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Lexus LFA Nurburgring 2011

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:57:16 +0300

In celebration of its third outing at the Nürburgring 24h race, Lexus has created the Nürburgring package for those LFA customers who prefer their car to be a little more track-focused. The standard LFA already performs very well on circuits, but to improve track driving even further, the aerodynamic performance of the LFA with Nürburgring package will be modified through revisions and additions to several key CFRP components - a larger front spoiler, fin-type side spoilers ...

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:10:33 +0200

The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand. The CT 200h was designed and developed with the European market in mind. Lexus’s first five-door compact car, its size, packaging, full hybrid technology and low emissions fully address the requirements of discerning, ...

Lexus GX 460 2010

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:45:48 +0200

Lexus has introduced an all-new, second-generation GX 460 luxury utility vehicle for 2010 that is more powerful, more efficient, quieter and more luxurious than the GX 470 model it replaces. The 2010 GX 460 achieves all of these significant developments while its 10 standard airbags and the available Pre-Collision System help enhance safety. Positioned between the brand's LX 570 premium luxury utility vehicle and unibody-based RX models, the 2010 GX 460 combines “right sized” ...

Lexus LFA 2011

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:16:42 +0300

Lexus announced today the official launch of the LFA, a two-seat supercar scheduled to go into production at the end of 2010 as the pinnacle of the Lexus “F” premium sports car series. Pre-sales started today. Ultra-responsive and extremely stable even when pushed to the limit, the LFA creates a sense of reassurance that opens up a new world of driving emotion, exhilarating the senses to move the driver in more ways than one.The LFA combines high output, superb chassis design ...

Lexus LF-Ch Concept 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:29:40 +0300

Making its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is a clear visualisation of the company’s first approach to the highly competitive European premium compact segment. Reflecting an ever increasing demand for smaller, more fuel and CO2 efficient cars which, nonetheless, do not compromise on either refinement or driving pleasure, the compact segment will grow to represent the largest share of the premium automotive market by 2010.Reaffirming Lexus’ ...

Lexus GS 450h 2009

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:34:17 +0300

Lexus Hybrid Drive is the new name adopted to identify the marque’s hybrid system. Lexus Hybrid Drive was created around the principle of paradox, combining high levels of performance with fuel efficiency and emissions unachievable by comparable vehicles. A completely new, front engine, rear-wheel drive, series/parallel hybrid powertrain has been engineered for the high performance GS 450h.It features a 3,456 cm3 V6 petrol engine combining a new D-4S twin injector system (Direct-injection ...

Lexus LS 600h 2009

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:59:10 +0300

Building on the new LS model range values of the highest expression of L-finesse design, the world’s most advanced safety technology and the highest possible standards in production, quality and comfort, the adoption of Lexus’ revolutionary hybrid technology within the LS 600h creates a luxury flagship offering the ultimate in design, performance, efficiency and safety. The innovative Lexus Hybrid Drive system encapsulates precisely the type of driving characteristics that are ...

Lexus IS 2009

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:40:39 +0200

Building on the award winning styling, comfort, refinement and class–leading equipment levels of Lexus’ dynamic compact sedan, the refreshed IS model range incorporates comprehensive revisions in design, driving dynamics, fuel efficiency and safety. Refreshed interior and exterior styling represents a further evolution of Lexus’ unique L finesse design rationale. Modifications to suspension, steering, transmissions and paddle shift technology offer notable improvements ...

Lexus RX 450h 2010

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:54:31 +0200

Following the 2005 launch of the ground-breaking RX 400h, the new Lexus RX 450h introduces second generation Lexus Hybrid Drive technology to the RX model range. On sale from the summer of 2009, the new full hybrid crossover is the high performance flagship of the RX range, which now enters its third generation as the world’s best-selling premium crossover. The RX 450h’s Lexus Hybrid Drive system represents a significant development of the world’s first high-performance ...

Lexus IS 250C 2009

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:55:18 +0200

Making its world debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and on sale throughout Europe in the summer of 2009, the new IS 250C combines the award winning design of the IS sports sedan range with outstanding open-top engineering ingenuity. Reflecting Lexus’ legendary quality and attention to detail in every aspect of its construction, the new IS 250C convertible has been designed to exceed customer ownership expectations in every respect. Representing a unique fusion of top-down driving pleasure ...