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2021 Lexus LS 500: Improved, But Agonizing3.5/5
2021 Lexus LS 500: Improved, But Agonizing3.5/5Twenty-four. That’s the number of Canadians who purchased a Lexus LS last year. Granted, the COVID-19 pandemic had a lot to do with that, but sales of the full-size luxury sedan didn’t even top 40 units after the first three quarters of 2021. How long will it keep agonizing like …
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2022 Lexus IS 500: The V8 Isn't Dead Yet4.5/5
2022 Lexus IS 500: The V8 Isn't Dead Yet4.5/5From 2008 to 2014, Lexus released a particularly radical version of the IS , one gifted with an impressive V8 engine. Alas, all good things come to an end and this model was erased from the catalogue. Last February, Lexus informed us last that the 5.0 L V8 engine was …
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2022 Lexus NX: Four Powertrain Options FTW3.5/5
2022 Lexus NX: Four Powertrain Options FTW3.5/5The Lexus NX is the second most popular vehicle in the luxury brand’s lineup, yet it’s rarely one of the first names that come to mind when talking about premium compact SUVs. For 2022, Lexus went back to the drawing board and made some big, bold decisions. The Car Guide …
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2022 Lexus NX: Five Things to Know
2022 Lexus NX: Five Things to KnowThe Lexus NX is completely redesigned for the 2022 model year and poised to make even bigger waves in the compact luxury SUV segment, especially with a new plug-in hybrid variant. Should you buy one? To help you decide, here are five things you need to know about the 2022 …
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2021 Lexus IS: One Step Forward, The Other Won’t Follow3.5/5
2021 Lexus IS: One Step Forward, The Other Won’t Follow3.5/5For 2021, two compact luxury sedans from Japan introduced new generations to hopefully catch up with the German rivals and also ward off Korea’s impressive Genesis G70 . The Acura TLX and Lexus IS are now sportier and more skilled in their respective ways. But when we tested the latter …