When it comes to non-European luxury car brands, Lexus from Japan definitely comes to mind. Over the years, with its outstanding exterior design and exquisite craftsmanship, Lexus has successfully occupied an important position in the luxury car market.

Currently, Lexus mainly offers four-door sedans and SUVs in Hong Kong. Over the past year, they introduced the LM series MPVs, making their vehicle lineup even more complete.

In this Kwiksure article, we will explain in detail the characteristics, performance, and prices of various Lexus series, hoping to provide you with a deeper understanding of Lexus and make it easier for you to choose the car that suits your needs.

Lexus SUV - UX, NX, RX Three-line Development

Lexus offers SUVs with the UX series, NX series, and RX series. These three series have distinct roles, catering to different needs of users. Moreover, all these series offer hybrid models.

Lexus UX Series

Let's start with the UX series, which saw a major revamp last year. It belongs to the compact SUV category with a length of approximately 4.5 meters. The new car has enhanced body rigidity and lists numerous active safety systems as standard equipment. Except for the hybrid version UX 250h Ultimate, the UX 200 Superior and UX 200 Ultimate share the same specifications. The only difference is that the UX 200 Ultimate comes with a longer list of luxury features, such as an upgraded 12.3-inch center console screen replacing the 10.3-inch screen.

Lexus NX Series

The NX series is larger than the UX series, with a length of over 4.6 meters, providing a more spacious interior. It offers the NX 250 Ultimate and NX 350h Ultimate models, with similar equipment and specifications. Both models feature a 14-inch center console screen, heated and ventilated seats, and a 10-speaker audio system. Both models use a 2,487 c.c. inline-four engine. However, the NX 350h Ultimate is equipped with a hybrid system that increases the power output to 246 ps–an increase of 37 ps compared to the NX 250 Ultimate–with the assistance of an electric motor.

Lexus RX Series

The RX series is Lexus' current flagship SUV, with a length of almost 4.9 meters, exuding a commanding presence. It includes the RX 350 Ultimate, RX 350 F Sport, and RX 500h F Sport models. The RX 350 Ultimate and RX 350 F Sport share the same mechanical specifications, but the RX 350 F Sport adds F Sport features such as body styling enhancements, 21-inch wheels, and sport seats and steering wheel. The RX 500h F Sport is the hybrid version with a power output reaching 371 ps.

Lexus RZ450e - Pioneer of Electric Vehicles

Continuing the brand's sharp and angular exterior design, the Lexus RZ450e is Lexus' first pure electric vehicle in Hong Kong. Similar to Toyota and Honda, Lexus chose an SUV as their first foray into electric vehicles. The Lexus RZ450e utilizes the e-TNGA platform designed specifically for electric vehicles, along with DIRECT4 intelligent all-wheel drive and an electronic axle (e-Axle), for a stable and delicate driving experience.

With a combined output of 312 ps from the front and rear motors, a battery capacity of 71.4 kWh, a range of up to 472 kilometers, and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of just 5.3 seconds, the RZ450e delivers impressive performance.

The interior design is inspired by the traditional Japanese equestrianism ‘Tazuna’, so that the driver can see and control the multifunctional buttons on the steering wheel, the digital instrument panel, the head-up display, the 14-inch touchscreen, etc., all at the same time.

Lexus Sedans - IS, ES, LS Three-Series Lineup

Although the Lexus sedan lineup follows the same three-series development strategy as the SUV lineup, it is relatively limited in scale. Among them, the IS and LS have only one model each, while the ES offers three different models. It's worth noting that the IS and LS only feature hybrid systems, while the ES is the only series offering a choice of naturally aspirated engines.

Lexus IS 300h Ultimate

The Lexus IS 300h Ultimate boasts a sporty exterior design, in a departure from the traditional boring image of sedans. With a FR (front engine, rear-wheel drive) layout and a 2,494 c.c. inline-four hybrid engine producing 223 ps of power and 221 Nm of torque (the electric motor outputs an extra 300 Nm of torque), it offers excellent handling. In terms of safety systems, it features automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, lane departure warning, auto-switch high beams, and parking collision avoidance.

Lexus ES Series

The Lexus ES series mainly consists of the ES 250 and ES 300h. The ES 250 is available in Superior, Executive, and Premium versions, and all are equipped with a naturally aspirated 2,487 c.c. inline-four engine delivering 207 ps of power. The ES 300h comes in Executive and Premium versions, offering a combined output of 218 ps from a 178 ps engine and a 120 ps electric motor. Luxury features include the Nanoe-X air purification system, Mark Levinson audio system, and a power rear sunshade.

Lexus LS 500h Premium

In the 1980s, Lexus launched the brand with the LS series, and each successive generation of the LS represented Lexus' top-notch craftsmanship. The all-new LS 500h Premium’s interior features handcrafted Japanese Nishijin-Ori fabric and Haku gold leaf accents, showcasing its exquisite details. The independent Ottoman rear seats have 22 adjustments, as well as cooling, heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The 11.6-inch entertainment screens for rear seat passengers and Mark Levinson audio system also contribute to an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.

Lexus LM Series - Ultimate Luxury MPV

The Lexus LM series is an even more luxurious version of Toyota's extremely successful Alphard series from the same manufacturer. The top version, LM 350h Emperor Suite, features a 4-seat design with the entire rear space dedicated to two large Ottoman seats. These seats are wrapped in L-aniline genuine leather and equipped with heated armrests and leg rests. Between the front and rear seats are a partition and a 48-inch screen, below which is a refrigerator. The design is reminiscent of a super first-class cabin, offering both grandeur and luxury at the very top level.

Moreover, the cabin is equipped with infrared sensors that can detect passenger body temperatures and automatically adjust the temperature for maximum comfort based on the temperature outside the vehicle, such as on the roof and windows. Passengers can also adjust the air conditioning, seat functions, sunshades, audio system, lighting, and more through the touchscreen on the armrest.

In addition to the LM 350h Emperor, the LM series also offers the LM 350h and LM 350h Executive Lounge, both of which are 7-seat versions. The LM 350h is equipped with a 2,487 c.c. inline-four hybrid engine, while the LM 350h Executive Lounge and LM 350h Emperor Suite are further equipped with the e-Four (AWD) electric motor all-wheel-drive system, for a total output of 250 ps.