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Your Car to Efficiency and Innovation

by Masashi S. JDM Enthusiast

Lexus ES is the luxury brand of Toyota that produced high-quality, reliable, luxurious, and fuel-efficient cars. It is one of the best-selling luxury brands that offers powerful engines, fuel efficiency, and affordability that customers are looking for. Now, let us talk about some of the best Lexus Cars.


Lexus CT

The Lexus CT is a five-door hybrid electric hatchback that was produced in 2011 and comes with several features. It includes a 10-speaker system, an 8-inch LCD screen with a voice-active navigation system, Start/Stop and touch sensors on front-door handles, a SmartAccess push-button, climate control system, 14.6-inch sport steering wheel, speed-sensitive Electronic Power Steering, and driving mode options such as ECO, EV, and Sport mode. The Lexus CT is equipped with 1.8L 2ZR-FXE hybrid petrol engine coupled with an electric motor ranging 60 kW (80 hp), a 1.3 kWh nickel-metal hydride battery, and a combined output of 100 kW (134 hp) delivering fuel economy between 26.6 km/L – 30.4 km/L.

Lexus ES

The Lexus ES is a four-door sedan that was first presented in 1989 and with over seven generations. The ES includes Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, and 10.2-inch full Head-up Display. The Lexus ES comes with a 2.5L A25A-FXS straight-4 hybrid petrol engine with an electric motor ranging 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) and a combined output of 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) which delivers a JC08 mode fuel economy of 23.4 km/L.

Lexus GS Hybrid

The Lexus GS Hybrid is a four-door sedan that was first produced in 2005 until 2020. The GS hybrid version offers some notable features which include 10-way power seats, pre-collision system, adaptive high beam, Mark Levinson surround sound system, blind-spot monitor, heads-up display, lane keep assist, radar cruise control, and lane departure alert system. The Lexus GS Hybrid is fitted with a 3.5L 2GR-FXE V6 hybrid producing along with an electric motor ranging 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS), a 230.4 – 650V nickel-metal hydride battery, and power of 256 kW (343 hp; 348 PS) delivering a fuel economy of 18.2 km/L.

Lexus IS

The Lexus IS sedan was first produced in 1999 and was also referred to as the Toyota Altezza until 2005 and is now in its third generation. It offers pre-collision system, keyless entry, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, power windows, power steering, and vehicle stability control. The Lexus IS is powered by 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 petrol engine producing 215 PS (158 kW) with a fuel economy of 10.6 km/L and 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 petrol engine producing 318 PS (234 kW) with a fuel economy of 10.0 km/L.

Lexus RC

The Lexus RC is a 2-door coupe that was first introduced in 2014 with available standard and safety features. It comes with 8-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, a 17 speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System, Lexus Enform Safety Connect with Roadside Assistance, Lexus Enform Dynamic Navigation system, High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Intelligence High Beams. The Lexus RC is powered by 2.0L 8AR-FTS turbo petrol engine producing 245 PS (180 kW) with fuel economy of 13.0 km/L and 3.5L 2GR-FSE/2GR-FKS V6 petrol engine producing 318 PS (234 kW) with fuel economy of 9.8 km/L.

Lexus NX

The Lexus NX SUV was produced in 2014 offering numerous standard features such as radar cruise control, traction control, brake assist, vehicle stability control, pre-collision system, power windows, and power door locks. The Lexus NX offered three engine options: (NX 200) 2.0L 3ZR-FAE straight-4 naturally-aspirated engine with 150 PS (110 kW), (NX 200t/300) 2.0L 8AR-FTS straight-4 turbo gasoline engine with 238 PS (175 kW) delivering a fuel economy of 13.0 km/L, and (NX 300h) 2.5L 2AR-FXE gasoline hybrid engine with fuel economy between 19.8 km/L – 21.0 km/L.

Lexus HS

The Lexus HS is a four-door hybrid car that was introduced in 2009 until 2018 and fitted with numerous features. It comes with Mark Levinson premium sound system, Lexus Enform telematics service, infotainment system with Remote Touch controller, pre-collision safety system, radar adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent high-beam, and Wide-View Front and Rear-View backup cameras. The Lexus HS is powered by 2.4L 2AZ-FXE straight-4 petrol hybrid engine with an electric motor and electronic continuously variable transmission producing an output of 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) delivering 19.8 km/L – 20.6 km/L fuel economy.

Lexus RX

The Lexus RX SUV was first produced in 1998 and was also known as the Toyota Harrier until 2013. The RX comes with 12.3-Inch Multimedia Display, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System, a 3-D Navigation system, ventilated leather seats, Heads-Up Display, and cruise control. The Lexus RX is fitted with 2.0L 8AR-FTS turbocharged gasoline engine producing 238 PS (175 kW) with fuel economy of 11.8 km/L and 3.5L 2GR-FXS V6 hybrid gasoline delivering fuel economy of 18.8 km/L.

Lexus LS

The Lexus LS sedan was first produced in 1989 and is currently in its fifth generation. The LS comes with 12-speaker Premium Audio System, Dynamic Voice Command, panoramic display monitor with Cornering View system, remote touchpad to access multimedia and navigation, Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Sign Assist. The Lexus LS is powered by 3.4L V6 twin-turbo engine with fuel economy of 10.2 km/L and 3.5L 8GR-FXS V6 powered by Lexus multiage hybrid drive, a Multistage eCVT, and Automatic Transmission delivering fuel economy between 14.4 km/L – 16.4 km/L.

Lexus GS

The Lexus GS sedan was first produced in 1993 with four distinct generations. It offers electric power steering, variable gear ratio steering, integrated Siri Eyes Free mode, flush-mounted sensors, head-up display, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, LED fog lamps, 18-inch wheels, Mark Levinson surround sound system, and cruise control. The Lexus GS comes with a 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 engine and 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 with a fuel economy of 10.8 km/L.

Finally

Lexus is one of the top-notch best-selling luxury brands around the world with their impressive reliability, modern features, affordability, and fuel efficiency. Added its beautiful design and style which makes it more attractive on the road. You can now check the Lexus stocklist for more cars with great fuel economy.



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About Masashi S. Junior   JDM Enthusiast

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