The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. The optional red and black interior F Sport interior in my test car was a bit much, emphasizing an interior design that consists of a lot of angles, shapes, surfaces and materials. The looks of the Lexus are absolutely polarizing, but that only means half the people will love it. Of the two engines, it's no surprise that the 200t, with its powerful turbocharged 2. Optional features include a with rear cross-traffic alert, as well as a lane-departure warning system and a frontal pre-collision system included with adaptive cruise control that warns of a possible collision and can automatically apply the brakes in the event of driver inaction. It would be a great daily driver, and has a ton of potential as a cool project car. The styling is aggressive, which I really like.
Overall fun to drive, pretty nimble and way better than expected acceleration. The 200t has a 2. That's half a second behind a. Both also yield comparable fuel economy. Both have high reliability and safety ratings, generous seating space, a long list of advanced safety features, and quality cabin materials.
A few things I want to note. That said, there are a few perks that come with buying new. So would be a Mark Levinson audio option. In person, it works like magic. Every video is consistent in the way I present so viewers know what to expect in my presentations.
When this happens it gets stuck permanently in 2wd and you need to take it to dealer. That's driven home by the fact that it offers just 17. The turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is powerful and smooth, and compared with similar engines in competitors like the Audi Q5 and the , it's also surprisingly quiet, making a case for the Active Sound Control system. For its certified pre-owned vehicles, Lexus extends the original new-car warranty to cover six years and unlimited mileage. Pic below Great review Mike! It boasts a solid reliability rating, great safety scores, a spacious and well-trimmed interior, and refined handling. Overall just a fantastic suv, and I am in love with it. If any of these updates are important to you, consider a 2018 model.
I believe Lexus is being purposely conservative, and rating total cargo capacity without it affecting rear visibility through the mirror and rear glass. Overall, though, we think pretty highly of this new Lexus that is certainly bound to heat up the compact luxury crossover segment even more. Christian Wardlaw The touch-screen control for the infotainment system is maddening to use. You'll like its impeccably crafted interior and spacious backseat, too. The sound system was rather weak in regards to clarity and overall crispness, even with 10 speakers 8 are standard. Columnist Doug Newcomb is a recognized expert on the subject of car technology within the auto industry and among the automotive and general media, and a frequent speaker at automotive and consumer electronics industry events.
I honestly didn't notice any difference in wind noise or buffeting. The premium triple beam headlights are really bright, and some people think I have my high beams on. Responsiveness is good compared with a typical Lexus, but handling and braking are a notch below competitors from Germany. For too many cars, the rear is an afterthought. Be sure to explore the massive video variety, have fun and enjoy The Driver's Seat of YouTube! Here, the armrest is open and you see the wireless phone charger. Still, a non-F Sport 200t pitched hard into corners — a quick reminder that this is no sport sedan.
Indeed, the two seem like distant cousins, at most. Lots of rear seat room. I have the F Sport model which has an awesome front, and red seats. Under the handrest is a cover which you pull open to offer more storage, maybe to keep change in. The layered approach does, however, look sharp overall.
You can work them from the backseat or cargo area, too; in the backseat, the hip-level buttons double as power recliners. Basically, this gives the viewer the chance to view the most detailed 1st person look you can get without going to an actual dealer yourself! The interior is comfortable and high quality. Again, the wireless phone charger could prove very useful and the new touchpad worked very well. It's also very smooth and respectably powerful. The latter are likely to be controlled with Lexus' optional Remote Touch interface, revised for 2015 to use a new laptop-like touchpad to control various vehicle functions. This is the first turbocharged engine to appear in any Lexus product. A 6-speed automatic transmission powers the front wheels, and features both an intuitive manual shift gate and paddle shifters.
As badge engineering goes, Toyota's luxury division has more hits than misses. F Sport versions extend the grille lower, swap in a crisscrossing insert and finish out the bottom with a deeper, layered air dam. I agree with the soft launch but it does pull very strongly to redline after about a second. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. This is my first and will be the last Lexus. The only complaint we have on the car is the touch pad to use the navi, radio, multimedia. Transmission: Six-speed automatic Wheelbase: 104.