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Lexus RX Full Road Test Report
450h SE-L Premium - If ever a car tried to be all things to all men (and women) then it’s the Lexus RX. Part family car, part exec cruiser, part estate and part 4x4 SUV, the new, much-modified RX450h is the third-generat... read more
Lexus IS Full Road Test Report
F - As reported elsewhere on this site, the IS competes with the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Merc C Class, while this top-of-the-range IS-F competes with musclecars like the RS4, M3 and C63 AMG. But is the ... read more
Lexus LS Full Road Test Report
LS600h - standard and L - Toyota is the world’s largest car manufacturer, and Lexus is its luxury brand, so you’d expect the flagship of the Lexus range to be something special. With the world’s first V8/hybrid power, the firs... read more
Lexus IS Full Road Test Report
- The new Lexus IS will be looking to compete with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. It’s not quite up there on the same level but the high build quality plus excellent equipment leve... read more
Lexus IS
Average driver rating ( based on 12 reviews )
Lexus RX
Average driver rating ( based on 6 reviews )
Lexus GS
Average driver rating ( based on 4 reviews )
Lexus LS
Average driver rating ( based on 3 reviews )
Lexus SC
Average driver rating ( based on 2 reviews )
Lexus Consumer Car Reviews
The latest Lexus driver reviews and road test reports. The views expressed in these consumer reviews do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of ReallyGoodDomains.com
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Howard Mansfield, Berkshire
Lexus RX 450h 2009
In the main I am very pleased with this car. The laser guided cruise control is simply awesome and I use it all the time. The USB ports for the iphone are in a place that is difficult to access. Not sure why they have done this. The seats in the 450h are much better than the 400h that I had previously. DAB is a real winner as is the USB when you can find it. The ride for me is much better than the 400h and the steering is much more responsive. (I found the 400h steering to be sluggish). I have two issues with this car. The MPG figures are simply lies. If you get 33mpg you are doing very well. Any notion of 40+ mpg is Mary Poppins. The RX450h article states that careful driving will yield 50mpg. Please do not believe this. I do long journeys and dont get 33mpg. I rarely go above 80mph. So please be very careful when believing these mileage figures. At time of writing this article the Sat Nav is returning some illogical routes. I have taken this matter to Lexus GB and they are looking into the matter, albeit very slowly. If you want good sat nav functionality then dont buy a Lexus. Get a lesser car and buy a tom tom or garmin sat nav. Their functionality and ease of use leaves the lexus for dead. If you want a luxury car in the shape of an SUV, and want to pay a small amount for road tax, but don’t care for Sat Nav, then I recommend this car. If you think you are going to get 35+ mpg from a 3.5 litre V6 engine then you are living in cloud cuckoo land. I accept that this car has two large electric motors but they are used more for power enhancement than only running on electric power. Finally, if you want to buy Lexus due to the fact that it is JD Power number 1 for customer satisfaction then again I would urge caution. This is my second Lexus and I am yet to witness any pursuit for perfection in terms of customer service. I have purchased from two main franchises and both have shown no regard for me as a customer once the sale is made. Lexus as the parent company have shown little more regard. So if customer service is not a big issue then I recommend this car.
Submitted: 21/01/2010 22:09:16
Robert Tweedale, Dorset
Lexus SC 430 2007
In April 2009 I purchased a LEXUS SC430, I have had a very frustrating issue with it. If the vehicle sits for more than 4-5 days without driving it, it will not start because of a dead battery. This has happened numerous times now. My dealer says that it is a known problem, but they also indicated that Lexus knows about this issue, and there are no fixes! Supposedly, the vehicle has so many computers, that if it is not run every couple of days or so, it will discharge the battery. The only workarounds from Lexus are to either install a kill switch for the battery, thus turning off all power to the car (and deleting radio presets and the like), or always hooking up the battery to a trickle charger when I am gone. Unfortunately, I travel for business frequently, and neither of these are appropriate. The LEXUS SC 430 is my second car and that is why I do not use it every day I also own a new LEXUS RX400 which I regularly use and was advised by the Lexus garage that if that is left it will have the same problem. I am appalled that LEXUS can sell cars with these known faults The only way to overcome the problem is to carry a Heavy Duty Jump Start 4000 battery charger. I ask that JD Power let prospective owners of both Models of hidden problem LEXUS does not appear to want to solve the know problem and has NOT considered conducting a Kaitzen on the problem and one is not able to discuss the problem with any technical representative CAN YOU HELP GET LEXUS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM Kindest Regards Paul Tweedale Mobile 07714 272473 e-mail a5rpt@talktalk.net
Submitted: 22/11/2009 12:46:01
Danyal Rana, England
Lexus IS 2008
Well, if you’re looking for an automatic Lexus IS 250 - here it is. All you need to do is keep the keys in your pocket and drive it! And also the person who has the keys can only open the doors and boot. It includes vents at back and front, also the seats are so cormfortable. It even has 8 speakers, air conditioning and a sat nav; not forgetting the radio!!!
Submitted: 27/08/2009 08:37:37
Bilal Rana, Hampshire
Lexus IS ss 2008
I absolutely love this car.
Submitted: 21/08/2009 08:32:45
Graham Daniels, England
Lexus IS 220 SE 2008
If you want a car with a real quality fit and finish that looks good this car is for you. If you want a drivers car, forget it. When you need to pull away from rest quickly it takes an eternity until the turbo comes in. It is soggy around twisty roads and we cannot get near the MPG quoted whereas we can with our Audi. I had to get the RAC out when it the turbo pipe fell off and the dealer has still has not replied as to why it was not spotted during the service.
Submitted: 23/03/2009 10:21:05
Iain Maclaren, Dumbartonshire
Lexus RX 400H 2006
Owned since new, this is my second Lexus RX. My first, the 350 petrol, was bought second hand and was reliable, albeit with some problems with the air suspension which were fixed under warranty. The driving experience with the 400h is much better, although it is heavier, the centre of gravity is lower and the seamless auto box much more controllable. No problems at all with the 400h after 1.5 years - spacious, refined, well equipped, solidly built, good looking, economical (29-35mpg - not quite as good as manufacturer’s claim), deceptively fast, friendly efficient dealer (just as well since there’s limited choice).
Submitted: 16/01/2009 14:56:13
Linda Riches, Nottinghamshire
Lexus IS 2006
Wonderful car to drive - holds the road as if it were on tracks. Great acceleration; very responsive, no worry when overtaking. Have done over 30K in two years and it has never let me down.
Submitted: 30/12/2008 15:39:51
Alan Burgess, England
Lexus GS 450h. 2006
Phenomenal machine, it leads where others will eventaually follow. Problem is the small boot, but you cant have it all... Variant: Year Of Make:
Submitted: 29/12/2008 10:14:44
Alan Glibbery, England
Lexus RX RX 300 sel 2005
I have just replaced my wife’s ML 270 Mercedes with the RX300 and I must say that it is in another class. The car was bought second hand with 23,000 miles on the clock. The levels of comfort and attention to detail put most other 4x4s to shame. I am a Lexus fan already with two previous LS 400s both of which gave impeccable service both reaching around 100,000 miles before I sold them. I would recommend the RX to anyone looking for a well thought out and driver friendly 4x4.
Submitted: 12/11/2008 10:09:03
Ros Dar, England
Lexus RX RX400h SE 2005
Superb vehicle all round. Very reliable and comfortable long distance. Complicated/different from non-electric cars so basic things like brake fluid flush cannot be done in the usual manual way - need to go to a garage. Oil changes - standard. Nothing ever breaks on this car so apart from service items nothing spent so far. Some minor dash squeaks fixed under warranty about a year ago. All in all, my first but will not be my last Lexus. I wish Lexus would brand the Land Cruiser here as they do in the US and take it up a level in luxury.
Submitted: 12/11/2008 09:25:30
Phil, Leicestershire
Lexus IS IS220D 2006
My first diesel and first Lexus. I’ll own another diesel but never another Lexus. Dealership issues aside, the car has proved to be woeful in terms of boot space, (worsened by the lack of split fold rear seats), and mediocre fuel economy. When the IS250 Auto performs virtually identically, why bother with expensive diesel? The car has plenty of gadgets to keep you occupied, but then so does every other car these days. What matters is the relationship between the owner and the dealer. That has been found wanting in so many ways for me; from the day it was collected and hadn’t been valeted with chewing gum stuck on the ashtray and reluctance to admit the problem with the 5th injector. If Lexus want to win their share of the quality compac exec market, they need to work a damn sight harder at it, because I’m going back to one of the big four.
Submitted: 31/07/2008 16:33:55
Abdulrhman Alsughayr, England
Lexus RX 2005
The car is good, almost every thing RX330 is OK, the only concern is that the warranty of important parts in the car is only for 3 years. This really is a shame for a car that carries the Lexus name and quality level (other less quality cars e.g. Hyundai have a warranty of at least 4 years!)
Submitted: 30/07/2008 13:50:02
Ian Hargreaves, England
Lexus LS 4.6 V8 LS 460 SE-L 2008
The LS460’s interior is as beautiful as it gets. The materials used are all of the finest quality. The reliability is unquestioned, this car will still be running long after I’ve stopped. Climate control, cruise control, sat nav, electronic seats. leather upholstery... the list goes on... and they all come as standard. The 4.6 litre engine fits the car perfectly and provides just the right amount of power with minimum road and engine noise. The ride is smooth, handling excellent, comfort levels are unsurpassed. A perfectly unobtrusive and pleasurable car, there is simply nothing wrong with it.
Submitted: 19/05/2008 08:47:37
Az Mahmood, Pembrokeshire
Lexus GS 3.0 V6 GS 300 SE 2007
The Lexus GS is without doubt the best equipped car, only the entry level model does not have leather seats or satellite navigation. CD, climate control, alloys - they all come as standard too. Sedate is a word that I would use to describe the driving experience in the GS, nothing ruffles it and an air of calmness seems to instill itself in the cabin. As safe as houses, there is an airbag to cope with every eventuality and anti-lock brakes and traction control are fitted as standard. The 2 areas where the GS lets itself down slightly is in space and running costs. The rear is cramped and the boot, although big, is difficult to fill and empty as it requires stretching your body to quite dangerous limits. The fuel economy is not great, a diesel option would have been better but this is not available in this class. I think that 4 stars sums up the GS pretty well, very good but not brilliant.
Submitted: 12/05/2008 10:10:50
Chris Tavare, Norfolk
Lexus IS 2.2 IS 220d SE-L 2007
This is an attractive and well constructed car. It handles very well. The driving position is excellent and there is a definite feel of "quality" that surrounds the IS. There is a sixth gear available but it is ineffectual at under 85 miles per hour so there are few (legal) occasions on which it can be used. The minus points of the IS include the small boot and the lack of legroom for passengers in the back seats. The fuel economy also leaves a lot be desired, I am getting around 30 miles to the gallon when I expected 40 plus.
Submitted: 01/05/2008 10:55:39
Bob Hyde, Devon
Lexus IS 220D SE 2006
The IS220D SE is my first Lexus and it definitely won't be my last. This car is simply superb. Motorway cruising is effortless and the six speed gear box delivers super low revs at high speeds. The motor magazines are just wrong in their reviews about this car. Buy one!
Submitted: 25/02/2008 10:05:11
Wendy Hunt, Leicestershire
Lexus GS 2007
OK, I guess.
Submitted: 28/01/2008 11:31:49
DD Ray, Yorkshire
Lexus LS LS 460 2005
Luxury and opiance, leather and lace, dreamy driving within a boxy shape. Yep that is my impression of the top executive type Lexus that we know from all of the critics reports is so often at the top of the dealership tree, winning award after award for service, comfort, quality, quantity, reliability, colours, deals, people, toffee apples, cream cakes, I could go on and on. But one of the things that always seems to be ignored is the awful exterior shape of some of these things, I mean, is it those far eastern designers trying to compensate for something else! I, along with thousands of others cannot fault the brand, but i just wish they would step into the present day and borrow some thoughts from Pininfarina, or Alfa Romeo, (shapes and design, not the actual cars), the Lexus just seem to be so boring and lacking in this department. The car i used was a petrol engine (really big fuel guzzler), monster with an appetite for garage stops. Guest mate around 2o to the gallon, (which is bloody awful in today’s ever increasing Environmental friendly society we live in). Cannot knock the car, will not knock the service, dealerships and all that, but there are other choices dressed in a far more appealing outer skin, than this one.
Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:21:26
Olu Sokoya, Buckinghamshire
Lexus IS SE Sport 2007
Classy, understated, professional and clearly exemplary up-market image. Gearing and driving needs to be appreciated in a slghtly different way. More powerful, luxurious, comfortable and reliable than all established european rivals. Had a 54 reg Honda Accord before and this car eclipses it effotlessly. Only those in denial of real quality and impressive road manners would ignore the Lexus IS. It is a gem on the road, a beauty to behold, graceful to the eye and an awesome competitor to all rivals. It’s looks says it all - "Bring it on...Europe..Ha"
Submitted: 02/01/2008 16:25:41
Simon Young, Essex
Lexus IS 220 SE 2007
Beats the boring BMW hands down and is more than capable of beating of Mercedes, Audi ect without too much of a fight. The only things i would have liked is reversing Sensors as standard on this spec as the boot is high and the rear window small.
Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:17:51
Gavin Routledge, Cumberland
Lexus GS 450h SE 4dr 2007
Apart from this car being one of the most comfortable I’ve ever driven, I was extremely impressed with the Hybrid V6 engine, which is backed up by an eectric motor. This car is powerful and fuel efficient, normally a contradiction in terms. Wonderful to drive and comes with more gadgetry than you can shake a stick at. A serious competitor to the rest of the market.
Submitted: 21/11/2007 15:03:21
Les Chilcott, Dorset
Lexus LS 460 4dr 2007
Lexus really know how to build luxury cars and the LS Saloon is no exception. It caters for all your needs and is one of the smoothest drives I’ve ever had. So quiet you could almost think you’ve forgotton to switch it on and so comfortable you don’t want to get out when you arrive at your destination. Excellent car that really knows the meaning of luxury.
Submitted: 20/11/2007 15:42:39
Donald Thompson, Lancashire
Lexus IS 220D SE
Best car I have driven for a long time, so effortless, but could be geared better. Travel at 70MPH and revs are 1600. It even has air conditioned seats as standard. The instrumentation is really snazzy. Best of all, long journeys are effortless. The front seats are huge. Down side, not a lot of room in the rear. Test drive one and you wont be disappointed.
Submitted: 22/10/2007 09:21:44
Neil Robinson, Surrey
Lexus IS SE
Don’t believe what they say in the magazines, drive one of these cars before taking anything else. Smooth powerful diesel, superb quality and service that the others would do well to try and emulate. I have really enjoyed my IS and would not want to change. SO nice not having to pay for lots of options too!!!
Submitted: 04/10/2007 16:46:21
Richard Warner, Shropshire
Lexus RX 300 SE 5dr
I personally feel the RX is a cut above other 4x4’s out there. Exceptionally roomy and comfortable and very enjoyable to drive. I admit I was a Lexus fan before owning this one and I can’t see that changing any time soon. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a 4x4 with a bit of class.
Submitted: 26/09/2007 10:19:02
Tom Lees, Berkshire
Lexus SC
I've owned 3 different Lexus and may cars of similar marque over the years. The SC430 is terrific! Its very powerful, but yet silent so you don't sound like a boy racer or a roadster! In good weather the roof comes down and you're driving a very prestigeous sports car that has all thew luxuries of a limo. Everything in the cabin is refined, and unlike its Mercedes counterpart, all the extras are standard!
Submitted: 17/08/2007 09:07:29
Nigel Moore, East Anglia
Lexus IS Lexus IS 250
Having previously had 3 Audi’s before purchasing my Lexus I have to say I don’t think I will ever buy any other make of car again. The drive is smooth, the interior comfortable and it’s so much more fun to drive. Definitely a good buy.
Submitted: 07/08/2007 10:28:50
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