Check out the 2018 lineup of Lexus vehicles! Offering some of the year's best coupes, sedans and SUVs for the money, Lexus is firing on all cylinders. Whether you are looking for a sporty sedan or a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV, the newest Lexus lineup offers some thrilling choices that come in at lower price points than other luxury brands. There’s even the Lexus LC 500, a crazy-fast performance car that is featured in Marvel’s Black Panther film. This is the most thrilling lineup of new Lexus vehicles yet! Are you ready to schedule a test drive? First, find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about these 2018 Lexus vehicles. Don’t miss out on the ride of your life!
The 2018 Lexus NX improves upon already one of the best luxury SUVs on the market. Right off the bat, most drivers will notice the interior and exterior have been completely refreshed. For 2018, the NX 200t has been scrapped and replaced with the NX 300. Replacing the 7-inch display infotainment system in the 2017 model is a new 8-inch screen. Power-folding mirrors are now standard, as well as the Lexus safety system that includes pedestrian detection, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.
The best luxury car for all the single people out there would have to be the 2018 Lexus IS. Its standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine outputs a stellar 241 horsepower and allows for swift acceleration. It offers a decent fuel economy too, getting up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, which is great if you are using it to commute. Leatherette upholstery, dual-zone climate control, moonroof, 10-speaker audio and a 7-inch infotainment system are some of the interior features included with IS trims. Additionally, there are apps like HD radio and navigation provided, as well as driver assistance features that improve road safety, including a now standard rearview camera.
One notable redesign is the 2018 Lexus LS. Decorated with a brand-new luxurious interior, filled to the brim with features and plenty of seating upgrades available, the LS has never looked or felt better. Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, 10-speaker audio a 12-inch infotainment system, moonroof and HD radio among many other features. Standard is a 416-horsepower V6 twin-turbo engine.
The 2018 Lexus LC 500, as driven in the Marvel movie Black Panther, is one of the most advanced Lexus models ever built. The vehicle delivers a whopping 471 horsepower thanks to a 5.0-liter V8 engine, and is capable o9f accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Paired with the vehicle’s engine is a remarkable smooth 10-speed transmission. The hand-stitched leather interior offered by the LC 500 is a beauty to behold. The advanced 10.3-inch infotainment system includes voice activated navigation, real-time traffic updates, Siri Eyes Free, and a state-of-the-art remote touchpad. Other features offered include a premium 12-speaker audio system, HD radio, Bluetooth and so much more.
The 2018 Lexus ES is a mid-size sedan that offers one of the best fuel economy ratings of any luxury car on the market. Getting 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway, you’ll rarely need to fill up more than once a week, even if you do a lot of driving. Generating up to 200 horsepower, it’s powerful enough for everyday driving on the freeway and provides a smooth ride all-around. The interior is both exquisitely styled and incredibly comfortable, so passengers will love it too.
The Lexus GS 200t is not being offered this year and is instead being replaced with the GS 300. The Lexus GS 300 features a top-quality interior that is perfectly quiet. It comes equipped with a ton of features like an 8-inch infotainment system, 12-speaker audio, HD radio and DVD player. Other features include dual-zone climate control, moonroof, and an array of safety features such as blind spot monitoring, pedestrian detection and lane keeping assist.
Lexus offers two excellent hybrid SUVs: the NX hybrid and the RX hybrid. The compact NX generates 194 horsepower and gets a fuel economy rating of 31 mpg combined. Traveling from 0 to 90 in just 9.1 seconds, acceleration is strong. The mid-size RX gets 31 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, a similar fuel economy to the NX, but offers more engine power – 308 horsepower.
When it comes to the perfect luxury family-sized SUV, the 2018 Lexus LX is where it’s at. The upscale interior offers tons of passenger space for up to eight people. Features like a moonroof quad-zone automatic climate control, infotainment system and nine-speaker audio are standard features. Safety features like blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and forward collision warning are included. Families that love the outdoors will particularly love this SUV because it offers excellent off-road performance. Its 5.7-liter V8 generates 383 horsepower and can tow up to 7,000 pounds.