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February 08, 2024

Lexus RX 350h/500h: Sharper and sweeter

February 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus RX 350h/500h: Sharper and sweeter

The volume seller has been updated with improvements in key areas.

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February 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
RX 500h, RX 300h, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ, RAV4, Direct4, F-Sport, GA-K, TNGA-K, hybrid, PHEV
September 27, 2022

Lexus NX350h Limited road test review: Getting a handle on e-Latch

September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig
Lexus NX350h Limited road test review:  Getting a handle on e-Latch

Lexus’ new-generation medium sports utility finds another way to put safety first.

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September 27, 2022/ Rob Maetzig/
Lexus
NX350H, Lexus NZ, hybrid, PHEV
September 23, 2022

Lexus NX 450H PHEV F-Sport/ MG HS PHEV roadtest review: Down to the wire

September 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus NX 450H PHEV F-Sport/ MG HS PHEV roadtest review: Down to the wire

With the future looking determinedly electric, is there even a place for plug-in hybrid cars? Of course there is.

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September 23, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus, MG
NX, HS, MG NZ, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ, PHEV
September 19, 2022

Lexus LX500d F-Sport: Hot shoeing with bigfoot

September 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus LX500d F-Sport: Hot shoeing with bigfoot

What difference does a splash of performance enhancement lend to the upscale sibling to the Land Cruiser 300-Series?

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September 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
LX500d, Lexus NZ, Land Cruiser, V6, turbodiesel, CO2
March 28, 2022

Lexus UX300e road test review: Quality with quirks

March 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus UX300e road test review: Quality with quirks

It’s great to see the brand join the electric car sector, but it’s a shame this car isn’t up to full pace with its charging technology.

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March 28, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
UX300e, electric, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ
September 30, 2021

Lexus IS 300h F Sport review: New face, same heart

September 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Lexus IS 300h F Sport review: New face, same heart

The smallest sedan from this premium brand looks awesome. But does its powertrain tech still impress?

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September 30, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
Lexus
IS300h, Lexus NZ, Toyota NZ, hybrid
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