Lexus Expert Reviews
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The Lexus IS 350 has an aged platform and engine, but its old-school design is part of the appeal for some luxury sports-sedan shoppers.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
For better or for worse, the new eighth-generation Lexus ES is a landmark car in the brand’s unwinding history.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
There's a lot to like about the NX 350h, an upscale, fuel-efficient, luxury compact SUV with a hybrid powertrain. It looks sharp inside and out, it’s thrifty on gas, and its user interface is intuitive. Unfortunately for Lexus, there's also a lot to like about less expensive rival compact SUVs from mainstream brands.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Despite its dated styling, the 2025 Lexus ES 350 makes an excellent case for the plush, comfortable and coddling luxury sedan — attributes many competitors have abandoned in favor of technology and sportiness.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Eight model years into its production run, the Lexus LC remains an opulent and accommodating choice for a day spent chewing up the miles.
By Jim Travers
Quiet, strong and pleasant to drive (but no more fuel-efficient than an LX 600), the newly off-road-capable Lexus LX 700h hybrid full-size SUV still feels in need of more unique luxury touches to command its six-figure price.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
An old-school luxury sedan that struggles with modern-day life, the 2024 Lexus LS 500h is a comfy but dated throwback to an earlier time.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Striking style, glorious V-8 power and noise, and a meticulously crafted interior make the Lexus LC 500 convertible feel like a Japanese Aston Martin.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
There are some good things to say about the 2024 Lexus TX, but we found that the newest Lexus comes up short on the luxury front.
By Jim Travers
The all-new — and we mean that — 2024 Lexus GX 550 is a remarkable improvement over the longstanding prior generation.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief