More than ever, there’s a need for fuel-efficient cars in Nigeria, especially following the continuous increase in the price of fuel in the country. Fuel-efficient cars mean fewer trips to the filling station to fill your tank. It also means that your vehicle reduces the rate at which it consumes fuel.
If you are looking for some fuel-efficient Lexus cars to buy in Nigeria, here are the top five we recommend.
- 2011 Lexus ES 350
The 2011 Lexus ES is a four-door sedan that was first introduced in 1989 with seven generations under its nameplate. The ES is available in a four-wheel / front-wheel drivetrain with some notable standard features which include SRS airbags, a Pre-Collision System, a Lane Departure Alert, a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, Lane Tracing Assist, Panoramic View Monitor, and 10.2-inch full Head-up Display.
The 2011 Lexus ES has 22 combined MPG 19 for city and 27 for highway. The vehicle consumes less fuel compared to other vehicles in its category. If you are looking for an affordable Lexus vehicle that comes with good fuel economy, then the ES 350 is your best option.
- 2008 Lexus IS 250
The Lexus IS sedan is a four-door compact executive car that was first produced in 1999 with an all-wheel-drive / rear-wheel-drive layout.
The IS was also referred to as the Toyota Altezza until 2005 and is now in its third generation offering some notable standard features such as SRS airbags, pre-collision system, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, keyless entry, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, air conditioning, power windows, power steering, brake assist, and vehicle stability control.
The 2008 Lexus IS currently offers fuel consumption from 9.5 to 9.7L/100km, and a combined MPG of 22.50, making it one of the most fuel-efficient Lexus vehicles available in the market.
- 2013 Lexus RX 350
The Lexus RX is a 5-door crossover SUV that was first produced in 1998 and was also known as the Toyota Harrier until 2013. The RX is available in a front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drivetrain and is already in its fourth generation.
The Lexus RX is fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and has 21 combined MPG 18 for the city, and 25 for the highway. The Fuel consumption for the 2013 Lexus RX 350 is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Lexus RX 350 currently offers fuel consumption from 10.8 to 10.8L/100km.
- 2012 Lexus LS
The Lexus LS sedan is a full-size 4-door luxury car that was first produced in 1989 and is currently in its fifth generation. The LS is a refined and exquisite car fitted with numerous notable features.
The 2012 Lexus LS is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that has a combined MPG of 18. With 16 and 23 for city and highway respectively. The LS 2012 is not as fuel-efficient as some of the other Lexus models, however, it holds down fuel well enough and will reduce your filling station trips.
- 2008 Lexus ES350
The Lexus ES350 from 2007 – 2021 is one of the best mid-size luxury sedan cars produced in the world today, and it is the best mid-price range luxury car you can buy in Nigeria. Unlike the Lexus IS and GS, the ES has no known problem or re-occurring fault. The Lexus ES also ages very well, so every Nigerian is trying to buy this car.
Safe to say, the Lexus ES is one of the most reliable cars Lexus has ever made. The vehicle makes use of a 3.5-litre V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The ES350 2008 comes with a combined MPG of 22 and has 19 and 27 for city and highway respectively.
Conclusion
If you are in the market for fuel-efficient Lexus cars, any one of these five Lexus cars will do a great job in conserving your car’s fuel consumption and reducing your trips to the filling station.
