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Factor in Lexus's traditional strength when it comes to customer service and aftersales, and the RZ should find plenty of buyers after a premium EV experience. INFOTAINMENT RZ features Lexus's latest multimedia system, which is a big step on for the brand compared with old touchpad-controlled set-up used before. LEXUS is pushing ahead with electrification, and then some. [Extracted from the article]

WHEN Toyota launched its Lexus luxury offshoot in 1989, the focus was on premium saloons. Takumi has ventilated front seats, leather trim, a Mark Levinson 13-speaker premium hi-fi, 10-inch display and a 360-degree camera. Lexus managed only 12th place out of 29 in our 2022 Brands survey, with buyers disappointed by high running costs and lacklustre multimedia systems, although reliability is still excellent. [Extracted from the article]

Lexus has introduced the redesigned GX550, a mid-size SUV that emphasizes its off-road capabilities. The new model features an angular design inspired by the Land Cruiser and Prado, and it includes an Overtrail trim level with upgraded mechanicals. The base model in the USA, called Premium, comes with a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The Overtrail trim is designed for off-road enthusiasts and offers a second-row bench and five-passenger capacity. Additional features include a Mark Levinson audio system, a digital key, a cooler box, a head-up display, and driver-assist features. [Extracted from the article]

Respondents tell us the marque offers better value than any other prestige brand. SEAT 83.04% SHARE OF OWNERS EXPERIENCING FAULTS 19.86% SEAT might position itself as a brand that adds a little Spanish excitement and flair to Volkswagen Group cars, but it seems owners don't feel the same way. The victory will be of little surprise to followers of Driver Power, since the brand won the new-car survey four times in a row up to 2020 and those cars have now filtered down into the used market. They particularly rate the brand's value, scoring it high enough to earn an eighth position overall. [Extracted from the article]

While the all-new 2022 LX range -- which utilises the same box-fresh GA-F platform as its Toyota counterpart -- is available with the same 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel as the 300 Series LandCruiser, that engine is offered alongside a new powertrain for the platform: a 305kW 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6. LX 500D The diesel-powered LX500d has a premium seven-seat layout. 300 TO LX The LX diesel is the same 3.3-litre engine found in the new 300 Series. [Extracted from the article]

But on that point, while Lexus has developed its CVT gearbox to avoid the rubber-band feel you sometimes get with this technology, when you ask for even an average amount of throttle the engine revs do flare up. PRICE: £36,910 ENGINE: 2.4-litre 4cyl, 195bhp LEXUS has been plugging away with its hybrid tech in a premium SUV package for years, and with a shift away from diesel and towards petrol hybrids over that time, the NX is more relevant than ever. Design & engineering score 3.8 UNLIKE some more modern Lexus machines, the NX's platform is not related to Toyota-Lexus's New Global Architecture. [Extracted from the article]

This article from 4X4 Australia magazine features a custom LandCruiser that is described as a "masterpiece." The vehicle is a hybrid of an FJ45 and an 80 Series LandCruiser, with elements of a 75 Series and Lexus incorporated as well. The owner, Patrick Savery, explains that he chose to use an 80 Series chassis instead of restoring a 40 Series due to its comfort and performance. The LandCruiser features a 1UZ-FE engine sourced from a Lexus LC400, which has been fully rebuilt. The attention to detail and passion for both aesthetics and functionality are evident throughout the vehicle. [Extracted from the article]

You may not know that Mazda attempted a Lexus-style subbrand of its own in the early 1990s. The A4's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic provides crisper and quicker shifts than the 3's conventional automatic, and the Audi outruns the Mazda to 60 mph by 0.8 second and through the quartermile by 0.6 second despite the A4 being 313 pounds heavier. Mazda has yet to introduce an included maintenance program or a concierge service, but we wouldn't expect it to given that Mazda still charges mainstream prices for its vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

JULY A vital hatchback group test and an electrified Nissan SUV led the summer highlights: TEST JULY The SEAT Leon, VW Golf and Ford Focus went head-to-head to find the new cream of the compact hatchback crop IN one of our most important tests of 2020, we put two all-new hatchbacks - the SEAT Leon and Volkswagen Golf - up against the popular Ford Focus. It also shared the Leon's slick gearshift and was good to drive, but felt more comfortable than the SEAT, if a little less responsive. [Extracted from the article]

PRICE: £40,460 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 181bhp BMW can arguably be credited with creating the four-seat coupé class back in the sixties with its 02 Series. So while performance is a step up from the Lexus, it doesn't feel as gutsy as the Audi As usual, the eight-speed automatic gearbox is a BMW strong point. While Audi offers a £5,000 deposit contribution to BMW's £1,942, BMW offers a lower rate of interest: 2.9 per cent versus 4.9 per cent. [Extracted from the article]

PRICE: £41,805 ENGINE: 2.0-litre 4cyl, 187bhp THE Audi A5 has always majored on flawless build quality, great in-car tech and a relaxing driving experience. While that headline horsepower figure is some 19bhp down on the RC 300h's, the Audi is the lightest car here, and that plays a big part in its performance; at 7.1 seconds, the Audi boasts the quickest 0-62mph time of the bunch. Audi's interior design team has long been on top of its game, and the A5 is another hit. [Extracted from the article]

PRICE: £43,500 ENGINE: 2.5-litre 4cyl, 220bhp LEXUS has often chosen to take its own path in the premium segment, while hybrid tech, faultless build quality and excellent dealer service are among its many strengths. The RC 300h certainly has the looks to stand out here, but are those Lexus qualities enough in a class where driver appeal and the latest in-car tech will attract many buyers? Although the RC is an older design, it still offers lots of modern safety tech as standard, including Lexus' Safety System+. [Extracted from the article]

Efficiency was the deciding factor; as in this test, the Audi managed 2.3 miles per kilowatt hour, but the Mercedes achieved 2.7mi/kWh. However, the RZ shows Lexus's commitment to battery technology, and the result is a car that boasts the fine build quality and refinement we've come to expect from the brand. SAME CLASS Mercedes EQC BACK in 2019 we pitted the Audi e-tron SUV against the EQC, and the Mercedes just emerged victorious. [Extracted from the article]

"However you intend to buy your next car, our Driver Power dealer survey is an essential read" THE good news is than in most instances, our respondents didn't have any cause to complain to their dealers, with almost nine out of 10 people going home satisfied. The number-one reason for sticking with a dealer come servicing time, however, is inertia, with almost a quarter of respondents telling us they used the service facilities of their dealer simply because it was the same place from which they bought their car. Still, it's a better result for DS than last year, when the firm's dealers finished last, and the work the company has done in rebranding and designing its showrooms as DS "Salons" may explain why dealer facilities are marked better than any other individual area. GRAPH: Biggest complaint you had with your dealer GRAPH: Reasons you chose your dealer GRAPH: What type of dealer do you use for servicing?. [Extracted from the article]

It's no exaggeration to say that while cars such as the NSX and MX-5 stand out as modern Japanese icons to the casual classic fan, among hardcore devotees of Japanese cars and car culture the A80 Supra is probably even more fêted. But again, like the other cars, only the turbo version - recognisable on Euro cars, but not this JDM-spec import, by a slender bonnet scoop that could be paired with the optional but visually essential high-rise rear wing - slipped into the UK through official channels. Plus, with a superior front:rear weight distribution (52:48, versus 57 up front for the GT) and with all of the engine's torque sent to the back, rather than a nominal 55% courtesy of the Mitsubishi's viscous centre diff, it instantly feels the more sports car-like. European cars did make more: 326bhp, thanks to different turbos and injectors, and, though Adam Hunter's Japanese car claims to be standard, a dyno printout suggests that it is, shall we say, unusually fit. [Extracted from the article]

BUYING a new car won't be a priority for many people at the moment, but then shopping for a replacement motor isn't the sort of thing that should be rushed into. Nissan Qashqai 89.117% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2013-present KEY POINTS Good stereos and connectivity, but Qashqai could be more interesting to drive ONE of the archetypal cars in the rise of the SUV, Qashqai owners say life with their cars is a mixed bag. Audi Q2 89.20% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2017-present KEY POINTS Expensive servicing undermines a reliable car with top-notch infotainment AUDI'S smallest SUV is proving to be a dependable car: 24th place in this area is impressive, a mark backed up by both dependability and overall build quality. Volvo XC60 90.335% YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2017-present KEY POINTS A cracking cabin and strong reliability, but poor economy lets this SUV down VOLVO'S ascent from a maker of spacious, slightly earnest cars into a premium brand with desirable models is perfectly encapsulated in the XC60, and it's a car that owners rave about in a number of areas. [Extracted from the article]

HOW TO GET YOUR NEW CAR DEAL NOW! Pre-reg deals can save you a packet on a car that will still feel brand new, but the interest rates on new cars can be more attractive than those on pre-reg ones. If you don't want to own the car outright or roll any "equity" into a new deal, your third option is to hand the car back with no additional payments, and walk away. The car has the same engine as the C1 and Aygo, with auto gearboxes available only on five-door models. For just a small premium over the basic SE, the better-specified car boasts sat-nav, wireless phone charging and rear parking sensors - on top of the standard car's 17-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and contrast-colour roof. [Extracted from the article]

Good fuel economy, low servicing prices and reasonable associated bills (such as insurance and tax) mean this is a small used car that's likely to generate low ownership costs. IT'S rare to come across a car with so many generations (the latest model makes it 10), but the Civic nameplate is so well regarded that Honda hasn't changed it in nearly half a century, during which time numerous other cars have come and gone. You say the car is spacious, with plenty of storage, for example, and also rate how little it costs to run; only five other cars in our top 100 are cheaper to service. But while owners love the Lexus NX's styling, RAV4 drivers say their car is some way off being the market's best-looking machine, with a below-average score for its exterior design. [Extracted from the article]

GX adopts Electronic Power Steering (EPS) enabling increased steering feel on and off-road. The GX is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.4-litre V6 engine that produces 260kW (349bhp) and 649Nm (479lb-ft) of torque. [Extracted from the article]

Evaluates six forthcoming hybrid electric vehicles from different automobile makers. Developments in technology making hybrid vehicles more powerful and more attractive; Ability of hybrids to help save money on gas, reduce consumption of foreign oil and cut tailpipe emissions; Availability of two-door, four-door, sports utility and luxury hybrids; Analysis of the Lexus RX 400h, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Toyota Highlander and Ford Escape. INSETS: LEXUS RX 400h;TOYOTA PRIUS;HONDA CIVIC;TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Reports on the emergence of hybrid electric vehicles into the mainstream as high-powered efficiently-powered vehicles. New Lexus RX 400h SUV to be released, combining horsepower with energy efficiency; Wave of hybrid vehicles to include cars, SUVs, minivans, and other cars already popular from manufacturers including Toyota and Honda; Analogy of cars to diets in America, where people are obsessed with "big-gulp" cars, yet still want to stay trim--new hybrids are the Atkins diets of the automobile industry; List of hybrid cars to be released by different manufacturers.

The Kodiaq drives as sweetly as the Nissan, has almost as much space in the back as the Kia, and gets a slicker infotainment system than either model. SAME CLASS Skoda Kodiaq SE Exec. 2.0 TSI THIS is the car that stops our test pair getting higher star ratings. Smooth hybrid powertrain Build quality Poor infotainment Cramped third row seats SAME MONEY Volvo XC90 D5 R-Design THE XC90 scores points for genuinely having space for seven adults; those sitting in the rearmost row won't feel short-changed in the slightest. [Extracted from the article]

WITHIN the Lexus stable, the RX has been arguably the most successful at taking on its premium German competitors. The entry-level RX 350h model comes as a 247bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol self-charging hybrid, while there's also a 500h "performance hybrid", which represents the first time Lexus has mated turbocharging with hybrid power. The incorporation of a self-charging hybrid powertrain in 2005 was a defining moment for the RX, and subsequent generations haven't changed the formula much, focusing on comfort and build quality. [Extracted from the article]

The 6700 XT GPU includes 96MB of what AMD calls Infinity Cache which supposedly offsets the need for a very wide bus. SPECS AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT; 2,560 Shader Cores; 2,321 MHz Base Clock, 2,581MHz Boost Clock; 12GB 16Gbps GDDR6 memory, 384GB/s Memory Bandwidth; 3x Display Port 1.4a, 1x HDMI 2.1; 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pinPower Connector, 230W TDP. Let's hope the 6700 XT can take its place as a compelling mid-range challenger The 6700XT's heart The RX 6700 XT features the Navi 22 GPU, which is the second RDNA2-based GPU to be released. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a comparison of RC 300h Takumi coupe from Lexus and the A5 Coupé 40 TDI Black Edition from Audi.

The article presents a review of the automobile Genesis G70 From Lexus with a new aerodynamic design.

The article evaluates the Lexus RX L and the Volvo XC90 electric vehicles.

The article evaluates several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) including the Infinit QX80, the Lexus LX570, and the Lexus LX450D.

The article highlights some of the outstanding achievements for 1989, including IBM Corp.'s four-megabit memory chip, Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus LS400, Sony Corp.'s TR5 Handycam, the world's smallest camcorder, discovery of gene that causes cystic fibrosis, thus improving diagnostic tests, U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of Amgen's Epogen, a drug that boosts the growth of red blood cells, and emergence of reduced instruction set computing into commercial markets.

The article evaluates the Lexus SC 400 automobile.

The two cars are similar in many ways, but their engines are the major difference: the Lexus favours V8 petrol power, while the S-Class has a four-cylinder diesel motor. That transmission, as well as the Merc's general dynamics, ensure this is a more entertaining car to drive than the Lexus, while its dashboard design and infotainment also have the edge over its Japanese rival's. Verdict 1 Mercedes S300L Hybrid THE Mercedes may not be as fast as the Lexus, but it's more economical, its interior has the edge, and its infotainment system is superior. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a comparison of automobiles including Lexus IS from Lexus, Jaguar XE from Jaguar Cars, and Volvo XC40 from Volvo Cars.

The article evaluates the automobiles LS 500h Luxury AWD, A8 L50 TDI quattro and S 350 d AMG Line L from car company Lexus, Audi and Mercedes.

The article offers brief information on the 2018 Lexus LS 500 automobile from Lexus