The Truth About Cars

JUNE 29, 2023

For 2024, the top-selling sedan in today’s Lexus lineup gets a few blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em tweaks. Snark aside, the ES is an important car for Lexus, counting for 8,679 sales through the first quarter of this year. Image: Lexus] Become a& TTAC& insider. What’s new on the option sheet? Heady stuff here, folks.

Lexus 98

Lexus Fuel Economy MPG MPH 98

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD Standout Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover The 2023 Lexus UX continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. The rear full-width tail lights (with a ‘Lexus’ Easter egg) have 120 LEDs that make for an impressive nighttime look.

Lexus 76

Lexus Nickel Metal Hydride MPG Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Lexus knows its loyal owners want improvements, but nothing too radical. So when they are ready to get their next car, the Lexus RX 450h F Sport will certainly not disappoint, and in many ways impress them with the changes from their previous model. The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined.

Lexus 93

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 93

Baua Electric

JUNE 27, 2024

The 2025 Lexus ES carries over into the new model year with no real changes The large hybrid carries EPA fuel economy ratings of 44 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, 44 mpg highway The 2025 Lexus ES hybrid costs $46,100 While the related Toyota Camry hybrid gets a major update for the new model year, the 2025 Lexus ES hybrid remains essentially unchanged.

Lexus 52

Lexus MPG Nickel Metal Hydride Hybrid 52

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 9, 2023

Lexus is hitting the public with a one-two punch this week. & Lexus says the back row will be more spacious, comfortable, and easier to get into than what was available on the three-row variant of the RX. What isn’t is the Lexus-exclusive plug-in-hybrid model (exclusive to the all-wheel drive TX550h Plus) that hybridizes a 3.5-liter

Lexus 98

Lexus Highlander Yukon MPG 98

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Top-Selling Lexus Hybrid Sedan Adds Sporty Styling. Lexus offers three different size sedans for 2022, the IS, ES and LS; the midsize ES is the best-seller of the group. Lexus adds a sporty touch to its hybrid hero. The EPA rates fuel economy for the 2022 Lexus ES 300h at 43 mpg city/44 highway/44 combined mpg.

Lexus 81

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 81

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. The Lexus entry-level. The 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD continues as the smallest compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) from Toyota’s premium division. The 2022 Lexus UX 250h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system of a 2.0-liter

Lexus 78

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel Economy 78

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e EV Breaking Into the EV World Lexus has offered hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models for many years, but never one that is powered only by electricity. Those days are over with the introduction of the all-new, all-electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e compact SUV.

Lexus 79

Lexus All-Electric Clean Cleaning 79

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. This overview, in alphabetical order, is a glimpse of what Toyota and Lexus have coming out in the next few months. Even with all that performance, fuel economy is rated at 31 mpg on the highway.

Lexus 81

Lexus Toyota Production Tundra 81

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Lexus has spiced-up the 2021 NX 300h by giving it the F Sport treatment. For even more fun and exclusivity, the 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition (only 1,000 will be made) takes this proven comfortable driving compact crossover, with best-in-class fuel economy, to new styling and performance levels.

Lexus 83

Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 83

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus has introduced the 2013 ES 350—the sixth generation of Lexus’ luxury sedan since its introduction more than 20 years ago—and the first hybrid version of the ES, the ES 300h. Lexus had unveiled the ES 350 and 300h earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show.

Lexus 252

Lexus 2013 Hybrid Fuel Economy 252

Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

One of the most important vehicles in the Lexus lineup, the RX, finally plugs in. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid arrives on the scene with 37 miles of electric range from the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, in a more eye-catching and softer-to-the-touch package. When the gas 2.5-liter That’s no longer the case.

Lexus 52

Lexus Future Plug-in Plug 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2018

Lexus hosted the world premiere of the new UX crossover at the 2018 Geneva Motor show. liter gasoline engine that reaps the performance and fuel economy benefits of high thermal efficiency; and a new mid-power, fourth-generation self-charging hybrid system. It will be available both with front-wheel drive and with Lexus’ E-Four.

Lexus 262

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Gasoline-Electric 262

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

2015 Lexus NX 300h. Lexus has introduced the new Lexus NX compact utility, first unveiled in Beijing ( earlier post ) to North America. The 2015 Lexus NX debuts in two versions, the NX 200t with a turbocharged 2.0-liter The new Lexus NX features numerous other firsts in a Lexus, among them: The all-new 2.0-liter

North America 210

North America Lexus America Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 We’ve found that the EPA tests often exaggerate the fuel-economy of hybrids. —Jake Fisher, director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Only buy the 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport if you promise to occasionally take it on curvy roads. The 2021 Lexus RC 350 F Sport comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD), with all-wheel drive (AWD) optional. The EPA rates fuel economy for the RC 350 F Sport at 20 city/28 highway/23 combined. (Ed. Lexus Quality Interior.

Lexus 66

Lexus F-150 Fuel Economy MPG 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Lexus unveiled the new RC 350 and RC 300h hybrid variant sports coupes scheduled for launch in the second half of 2014. liter Lexus Hybrid Drive. liter 2AR-FSE engine with D-4S1 direct injection technology for high power and fuel economy. Key Specifications for Lexus RC Sports Coupe.

Lexus 199

Lexus 2014 Hybrid Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2012

Lexus announced Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for the 2013 ES 350 and first-ever ES 300h ( earlier post ) which will arrive at US dealerships in August. The ES 300h luxury hybrid sedan will have a MSRP of $38,850, representing a difference of $2,750 over the ES 350—the lowest hybrid premium in the Lexus line-up.

Lexus 218

Lexus Hybrid MPG Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Following the world premiere of the V8-powered LC 500 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January 2016, Lexus introduced its hybrid variant, the new LC 500h. The LC is a new flagship 2+2 performance coupe for Lexus’ global model range, and will go on sale in the US in Spring 2017. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Lexus 150

Lexus Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2014

2015 Lexus NX 300h. Lexus introduced the NX compact crossover and hybrid at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The all-new NX is Lexus’ first entry into the luxury compact crossover segment. The Lexus NX compact crossover offers the brand’s first gasoline turbo engine in the NX 200t. The new Lexus 2.0-liter

Lexus 199

Lexus Hybrid 2014 2015 199

Green Car Reports

APRIL 26, 2018

As the industry marches toward greener cars, battery and hybrid drivetrains are expanding into vehicle segments never before concerned with fuel economy ratings or much with emissions. Toyota, along with its luxury division Lexus, is the king of hybrids, so it was no.

Lexus 80

Lexus 2018 Gas Fuel Economy 80

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2018

The 2019 Lexus ES 300h’s US EPA mileage estimates of 43 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 44 mpg (5.47 l/100 km) combined make it the most fuel-efficient luxury vehicle without a plug. All versions of the seventh-generation ES feature the new Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 The ES 300h uses a new, fourth-generation Hybrid Drive System.

Lexus 186

Lexus EPA Nickel Metal Hydride Fuel 186

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Lexus has an all-new NX coming next year. Lexus isn’t standing still with its popular NX line of compact crossovers, which debuted in 2014. The full 2022 Lexus NX line-up offers a wide choice of options. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus Hybrid Drive. Lexus says 0-60 mph can be pulled-off in 7.2 Model Lineup.

Lexus 63

Lexus Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Hybrid 63

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Lexus unveiled the 2018 Lexus LS 500h, the full hybrid version of its new flagship sedan, in Geneva. The LS 500h is equipped with the new Lexus Multi Stage Hybrid System, which provides enhanced responsiveness and linear acceleration, particularly when accelerating from a full stop. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

Lexus 150

Lexus Hybrid 2017 Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2015

Lexus is entering the 2016 model year with a three model strategy for its IS sport sedan: IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350. Lexus developed the turbocharged engine in house, first integrated it into the NX luxury utility hybrid for 2015 model year, and modified it for IS 200t. The former IS 250 and IS 250 AWD are discontinued.

Lexus 150

Lexus 2016 Engine Motoring 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2014

Lexus will stage the European premiere of the new RC F—which made its global debut at the North American International Auto Show in January—at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The Lexus 5.0-liter The RC F features an all-new 5.0-liter The RC F features an all-new 5.0-liter Saunders, R., and Chopra, A. Hilbert, H.,

Lexus 199

Lexus Fuel Economy Engine Economy 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 20, 2020

Toyota Motor Europe reported 2019 sales of 1,089,422 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, an increase of +5.2% With more than 550,000 hybrid electric vehicles sold, representing 52% of the total mix, Toyota and Lexus offers a total of 20 hybrid models, the widest range of full hybrid electric vehicles in the industry.

Europe 243

Europe 2019 Toyota Hybrid 243

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus unveiled the all-new 2013 ES lineup, including the ES 350 and ES 300h hybrid equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, at the New York International Auto Show. The Lexus ES first entered the market in 1989; the ES 300h marks the first hybrid version of the sedan. Click to enlarge. Featuring a 2.5-liter

Lexus 225

Lexus New York 2013 Hybrid 225

Green Cars News

AUGUST 25, 2012

It has been eagerly anticipated ever since it was unveiled back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show – and now the new Lexus GS450h (pictured) is ready to hit the road after its official fuel economy ratings were revealed. The new generation hybrid version of the GS350 offers an official combined fuel economy rating of [.].

Fuel Economy 56

Fuel Economy Lexus GS450H Economy 56

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Lexus unveiled the new fourth-generation Lexus RX at the 2015 New York Auto Show. million units—three out of ten vehicles ever sold by Lexus. Since 2005, the RX has maintained about 25% of the sales of the mid-size luxury crossover market, said Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division.

Lexus 150

Lexus New York 2016 Hybrid 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Whether it's the rather bland styling or the underwhelming stats, but the 2011 Lexus CT 200h hasn't achieved much in creating buzz in the headlines.

Fuel Economy 88

Fuel Economy Lexus 2011 EPA 88

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Lexus has provided a little more detail on the four drive modes—Normal, Eco, Sport and EV—to be offered by the new 2011 Lexus CT 200h premium compact hybrid. In ECO mode, throttle response to aggressive accelerator pedal inputs is reduced and air-conditioning control optimized for improved fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

Lexus 231

Lexus Hybrid Fuel Economy Economy 231

Green Car Reports

APRIL 25, 2018

Lexus reveals its new ES sedan, complete with its hybrid counterpart, the ES 300h. Fuel economy and power both go up. If California didn't have enough incentives for its citizens to buy electric cars, the state's biggest utility, PG&E is offering a $3,000 rebate for its customers to buy a new Nissan Leaf.

Lexus 67

Lexus BMW California Hybrid 67

Green Car Reports

JULY 18, 2018

We review the fuel economy of the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Lexus mulls hybrid systems for its F-series performance cars. Big oil refineries voice skepticism over electric cars. And the results are in from our latest Twitter poll. All of this and more on Green Car Reports.

Lexus 74

Lexus Mitsubishi PHEV 2018 74

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

2011 Lexus CT 200h. Toyota has released more detail on the powertrain of the new Lexus CT 200h premium compact dedicated hybrid ( earlier post ); Toyota plans to introduce it to the US market in early 2011. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Click to enlarge. liter Atkinson Cycle Engine.

Lexus 225

Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. Still, if you want Lexus quiet from your hybrids, you’ll need to, you know, buy a Lexus. Then again, a Lexus will cost a lot more. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. Out the door price?

Prius 109

Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 109