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CNET have published a review of the 2010 Lexus ES 350. 'The 2010 Lexus ES 350 may be built on the same platform as the Toyota Camry, but its cabin appointments and ride are pure Lexus. Lacking any sporting character, the ES 350 serves as luxury transportation. In classic Lexus style, it is effortless to drive, with a wheel that turns easily and a smooth-shifting transmission. Wood trim, leather, and soft plastics line the interior. Its luxury midsize sedan competition includes such cars as the Mercedes-Benz C-class and the Infiniti G37, but the front-wheel-drive ES 350 doesn't meet those cars' level of performance. A more suitable dance partner is the Lincoln MKZ.'

LeftLane have published a review of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV. 'Based heavily on the smaller of Toyota's two global Land Cruisers, the GX 460 is sold overseas in most of its major markets as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. You've probably seen the GX's less-hedonistic brothers serving duty in extreme locales swathed in fleet white with large UN badging on the side. If we were SUVs and not auto writers, we know which badge we'd rather have slapped on our noses at Toyota's Tahara, Japan, assembly plant. One SUV prowls Rodeo Drive, the other watches over Baghdad's Airport Road. The GX shares its frame and basic running gear - but not its powertrain - with Toyota's redesigned 2010 4Runner.'

The Car Connection have published a review of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUV. 'Throughout the GX, designers have blended the gentle, organic, and aerodynamic styling of the Lexus L-Finesse designs of recent years with a "machined steel bar" theme, giving it a more sculpted, solid look that separates it from the cars and crossovers. From the front, the likeness with Lexus cars is obvious, with a similar chromed grille flanked by rather large headlamps (which bow slightly to meet U.S. regs). In back, the GX has a clean, uncluttered look, mainly thanks to the narrow vertical taillamps and a new wiper design that's hidden under the roof spoiler.'

Car Advice have published a review of the Lexus IS 250C convertible. 'For a starting price of under $80,000 the Lexus IS 250C is competing directly against the likes of the Volvo C70, BMW 3 Series convertible and equivalent Audi and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. So how does the IS 250c rate against the onslaught of European contenders? Rather well actually. From the outside it exudes a sense of class that Lexus has become popular for. The overall shape is unmistakably a Lexus but makes do with sweeping lines generally found in coupes with the added visual appeal of a convertible.'

A review of the 2012 Lexus LFA Prototype has been published over at LeftLaneNews.com. 'Equipped with a single choice of Formula 1-inspired V10 power, the LFA utilizes the Lexus Type 1LRGUE engine. It's a 4.8-liter powerplant, developed from experience with Toyota's F1 team that shares no parts with any other Lexus automobile, save for the paper oil filters. By design, it is lower, shorter and narrower than the 3.5-liter V6 engine utilized in many other Lexus models in the lineup. In the process, though, it produces 552 horsepower peaking at 8,700 rpm (you read that right), and 354 lb-ft. of torque at 6,800 rpm. Constructed by sub-contractor Yamaha, the engines will be hand-built and finished with a plaque signed by the engine builder, a de rigueur move for high-end performance cars these days. Cylinder heads and intakes are designed using normal practices, but Yamaha's musical instrument division has jumped into the fray to enhance the engine sound by tuning the intakes to bring different harmonics to the car.'

Car Advice have published a review of the 2009 Lexus GS 450h petrol-hybrid sedan. 'It's not a beautiful looking car, but the overall shape and lines are smooth and un-cluttered although, the tailgate area is more a squaretail and seems a tad too busy for my liking. The rear track appears almost narrow, but that's just a perception. Two large adults will enjoy a comfortable ride slumped in the rear seats, with plenty leg and headroom. While there's room for a third passenger, that person wouldn't want to be any taller than 175cm and short legs would be mandatory on any trips longer than 10 minutes. There's also plenty of elbow space between the driver and front passenger, making for comfortable family drives, as no one ever feels hemmed in.'

A review of the 2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport sedan has been posted over at LeftLaneNews.com. 'The 2010 LS 460 Sport is a dressed up version of the short wheelbase LS 460 thanks to a unique blacked-out mesh-style grille to differentiate between the chrome found on the regular model. A special ground effects package with front and rear spoilers, side rocker panels, and a new rear diffuser impart the look of speed and performance as best they can on this big luxo-sedan. The sportiness carries over to the interior as well. The addition of black and saddle interior leather trim with matte brown ash veneer trim around the dash and center console give a much more aggressive appearance than what is seen in the lighter-colored LS leathers.

A review of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 LUV has been posted over at LeftLaneNews.com. 'New for 2010, the GX 460 is the second generation of what Lexus calls a "Luxury Utility Vehicle" that sees as its competition the Land Rover LR4, Acura MDX, BMW X5 and Audi Q7. Within its own family, the GX slots between the brutish LX 570 and the futuristically shaped RX 350. The new GX carries forth with Lexus' L-Finesse design language, this time evoking the feel of a "machined steel bar" concept to impart a feeling of strength and toughness, according to designers. Sharing platforms with its corporate North American-specification Toyota 4Runner cousin, the GX 460 features softer edges and more generous proportions than its taut relative. Few owners are likely to realize that the GX 460 is nearly identical to the rest-of-the-world Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, a smaller companion to the Land Cruiser sold in North America.

The USATODAY have published a review of the 2010 Lexus IS 250C convertible. 'The IS convertible is derived from hardware underpinning the IS sedan. A key difference: The sedan offers all-wheel drive. The convertible doesn't. Also, the convertible is about 300 pounds heavier than the sedan. But that extra weight is toward the rear, so Lexus says the drop-top has the coveted 50/50 weight balance - half the weight on the front wheels, half on the rears. The sedan is 52/48. Hard to enjoy the benefits of 50/50, however, when the car's leaning so much in corners that you don't want to drive it hard in the first place.

A review of the 2008 Lexus IS F has been posted over at MotorTrend.com. 'For 2010, Lexus has made some noteworthy improvements to the IS F. A limited-slip differential is now standard as is Bluetooth streaming audio. There's even a snazzy new design for the 19-inch wheels. But until Lexus incorporates suppler suspension tuning, or at least adjustable dampers with a legitimate comfort setting, the IS F will remain the poster boy for teeth-chattering transportation. So soften those shocks, Lexus, and we'll be all smiles.'