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:

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  my lexus es300 coach edition - 1996 Lexus ES 300
  By lex lover - March 14 - 10:00 am

  i have a 1996 ES300 coach edition and it is beautifil. i have not have had any problems with it to this day except normal maintenence. i love the speed of it. This has been by far the best car i have ever bought.

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  first car!!! - 2004 Lexus RX 330
  By c.d.c. - March 14 - 10:00 am

  this is my dream!!!ive always wanted an SUV,ive researched a lot of cars but the RX330 was the 1st one i test drove and i immediately fell in love with the features and the smooth ride.its really expensive but no regrets,ive been drivin it for 1 1/2 mths now,...i adore the color,breakblue water!!!

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  Great car - 2007 Lexus RX 400H
  By Van Zee - March 14 - 12:20 am

  Especially for mountain driving this car is high performance. I like the low emission which helps the environment and increases the pleasure of driving this car.

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  Best Value Around - 2004 Lexus ES 330
  By SpkInCT - March 12 - 4:36 pm

  My Lexus is a joy to drive. The seats and driving position are extremely comfortable on long drives. Fuel economy avg of 23 mpg in mixed driving. Havent experienced any of the complaints expressed by some on this website. Transmission works well. No pulling. Great Michelin tires (the no cost all season option). You get the most car for the money.

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  LS460 F SPORT - 2013 Lexus LS 460
  By taylormade2107 - March 11 - 8:19 pm

  Must say that the LS460 F Sport is much better choice then the regular model in its class. Before buying this LS, I drove the 750IL, S-class and A8. I find the LS Sport is the best choice overall in terms of looks, feels and comfort. The exterior of this the F Sport in white makes the 2014 S-class, Audi A8 or 750IL looking ugly. Lexus has done an outstanding job in the new body stye and the reason why I bought the F sport model. especially in the F Sport Model. It rides like butter in any condition. For the money and its Lexus I wouldnt think twice. I owned the CL550 AMG 2010 and traded in for this F Sport in Aug 30 and it has been a joyable ride so far. Highly recommended car.

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  Lovin it (so far) - 2002 Lexus GS 300
  By Delta Diva - March 11 - 1:30 am

  I bought my car used this week and it was in excellent condition. Not too many miles for a used car. It is fully loaded, great sound system, wonderful AC, smooth ride, and so far no problems. I also got it at the blue book value (not overpriced).

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  lx is best - 2005 Lexus LX 470
  By ttry - March 10 - 2:43 pm

  best suv in world. service is a lot better than toyota

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  Pure Luxury - 2007 Lexus RX 350
  By R and R - March 9 - 4:13 am

  This is a wonderful SUV with all the features you would expect from a luxury model vehicle. Best gas mileage compared to other luxury SUV.

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  Big transition from GS 430 - 2008 Lexus LS 460
  By rnovaq71 - March 8 - 5:26 pm

  This LS460 is a big step from the 05 LS 430 I owned and a quantum leap from the 06 GS 430 I just traded up from. This LS 460 is some machine. It does everything well, drives like nothing else Ive driven. Just silky smooth!

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  THE BEST YET - 2007 Lexus LS 460
  By alandgrace - March 8 - 4:30 pm

  I have owned 39 cars in the past 50 years including 1981 Imperial, 1977 New Yorker, 1962 Thunderbird,2002 Infiniti Q-45, 2006 Infiniti M, 2006 Lexus LS430, and this is the best yet. It outperforms the Q-45, handles better than the LS430, and is just as quiet as the LS430. The Nobel Spinael Mica is the most beautiful color I have ever owned. We drive 2500 miles to CA to visit the children and driving 600 miles a day in 4 days is a breeze. The gas mileage for a 380 HP engine is incredible. In our last trip to CA, we averaged 29 MPG. I have gotten as high as 31 MPG on a 500 mile round trip. No car is perfect, but this one is as close as I have ever owned.