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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

REVIEW: 2015 Lexus IS250


On Wednesday March 18th I left Atlanta and headed to Charleston for Fashion Week and I traveled in style I had the pleasure of driving the amazing Lexus IS 250 4-Dr Sedan.

Standard Features Includes:
  • 2.5 liter V6 Engine with 204 Horsepower
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters
  • Drive Mode Select- ECO, Normal, Sport & Snow modes
  • Push-Button Start/Stop
  • Anti-lock Braking System
  • 17' Aluminum Wheels
  • Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with One-touch Open/Close
  • Bluetooth hands free phone and audio streaming



The drive to Charleston, SC is 298.3 miles and I averaged about 20/21 on the highway! The Fuel Economy is amazing on this vehicle 24 combined city/highway.




Loved the interior --- Wood Trim


Safety Features:
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross- Traffic Alert
  • Parking Assist

Price Point: $36,550 starting msrp

You can visit http://www.lexus.com/to learn more about Lexus vehicles  


Other Lexus IS Reviews: 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

REVIEW: 2014 Lexus RX 350 SUV


The Lexus RX 350 is a mid-size luxurious crossover SUV. I was very impressed because you know I'm a fuel efficiency fan and are you ready for this??? The RX 350 averaged 18 MPG driving around the city and 26 MPG on the highway. ohhhhh yeeeaaa now Let's dig into this beautiful vehicle

Blame the Rain !!! I didn't get a chance to capture the vehicle myself but thanks to Google.

Here is the Beauty Lexus RX 350
The ultra Chic Dashboard: F SPORT exclusive Leather Interior Trim, Aluminum Pedals, Steering Wheel and shift Knob

Blind Spot Monitor
Sensor device that detects other vehicles located to the driver’s side and rear.
Sunroof

Spacious Trunk

Closer Trunk View

Five Passenger seating

19' Aluminum Alloy Wheels with All Season Tires

One of the main reasons I want a SUV "Roof Rails" || For the many trips to IKEA I can safely store my purchases on the top of the vehicle.
The power rear door of the RX offers remote keyless access to the rear storage area. The rear door can be raised and lowered from inside the vehicle by using a switch or remotely with the SmartAccess fob.

Other Cool Features:
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Safety Connect: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assist Button, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance 


Price Point: $47,450 starting msrp

You can visit http://www.lexus.com/to learn more about Lexus vehicles

Monday, July 14, 2014

REVIEW: 2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport Sedan




Do you have a Need for Speed? Do you like to adorn in luxury? Well the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Sedan is for you!  I didn't consider myself to be a speed demon but this sporty vehicle brought it out of me mainly because its jammed packed with so much power. The Engine is amazing loaded with 306-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 you can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.7 secs, its equipped with a 17.4 gallon fuel tank that yields an amazing 19 MPG in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. *Praise Break* I only burned a half of tank and I attended a couple events last week, ran errands and so much more. Let's really dig into this amazing vehicle.....

I loved the Mesh Grille not only because its stunning its 
made with larger
cooling ducts to help reduce brake fade.
I love options. ---Drive Mode Select includes: Eco, Normal and Sport and are available via a center-console knob. Rear-drive IS350 F Sports add a Sport+ level, and all-wheel-drive versions have a Snow setting

The exclusive digital instrument cluster and Paddle Shifters 
on the Steering wheel

Full Car Shot

18' alloy wheels

Sunroof
Dash: Equipped with Lexus Suite that includes live, 24-hour 
navigation assistance and integration of popular mobile apps. 

Media Center that allows you to pair your cell 
to listen to music and hook up other electronic devices for entertainment. 
Climate Control, Radio, Navigation and Setup.

Aerial View inside of the Ride provided by Lexus

Other Features I loved:
Safety Connect: Automatic Collision Notification 
Sirius XM Radio
Dolby Digital Sound System 


Price Point: $41,700 starting msrp

You can visit http://www.lexus.com/to learn more about Lexus vehicles

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

REVIEW: 2014 Toyota RAV 4 XLE


I think I'm in love not only did the 2014 Toyota RAV4 averaged about 22 MPG around the city and 29 MPG on the highway. It was the smoothest ride I've ever experienced in a small crossover SUV.  Simply Amazing! Its also packed with some outstanding Technology, the first thing I like to do before I cruise around the city is sync my iPhone and I thought it was very cool that after the Bluetooth Technology connected it prompted me to download the Toyota Entune App
Entune App Suite is a collection of popular mobile applications and data services accessible from your Toyota. These services are delivered via most smartphones using Bluetooth and a cellular data connection.With Entune App Suite you can access Bing, listen to iHeartRadio, purchase movie tickets through MovieTickets.com, make dinner reservations with OpenTable, listen to Pandora and more.

 Next Up: ECO MODE
ECO Mode regulates climate control, power output and seat heating. This mode reduces power demands on the engine and increases fuel efficiency.

Inside the 2014 Toyota RAV 4 XLE
  • Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter
  • Backup camera with guidelines
  • ECO/Sport Modes
  • Driver and front passenger heated seats
  • Spacious Trunk 
  • 5 Passenger Seating 
  • Shift lever with silver accents







Price Point: $25,550 starting msrp

You can visit http://www.toyota.com/ to learn more about Toyota vehicles, Build a Toyota and find a dealer near you