Road Tests

ROAD TEST: Lexus UX200 F Sport

The UX scores some misses but there’s an undeniable charm to Lexus’ new boutique crossover… The abbreviation UX is most commonly associated with “user experience”, […]

Posted by CAR magazine - 30 May 2019

ROAD TEST: Lexus ES250 EX

Cool and calm under the pressure placed on its segment, the new Lexus ES250 adds sophistication to what is essentially a Camry package… The executive-sedan […]

By CAR magazine - 23 January 2019

ROAD TEST: Lexus LS500 vs. Mercedes-Benz S560L

Lexus bows in with a brand-new LS. Strikingly designed and lavishly equipped, how does it fare against the recently facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Spare a thought […]

By CAR magazine - 13 September 2018

ROAD TEST: Lexus RX350L EX

Does a lengthened version of Lexus’ luxury SUV have the means to upset its European competitors? We evaluate the new RX350L… Let’s start with what we […]

By CAR magazine - 6 June 2018

ROAD TEST: Lexus LC500

Is the attention-grabbing LC a pure sportscar, or an indulgent grand tourer? Just look at it. Even painted in dour White Nova paint, the Lexus […]

By CAR magazine - 6 December 2017

ROAD TEST: Lexus IS200t EX

Lexus invigorates its compact-executive challenger with the introduction of a 2,0-litre turbopetrol. This mid-range IS claims the sweet spot in the line-up.

By WebmasterAdmin - 11 May 2016

Lexus ES250 EX

Lexus has added the family-focused ES250 sedan to its local range in an attempt to reignite some of the sales magic of the 1990s Toyota Camry.

By CAR magazine - 10 March 2014

Lexus GS350 EX

The GS has always had a reputation for being an old man’s car. But, within the space of a generation, Lexus has managed to endow […]

By CAR magazine - 5 February 2014

Lexus IS350 EX

THERE are really only three brands synonymous with the compact-executive market – in South Africa, at least. Long have Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz sat on […]

By CAR magazine - 11 December 2013

Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

The CT 200h looks to increase traffic to Lexus showrooms and attract a younger clientele

By CAR magazine - 23 November 2011

Lexus IS-F

The belated arrival of the IS-F should not detract from the significance of Lexus’
first performance saloon.

By CAR magazine - 8 March 2010

Lexus RX350 XE AT

Quality and luxury remain RX strenghts, but it’s now got added macho appeal

By CAR magazine - 13 August 2009

LEXUS GS450h

Hybrids may not necessarily save the planet, but Lexus offers a
performance drive that does help to preserve it

By CAR magazine - 10 September 2008

Lexus IS250 SE

Lexus’ compact IS250 is striking fear into the hearts of the German big three.

By CAR magazine - 1 November 2007

Lexus RX300

OKAY, many of us are aware that over the last 10 years there has been a gradually increasing – but always low-key – Lexus presence in the more exclusive sectors of the local car market.

By CAR magazine - 14 August 2007

Lexus GS300 AT

Having conquered the US, Lexus takes on the world…

By CAR magazine - 9 December 2006

Lexus LS 430

Once upon a time there was little debate about what marque was “The Best Car in the World”.

By CAR magazine - 2 December 2005