Keep in mind these are only suggested retail prices. Other features added with this package include paddle shifters, aluminum pedals, special body panels and badges, and front sport seats with enhanced bolsters. I called them and asked to have a Tacoma ready for me to test drive on a Wednesday morning, they emailed, called and texted to confirm I'd be there. The Acura features more overall passenger space and a sizable cargo hold, which is handy if you fill up the whole vehicle often. For 2018, the formerly optional Lexus Safety System+ package has been made standard equipment.
It all adds up to better handling, cornering, and response. It feels like a lot more. The default setting is Normal. Body roll is correspondingly lessened, though not entirely absent in what remains a tall utility vehicle. Extensive galleries of the newest cars and interesting reports on vehicles available are complemented with rigorous appraisement expressed in our Pros and Cons section. It missed out on a higher Top Safety Pick+ designation because it didn't undergo the passenger-side small overlap crash test.
That mode keeps engine revs higher and sharpens the acceleration, likely at the price of real-world gas mileage. We collected professional evaluations from 34 sources and combined them with concrete data like fuel economy estimates, safety features, and performance specs to help you make an informed buying decision. Compared to the front seats, both rear-seat cushions are slightly flat. The actual transaction price will be dependent on innumerable variables, from the dealer's inventory to the buyer's bargaining skills, so this figure is an approximation. The recognizable front grille welcomes you but even if you approached the vehicle from the rear, you notice the bold stance and aggressive lines. We liked the sport seats in the F Sport model even better; their substantial bolsters make the front feel more like a sport sedan.
Buyers will enjoy plush seating, a quiet interior, and a suitably powerful, turbocharged fuel-efficient engine. I am 66 and have been a Volvo girl for years. For great savings at your local Lexus dealer, check out our. No matter where you look, there is a button. Along with a navigation system, it adds a 10-speaker premium sound system.
You may also want to check out the if you want to sit in the lap of luxury, or the if space and value are at the top of your list. These editorials are based on our observations on the industry and are designed to stimulate conversation about cars and the overall car culture. As in other Lexus models, the driver can choose preferred driving responses using the Drive Mode Select dial on the center console. Though the layout of the interface is respectable, the method to control the settings is not. I found it very easy and intuitive to use.
A few individual options are offered a la carte, including a new power tailgate with a kick sensor, a power moonroof, parking assist, and a navigation system that comes this year with a 10. Storage in four compartments beneath the cargo floor provide space for keeping your valuables out of sight. E-mail Address First Name Last Name Username Password Re-type Password I would like to receive frequent newsletters By registering you agree: 1 That we reserve the right to terminate your account at any time. Its 6-speed automatic transmission mates with either front-drive or all-wheel drive. For example, Lexus Safety System+ is now standard.
The Luxury package adds leather upholstery, a power liftgate, interior wood trim, and the self-dimming mirrors and blind-spot warning. An 8-inch infotainment screen replaces the formerly standard 7-inch display, and there are some new standard features, including power-folding exterior mirrors and the Lexus Safety System+ suite of advanced safety technology. Mechanically, nothing has changed, but Lexus has made the Safety System+ package, which includes front collision mitigation, lane departure alert, high-beam assist, and adaptive cruise control standard. Lexus Hybrid Drive has long been the platinum standard for seamless hybrid performance, high efficiency and proven dependability. I honestly have never had a better sales experience at an auto dealership. We will notify you of your status via e-mail in one business day.
The Lexus 300 goes one better. The hybrid uses a specially tuned 2. Lexus also added a larger 8-inch infotainment display and power-folding exterior mirrors for 2018. But navigating the menus is still tricky and takes more concentration than with other systems. It comes with an 8-inch screen, navigation through a smartphone-based app , a Wi-Fi hot spot, and Siri Eyes Free with enhanced voice commands. Frontal crash protection was rated Acceptable, but only if with a specific option package. The springs, stabilizer bars and bushings have been retuned for improved turn-in response and steady-state cornering.
Taking input from various sensors vehicle speed, steering speed and angle, throttle angle and yaw rate , the system continuously monitors and actively governs torque distribution to the rear wheels, as needed, via an electromagnetically controlled coupling in the rear differential. Pull the small piece of cloth and a vanity mirror pops out. It comes with a standard turbocharged engine, but you may still want to upgrade to one of the available powertrains like a 300-horsepower six-cylinder. The usual Lexus palette of muted silvers, dark greys, and matte-grain woods supplements the standard black, and we found the metallic accents to offset the softer upholstery and trim materials nicely. Overall, this is one of the finest interiors in the class.