Overview & Reviews
Lexus has earned a well-deserved reputation for turning out utterly refined luxury vehicles. The hallmarks of this brand are a quiet, well-crafted cabin, a plush ride and commendable performance from powerful, nearly silent engines.
Lexus began out of a desire by parent company Toyota to create a world-class luxury car brand. Groundwork for Lexus was laid in the mid-1980s, when the company began tapping U.S. focus groups in an attempt to define design concepts best suited for American consumers. Hundreds of prototypes were built and tested on Germany's autobahn and on U.S. roads.
In early 1989, the company unveiled its first two models (which would debut for the 1990 model year) -- the entry-level ES 250 sedan and the flagship LS 400 sedan. The LS 400 was lauded by both journalists and consumers alike for offering a stellar luxury-car experience, with a remarkably silent cabin, superb build quality and a refined V8 engine. At the same time, the LS was priced considerably lower than smaller, lesser-equipped, six-cylinder European rival luxury sedans.
By the early 1990s, the Lexus brand was expanded to other markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. More models were added to the lineup, including the SC 300 and SC 400 coupes and the brand's first luxury performance sedan, the GS 300. By decade's end, the company had added SUVs (in the form of the LX 450/LX 470 and RX 300) and had sold more than a million vehicles in the U.S.
The first decade of the 2000s saw Lexus proving itself a trend setter with the launch of many hybrid-powered versions of its vehicles such as the RX 400h and the GS 450h. And by 2011, Lexus even introduced a world-class supercar, the LFA.
In the years since its inception, the Lexus brand has distinguished itself time and again in quality and reliability surveys. The brand's vehicles may not offer as much passion as some Teutonic rivals, but for drivers interested in vehicles that emphasize quality, dependability and comfort, the Lexus marque is hard to beat.
User Reviews:
Showing 1321 through 1330 of 6,682.00-
luxury and comfort - 2007 Lexus ES 350
By exb - May 10 - 3:26 amI got this car May 13th, to replace my 2 door coupe Acura 3.2cls,which was very sporty and had a lot of power. I was now looking for a 4 door, that was quiet and comfortable.. Well I found it. I love the plush interior and all its bells and whistles. It has the get up and go to get on the freeways.
-
Great luxury hybrid - 2010 Lexus HS 250H
By Happy car owner - May 8 - 4:56 pmFor those looking for a luxury hybrid, this is a great car. It has all the features you could want and then some. The interior is beautiful and very comfortable and spacious. It does not have the impressive fuel efficiency of a Prius, but Im willing to "settle" for the 35mpg for quite a bit more power with this hybrid. It is easy to drive on the freeway, quiet and smooth. Overall a great car.
-
Just got it - 2004 Lexus IS 300
By admanc - May 7 - 10:46 pmI test drove the 2004 IS300 against a beautiful 2004 BMW 328ci (that I really wanted to love and buy). After driving both cars, I realized the IS300 was the much better car across the boards. Mechanically, the Lexus ran smooth and sound, with a lot more get-up and go. The BMW was sluggish and seemed to hesitate a lot more, with some choppy shifting between gears. I had been told by many people that the BMW would have more problems than the Lexus and in test-driving both, I had to concede that they were right. I bought the Lexus.
-
Great Value!!! - 1999 Lexus RX 300
By Happy Lexus - May 5 - 10:00 amAt the convergence of great quality at a fair price, you have value. It is has plenty of power. Great traction even in the rain & snow. Very comfortable.
-
Let Those Gas Prices Rise - 2006 Lexus RX 400H
By andy2xus - May 4 - 6:10 amAt 3300 miles were averaging 29-30MPG in 50/50 mixed driving w/very rare AC.The temps been 70 - 80, low humidity. Our driving style is reflected in the change in MPG - mine is about 1MPG higher than my Y-chromosome mate. For us it truly makes a difference in fuel efficiency. Although I dont drive like a little old lady, I tend to coast and anticipate much more than my husband. It makes driving like a video game. I try to see if I can adjust the mileage back up after he drives it (even though he has his own vehicle). Love the stealth mode in the city, love our dealer, love the reputation of Lexus. Great vehicle.
-
Continual Improvement - 2007 Lexus LS 460
By DFE - May 4 - 6:03 amI traded a 03 430 for this car. It gets plenty of looks.
-
Love this SUV - 2005 Lexus RX 330
By Hriel - May 4 - 2:50 amI truly love driving this SUV- and I am convinced after test driving many other SUVs in the same class that this is the best purchase for the price. The comfort in this car is matched by no other SUV I have ever been in, and it truly rides like a sedan and not an SUV. It has a very smooth ride, and has all of the luxury features/options that Lexus has built its reputation on. I am also pleased by the reliability of this vehicle. I would like a little more cargo space, and Im not a huge fan of the metallic trim on the interior surrounding the console (would prefer wood trim), but other than that, this car has been perfect for our family of 3.
-
Dream Car - 2005 Lexus SC 430
By John M - May 3 - 11:46 pmI have never had so much fun driving a car. It is smooth, comfortable and just a treat to drive. I have had trouble putting the key in the ignition a few times and will bring this to the attention of the dealer. Probably something I am doing wrong, because there is nothing else wrong about this car. I love it. Getting a combined 19.8 miles per gallon, city & Highway
-
Great - but!!! - 2013 Lexus RX 450h
By slojimi - May 3 - 1:17 pmThis is my 2nd RX, previously owning a 2008 RX400h, the 450 is definitely the better of the two. It is extremely comfortable, fun to drive, well appointed & stylish. I drive a lot, so it is important that I dont feel beat up or worn out after 5-8 hours. There isnt much I dont really like about this vehicle. My disappointment has been with mpg in both vehicles. I am a "hyper-miler", squeezing every mpg out of the car I can. In the 450, after two years I was averaging 30.5 mpg; getting 32-33 mpgs on many trips. Something changed and Im lucky to get 28.5 now. The same with the 400h after 70K. Raising the issue with Lexus netted "thats too bad", offering no interest/solution to fix it!
-
New owner love the car but tech weak - 2016 Lexus RX 350
By Catmamatimes2 - May 2 - 7:29 amWe had to drive300 miles to get this car as local dealer failed us miserably. I love the car I dont love the nav system. It simply doesnt work and is off by about 100ft. It cant even find " home" shuts down about 20 homes from ours.i have to rely on my iPad. Which is more accurate. The weather map doesnt work when its cloudy when you really could use it . It quits at" downloading data" back to the iPad.for real time radar. Since we live on an island where the streets flood this feature is kinda important. Too bad it doesnt work.
-
Lexus CT 200H 70 Reviews
-
Lexus ES 300 420 Reviews
-
Lexus ES 300h 23 Reviews
-
Lexus ES 330 420 Reviews
-
Lexus ES 350 431 Reviews
-
Lexus GS 300 367 Reviews
-
Lexus GS 450h 35 Reviews
-
Lexus GX 460 64 Reviews
-
Lexus GX 470 480 Reviews
-
Lexus HS 250H 59 Reviews
-
Lexus IS 300 507 Reviews
-
Lexus IS F 30 Reviews
-
Lexus LS 400 186 Reviews
-
Lexus LS 430 536 Reviews
-
Lexus LS 460 143 Reviews
-
Lexus LX 470 213 Reviews
-
Lexus LX 570 41 Reviews
-
Lexus NX 200t 50 Reviews
-
Lexus NX 300h 15 Reviews
-
Lexus RC 350 9 Reviews
-
Lexus RC F 2 Reviews
-
Lexus RX 300 403 Reviews
-
Lexus RX 330 723 Reviews
-
Lexus RX 350 602 Reviews
-
Lexus RX 400H 301 Reviews
-
Lexus RX 450h 82 Reviews
-
Lexus RX330 1 Reviews
-
Lexus SC 430 469 Reviews