Lexus ES

The new Lexus ES, which should arrive in time for the 2016 model year, will debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show on April 22. With the announcement of its debut, Lexus also released a teaser image that shows off heavily revised headlights and a few other small details.

The Lexus ES debuted in 1989 for the 1990 model year as the ES 250, which was little more than a badge-swapped Toyota Camry. Lexus quickly regrouped for the 1992 model year with the release of the ES 300, but it wasn't until the 2002 model year that Lexus began separating the ES from the Camry that it was based upon. The ES went through another change with the release of the ES 330 for the 2004 model year, and then Lexus released the ES 350 for the 2007 model year. For the 2013 model year, the ES 350 received a full overhaul, and now with its third birthday on the horizon, Lexus is set to release a refreshed version of the luxury sedan.

Will this revision help or hinder the best-selling sedan in the midsize luxury segment?

Continue reading my review of the 2016 Lexus ES to find out.

Lexus ES originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 13 April 2015 13:00 EST.

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Lexus GS 350 F Sport - Driven

The Lexus GS sedan has been around for quite a while, seeing its first U.S. sales in 1993. Built to compete against the likes of BMW's 5 Series, the GS is segmented between Lexus' popular IS sedan and the high-rolling LS premium sedan. Now in its fourth generation, the front-engine, rear-drive sedan is better looking and sportier than ever before. But how does it compete?

I recently spent a week getting to know a Nebula Gray GS 350 F Sport around my familiar stomping ground of Central Florida. A short-ish road trip provided an even greater range of roads and conditions in which to put the GS through its paces. Make no bones about it, this is no boy-racer track car, but it's no luxo party barge either.

Like all GS 350 sedans, my tester came powered by the ubiquitous 3.5-liter V-6, that in this case, makes 306 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. New for 2014 is an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The F Sport package adds extra adornments that liven up the GS' appearance, larger wheels and tires, performance-oriented shocks, and larger brakes.

The interior was loaded down with nearly every desirable techno-functionality that makes driving more convenient. A massive, 12.3-inch infotainment screen lives deep in the center dashboard complete with Lexus' Enform software, satellite radio, heated and cooled front seats, and leather everything.

So jump on down for the full run-down of the 2014 Lexus GS 350 F Sport including video and photos.

Lexus GS 350 F Sport - Driven originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 23 October 2014 09:00 EST.

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Join us LIVE for the TopSpeed Podcast Episode 027

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Tomorrow is the big day! It is the 27th episode of the incredibly awesome TopSpeed.com Podcast.

Thanks to the huge Miata reveal tonight, there will be a lot of Miata talk, but that won't be the whole show. Mark has been driving a big Lexus that he wants to talk about, and I want to give my thoughts on the Toyota Tundra.

After all that we are going to talk about the new Audi TT that was caught at the N rburgring, the new Dodge Viper and some Kia Optima news. I also want to take some time to talk about the just-announced Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Don't forget that we also have the viewer questions to answer, plus another Own, Drive, Burn.

We hope to see everyone tomorrow at Noon EDT so you can experience the fun, joy, and chaos of the show live as it happens.

Join us LIVE for the TopSpeed Podcast Episode 027 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 3 September 2014 16:00 EST.

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Lexus IS-F

Lexus IS-F Specification Launched Price Deals Cheap

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Lexus previews new RC F coupe

By Christian Moe on Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Lexus is bringing something fast and exciting to Detroit.

This piece of blue sexy is the all-new Lexus RC F coupe, and its coming to take BMW’s lunch money. Based on the RC coupe that Lexus unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, this new RC F is developed to be the most powerful V8 performance that has ever come from the Japanese marque.

Lexus is being very coy with the details they are revealing about this new coupe, and haven’t given exact details on the powerplant that will be inside the RC F, but expect output to be around 460 horsepower.

What Lexus did give us is a pile of new photos and lots of information about the visual design. Versus the normal RC, the RC F has wider wheels, an active rear wing, cooling ducts, air scoops and extra carbon fiber bits. Lexus says the interior of the new F is “cockpit-like” and the steering wheel, seats and trim are exclusive to the new model.

Lexus will have a full unveiling for the car at the Detroit Auto Show on January 14th. As always, keep your eyes here for all the official details on this exciting new sports car when they are released. For now, take a moment to look over the first collection of pictures we have here for you.

Gallery2015 Lexus RC F Coupe

 

The Next Lexus IS F Could Arrive Without a V-8 Engine

Posted on 07.12.2013 15:00 by Simona

A few months ago, it was rumored that Lexus could drop the IS F sports sedan for the next-generation IS. Apparently, Lexus made that decision due to the low sales reported last year - only 486 units.

New reports now suggest that Lexus IS chief engineer Junichi Furuyama hinted that a new-generation IS F could, in fact, happen.

While this may be good news, here comes the bad news: the next IS F could drop the current 5.0-liter V-8 engine because it will be impossible for the engine to meet the Euro 6 emissions standards. Furuyama said nothing else on the subject, but he revealed that the company will "probably need a new engine for the F model," with the most likely choices being a naturally aspirated or turbocharged engine. Another possibilities is a hybrid powertrain, but most likely this won’t happen for the current generation.

Expect the new generation IS F to be unveiled in the next 2 or 3 years.

Click past the jump to read more about the current IS-F.

The Next Lexus IS F Could Arrive Without a V-8 Engine originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 July 2013 15:00 EST.

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Lexus NX

Posted on 11.4.2012 15:00 by Simona Filed under: Lexus | suv | luxury cars | future cars | Lexus NX | Cars | Car Reviews | Lexus

Toyota North America has filled trademarks for two new models that apparently will join their line-up in the near future: NX 200t and NX 300h. Judging by their nomenclature, we believe these models will be added to the Lexus line-up, specifically their SUV line-up (taking the X in their names under consideration).

It is also not very difficult to understand that one trademark - the NX 200t - will be the gasoline version, while the other one - the NX 300h - is for a hybrid model. The NX 200t will be powered by the company’s new 2.0-liter, turbo-charged AR engine set to launch in 2014, while the 300h will get the same hybrid powertrain as in the Lexus ES 300h: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle hybrid engine.

The new Lexus NX will be placed under the company’s current RX (pictured here) and will most likely debut on the market sometime in 2015.

Lexus LS 460 2013 Review

The new Lexus LS 460 2013 have been revealed fairly recently, featuring a vivid design, more desirable more energetic handling greater performance than any other time. Packed with state-of-the-art engineering the new LS 460 intentions to deliver the deluxe and refined really feel we got designed to from a Lexus sedan, but it also aspires that all these qualities to end up being delivered in the fresher package.The new unit will be accessible in four unique flavors, all of the 2013 LS line-up consisting with the LS 460, the LS 460L, LS 460 H Sport along with the LS 600hL hybrid. Lexus has not revealed many details regarding the sites that creates the new LS, however have outlined that the 460 in addition to 460 L versions are available in equally Rear-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel-Drive. That hybrid conversely comes with a long-lasting AWD system.Throughout another practice of concept the F Sport is just about the interesting adaptation of the newLS. It comes with a more cut-throat exterior specially designed and a distinctive interior which usually includesF Sport passes and a leather-wrapped tire featuring real aluminum lean and exercise shifters just to name a few. The Y Sport on the other hand, boasts a much bigger array of corrections beyond appearances and in fact they come in a tuned air insides that brings down the car by 0.Some inches, a fabulous Torsen limited go rear differential in your RWD model, a different set of 25 inch solid wheels with a new couple of Brembo brakes through six-piston calipers.The new 2013 product has also been considerably improved when it comes to stableness and working with, regardless of the eliminate level. Your whole body rigidity has actually been enhanced and also ride has been produced more confortable. Your steering is further modified to deliver more desirable turn-in response and accuracy, and also the braking system is adjusted to deliver a far better pedal look.Lexus' latest four door is * as expected ( space ) packed with safety features, including pre-Collision Health and safety system with Collision Prevention Assist, Versatile Cruise Handle, Lane-Keep Assist, Shades Spot Keep track of featuring Back Cross Site visitors Alert not to mention Automatic High Beam.High class options contain power raise seats by way of Climate Helper, a butt seat leisure system highlighting Blu-ray player, Micro sd card slot along with a 9-inch full-color screen linked to the roof. Furthermore, an Ottoman Seating system with Shiatsu Caress will be around as an different extra.

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