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The Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is a monthly audio interview with the movers and shakers of the Lexus world.

Lexus Enthusiast


    • Jul 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Driving the Lexus NX 450h+ | LX Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 37:40


    In this episode, Kevin talks about his experience driving the NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, and Michael tries to reconcile his feelings on the new LX. Show Notes Stellantis Exec: The Car Market Might Collapse If EVs Don't Get Cheaper Michael's original post on the Lexus Enthusiast forums Comparison Test: 2022 Cadillac Escalade vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Lexus LX600 vs. Lincoln Navigator

    All About the 2023 Lexus RX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 19:56


    In this episode, Kevin & Michael discuss the recently announced 2023 Lexus RX crossover in all its forms and Kevin's color blindness. Show Notes Our RX livestream on Youtube Introducing the 2023 Lexus RX Crossover The 2023 RX in Copper Crest The CT 200h in Daybreak Yellow

    Driving the RZ 450e & LX 600, New RX Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 47:44


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Michael grills Kevin on driving the RZ 450e and the LX 600 F SPORT and we discuss the recently released Next-Gen RX photos. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast. Show Notes Driving the Lexus RZ 450e EV Video Review: Driving the Lexus LX 600 F SPORT First RX Teaser Photo Second RX Teaser Photo

    TX 550h+ Trademarked, Two Lexus Supercars in Five Years?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 28:56


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin & Michael discuss the recently trademarked TX 550h+, RX spy shots, and the idea of two supercars in five years. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast. Show Notes NXracer comment on the TX 550h+ The Lexus Electrified SUV in detail Lexus is a brand transformed (TX/RX renders) Lexus dealers want an Escalade fighter 2019 Generation RX Spy Shots  

    Lexus Flagships Revised: Is the LX Still King?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 31:21


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin & Michael discuss the the LX 600's position in the market, the rumored removal of Remote Touch, and the Lexus Performance Driving School. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    Lexus LX 600 vs. Toyota Sequoia / RX 500h / New LFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:12


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin & Michael discuss the media reviews of the LX 600 and how the flagship SUV compares to the new 2023 Toyota Sequoia, rumours of the RX 500h powertrain, and a possible return of the LFA in 2025. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    The EV Future of Lexus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 33:44


    On this episode, Kevin & Michael discuss the announcement of Lexus going battery-electric only, their plans for one million sales, and the 14 (!!!) vehicles revealed last week. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast. Show Notes The Lexus EV announcement Full visual breakdown of the vehicles revealed by Lexus The sneaky LS teaser photo

    Teased: The New Lexus RZ Crossover Coupe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 27:24


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin & Michael dissect teaser images of the new RZ crossover coupe and take a detour around recent automotive industry news. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast. Show Notes We cover the following stories on this week's podcast: Teaser images of the Lexus RZ The Corolla Cross GR Sport The next-generation Genesis G90 The BMW Concept XM crossover  

    The Lexus LX 600 IRL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 27:24


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Michael walks through his trip to Road Atlanta to see Lexus Racing and the LX 600 in person. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    Q+A with Lexus: Under the hood of the New LX and IS 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 54:31


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, we break down the LC Bespoke Build and the F SPORT revamp before bringing on Lexus USA executive Rich Hollingsworth to discuss the LX 600 and IS 500. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    The LX 600 is Here, The NX Reviewed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 39:07


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, we talk about the debut of the 2022 Lexus LX in Dubai, reviews of the new NX crossover, plus a little something extra on the upcoming TX. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    Driving the Lexus IS 500 & LS 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 34:01


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Michael talks about his experience with the new IS 500 F SPORT Performance and driving the LS 500 on his recent vacation. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    Next-Generation Lexus LX Spotted & Driving the RC F SPORT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 34:31


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin and Michael talk press cars, with Michael driving both the RC 350 F SPORT and IS 500 back-to-back.  We also discuss the recent LX leaks and the microchip shortage that's sweeping the world. This and much more, on the latest podcast from Lexus Enthusiast.

    Should Lexus Make a New LFA Supercar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 46:19


    On this episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast, Kevin and Michael go back and forth on the idea of a next-generation LFA -- would Lexus ever consider a new supercar, and what would it mean for the brand? We also discuss our new website, Michael's time driving the RC F SPORT, and the IS 500 showing up on Youtube. This and so much more, on the latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast podcast.

    Lexus Rumors: The Mirai GS, LF-1 Limitless, Lexus 86 Coupe, and LX 750h

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 49:05


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. This week is all news and rumours — we talk about the GS possibly returning to the market, the rumoured Lexus 86 coupe, and the LX getting its first-ever hybrid powertrain.

    Episode 16: Inside the Lexus & Toyota Product Showcase Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 92:08


    If you're a Lexus or Toyota enthusiast, this is the podcast you simply cannot miss. After attending the recent Product Showcase Event in Plano, TX, we take you under the hood and behind the curtain with sneak peeks and special insights including: We finally got the answer: When and where is the Lexus LF-1 Limitless? Confirmed: The first dedicated all-electric Lexus will be here in 14 months. Will electrification come to future Lexus' F products? Hands on with the 2022 ES, IS 500 F SPORT Performance and NX. F SPORT Performance vs. F: The differences are immediately clear on the track Seat time in the 2021 LS 500 F SPORT: Did the refresh do enough? Driving the Toyota Mirai - did it really start life as the fifth generation GS? Seeing the 2022 Tundra in person, and Lexus discussing whether or not they would build a luxury truck. First hints on the next-generation Sequoia, GX and 4Runner. Is Lexus considering building off road trims - similar to TRD PRO - for their next-generation SUVs? Driving the LC 500 and Supra back to back on Eagles Canyon Raceway: Which is really the better sports coupe? This and so much more, on the latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast podcast.

    Episode 15: Hands on with the New Lexus NX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 54:13


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. This week, the focus is on the freshly announced second-generation 2022 NX crossover, though there is some time to discuss leaked next-generation LX powertrain and trim levels.

    Episode 14 : BEVPHEV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 32:10


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. We dive deep into the recent Lexus battery-electric and plug-in hybrid announcements, return to our discussion about the Acura TLX Type S versus the IS 500, and can't help but discuss the latest LF-1 rumor.

    Episode 13: Firing on All (Eight) Cylinders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 52:44


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. We start off with a heated conversation about the recent twin-turbo V8 rumors, follow it up with a discussion about Lexus' place in the market with a special guest, and end off with our top-five favorite non-Lexus luxury brands.

    Episode 12: It's a Crossover World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 49:16


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. We start with the new three-row crossover being built in Indiana, follow it up with a look at the leaked NX, then dive deep into our personal history of Lexus vehicles.

    Episode 11: ES-travaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 36:15


    The latest episode of the Lexus Enthusiast Podcast is now live, with Kevin & Michael breaking down all the latest Lexus news. We start with the freshly released 2022 ES sedan update, follow it up with the a look at Lexus autonomous tech in Japan, and finish with a belated look at March sales in the USA.

    Episode 10: In the Year 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 43:11


    We recap Lexus’ recent announcements from the LF-Z Electrified concept debut, break down the 20 new vehicles coming by 2025, and ask: Where is the new LX?

    Episode 9: Interview with Jeff Bracken, General Manager of Lexus USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 18:24


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts talks with Jeff Bracken, the general manager of Lexus USA.

    Episode 8: Interview with Tom Cordner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2016 38:47


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts talks with Tom Cordner, the former executive creative director at Team One when Lexus launched in 1989.

    Episode 7: Interview with Denny Clements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 39:48


    Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts interviews form Lexus USA General Manager Denny Clements.

    Episode 6: Interview with Troy Sumitomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2016 22:36


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts speaks with Troy Sumitomo, owner of Five Axis. Five Axis has built multiple show cars and concepts for Lexus over the years.

    Episode 5: Interview with Brian Bolain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2016 25:10


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts interviews Brian Bolain, General Manager of Product and Consumer Marketing for Lexus USA.

    Episode 4 Part One: Interview with Alain Uyttenhoven

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 29:17


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts speaks with Alain Uyttenhoven, the Vice President in charge of Lexus Europe.

    Episode 4 Part Two: Interview with Richard Balshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 21:22


    In the second part of this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts interviews Richard Balshaw, Director of Lexus UK.

    Episode 3: Interview With Cyril Dimitris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 36:58


    In this episode, Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts interviews the Director of Lexus Canada, Cyril Dimitris.

    Episode 2: Interview With James Rossiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2015 27:29


    Lexus Enthusiast editor Kevin Watts interviews Super GT race driver James Rossiter.

    Episode 1: Interview with Mark Templin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2015 42:09


    In the very first episode of the Lexus Enthusiast podcast, site editor Kevin Watts interviews Lexus International executive vice-president Mark Templin.

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