The Lexus IS 500 boils down to a simple question: how much can one excellent aspect make up for the rest of the package? We see it everywhere in life. An okay meal saved by an incredible cut of meat.

The Lexus LX has been the brand’s go-anywhere SUV flagship for years, and most recently came in for a new generation back in 2022. There’s just been one thing missing, something Lexus (and Toyota) are ...