We put a $3,000 fake Chinese Lexus against a real one in a handling test and there was a surprising twist
- Team Supercar Blondie put this fake Chinese Lexus to the test
- It did a cone-slalom handling course
- And the result was closer than anyone wants to admit
Published on May 05, 2025 at 4:02 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 02, 2025 at 12:15 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
You’ve already seen team Supercar Blondie’s unboxing of the fake Chinese Lexus, aka the ‘Cexus’, but how did the $ 3,000 replica fare against the real Lexus LX600 in a cone-slalom handling test?
The fake SUV completed the cone slalom without knocking over any cones, showing decent agility for its price and size, and when compared to the real Lexus LX600.
One drawback was that it lacked power steering, with the maneuvering physically leaving the driver ‘fighting for his life’, plus a lack of seat belts raised some serious red-flag safety concerns.
While the real deal knocked over a few cones, that could be due to the driver’s overconfidence and speed – what’s more, it’s far more powerful and easier to control than its Chinese homage.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
