Review: Lexus L10.I GS (2012-15) Overview Released in April 2012, the Lexus L10 Series I (L10.I) GS was an executive sedan. The L10 GS range initially consisted of the GS 250 and GS 350, powered by 2.5- and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines respectively. The L10 GS range was subsequently expanded with the hybrid-powered GS 450h […]
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Review: Lexus S160 GS (1997-04)
Review: Lexus S160.I GS 300 (1997-00) Overview Released in September 1997, the Lexus S160 Series I (S160.I) GS was a mid-size, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Tahara, Japan, the Lexus S160 GS range consisted of the GS 300 which was powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic […]
Review: Lexus XV70 ES 300h (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2018, the Lexus XV70 ES was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Fukuoka, Japan, the Lexus XV70 ES range for Australia consisted solely of the ES 300h which was offered in Luxury and Sports Luxury variants. As such, Australia did not receive the ES 350, ES 250 or […]
Review: Lexus XV60 ES (2013-18)
Review: Lexus XV60.I ES (2013-15) Overview Released in November 2013, the Lexus XV60 Series I (XV60.I) ES was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Miyawaka, Japan, the Lexus XV60 ES range consisted of the ES 300h and ES 350 models, the drivetrains of which were shared with the Toyota XV50 Camry Hybrid and XV50 […]
Review: Lexus XV30 ES (2001-05)
Review: Lexus XV30.I ES 300 (2001-04) Overview Released in October 2001, the Lexus XV30 Series I (XV30.I) ES was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the front-wheel drive Lexus XV30 ES range consisted of the ES 300 which was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. […]
Review: Lexus XV10 ES (1992-96)
Overview Released in June 1992, the Lexus XV10 ES 300 was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Lexus XV10 ES 300 was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. 3VZ-FE engine The 3.0-litre 3VZ-FE V6 petrol engine had a cast iron block, aluminium cylinder […]
Review: Lexus XV20 ES (1996-01)
Review: Lexus XV20.I ES 300 (1996-99) Overview Released in October 1996, the Lexus XV20 ES 300 was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Lexus XV20 ES 300 was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. 1MZ-FE Engine The 3.0-litre 1MZ-FE V6 petrol engine had […]
Review: Lexus ZWA10 CT 200h (2011-21)
Review: Lexus ZWA10.I CT 200h (2011-14) Overview Released in March 2011, the Lexus ZWA10 Series I (ZWA10.I) CT hatchback range consisted solely of the CT 200h hybrid hatchback. Manufactured in Fukuoka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Lexus CT 200h was powered by a modified version of the hybrid powertrain used in the Toyota Prius, using a […]
1LR-GUE Lexus LFA engine
Introduction The 1LR-GUE was a 4.8-litre V10 petrol engine that powered the Lexus LFA. Co-developed with Yamaha, the 1LR-GUE produced peak outputs of 412 kW at 8700 rpm and 480 Nm at 7000 rpm. Furthermore, maximum engine speed was 9000 rpm and 90 per cent of peak torque was available from 3700 rpm to 9000 […]
4GR-FSE Lexus engine
Introduction The 4GR-FSE was a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was first introduced in Australia in the Lexus XE20 IS 250. A member of the Toyota/Lexus GR engine family, key features of the 4GR-FSE engine included its aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, direct fuel injection, and variable intake and exhaust valve timing (‘dual VVT-i’). […]