Is this a track car? There are one or two cheap, old-school-Toyota style switches tucked in around the place, and some of the ergonomics are less than perfect, but overall this is a great cabin in which to be. This engine would do really well in a small lightweight rear wheel drive coupe, if only Toyota made one of those. And when that prods you to take an onramp just a little quicker than you might have, the car responds beautifully, revealing itself to be an excellent luxury-sports sedan. The center floor hump is extremely large; anyone riding in the middle seat would have to find foot space in the outer footwells. Knowing that many of the mechanicals are Toyota-derived and therefore almost bullet proof, and parts are readily available in Australia, is great peace of mind. With its good legroom and foot space, the backseat is big enough to comfortably seat two adults. Other staff views David S.
Can Lexus tempt you away from the German triumvirate with its slightly different approach? Compared to the other cars I test drove, this had the smoothest and quietest ride. The thick leather wrapped wheel is a pleasure to use and features controls for all the displays as well as paddle shifters, which work with varying success. The 200t denotes a 2. Most of the surfaces you touch have a high-grade feel, like the soft-touch trim on the doors. I highly recommend this elegant car to others! Servicing is every 15,000km or twelve months, whichever comes first. Value in Its Class It has been a little more than four years since , and a lot has changed since then.
Is it a worthy rival to the 3 Series or C-Class? Including, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, land departure warning, forward collision warning, and the backup camera with trajectory guidelines. There are 10 airbags, hill hold, tyre pressure monitoring, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert. Having said that, it is one of most comfortable cars you can buy, for both front and short rear seat passengers. But this model is probably better for someone younger. Editors had problems with the eight-speed automatic transmission, too.
It is very reliable and worth every penny. Complete performance results for all the cars we tested are available. Options on both cars included navigation, a Mark Levinson premium stereo and the F Sport Package. Over time you could probably learn how to operate this system, but you could also learn how to like instant coffee and both are pretty terrible. You also get an at-first unfathomable Once on boost, the engine is smooth with a lovely flat torque curve. Spec-wise, you can go two ways.
But with a few changes, Lexus has improved on an already good design. Absolutely not, optometrists will love it, too. Try as we might - and we did - we couldn't get at all close to of 7. At some point every dentist will be faced with the same difficult decision: , , or. Recommendations Audi A4 Predictable to look at, but satisfying to drive and exceptionally high quality. When ranged against the likes of a 320d or A4 2. It may not be as fast or as fun, but it's very, very good.
From a driving point of view, the fundamentals are better - less weight over the front wheels meaning the steering feels better, it turns in better and it moves more fluidly, which is impressive because the 350 isn't a slouch. Long ago, the overtook as the most recognisable on the road. The 2016 update added an advanced safety equipment package , active cruise control, lane departure warning with steering assistance and auto high beam. Reliability and quality have always been paramount at Lexus, and you can sense that in the sheer quality of the product. The thing that everyone and their mom bought because to a layman it had 'the look' and the entry barriers were low. The seats come with an option to heat or cool down with ventilation.
Those at Lexus responsible for their design have achieved the rare feat of offering great grip and lateral support but also comprehensive support and all-day comfort. Nobody has ever stalked him at the dealership demanding he consider a new one. It should also hold its value better than most, thanks to top-notch Lexus resale values. Sorry Ed, it's not you. It turns on a dime.
Easily could have been designed with little areas for small stuff to make use of dead space under the gigantic console. Lots of nice extras like lane assist, auto headlights, sound system, etc. And like the looks, the rest of the car stood up to Lexus standards: Ample power, great stereo, composed chassis, beautiful interior, etc. The adaptive damping never feels like it's doing anything which is exactly the point - even when switching to Sport+, there's an ease to the ride without it feeling loose. Once on boost, the engine is smooth with a lovely flat torque curve. I only drove it for two miles, but those two miles left me wanting more. I am a sales professional with more than a decade of experience at Flow Lexus of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina.