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 CT 200h

admin | Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $29,120 – 31,250

Review Summary:
It’s not quick, but if you demand a near-luxury experience in your hybrid, the Lexus CT 200h gets you close.

Review:

The Lexus CT 200h was added to the 2010 Lexus lineup as a hybrid-run, entry-level luxury hatchback. A comfortable interior, excellent fuel economy, sporty handling (for a hybrid) and an attractive starting price of $29,995 have made it a viable option for shoppers in the luxury-compact segment.

The CT uses the same powertrain as the Toyota Prius, but it was designed for better handling. It has a lower stance and improved suspension and offers driving modes for normal, sport, eco and electric vehicle. The sport mode makes for a more responsive drive, with sharper handling than you’d find in most hybrids. Slow acceleration, however, could be a deal-breaker for some.

Key Features:

Powertrain is less than exciting

Buyers get decent technology features for their money

It’s a Lexus and a hybrid

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

2011 Lexus CT 200h

admin | Blog | February 19, 2012

MSRP: $29,120 – 30,900

Review Summary:
Lexus continues its hybrid expansion with the front-wheel-drive, five-door 2011 Lexus CT 200h hatchback.

Review:

In CT guise, a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine works with an electric motor to provide power. Four driving modes are offered: normal, eco, sport and EV, each with adjusting power, throttle response, steering and traction aids.

As the only dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium-compact segment, Lexus expects the CT 200h to post best-in-class fuel-economy numbers.

Key Features:

Lexus (aka Toyota) knows hybrids as well as anyone

Good features

Driving experience is less than impressive

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