“In other words, the new Camry is even more practical than its predecessors, which in recent memory skated by on reputation and loyalty. They didn’t have to have a great interior, they didn’t have to be great to drive, they didn’t have to look that good, and they certainly didn’t need to lead the pack in critical opinion. Scores of customers just didn’t care and/or didn’t know what they were missing. Well, something really has changed, because the 2018 does have a great interior, it is great to drive, it does look good, and this critical opinion states that if it isn’t THE class leader, well, it’s bound to be on the podium.”
Of course, it’s the 2018 Toyota Camry. So, this might actually be the best midsize car now? Who would have thought…
1. Just look at it: By far, the best feature of the new Lexus LC is its design. It has exotic car looks for less than $100K. The coupe’s profile is very low, with a long hood and sexy roofline. Its rear is one of its best features thanks to wide fenders and unique three-dimensional LED taillights. The front end features Lexus’ signature spindle-shaped grille, but pay close attention to the LED projector headlights, which sit far back near the fenders. Pretty trick! Inside is a modern interior with first-rate cabin materials, gorgeous seats, and an LFA-adopted instrument cluster that’ll make you smile every time you get behind the wheel. In its segment, the LC goes up against cars like the 6-Series and S-Class coupe. Put them all next to each other, though, and there’s no question which one will turn the most heads.
I would rather go with a Mazda for like $10k less, great fuel economy, looks good, handles well. 2018 version is supposed to get a HP boost with new fuel ignition technology that will also improve fuel efficiency.
Mazda6 can easily go into the $30k range as well. Plus Toyota is very generous in standard features - their base safety package is a big deal. It doesn’t make the news, because lane assist and cameras are boring, but it is becoming a major differentiator for their products. 2018 Camry’s 4 cylinder engine is rated as more powerful and over 10% more efficient than Mazda 6. I like Mazda too, but their car has been leapfrogged.
Never been a Toyota fan. There’s nothing wrong with them, they just never drew my attention. The world could do without the asshats that drive Prii though.
They didn’t just drop it. They’re spinning Genesis off into a luxury line, like Lexus is to Toyota. That said, I’m not impressed. There’s a lot of competition in their price range, and nothing on the spec sheet seems particularly impressive. The only one I’ve driven, though, was the 2014 2.0 turbo, which was a hoot for a 4 cylinder.
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