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As far as I remember, Autocar is right stating that there will be a small crossover (based on a Toyota model) which then should play the role of ’entry to the brand’ like CT was doing until now. Don’t know anymore for sure (was not allowed to save any notes back then) but there should be a...

1,5 year ago I left the Lexus organization. At the importer that I worked for, meanwhile the Lexus management has been taken over entirely by Toyota people. No specific focus on Lexus anymore. 😕 I remember having seen the projection of the European line-up plans until '24. This evolution of...

I will remain a Lexus enthusiast, but I have to admit that one of the reasons that I am not working for Lexus anymore is the lack of go-to-market-speed, especially looking at the European market. Total sales volume is OK, but could be much more if there had been more consistency. On top of that...

Me too. The quality of comfort and support you get in ALL recent Lexus seats is without any doubt amongst the best on the market. Recognized as well by a lot of automotive journalists here in Europe. Personally, I put these seats on top ranking, next to Volvo.

The announced 400km range of the UX is given in NEDC, whereas best market performers in the compact cross-over segment (Hyundai Kona EV, Kia e-Niro and Kia e- Soul) achieve 450 kms in WLTP. I guess the UX in WLTP will get max. 350 kms. This is a serious disappointment to me, especially...

What a georgeous machine! In my opinion, this is one of the very few convertibles that looks stunning with a closed rooftop. A few months ago, while still working for Lexus, I once saw a picture of the white exterior with the white+navy blue interior of the launch press picture: this...

Very nice update, congrats! I fully agree with CRSKTN’s post: this website and community is of a very rare constant high quality. Top!

Never understood quite good why the adaptive headlights are not available in the U.S. whereas we get this item in EU. Is it regulation? And what is the reason behind the regulation? Edit: Oh, sorry, I was too quick and didn't read the message below the images in the topic opening post...

In my opinion the general redesign is a success as the model doesn't need much more to face competition. It keeps its original design (with all its pro's and con's) with a lot of personality. The engineers further improved suspension for comfort and multimedia is now finally up-to-date. They...

No, this new screen remains a fixed one, just like the old version.

My thoughts exactly. The added touchscreen function is OK and the screen moved forward, but just try to imagine in a current RX: there is no way that the screen can be close enough to get comfortable access to the touch function without a complete dash redesign. Also the extra surface material...

Then I am afraid that you will be disappointed... ;) Do you feel that the RX needs a bigger change than the traditional small bits of redesigned head- and taillights + bumperdetails? Imho, the RX doesn't need a big update as it is only up to a facelift for the first time, whereas the GX...

Too bad that GX nor LX ever made it to Europe with an imaginary plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Would have been awesome!

Fully agree, the last CT facelift is indeed spot on!

I am also very curious to know the source of this info. As an insider, I don't pretend to know everything, but this seems very unlikely to me...

'(...) Some form of electrification': that this means 'BEV' is pure speculation. Nothing what I read here is pointing towards EV (unfortunately, as it would be a good choice). But as everything is still very Hybrid at Lexus, it would be a surprise to me... The other thing: Lexus definitely...

The hybrid LS gives an impression of an 'unfinished car'. Unlike the LC 500h, in the LS you get the impression that the Multi Stage Hybrid drive train is not adapted to the overall concept of the car. Journalists comparing the LS hybrid with its (diesel of PHEV) competitors are very negative...

For the sake of Lexus' commercial success, I hope they will jump to the solid state tech before other premium manufacturers do to be able to build some commercial credibility again. Unfortunately, with the inside info that I have for the moment, I am afraid that it is not going to happen very...

Why would soft top not be the right choice? If you look at the quality of for example a Porsche 911 convertible or a Bentley Continental Convertible...: in that case I much rather like the soft top solution. Such top quality solutions are equivalent to hardtop as it comes to wind, climate or...

I know, Ian, but even then it is rather complicated to adjust... but like everything, you get used to it ;)