 460 have been produced with V8 engines and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive, hybrid and long-wheelbase variants became available in 2006.

Then, a third-generation transformation for 2001 introduced an even smoother, more lavishly-appointed iteration with the LS 430. A $68,005 starting price shouldn’t raise any eyebrows, keeping the LS on level with premium European luxury competition like the Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series.

Key Features:

Full-size flagship sedan on par with anything BMW and Mercedes-Benz offer

Powerful and smooth highway cruiser

Roomy, opulent interior

2012 Lexus IS 250

admin | Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $33,595 – 37,225

Review Summary:
The smaller-engined of the IS variants, the IS 250 is nonetheless a decent compromise between sportiness and economy.

Review:

With its rear-drive layout and sporting intentions, the entry-level Lexus IS sedan was notable at launch for daring to take on the king of the sport-sedan mountain–the BMW 3-series. And while it has hardly put a dent in 3-series sales, the IS has carved a nice little niche for itself. It gave the green light for other Japanese contenders, like the Infiniti G, to follow.

After keeping with one body style since its 1998 release, a hardtop convertible variant of the IS went on sale in 2009 (IS 250C).

Key Features:

Smaller V6 gets marginally better fuel economy than 3.5-liter version

Loss of 100 hp is definitely felt

Nicely trimmed and well appointed

2011 Lexus LS 460

admin | Blog | February 19, 2012

MSRP: $67,130 – 74,980

Review Summary:
For 2011, the full-size, premium luxury LS sedan has secured a reputation at the top of its segment.

Review:

The 2011 Lexus LS luxury sedan has seating for five with the option of regular and long-wheelbase models. A hybrid option is also available. Rear-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. Power in the standard LS comes from a 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 380 hp while returning 19 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 18 mpg with all-wheel drive. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard; 19-inch wheels are optional.

Standard features are keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone climate control, heated steering wheel and power windows, locks and seats.

Key Features:

Stiff competition at this price point

As luxurious as anything from Audi or BMW

Not quite as engaging a drive as a 7-series

BMW M3 History

admin | News | May 30, 2010

The BMW M3 series is a high-performance version of the classic BMW 3-series. The first reproduction of the M3 series was based on the 1986 E30 3-series. This early reproduction of the M3 series was notable because BMW marketed it primarily as a racing vehicle. The M3 was adapted into a road car specifically because of its racing focus. BMW sought to break into the touring car racing market to compete with Mercedes-Benz.

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