OUR PICK OF THE RANGE RX 450h Luxury
Lexus RC
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE RC 300h F Sport
Premium coupes aren’t all that common and typically buyers look to well-known models like the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series, but the Lexus RC makes for an attractive alternative. It’s the only one in the segment that off ers a hybrid-only drivetrain and while its outright performance might not be an equal match for the competition, we think it’s worthy of consideration. Tweaks to the model in 2019 softened off the exterior styling, but the interior is now starting to look dated when compared to its rivals’. As with the others in this segment, the RC’s rear seats are better suited to bags and coats than passengers. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with its hybrid assistance off ers up a quiet and refi ned driving experience once you don’t hurry it along. The RC is a car for those seeking something a little diff erent to the mainstream buyer.
Lexus ES
The Lexus ES takes over from the GS as the company’s protagonist in the executive saloon market, where it goes up against stiff competition from the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. On looks alone, the ES is arguably the most striking, though it lags behind its rivals when it comes to boot space and Lexus doesn’t off er an estate version. Also setting the ES apart is that it is only available as a petrol-electric hybrid, which won’t be ideal for company car buyers looking to reclaim VAT on fuel. Nonetheless, the 2.5-litre engine is smooth, as is the ride quality that benefi ts from a new type of shock absorber that puts it on a par with the best air suspension systems around. That refi nement, coupled with Lexus’ reputation for reliability, makes a strong case for the ES.
Car Prices & Models DESCRIPTION
LEXUS CT CT 200H SPORT
CT 200H EXECUTIVE
IS IS 300H EXECUTIVE
UX 250H S DESIGN 250H LUXURY
NX NX 300H S DESIGN FWD NX 300H SPORT FWD
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION
34,750 1798 136 180 68.9 35,680 1798 136 180 68.9
47,525 2494 181 200 65.7
40,200 1999 176 NA NA 44,950 1999 176 NA NA
48,550 2494 197 180 56.5 53,915 2494 197 180 56.5
NX 300H EXECUTIVE FWD NX 300H EXECUTIVE AWD NX 300H F SPORT AWD NX 300H PREMIUM AWD
RX RX HYBRID LUXURY (FWD)* RX 450HL LUXURY
RC RC 300H LUXURY RC 300H F SPORT RC 300H PREMIUM
LS LS 500H EXECUTIVE RWD
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG DESCRIPTION 55,665 2494 197 180 56.5
57,215 2494 197 180 54.3 62,550 2494 197 180 54.3 63,150 2494 197 180 54.3
70,750 3496 313 200 47.1 75,150 3496 313 200 47.1
58,525 2494 223 190 57.0 64,740 2494 223 190 57.0 61,850 2494 223 190 57.0
115,345 3456 363 250 43.5 Download the First Citizen Abacus mobile app today Auto Ireland Guide to New Cars 2020 61
LC LC500H LUXURY LC500H SPORT LC500H SPORT+
ES 300H ES 300H EXECUTIVE ES 300H LUXURY ES 300H F SPORT ES 300H PREMIUM
LS 500HLUXURY RWD LS 500H F SPORT RWD LS 500H PREMIUM RWD
€ PRICE CC HP KPH MPG 127,870 3456 363 250 43.5
124,475 3456 363 250 43.5 150,455 3456 363 250 43.5
114,725 3456 359 270 42.8 122,025 3456 359 270 42.8 129279 3456 359 270 42.8
49,950 2479 215 180 NA 55,350 2479 215 180 NA 56,280 2479 215 180 NA 62,390 2479 215 180 NA
Lexus RX
The sharp lines and creases in the taut bodywork of the Lexus RX might not be to everyone’s taste, though it does stand out on the street. When you sit into the well-appointed cabin, you get a real sense of how well made this Lexus is, from the quality of the materials used, right down to the weighted movement of the dial for the volume, which feels more like a high-end home stereo system than something you’d get in a car. Lexus does off er a third row of seats in the RX L model, and the rear of the cars was redesigned to do so, but this third row remains tight on space, and it’s best to think of it as a ‘fi ve-plus-two’ rather than a proper seven-seater. Both versions use the same 3.5-litre petrol- electric V6 hybrid system and do so to good eff ect. You won’t get diesel-like fuel economy, but careful driving will see reasonable effi ciency and it is exceptionally smooth and refi ned to drive.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE ES 300h Luxury
Lexus
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