Michael S. Palmer began his career assisting and developing content for Academy Award-winning and studio-based film and television producers. He has been a professional writer since 2008, when he joined the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw). As a journalist and Content Editor/Manager, he has covered numerous emerging imaging, theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, and automotive technologies. He currently spends his days creating original content at the Internet Brands Automotive Group for some of the world's largest online automotive communities, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, CorvetteForum, ClubLexus, AudiWorld, and LS1Tech. He still owns his first car, a 1987 Mercury Cougar; adores driving his Boss 302 Mustang; and recently teamed with Chevrolet Performance, Holley, Magnaflow, Eaton, Wilwood, Michelin, Chemical Guys, Summit Racing to build his first project car. Installing an LS3 E-ROD Connect & Cruise system into a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon made his eight-passenger wagon faster than a C5 Corvette to 60mph and 50 state emissions legal. His wife and daughter are very patient.
A top-of-the-line 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo with the matte finish Smoke paint color tops out at nearly $53,000 (USD)! Would you pay that much for a track-ready Corolla?
We just spent a full day with the 2023 Lexus RX, studying as many options, powertrains, and trim levels as possible. Sadly, we can’t share all of our thoughts just yet. But here’s everything we can —
While the LX 600 is a big upgrade over the LX 570 in terms of chassis and modern technology, the Ultra Luxury’s driving dynamics and materials make it hard to justify a $130,000 price tag.