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Post by clunes on Sept 29, 2023 12:06:10 GMT
I don't mind the Lexus styling - far from traditionally 'attractive/pretty' for sure but, as I've probably said before, at least they are different and stand out. The interiors tend to be very good but for me I think the gearbox would be the biggest issue - though for your mums needs it may well be perfect - I hope she likes it  You sound like a BMW designer! Yes, a CVT would make anything a non starter for me (it ruined the GS 450h I drove about 9 years ago), but I'm sure it will be fine for RR's mum. Lol - I draw the (badly executed) line at that comparison!!! I'd rather a modern lexus design than most of the BMW alternatives - and that's coming from someone who's typically been a big fan of BMW as a brand in the past. The link to the UX did make me quickly search their stock for LC500's though |
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Post by Roadrunner on Sept 29, 2023 16:46:05 GMT
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Post by clunes on Sept 29, 2023 23:02:10 GMT
Fantastic - glad it ticked the right boxes. Looks great and a good colour combo 👍
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Post by PetrolEd on Oct 1, 2023 9:05:49 GMT
Very nice spec and great choice of car.
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Post by alf on Oct 2, 2023 9:54:22 GMT
Wow that was fast work too! We don't hang about on here Quite different colours but I really like that. Tina and I went car shopping for her at the weekend and she test drive a brand new Tesla 3, but the 3 year old one she looked at was not to her liking (the interior is much worse on the older ones). She may test drive a 33e saloon as well (also 3 years old, and also nigh on £30k). The A5 is great, I'm not sure what she is up to really, but most of her trips are short so hybrid or electric would suit - and she does like to change her cars a lot more than me! My Jag has sat next to her Q3, 1 series cabriolet, and A5 for some time each... |
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 2, 2023 10:45:03 GMT
Not having properly sampled a hybrid before I was really impressed with the Lexus. On the short trips around the villages, which my mother will be doing a lot of the time, I expect it will be running silently on electric most of the time.
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Post by Andy C on Oct 2, 2023 11:20:18 GMT
Looks good James
If it’s still on the forecourt on the row nearest the road then I drove past it this morning
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Post by Martin on Oct 2, 2023 11:38:33 GMT
Not having properly sampled a hybrid before I was really impressed with the Lexus. On the short trips around the villages, which my mother will be doing a lot of the time, I expect it will be running silently on electric most of the time. I’m a bit of a hybrid convert, it is very pleasant wafting around on electric power and even better when you’re in stop/start traffic. It also means a bigger contrast when the proper engine kicks in, so while I’m more pro hybrid than I was, I’m still not interested in full EV. Is the Lexus a plug in hybrid? |
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Post by Tim on Oct 2, 2023 11:50:36 GMT
It looks like a good choice and a refreshing change from the usual options.
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 2, 2023 14:59:03 GMT
Not having properly sampled a hybrid before I was really impressed with the Lexus. On the short trips around the villages, which my mother will be doing a lot of the time, I expect it will be running silently on electric most of the time. I’m a bit of a hybrid convert, it is very pleasant wafting around on electric power and even better when you’re in stop/start traffic. It also means a bigger contrast when the proper engine kicks in, so while I’m more pro hybrid than I was, I’m still not interested in full EV. Is the Lexus a plug in hybrid? It's a self-charging hybrid which is the best option for her. I can't see her fiddling about with a charging cable and with the Lexus she just has to select Drive and the car does the rest. |
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Post by Martin on Oct 2, 2023 18:24:19 GMT
I’m a bit of a hybrid convert, it is very pleasant wafting around on electric power and even better when you’re in stop/start traffic. It also means a bigger contrast when the proper engine kicks in, so while I’m more pro hybrid than I was, I’m still not interested in full EV. Is the Lexus a plug in hybrid? It's a self-charging hybrid which is the best option for her. I can't see her fiddling about with a charging cable and with the Lexus she just has to select Drive and the car does the rest. I thought it was and as you say, makes sense. It was your comment about being in electric most of the time that threw me. |
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Post by bryan on Oct 2, 2023 18:47:35 GMT
How far do the self charging hybrids go on electric only, or is it just starting off?
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 2, 2023 19:16:58 GMT
It starts off, then I think will only do two or three miles but if bumbling around town the engine, when it does cut in, will often only be idling for a while to generate some more charge. The engine kicks in more forcefully in when you properly ask for some extra beans. Apparently it will run up to about about 72 MPH on electric, but I doubt it would last for long at that speed.
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Post by PG on Oct 3, 2023 13:02:18 GMT
That looks really smart and I like the colour combo a lot.
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 6, 2023 19:32:37 GMT
The car was collected today. My brother rode shotgun and described it as one of the most comfortable cars in which he has ever ridden, and he drives a Volvo S80 Executive. Looks like it is going to be a success.   |
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Post by clunes on Oct 6, 2023 20:51:51 GMT
Fantastic.
I’ve watched a fair few Lexus reviews over the years (not related to my recent test drive) and one thing that tends to come out is the attention to detail, real world usability and not following the crowd - comfort & minimal NVH being one aspect in which they seem to forge a slightly different path to the usual premium suspects (perhaps Volvo aside)
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Post by Big Blue on Oct 7, 2023 9:23:12 GMT
Lovely.
These are completely off my car-radar but this would be ideal for W2.1.
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Post by alf on Oct 9, 2023 13:12:45 GMT
Fantastic. I’ve watched a fair few Lexus reviews over the years (not related to my recent test drive) and one thing that tends to come out is the attention to detail, real world usability and not following the crowd - comfort & minimal NVH being one aspect in which they seem to forge a slightly different path to the usual premium suspects (perhaps Volvo aside) They are a sort of still-living Saab then... Cars that don't win a group test, but you can still see a reason to own... |
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Post by racingteatray on Oct 30, 2023 22:37:50 GMT
Nice colour scheme but a seriously ugly car!
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