Model Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Coupe Engine:5.0-liter V-8, 471 horsepower, 398 lb-ft torque Transmission: 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 16-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 19-mpg combined Base Price: $92,000 As Tested: $103,150 Performance: Exhilarating acceleration, but docile in heavy traffic Rapid up … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Lexus IS 300 4-door Sedan Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged I-4, 241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $38,210 As Tested: $44,184 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged I-4, but the V-6 … read more
Models Tested: 2018 Lexus LC 500 and LC 500h Engine: Gas — 5-liter DOHC, V8 Horsepower: 467 • Torque: 389 lb. ft. Engine: Hybrid — 3.5-liter DOHC V6 and 220kW permanent magnet synchronous motors Horsepower: 354 — combined gas and electric Transmission: 10-speed … read more
Model Tested: 2018 Lexus RX 350L Engine:3.5-liter V-6, 290 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 18-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $49,070 As Tested: $58,190 Performance: Impressive highway fuel economy—our best was 31.1-mpg Excellent safety features … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Lexus LX570 5-DR SUV Engine:5.7-liter V-8, 383 horsepower, 403 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 13-mpg city, 18-mpg highway, 15-mpg combined Base Price: $89,380 As Tested: $98,065 Performance: Very sophisticated 4×4 system with console controls Limited … read more
Model Tested: 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Engine: 2-liter turbo, 16-valve, DOHC, dual VVT-IW — 235 HP; 258 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, w/dynamic torque control AWD EPA Ratings: 22/city, 27/highway, 24/combined Base Price: $38,585 As Tested: $46,439 Overview: The 2017 Lexus … read more
Model Tested: 2016 Lexis NX 200t F Sport Engines: 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 gas, 235 horsepower 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22/City—27/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $38,365 As Tested: $44,605 Performance: Enjoyable to drive Sport tuned suspension Sharp 18-inch F Sport alloy … read more
