Toyota’s Fire Department, Top 3 Most Reliable Lexus Models, & a Sweet GX 460 Overland Build | ClubLexus Refined
Did you know Toyota has its own fire department? Interesting facts about the fourth-gen Lexus GS, and Lexus teams up with ChargePoint. All this week and more!
ClubLexus Refined is back again to bring some entertainment and information to your Friday. We have curated another list of the hottest Lexus and Toyota news, reviews, videos and ClubLexus forum threads that you may have missed. You may not be aware, but Toyota has its own fire department. The top three most reliable Lexus models are identified. The GX 460 makes an excellent overlanding rig. And all you need to know about the fourth-generation Lexus GS. All that and more await you this week.
Most Reliable Lexus Models Revealed
One of the main reason folks are drawn to the Lexus brand is because of the reliability reputation. You would be hard pressed to create a list of the least reliable Lexus models. But even within Lexus some models stand above the rest. At least according to a reliability study recently published by RepairPal. To see the full list of the top-rated models head over to the story picked up by MotorBiscuit HERE.
Must-Watch Video: What You Didn’t Know About the Fourth-Gen GS
The fourth generation Lexus GS covers the 2013 to 2020 model years. These excellent sedans sold well when new and are still popular today. They still look great; they are reliable, and they perform extremely well. This makes them popular in the used car market. But between the GS 350 and GS 450h there are a lot of details to cover. Many of them you may have forgotten or never knew about in the first place. This video is an excellent refresher. And we didn’t forget about the GS F, but that is covered in another video.
Thread of the Week: Is a Lexus Prepaid Maintenance Plan Worth It?
The key to keeping a Lexus in top running order is regularly scheduled maintenance. Most folks take care of this as the car ages and miles accumulate. But the idea behind a prepaid plan is that you lock in the prices now and pay for it all up front. Then in the future you don’t have to open your wallet for scheduled service. But is it really the smart move? A thread was recently started in the Club Lexus forums to ask about it. If you are considering such a plan and are interested in what others think then take a look at the thread by clicking HERE.
Toyota’s Fire and Rescue Brigade
Everyone is probably aware of their local fire department. In addition, most folks are likely familiar with FDNY. But many would be surprised to learn that Toyota has a fire brigade at each of its manufacturing plants in North America. At Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (Toyota Texas) there is a full-time brigade with up to 18 firefighters. And they do everything you would expect any other fire department to do. Click HERE to read all about the fire department you likely never knew existed.
Must-Watch Video: Overlanding in Style and Comfort with a GX 460
We all know that the GX 460 is a competent off-road machine right from the factory. It is one of the few body-on-frame platforms still in existence. It is also quite comfortable and luxurious. On top of all that it is reliable. So, if you are thinking about an overlanding adventure the GX 460 could be the perfect vehicle for you. And this video provides an excellent walkthrough of everything that you might want to add to your GX 460 to help you live off the grid for as long as you see fit.
Lexus Collaborates with ChargePoint to Enhance the Charging Experience
Driving an all-electric vehicle can be fun. Charging an all-electric vehicle is not fun. Saying the recently announced collaboration between Lexus and ChargePoint will make it fun might be a stretch. But it should at least make for a more pleasant experience. Participating Lexus dealers will offer a ChargePoint Home Flex charger as an option at purchase. This will allow the vehicle to be charged up to nine times faster than from a standard outlet. There are other advantages as well. To read all about the new collaboration and everything it has to offer click HERE.
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