First Drive : Lexus NX F-Sport AWD
We went to Vienna to drive the new Lexus NX writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The crossover bubble seems to be far from bursting and Lexus are the latest to join the fray with their new Lexus NX. Designed to compete with Range Rover’s Evoque, the Porsche Macan and the BMW X3 the NX sits below the RX in the Lexus range. First impressions of the Lexus NX? The NX promises to wow buyers with what is unquestionably the most distinctive...
First Look: Lexus NX 300h
The market’s fastest growing segment right now is for compact SUVs and Lexus is eager to tap into this lucrative niche with their new NX. We went to London for a sneak preview of this new Lexus writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The NX is a production version of the LF-NX hybrid, the concept shown at Frankfurt. Perfect for young urban professionals and couples who want a grown up hatchback with saloon proportions and four...
Toyota Auris Touring Sport 1.4 D4D Luna
Toyota’s Auris Touring Sport injects a touch of style into the compact estate market and into the Toyota range says Geraldine Herbert What is it? The latest newcomers to the compact family car sector is an estate version of Toyota’s much-acclaimed Auris hatchback Who is it aimed at? If you need more practicality than your average family hatchback but you want something that can also be parked in a tight corner when you get home...
First Drive – Lexus IS 300h
Just launched in Ireland, we drive Lexus’s new Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series rival the IS 300h What is it? Offering only a hybrid version Lexus are taking on established rivals such as the BMW 3 series with their IS 3000h. Powering this new model is a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Lexus have opted not to include a diesel in the range. First impressions of the new Lexus IS 300h? Inspired by the LF-CC...
Toyota Auris Hybrid
Our biggest surprise last year was just how good the GT86 was, so with this in mind we had high hopes for the new Toyota Auris What is it? The redesign of the Auris, Toyota’s Golf and Focus rival was always going to need a delicate hand; enough of a change to attract new buyers but not too avant-garde to alienate its existing customer. The end result would need more aggressive and sporty styling but the same comfort and economy...
