Review: Lexus XF10.I LS 400 (1990-92) Overview Released in May 1990, the Lexus XF10 Series I (XF10.I) LS 400 was a large, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the rear-wheel drive Lexus XF10 LS 400 was powered by a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to an electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission. Development Development of the […]
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Review: Lexus XE20 IS F (2008-14)
Overview Released in October 2008, the Lexus IS F was a high performance, compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the rear-wheel drive XE20 IS F was powered by a 5.0-litre petrol V8 petrol engine that was mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the IS F was solely available as a Sport Luxury variant. 2UR-GSE […]
Review: Lexus Z100 LC 500 and 500h (2017-on)
Overview Production of the Lexus Z100 LC commenced in March 2017 and it was released in Australia in June 2017. Manufactured at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant in Aichi, Japan, the Lexus LC was a rear-wheel drive, two-plus-two seat coupe and its range consisted of: The LC 500, powered by a 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine […]
Review: Lexus LFA10 LFA (2011-12)
Overview Released in October 2011, the Lexus LFA10 LFA was a high performance, two-seat coupe. Manufactured in Motomachi, Japan, the rear-wheel drive LFA was powered by a 4.8-litre V10 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission (Lexus’ Automated Sequential Gearbox or ASG). The six-speed transmission had steering wheel gearshift paddles and four […]
Review: Lexus XE30 IS (2013-21)
Review: Lexus XE30.I IS (2013-16) Overview Released in July 2013, the Lexus XE30 IS was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the rear-wheel drive IS range initially consisted of the IS 250, IS 350 and IS 300h models, available in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury variants. In September 2015, however, the IS 250 […]
Review: Lexus XE20 IS 250 C (2009-14)
Overview Released in July 2009, the Lexus IS 250 C was a two-door convertible with a retractable metal roof. Manufactured in Japan, the rear-wheel drive IS 250 C was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The IS 250 C was initially offered in […]
Review: Lexus XE10 IS (1999-05)
Review: Lexus XE10.I IS 200 (1999-01) Overview Released in March 1999, the Lexus XE10 Series I (XE10.I) IS range was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Iwate, Japan, the rear-wheel drive XE10.I IS range consisted of the IS 200 model which was powered by a 2.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either […]
Review: Lexus XE20 IS (2005-13)
Review: Lexus XE20.I IS 250 (2005-08) Overview Released in November 2005, the Lexus XE20 Series I (XE20.I) IS was a range of compact executive sedans. Manufactured in Japan, the rear-wheel drive XE20.I IS range consisted of the IS 250 model which was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a […]
Review: Lexus S190 GS (2005-11)
Review: Lexus S190.I GS 300, GS 430 and GS 450h (2005-08) Overview Released in March 2005, the Lexus S190 Series I (S190.I) GS was a mid-size, rear-wheel drive range of sedans. Manufactured in Tahara, Japan, the Lexus S190 GS range initially consisted of the GS 300 and GS 430, powered by 3.0-litre V6 and 4.3-litre […]
Review: Lexus L10 GS F (2015-20)
Overview Commencing production in late 2015 and officially released in Australia in February 2016, the Lexus L10 GS F was a high-performance sedan. Manufactured in Tahara, Japan, the rear-wheel drive Lexus GS F is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. 2UR-GSE V8 engine and transmission Like […]