2010 Lexus LS
The 2010 Lexus LS lineup receives freshened styling, some new features, and a performance-oriented Sport Package. Three versions of Lexus’ flagship sedan are offered: The regular-length 460, and the 460 L and gas/electric hybrid 600h L that add about 5 inches of wheelbase and overall length. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the 460 and 460 [...]
2010 Lexus ES 350
The 2010 Lexus ES 350 gets freshened interior and exterior styling and new features. ES is essentially a luxury version of the Toyota Camry. The sole powertrain teams a 272-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, front- and rear-side airbags, and [...]
2010 Lexus GS
The 2010 Lexus GS is largely unchanged. This is the sportier of Lexus’ two premium-midsize cars. The GS lineup starts with the GS 350, which has a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. It’s available with rear- or all-wheel drive. The GS 460 has a 342-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 and an 8-speed automatic. Also [...]
2010 Lexus GX 460
The 2010 Lexus GX 460 replaces the GX 470 as Lexus’ off-road-oriented midsize SUV. GX 460 is a 7-passenger wagon that uses traditional truck-type construction. It shares its basic design with Toyota’s 4Runner SUV, which is also redesigned for 2010. GX 460 comes in Base or Premium trim. The sole powertrain is a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter [...]
2009 Lexus GX 470
The 2009 Lexus GX 470 is largely unchanged. GX 470 is a midsize SUV that uses traditional truck-type construction. It has a 263-hp 4.7-liter V8 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is 6500 lb. All-wheel drive is standard and includes a low-range gear for off-roading. A 3rd-row split-folding seat is available for [...]
2010 Lexus HS 250h
The 2010 Lexus HS 250h is a new model from Toyota’s luxury division. This gas/electric hybrid compact car is a 5-passenger, 4-door sedan that teams a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 187 horsepower total, and comes with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic. Lexus’ hybrid system [...]
2010 Lexus IS
The 2010 Lexus IS sees no major changes. This premium-compact car comes in four models with three engines. The Lexus IS comes as a 4-door sedan and a 2-door convertible called the IS C (see separate report). The IS 250 has a 204-horsepower 2.5-liter V6 engine. Also offered is the IS 350, which has a [...]
