There are few finer vehicles on the road today when it comes to comfort, standard safety features, connective tech, powertrain, and handling than the 2022 Lexus LX 600. The vehicle is offered in five trims: base LX, Premium, F Sport, Luxury, and Ultra Luxury. The 5-door LX 600 is powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6…

The new NX is a compact luxury SUV that has received much redesign treatment for the 2022 model year, bringing along a new infotainment system. My focus will be on the Lexus NX 450h+, the all-new Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A slightly refined front design. (Courtesy of Lexus) Powering the NX 450h+ AWD is…

The Lexus GX is powered a 4.6-liter V8 engine that pours out 301 horsepower and 319 lb-ft of peak torque through a 6-speed automatic transmission with full-time four-wheel drive. Fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, for a combined average of 16 mpg. The powertrain gives the GX a towing…

Command the road and attention. You can feel in the seats the powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine unleashing 311 horses. The power is piped to the rear wheels through an 8-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. This powertrain is good for a 0-60 mph sprint time of 5.6 seconds. Fuel economy…

Lexus introduced the world’s first luxury hybrid vehicle — a gas/electric RX- – more than a decade ago. The new RX 450h introduced today in this column is a perfect reflection of the hybrid leader position cemented by its first generation predecessor. The new RX is powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive. The D4-S 3.5-liter V6…

The all-new Lexus NX lineup is expected in showrooms as early as December 2021 with production beginning at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in early 2022 The “Next Chapter” for the brand is being further invigorated by the all-new 2022 NX. The announced pricing are: NX 250 FWD – $37,950 NX 250 AWD – $39,550 NX…

This hybrid RX is powered by Lexus Hybrid Drive, combining a 3.5-liter V6 engine with electric motors to deliver 308 net horsepower. Power is sent through Electronically-Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) into Dynamic Torque Control AWD. Drive Mode Select alters acceleration and steering feel to suit the mood of the moment. The RX 450h achieves…