REVIEW: 2016 LEXUS RC350
The luxury sport coupe of your childhood dreams isn’t unattainable. The all-new Lexus RC350 has a classic look with modern features and performance that can’t be matched by other cars in its price range.
The RC350 has a 306-horsepower V6 engine, and the option for either rear-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmission, or all-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic. With the power to go from zero to 60 in 6 seconds, a top track speed of 130 MPG and a turning circle of 34.8 feet, Los Angeles roads will feel more like a racetrack.
Here’s our review of the all-new RC350, SoCal’s ultimate sport coupe:
Safety Features
The all-new RC350 has plenty of brains behind the beauty, as it features all of the latest in safety features to protect you whether you’re in performance mode or on your morning commute. Drivers can expect anti-lock brakes, Driveline Traction Control, side impact beams, dual stage driver and passenger seat-mounted side and front airbags, and Safety Connect Emergency SOS.
The Lexus Coupe also comes equipped with a tracker system and audio theft deterrent – in case anyone gets jealous of your ride.
Entertainment
The RC350 is basically entertainment in car form, because not only is it a blast to drive, it comes stacked with features. The luxury coupe comes with a 10-speaker system, digital signal processing with Automatic Sound Levelizer, HD radio, integrated Sirius XM satellite radio for 90 days, iTunes tagging, Bluetooth technologies, rear glass-imprinted radio antenna and Siri Eyes Free.
New Styling
With sharp lines and angular headlights, the RC350 stuns under Southern California sun but is equally alluring at night. Its black grille with chrome surround and body-colored bumpers and door handles are the perfect accents to the new body style. The RC350 also features fully automatic projector beam LED headlights and 18-inch aluminum wheels.
Inside, power front bucket seats, a leather-and-metal steering wheel, 60-40 folding bench seatbacks in the rear, interior trim with aluminum and genuine wood, and aluminum interior accents remind you that you’re sitting in the lap of luxury.
For functionality, the RC350 has a full floor console with covered storage, a mini overhead console and rear console with storage and two 12V DC power outlets.
New Technology
Never lose your connection to the outside world with Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity and Lexus Enform with Safety Connect Selective Service Internet Access, ensuring that you can get help or answers for anything, from the trivial to the life-saving. Plus, the RC350 comes with HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter.
Pricing
Starting at $43,715 MSRP
COMPARISON: 2016 LEXUS IS 200t vs BMW 3 SERIES
Looking for a luxury sedan that’s powerful, fun to drive and has a turbocharged engine? Between the Lexus IS 200t and the BMW 3 Series, there’s only one that meets the description.
Read on to find out what differentiates these two luxury sedans, and why drivers in El Monte, California should take notice:
Safety
LEXUS IS 200t
Southern California is a care-free place, so stay that way in a car that will keep you and your family safe on the road. The all-new IS 200t comes with more standard safety features as well as adaptive technology when compared to the competition. Plus, it earned a perfect 5-Star Overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Safety features on the IS include SmartStop technology, a system developed by Lexus that safely decelerates when the vehicle detects an oncoming object and assists the brakes in moments of uncertainty. It also comes with HID headlamps and LED taillights, 10 standard airbags and a backup camera.
BMW 3 SERIES
Similar to the IS, the 3 Series also earned a 5-Star Overall rating from the NHTSA. However, it lacks a few safety features that come standard on the IS.
Drivers will get standard airbags, safety belts, child seat anchors, antilock brakes, electronic stability control and brake assist, but the 3 Series does not come available with SmartStop technology. It does come with auto-leveling headlamps, lane departure warning and night vision, like the IS.
Features
LEXUS IS 200t
The IS comes standard with leatherette seating that’s comfortable and supportive for long trips. Drivers may also add leather seats, ventilated front seats and heated seats. Additionally, it comes with a standard moonroof, automatic climate control, push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity, iPhone integration and Siri voice recognition.
Optional features include a navigation system, Lexus Remote Touch, lane departure warning and a collision mitigation system. For enhanced audio, drivers can also add the Mark Levinson sound system with 15 speakers. Looking for the ultimate in connectivity? Look no further than the Lexus Enform App Suite, which offers navigation and access to your smartphone and other mobile devices quickly.
BMW 3 SERIES
The 3 Series has similar seating options to the IS 200t, but it does have a somewhat high driving position. It also comes with a 9-speaker audio system, push-button start, Bluetooth technologies, USB port, automatic climate control, a 6.5-inch display and BMW’s infotainment system.
Add-ons include adaptive cruise control, navigation, satellite radio, moonroof, rear- and side-view cameras, parking sensors, a premium audio system and lane departure warning.
Engine and Body
LEXUS IS 200t
The IS 200t comes with a 2-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 241 horsepower @ 5,800 RPM. Underneath its beautiful exterior is a track-tuned chassis, independent double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension with coil springs.
BMW 3 SERIES
The BMW 3 Series also has a 2-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, but it only produces 180 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM. It has a strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
2015 LEXUS RX 350 vs 2016 LEXUS RX 350
The Lexus RX 350 is the perfect midsize crossover for cruising Southern California streets because it’s stylish, versatile eco-conscious.
The all-new 2016 model has an updated exterior and engine, but the 2015 is still a good choice, depending on what you’re looking for. Here’s our side-by-side comparison of the 2015 RX 350 and the 2016 RX 350.
Safety
2015 RX 350
Last year’s model of the RX 350 earned perfect scores in crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It features all the great standard safety features you’ve come to know and love from Lexus, plus options for emergency services, airbag deployment notification, and a stolen vehicle tracking system.
2016 RX 350
This year, the 2016 nailed all tests by the IIHS, earning the title of Top Safety Pick+. Plus, the organization gave it best-possible scores for child seat anchor ease of use, and a Superior rating for its front crash prevention system. Optional safety features include a pre-collision system, panoramic view monitor, lane-keep assist with rear cross-traffic alert and intuitive parking assist.
Features
2015 RX 350
The older model of RX 350 has a classic sporty look, with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps, roof rack cross bars, and the option for wood and leather interior accents. It also has standard 8-way power driver and passenger seats, reverse tilt dual mirrors and cruise control. For entertainment, drivers can enjoy a 12-speaker system, 12 months of satellite radio and a radio data system.
2016 RX 350
Lexus has updated the RX 350 to exceed the expectations of its customers. An angular, contemporary exterior makes it unmistakably Lexus, and a plush, luxe interior makes it feel like home. The 2016 RX 350 has a larger display screen than last year’s model, as well as a modernized center control stack and the options for Gray Sapele wood with aluminum and exclusive Matte Linear Dark Mocha wood trim.
For entertainment, the all-new RX 350 features standard Bluetooth technologies, Siri Eyes Free, SiriusXM satellite radio, and HD radio with iTunes tagging. Additionally, drivers can add the Lexus Enform App Suite and Mark Levinson premium audio system.
Engine and Fuel Economy
2015 RX 350
The 2015 RX 350 comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 270 horsepower and 6-speed automatic transmission. It gets 18 MPG city and 25 MPG highway.
2016 RX 350
This year’s RX 350 also has a 3.5-liter V6 engine, but with an updated powertrain. Its new 8-speed automatic transmission gives it better acceleration than last year’s model, more horsepower, plus an improvement in fuel economy. Drivers can expect to get 20 MPG city and 28 MPG highway, and the midsize SUV has 295 horsepower.
Pricing
2015 RX 350
MSRP: $41,910
2016 RX 350
MSRP: $42,850
Today, luxury family-size sedans are synonymous with “no compromise.” Great styling, excellent fuel economy, spaciousness, a comfortable ride, an attractive interior and amazing technology are all within reach – at a reasonable price.
And if that’s what you’re looking for in a car, the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid and 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid are stellar options worthy of your consideration. Plus, they’re environmentally friendly.
But how do they compare? Here’s our review of the two quality hybrid vehicles.
Safety
Lexus ES Hybrid
Although the 2016 ES Hybrid doesn’t have a registered rating with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the car a glowing Five Star Overall rating.
Its standard safety features are also robust, with Enform Safety Connect, a 10-airbag system, vehicle stability control, backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Traction Control (TRAC), vehicle proximity notification system, Child Restraint Seat (CRS), Whiplash Injury Lessening front seats, LED headlamps and taillamps, brake system, Smart Stop technology, rigid body structure with crumple zones and Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System. Lexus also offers many optional features for the safety-conscious.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The Avalon earned the 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with best-possible ratings on all crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also gave the Avalon an overall rating of a five out of a possible five.
In terms of safety features, it comes with Star Safety System™, ToyotaCare, 10 airbags, Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats, front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, side-impact door beams, Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and an anti-theft system with engine immobilizer.
Features
Lexus ES Hybrid
Lexus has packed the ES Hybrid to the rafters with powerful tech. It comes standard with Enform Service Connect, Enform Remote, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, subscription-free traffic and weather, steering-wheel-mounted controls, Siri® Eyes Free, electroluminescent instrumentation, EV driving mode, Drive Mode Select, HD Radio™ with iTunes® Tagging, SmartAccess key fob, Bluetooth® technology and HomeLink® system.
Looking for more tech? No problem – there are plenty of upgrades to choose from.
The interior also features 10-way power front seats, illuminated entry system, NuLuxe interior trim and dual-zone climate control with smog sensor.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The Avalon Hybrid comes loaded with technology: Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation app and Multimedia Bundle, 7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, 8 speakers, auxiliary audio jack and USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control.
Plus, drivers can enjoy advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth®, Scout® GPS Link App, Siri® Eyes Free, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month All Access trial, HD Radio™, HD traffic and weather in major metro areas, and integrated backup camera display.
On the inside, you will also find dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel.
Fuel Economy
Lexus ES Hybrid
40 MPG city / 39 MPG highway / 40 MPG combined
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
40 MPG city / 39 MPG highway / 40 MPG combined
Pricing
Lexus ES Hybrid
Base: Starting at $41,020
Deluxe: N/A
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Base: Starting at $36,650 MSRP
Deluxe – Hybrid Limited: Starting at $41,950 MSRP
REVIEW: 2016 LEXUS NX
With an envy-inducing balance of style, technology, and turbocharged power, the amazingly well-rounded 2016 Lexus NX sets a new standard for the luxury compact SUV category.
After debuting last year, the NX lineup forges forward in 2016 confidently maintaining the stunning-looking, fun-driving and impressively roomy reputation that made it one of the most popular crossovers on the market.
Safety Features
Engineered to meet the highest safety standards, the new Lexus NX delivers in spades by landing an IIHS 2016 Top Safety Pick+ and perfect scores in NHTSA’s side crash tests.
Each NX model comes standard with eight airbags and a rear-view camera as well as a range of optional active and driver assistance safety features to ensure peace of mind for every situation. These include dynamic cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic and lane-departure alerts as well as an intuitive pre-collision system with autonomous braking.
Styling
Combining exquisite craftsmanship with exceptional comfort, the inside of the NX is as awe-inspiring at the outside. Perforated leather trim and a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel are just a few of the available amenities that help to add a personalized touch. Modern style meets refined luxury.
The interior cabin design maximizes comfort for everyone. Passengers enjoy the ample legroom offered by the stadium-like rear seats while available heated and ventilated front seats provide for a more individualized level of temperature control.
Technology
At the heart of the NX is the Lexus Enform suite of apps and connected services. Available through your vehicle’s center-console display, the tech-centric design will enhance your overall experience behind the wheel. 24-hour navigation assistance, app-integration and instant connection to emergency services are just a few of the features offered free for the first year of ownership.
And if that’s not enough to satisfy your tech cravings, the seven-inch high-resolution multimedia display, Remote Touchpad and Enhanced Bluetooth technology should help do the trick.
Price
Lexus offers three versions of the NX available as either front-wheel or all-wheel-drive: the NX 200t, with a turbocharged 255- horsepower four-cylinder engine; the NX 300h, a fuel-minded 194 horsepower hybrid; and the NX Turbo F Sport.
NX 200t
Starting at $34,965
NX 300h
Starting at $39,720
NX 200t F SPORT
Starting at $37,065
Review: 2016 Lexus CT200h
You won’t find too many small luxury hatchbacks with a hybrid engine out there, despite the growing number of hybrids in the marketplace. Lexus has been dominating this niche market for years.
The compact five-door Lexus CT200h is fuel-efficient, sporty, has a luxurious interior, and boasts a decent amount of cargo space to boot. It’s even one of the top-selling eco-friendly cars on the market.
So is the CT200h everything you’re looking for in a car? Here’s our review.
Safety Features
The CT200h isn’t just good on fuel. It’s also an incredibly safe car.
The 2016 CT200h has earned the Top Safety Pick+ rating with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety with best-possible ratings on all crash tests.
Its safety features include airbags, 4-wheel ABS, remote anti-theft alarm system, emergency braking assist, daytime running lights, engine immobilizer, auto delay off headlamps, dusk sensing headlamps, turn signal mirrors, stability control, traction control, post-collision safety system, tire pressure monitoring, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Intuitive Park Assist and backup camera mounted in auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Entertainment
The CT200h has all the standard entertainment features.
It features Bluetooth® technology, voice-activated control, a six-speaker audio system, AM/FM stereo, satellite radio with three months of provided service, speed sensitive volume control, auxiliary input jack, and USB with external media control.
If that just isn’t enough, a variety of tech and entertainment upgrades are available with premium and F Sport packages, such as Lexus Display Audio.
New Styling
Not much has changed by way of styling with the 2016 model.
The CT200h comes with a leatherette interior, bucket front seats, cruise control, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, as well as a leather and simulated alloy steering wheel.
On the outside, you’ll find variable intermittent wipers, rear defogger, rear window wiper, power glass sunroof, rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels, and 215/45R17 all-season tires.
New Technology
In terms of technology the 2016 CT200h comes with plenty of bells and whistles. The CT200h includes tachometer, trip computer, external temperature display, cruise control, electric power steering, dual zone climate control, turn signal in mirrors, Safety Connect telecommunications service, and Bluetooth® wireless data link for hands-free phone.
Optional features include heated front seats, a navigation system, an electronic parking aid camera, power sunroof/moonroof, real-time traffic information, DVD entertainment system, interior day/night electrochromic rearview mirror, adaptive cruise control, and universal garage door opener.
Fuel Economy
43 MPG city / 40 MPG highway / 42 MPG combined
Pricing
Starting at $31,250 MSRP
Review: 2016 Lexus GX460 Series
The Lexus GX460 is a mid-size luxury SUV with one capability the alternatives do not offer – namely, the ability to take it off-roading.
The GX460 features a soft ride, a powerful 301-horsepower V8 engine, and beautiful interior. It’s everything you’d expect, and some things you wouldn’t, from a traditional luxury SUV.
So how does it stack up with other SUVs in its class? Is it the car you’ve been looking for? Let’s take a look.
Safety Features
The 2016 GX460 has yet to be rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The car nevertheless features robust safety features and is definitely for the safety-conscious.
Standard safety features on the GX460 include four-wheel active traction control, Enform Safety Connect, 10 airbags, active front headrests, LED headlamps and taillamps, Smart Stop technology, a backup camera, tire-pressure monitor system, downhill assist control, and hill-start assist control.
Some optional features include a blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, headlamp washers, and intuitive parking assist.
Entertainment
If off-roading capabilities just aren’t enough to keep you entertained, the GX460 also comes with a premium surround-sound audio system, subscription-free traffic and weather, Bluetooth audio technology, steering-wheel-mounted controls, and SiriusXM® satellite radio.
Entertainment-minded drivers might opt to add the Enform App Suite, voice command, Fuel Guide, and Sports and Stocks.
New Styling
With this seven-seater, drivers can choose from two different trim levels, either Base or Luxury. The Base model comes with a sunroof, automatic LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and premium vinyl upholstery.
As you can imagine, there are a variety of optional features for those who are more style-conscious. Some features include automatic wipers, LED fog lights, and perforated leather upholstery.
At the Luxury level, you get headlight washers, auto-dimming side mirrors, mahogany wood trim for the shifter and steering wheel, and upgraded leather upholstery.
New Technology
As with most Lexus cars, the GX460 comes loaded with all manner of technology. Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, Lexus Enform Service Connect, Premium Audio System, SmartAccess key fob, subscription-free traffic and weather, Bluetooth audio, steering-wheel-mounted controls, SiriusXM® satellite radio and the Enform Remote mobile app all come standard with the GX460.
For those who want more tech, you can also add Enform Destinations, the Enform App Suite, voice command for Bluetooth, Navigation System with voice activation, as well as Fuel Guide, Sports and Stocks to keep tabs on your teams and investments.
Pricing
Starting at $50,780 MSRP
Comparison Lexus RC200t vs BMW 2 Series
If you’re in the market for a two-door luxury coupe, practicality probably isn’t a major concern. These cars are not built for passenger accommodation or cargo space but rather for performance and styling.
Coupes are all about the driving experience. They’re about style and performance. And if you want to get from A to B in style, then the Lexus RC200t or the BMW 2 Series might be exactly the car you’ve been looking for.
But how do the two cars compare? Let’s take a look.
Lexus RC200t Safety Features
We’re all for traveling in style, but it’s also nice to have the reassurance that you can put the pedal to the metal without compromising safety.
The Lexus RC200t has received the 2016 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, passing all crash tests with flying colors.
The RC200t features the usual bevy of Lexus safety features. Standard items include LED headlamps and LED daytime running lights, an advanced braking system, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System with sport mode, Enform Safety Connect, backup camera with dynamic gridlines, eight airbags, rigid body structure with crumple zones, Hill-start Assist Control, LED taillamps, and Smart Stop technology. The safety-conscious can also opt to add a Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Intuitive Parking Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Cross-Traffic Alert, rain-sensing wipers, windshield wiper de-icer and headlamp washers.
BMW 2 Series Safety Features
Much like the RC200t, the BMW 2 Series was the recipient of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, getting the best possible scores in all crash tests.
Its safety features are also robust. The 2 Series comes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), engine immobilizer, airbags, front safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners, Coded Driveway Protection, impact sensor, programmable daytime running lights, Tire Pressure Monitor, Anti-theft alarm system, and BMW Assist eCall™ with Emergency Request and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification.
Lexus RC200t Features
Luxury two-door coupes are for those who want to have fun on the road, and if that’s what you’re looking for in a car, the RC200t won’t disappoint.
Standard entertainment features include Siri® Eyes Free, subscription-free traffic and weather, Bluetooth audio technology, HD Radio™ with iTunes® Tagging, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio.
The RC200t’s optional features aren’t anything to sneeze at, either. You can opt to add the Enform App Suite, voice command, Fuel Guide, Sports and Stocks, Navigation System with Voice Activation, and a Mark Levinson® surround sound audio system if entertainment is your thing.
But if that still isn’t enough fun, the F Sport models come with a lot of extras, such as the LFA-inspired digital instrumentation, Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), Sport S+ driving mode, drive mode select, as well as G-Force and Turbo-Boost Displays.
The base model interior features leather trim with NuLuxe seating, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone climate control with smog sensor, Personalized Settings, electrochromic inside mirror with compass, ambient lighting, and illuminated door handles.
F Sport models come with badged steering wheel and shift knob, bolstered seats, sport exterior styling, as well as heated and ventilated front seats.
BMW 2 Series Features
Shoppers looking at the BMW 2 Series will notice the base model lacks the many standard features found in the RC 200t. The 2 Series interior features SensaTec vinyl upholstery, high-gloss black plastic trim, as well as eight-way manually adjustable front sport seats.
As far as entertainment is concerned, the 2 Series comes with a HiFi sound system and Radio Data System (RDS), HD Radio™ with multicast FM reception, pre-wiring for SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Tuner, Bluetooth technology, and iDrive with and a 6.5-inch display.
Outside, you’ll find Y-Spoke alloy wheels, halogen free-form front fog lights, chrome-line exterior trim, and a sport kidney grille.
Lexus RC200t’s Fuel Economy
22 MPG city / 32 MPG highway / 26 MPG combined
BMW 2 Series Fuel Economy
23 MPG city / 35 MPG highway / 27 MPG combined
Lexus RC200t Pricing
Base: starting at $39,995 MSRP
Sport Model – RC 300 F Sport: starting at $46,310 MSRP
BMW 2 Series Pricing
Base: starting at $32,850 MSRP
Sport Model – M240i xDrive Coupe: starting at $46,150 MSRP
2016 Lexus ES vs. 2016 Acura TLX Comparison
When comparing the all-new Lexus ES to the 2016 Acura TLX, you’ll notice some differences and some similarities. Both luxury sedans offer comfort and performance at a great value, but one of these stands head-and-shoulders above the competition in technology and style.
Read on to see our side-by-side comparison of the 2016 models of Lexus ES and Acura TLX:
Lexus ES Safety Features
Whether you’re riding solo or cruising with the family in tow, safety is of utmost importance. That’s what Lexus had in mind when it crafted the all-new ES, which has earned the title of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2016 ES earned the best possible scores in all crash tests by the IIHS, including small and moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints and seats. It also regarded the sedan’s front crash prevention system as Superior.
Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2016 ES a best-possible 5-Star Overall rating.
Standard yet technologically advanced safety features on the all-new ES include lane departure alert with steering assist, Lexus Enform safety connect, 10-standard airbag system, backup camera with dynamic gridlines, vehicle stability control, vehicle proximity notification system, and traction control.
Also, standards on the ES are child restraint seat tether anchor brackets, LED headlamps, whiplash injury lessening front seats, LED taillamps, brake system, Smart Stop technology, rigid body structure with crumple zones, and a direct tire pressure monitor system.
Drivers can additionally opt for premium safety options, which include intuitive parking assist, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, high-speed dynamic radar cruise control, intelligent high-beam headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and windshield-wiper de-icer.
Acura TLX Safety Features
The 2016 TLX received Good scores from the IIHS for moderate overlap front, side crash, roof strength, and head restraints and seating. It scored slightly sub-par on tests for small overlap frontal crashes, but the organization did name its front crash prevention system Superior.
The NHTSA similarly gave the Acura sedan a 5-Star Overall rating, noting that it had perfect scores in all crash tests.
Standard safety features on the TLX include a tire pressure monitoring system with tire fill assist, seat belts and airbags, child safety, and reinforced body structure design.
For an upcharge, buyers can also receive lane keeping assist system, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, blind spot information system, forward collision warning system, parking sensors, collision mitigation braking system, and road departure mitigation system.
Lexus ES Features
Once you’re inside the all-new ES, you may never want to leave. It comes standard with 10-way power front seats, an illuminated entry system, NuLuxe interior trim, and dual-zone climate control with a smog sensor.
Buyers also have the option to get a panorama glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, driver’s-seat power cushion extender, perforated leather-trimmed interior, ambient lighting, and power rear sunshade.
For your entertainment, the ES comes with a premium audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, subscription-free traffic and weather, and HD radio with iTunes tagging. Premium entertainment options include the 15-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround sound audio system, fuel guide, sports and stocks, and navigation system with voice-activation.
Drivers with a need for connectivity will be happy to find standard Lexus Enform Service Connect, steering-wheel-mounted controls, Siri Eyes Free, electroluminescent instrumentation, EV driving mode, drive mode select, Bluetooth technology, and HomeLink system.
Acura TLX Features
Inside the all-new TLX, drivers will find standard front seats, rear seats, cargo area, cabin storage, standard audio system, and USB/iPod integration.
Buyers may also opt for premium options, such as GPS-linked climate control, electronic gear selector, voice recognition, ELS studio premium audio system, music voice commands, navigation functionality and controls, AcuraLink real-time traffic, AcuraLink The Next Generation, and a destination database.
Tech enthusiasts will like the TLX’s on-demand multi-use display, Siri integration, electronic gear selector, cameras and radar, and remote start system.
Lexus ES’s Fuel Economy
21 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway / 24 MPG combined
Acura TLX’s Fuel Economy
24 MPG City / 35 MPG Highway / 28 MPG combined
Lexus ES Pricing
Base: starting at $38,100 MSRP
Acura TLX Pricing
Base: starting at $31,695 MSRP
Deluxe (TLX 3.5 V-6 9-AT SH-AWD): starting at $41,575
2016 Lexus GS Review
In the world of luxury sedans, you have old-school classics and new-wave trendsetters, and then you have those vehicles that toe the line for a perfect combination of timeless good looks and modern performance and features.
Of course, we’re referring to the all-new Lexus GS. Here’s everything you need to know about this new classic:
Lexus GS Safety Features
It’s not all just speed and appearance with the all-new GS – it’s loaded with safety features, too. The Lexus sedan comes standard with Lexus Enform Safety Connect, 10-Standard-Airbag System, Backup Camera with Dynamic Gridlines, and Smart Stop technology. Additionally, drivers benefit from a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with sport mode, LED taillamps, whiplash prevention front seatbacks, rigid body structure with crumple zones, LED headlamps, and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and tire pressure monitoring system.
Premium safety options include a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent High-Beam Headlamps, Lexus Dynamic Handling system including Dynamic Rear Steering, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, high-performance F Sport Brakes, Intuitive Parking Assist and rain-sensing wipers.
Lexus GS Entertainment
Never miss a beat in your all-new GS with standard Bluetooth® technology, SiriusXM® satellite radio, Siri® Eyes Free, HD Radio™ with iTunes® tagging, and subscription-free traffic and weather.
For those with high standards for audio, there’s also the Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound Audio System. Additionally, drivers can opt for the Lexus Enform App Suite, Fuel Guide, Sports, and Stocks.
Lexus GS Styling
The 2016 GS is something to behold, with HID headlights hugged by boomerang-shaped LED running lights and a sleek bumper that seamlessly melds into the body of the car. Inside, you’ll enjoy ambient lighting, a Lexus memory system, Lexus Personalized Settings, and a USB-equipped center console.
Looking for more? Drivers may also opt for Semi-Aniline perforated leather-trimmed interior, 18-way power front seats, F SPORT interior styling, wood- and leather-trimmed heated steering wheel and leather-trimmed shift knob, front-seat climate concierge, three-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats and power rear sunshade.
Lexus GS Technology
If it’s tech you want, tech you’ve got. The GS comes with standard Lexus Enform Remote, Lexus Enform Service Connect, Drive Mode Select, color Multi-Information Display, Remote Touch, steering-wheel-mounted controls, SmartAccess key fob, HomeLink® system, and illuminated entry system.
Drivers looking for a little extra can also get a navigation system with a 12.3-inch Display, Lexus Enform Destinations, LFA-inspired digital instrumentation, EV mode, Sport S+ mode, color Heads-Up Display, voice command, and rear-seat climate and audio controls.
Lexus GS Pricing
Base: starting at $45,615 MSRP
GS 450h F Sport: starting at $68,125 MSRP
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