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Five-year Update: Your Author's 2015 Lexus GS 350

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Fortunately, timing with Covid price gouging after I bought the Golf meant I happily sold it back to the dealer (July 2021) to end the headache and didn’t lose money. I consider on occasion how the GS is no longer produced as Lexus shies away from sedans in general (ugly, soft ES, ancient IS, dated LS), and it’s not directly replaceable.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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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. Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. Hybrid Sophistication. Refined dual motivation.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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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.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

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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. Drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. A Luxurious Toyota The 2024 Mirai, based on the Lexus LS platform, made a giant leap into respectability after a complete redesign in 2021. It looks great from any angle.

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Road Test: 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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Lexus Looks with Emissions-free Driving. The 2nd gen Mirai mimics a Lexus look. The 2022 Mirai, based on the Lexus LS platform, is a completely different story. The Lexus design cues take the Mirai upscale, which poses the question—why is it not part of the Lexus line? Lexus-like. Warranties.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The 2023 Sequoia is easy-to-drive with its balanced ride coming from the fully boxed frame that it shares with the Toyota Tundra, Land Cruiser and Lexus LX. With so many options and packages to make the Sequoia interior how you want it, take the time to do your research online at the dealer. An engine now augmented by electric drive.

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