Lexus cars

Lexus used cars

Being a luxury version of a Toyota, Lexus takes everything great about its parent company and makes it more luxurious.  

Through soft leather seats and smoother suspension, almost everything about a Lexus takes it up a notch, which is why they’re so desirable. 

History of Lexus

Launching in 1989, Lexus is relatively new in terms of legacy car brands but having the backing of Toyota from the get-go has helped it navigate its way through the competitive luxury car segment. 

Early models included the LS saloon and RX SUV, and Lexus has stuck to this simple model lineup for the most part, keeping with saloons and SUVs while also offering MPVs and sports cars. 

Lexus cars are still made in Japan, but the RX models are built in Canada for the US market. 

Standout Lexus features

The standout features from its range of models include the cabin quality, which seriously rivals BMW or Mercedes equivalents.  

On certain used Lexus cars, including the top-spec ES, you can swap the traditional side mirrors for cameras, making them more streamlined and futuristic.  

While you gaze at the small screens showing what’s around you, you can enjoy the splendid seats that won't feel dissimilar to your favourite armchair.  

As standard, most models get eight-way electrically adjustable seats, while high-end models get 10-way.  

Not only does this mean you can find the position that works best for you, but there’s also loads of space for all heights, even in the smaller cars. 

Reliability is a used Lexus’s strong point, and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t live up to its potential.  

This is thanks to the genius engineering that’s trickled down from Toyota through its fuel-efficient engines, body parts and tech.   

The same goes for safety too, with all its latest cars scoring a full five stars following their most recent Euro NCAP safety tests.  

This is thanks to standard safety features such as ISOFIX child seat points and airbags.  

Opt for a car fitted with the Safety System+ package and you’ll benefit from a pre-collision system that includes pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise control and lane-departure alert, to name just a few. 

Driving a Lexus

Being so closely related to Toyota, running costs are impressive. Most modern used Lexus cars are hybrids, which makes them more fuel-efficient and therefore better for the environment.  

There are even all-electric models such as the RZ and UX 300e for guilt-free motoring, but no matter which you choose, you’re getting a car that’s affordable to run.  

A used Lexus car is best suited to someone who wants a reliable, luxurious car to get them from A to B.  

They’re not particularly fast (unless you go for an F Sport model), they’re not all that expensive compared to German rivals, and they’re incredibly economical. What more could you possibly want from a car for families or businesspeople? 

Popular used Lexus cars

There are lots of different used Lexus cars for sale, with the most popular being the ES and LS saloons. 

But if you’re after an SUV then there are plenty to choose from, including the UX, RX, RZ, NX and LBX EV.