Japanese Cars At-A-Glance, Overview



Lexus unveiled the 2016 GS lineup over the weekend at the 65th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. Along with giving a facelift to the existing GS models, Lexus introduced a new GS 200t rear-wheel drive model to the GS lineup.


The refreshed 2016 Accord will get major upgrades to technology and features, making it the “most high-tech Accord ever”, Honda said when they introduced the vehicle in Silicon Valley last week.



Lexus has made some changes to the IS lineup entering 2016. The 2016 Lexus IS lineup will consists of 3 models – new introduced 200t, new IS 300 AWD, and IS 350. The previous IS 250 and IS 250 AWD are discontinued.

Retaining the 3.5-L V6 268 horsepower engine, the 2016 Lexus ES 350 is updated with new exterior design features and interior finishes.

Lexus today announced new updates to the 2016 ES 300h which include newly added features, and mid-generational design changes outside and inside.



The all-new 2016 Honda HR-V is designed like a coupe, and built on the new global platform which has a fuel tank mounted in the center and a configurable 2nd row seat that can be folded completely flat to yield a roomy interior space.


Known as the Infiniti EX prior 2014 model year, the Infiniti QX50 is entering 2016 with some changes in design that bring the front of the vehicle closer to the design language seen on the Infiniti Q50 and Q70.



Mitsubishi gives the 2016 Outlander some major updates that, according to Mitsubishi, will make the car look, drive and feel like an entirely new vehicle.



Nissan unveiled the all-new 2016 Maxima at the 2015 New York International Auto Show, and on the same day released the prices as well as expected launch date for the vehicle.


Honda today released pricing, details and pictures of the face-lifted 2015 CR-V, which will go on sale on October 1st with prices ranging from $23,320 to $32,770.