Lexus proves that technologically-advanced luxury vehicles can also be very reliable. It comes in second overall in our most recent annual auto reliability brand rankings. Interiors are mostly well finished; the engines are smooth and fairly powerful; and hybrid models are very fuel efficient. Its sportier models tend to be a notch or two below the industry leaders from BMW and Audi. Performance varies in our road tests. The upcoming RZ 450e is the first Lexus battery-electric vehicle. Although it resembles the RX SUV, the RZ is a bit smaller, sized more like the Toyota Venza.