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Lexus CT 200h Range: Luxury, F Sport And Sports Luxury

The new Lexus CT 200h range includes three trims: Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury. The brand decided to take down the previous Prestige variant. All models however are equipped as a standard with greater specification and on no additional rise in the price.

What is more, the new models are also getting major visual and technical upgrades, including new exterior styling, alloy wheels, slimline navigation or display screen, new shift lever, IS-style steering wheel and upgrades to the vehicle’s chassis and suspension.

As an option on some trims and as a standard on others, Lexus offers connected mobility solution Enform, LED fog lamps, Active Cruise Control (ACC) with Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS) and new exterior and interior colors schemes.

Starting with the Luxury variant, it now boasts reverse camera, Lexus display audio with 10 speakers, rotary-style Lexus Remote Touch controller and rain-sensing wipers. Available here are four enhancement packs which are listed below.

Next, the F Sport models get wide-ranging improvements such as unique black roof, all-new larger rear spoiler and Enform as standard. Some of the available features here include moonroof, parking sonar, Mark Levinson audio, PCS, ACC and smart card key.

At the top of the range is positioned the Sports Luxury model that benefits from LED headlamps and fog lamps, new Shimamoku trim and privacy glass as standard.

Lexus CT 200h range:

Model	Enhancement pack	Notes
Luxury
	1	Adds: leather-accented interior, seat heaters, 17″ alloys and fog lamps
	2	Adds: as above plus moonroof
	3	Adds: as EP1 plus digital radio^, Enform, satellite navigation** and self-dimming interior mirror
	4	Adds: as above plus moonroof
F Sport
	1	Adds: moonroof
	2	Adds: as above plus PCS, ACC, smart card key and Mark Levinson audio
Sports Luxury		Adds: LED headlamps, fog lamps, Shimamoku trim and privacy glass

Source: Lexus

March 26, 2014

Lexus To Reveal The New NX Crossover

Remember when last year Lexus revealed the LF-NX Compact Crossover at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show? Now, the company is surprising us with the great news that the car will go in production and will carry the name Lexus NX.

The NX Crossover will make a 2014 Beijing Motor Show debut in April, and will also make an entry to the growing segment of premium mid-size crossovers. It will be positioned below the RX in the Lexus product range. We are wondering whether there will be any differences between the concept and the production car.

LF-NX Compact Crossover Concept is the embodiment of city-compact premium crossovers. It is only 182.7 inches long and has a wheelbase of 106.3-inch. Its exterior is bold and offers more distinctive and sculpted styling, by offering a strong interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille.

The aggressive appearance is further reinforced by vehicle’s wide front track, three diamond-shaped LED headlamps and independent Daytime Running Lights (DRL). LF-NX concept is equipped with a full hybrid powertrain, and we are probably to see it also in the production version. Precisely, the full hybrid drive system includes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle gas engine and a powerful electric motor.

Source: Lexus

March 5, 2014

Lexus Shows RC F GT3 Concept In Geneva

Racing fans around the world will be excited to know that Lexus is introducing the RC F GT3 Concept in Geneva. The motorsport car is based on the recently revealed RC F performance coupe, which also makes a global debut at the show.

RC F GT3 was specifically developed to meet Group GT3 international racing standards. This means that it weighs 2,755.8 lbs. and comes with a modified version of the V8 engine (found in the coupe). The unit delivers maximum output that exceeds 540 horsepower (397 kW).

Lexus also stated that it will supply GT3-compliant vehicles to racing teams in the beginning of 2015. The model is scheduled to undergo testing this year. In other words, in 2015 we will probably see the GT3 concepts racing at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany and the Super Taikyu Endurance and Super GT series in Japan.

Lexus RC F GT3 Concept Specifications:

Length	4,705 mm/ 185.2 in
Width	2,000 mm/78.7 in
Height	1,270 mm/50 in
Weight	1,250 kg/2,755.8 lbs
Wheelbase	2,730 mm/107.5 in
Engine	V8 gasoline engine
Horsepower	540+ hp (397 kW)

Source: Lexus

March 4, 2014

Lexus RC F-Sport at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Lexus will exhibit the 2015 RC 350 F-Sport at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March. The stylish coupe has already been presented at the Tokyo Motor Show, last year and now the hot RC F-Sport will be showcased to the audience.

It comes with an aggressive aerodynamics package and some upgrades for the interior to emphasize the sporty look of the coupe. It is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 – 318HP (237 kW), which will send the power to the rear wheels through an 8-speed Sports Direct Shift transmission with paddles on the steering wheel.

Stay tuned for more information and pictures from the upcoming 2014 Geneva Motor Show, which will start on March 4^th.

Source: Lexus

February 13, 2014

2014 Lexus RC F GT500 – Super GT Series

Lexus has presented the new RC-F GT500, which will take place in the 2014 Super GT series. The sports car comes with a number of upgrades including complete aerodynamics package and tuned engine.

The exterior boasts a front lip spoiler, carbon fiber canards and ventilated front fenders. There is also a big rear wing and a massive rear diffuser. Lightweight racing wheels and full-slick tires are also available.

The standard model is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 – 450HP (335 kW) and 518Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). The racing version will be a lot faster than this considering the additional power and the lower weight.

2014 Super GT series start on April 6^th.

Source: Lexus

January 29, 2014

2014 Lexus CT 200h – Price £20,995

Lexus UK has announced the pricing of the 2014 CT 200h, which starts at just £20,995 for the entry level S model. This is a a £1,000 reduction compared to the previous model.

2014 Lexus CT 200h boasts a new class-leading low of 82g/km for the S version and an incredible combined cycle consumption of 78.5 mpg US. Full details of the across-the-board improvements to the CT 200h will be revealed soon.

The current range of six model grades – S, SE, Advance, Luxury, F Sport and Premier – is retained, with the addition of some new equipment features and options.

At the heart of the range the Advance model benefits from a comprehensive upgrade that introduces parking sensors, heated front seats and the new, fully integrated Lexus Navigation system as standard. This wealth of new features it provided with no increase in the model’s on-the-road price.

Elsewhere in the CT 200h line-up a GPS-controlled clock is provided on higher grade models and the Lexus Navigation package is offered as an alternative to the established Premium system (standard on the Advance, as detailed above). Additional features for the Premier grade include new aluminium scuff plates and LED front fog lamps.

The 2014 CT 200h is available to order now with first deliveries in March

MODEL/GRADE	VED	BIK	INSURANCE	OTR PRICE	PRICE CHANGE
CT 200h S	A	10%	18E	£20,995	-£1,000
CT 200h SE	A	10%	19E	£22,495	-£1,500
CT 200h Advance	A	10%	19E	£23,995	No change
CT 200h Luxury	A	10%	19E	£24,495	-£1,500
CT 200h F Sport	A	10%	20E	£26,745	-£1,250
CT 200h Premier	A	10%	20E	£29,495	-£1,500

Source: Lexus

January 24, 2014

2015 Lexus RC F – 456HP and 518Nm [video]

Lexus has published a nice video showing highlights of the powerful 2015 RC-F Coupe. The direct rival of BMW M4 and the new C-Class AMG was presented at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

2015 Lexus RC-F Coupe comes with complete aggressive body kit including reworked front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of revised side skirts and ventilated front fenders. There is also a new front hood, an F-mesh grille and a set of big 19” forged aluminum wheels fitted with performance tires. Furthermore, the car can be equipped with a carbon fiber package including roof and an active rear spoiler that deploys at 80 km/h (50 mph) to generate additional downforce.

The interior boasts sport seats, revised instrumentation, alloy pedals and an “elliptical cross-section thick grip steering wheel”.

2015 RC-F Coupe is powered by an all-new 5.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 – 456HP (335 kW) and 518Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) – electronically limited.

The RC-F also comes with a sport-tuned suspension, a stiff front lower brace and a Torque Vectoring Differential with three different modes: Standard, Slalom and Track. It guarantees perfect traction at all conditions.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZXlTW4-n6Q

Source: Lexus

January 14, 2014

2015 Lexus RC F Revealed Ahead Of NAIAS Debut

2015 Lexus RC F is here! Since it has been kept in secret for a month already, it is now clear that the “F” model is based on the RC coupe. The latter was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show last November and now it is time for its more athletic sibling to stand under the lights.

The RC F coupe is styled to support the most powerful V8 performance car ever developed by Lexus. It has wider wheels and tires, an active rear wing, air scoops, cooling ducts and available carbon fiber components.

The front of the RC F is dominated by the signature Lexus spindle grille from the bottom of the hood to the lower lip. It features also a subtle F-pattern on the lower half. The hood is higher than that of the RC because it accommodates the larger V8 engine. This of course also results in more powerful flared profile. Ducts beneath the front bumper, fenders, and strategically-placed aerodynamic stabilizing fins are also present.

At the rear of the front fender air outlets form the shape of an L when they merge with side sill extensions. In addition, stacked trapezoidal quad-outlet tailpipes give more aggressive style to the rear. There can be also seen an active speed-sensitive rear spoiler. The last element that needs to be mentioned here is the wing which helps the RC F maintain traction and stability at higher speeds. The car can be equipped with three variants of 10-spoke 19-inch forged aluminum wheel.

Inside, the car is as striking as outside. Some of the highlights here include the meters, steering wheel, seats, ornamentation and pedals. The instrument panel is dominated by a central meter which changes according to the four selectable driving modes.

The steering-wheel makes a debut in this car, because this is the first Lexus-elliptical cross-section thick-grip steering wheel. It has optimum placement of paddle gear shifts. The seats will be offered in a selection of five leather trims, each with contrasting stitching. The back seats are embossed with F on the headrests.

2015 Lexus RC F will be revealed at a press conference at the 2014 North American International Motor Show on 14th of January.

Source: Lexus

January 9, 2014

Lexus will Introduce 2014 F model at Detroit

Lexus will unveil the all-new F model at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the beginning of the next year.

The newest Lexus F has a bold and aggressive drive experience synonymous with the famed F heritage. It is engineered from the outset as a performance model, so we expect a lot of power, firm suspension, big wheels and brakes and nice sporty interior.

The predecessor was presented back in 2008 in the form of IS-F performance sedan powered by a thrilling V8 engine.

Stay tuned for full information and pictures!

Source: Lexus

December 10, 2013

2014 Lexus CT 200h Goes On Sale In January

2014 Lexus CT 200h compact luxury hybrid is ready to go on sale and to offer its customers revised exterior and updated features. What is more, the 2014 CT 200h will be also equipped with a lot of additional standard and updated features.

The customers will appreciate to see that the car will return an estimated fuel economy of 43 MPG city and 40 MPG highway (42 MPG combined). For the next model year, the CT gets a fresh, sporty look with a revised front fascia.

The latter includes Lexus spindle grille, new front bumper, LED daytime running lights and updated fog lamp surrounds. In addition, the car will run on brand new five-spoke 17-inch wheels and will also sport new rear bumpers, LED rear license plate lighting, larger rear spoiler (3 cm), aero-stabilizing fins, shark fin antenna and scratch-resistant clear coat.

In the interior the designers at Lexus have included a thinner Display Audio (DA)/Navigation screen which features the next generation multimedia system. What is more, the occupants of the car will enjoy to be surrounded by standard six-speaker and premium 10-speaker audio systems which now have improved design.

As a standard there has been included also redesigned leather shift knob and sliding sun visors, while the DA and navigation get Bluetooth 3.0 and dual USB. Another redesigned feature in the interior is the steering wheel. The metallic interior ornamentation enhances the luxurious cabin.

Not only the standard equipment has been improved here but also the trim choices via the addition of Parchment NuLuxe and perforated Flaxen leather. 2014 CT also receives a new exterior color called Redline, which includes a highly scratch resistant self-restoring coat.

2014 CT 200h F SPORT will also be revised and will ride on newly designed 17-inch 5-twin spoke alloy wheels with two-tone graphite and machine finish. Other enhancements include front bumper with F SPORT mesh grille, black contrast roof, new rear spoiler with two large air ducts, and mesh fog lamp inserts, black surround, F SPORT exterior badging and two new unique exterior colors: Ultra White and Ultra Sonic Blue Mica.

CT 200h will be powered by a 1.8-liter in-line four-cylinder gas engine which works together with a 650 Volt motor/generator. Both deliver a combined output of 134 horsepower (99 kW). The powertrain is mated to an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT).

2014 Lexus CT 200h has a starting price of $32,050 USD and will go on sale in late January or early February.

Source: Lexus

December 2, 2013

Lexus Adds New Hybrid Engine to the GS 300h Range

Lexus will add to GS 300h vehicle line-up four drivetrains by doubling the hybrid offering. The new drivetrain comes to improve the active safety and driveability while at the same time delivering higher levels of standard equipment.

The GS 300h is being offered in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury trim levels equipped with a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain. The latter produces 223 hp (164 kW) and at the same time manages to deliver fuel efficiency of 5.2 litres per 100km and 121 grams of CO2 per kilometre on the combined cycle.

What is more, the luxury brand has also boosted the overall range offering with new and improved specification. To be more precise, Lexus GS 350 receives a new eight-speed transmission which improves drivability and response.

In addition, there is also enhancement in terms of safety thanks to the Lane Keep Assist which now comes as a standard across all GS Line Sports Luxury variants and is featured as an option on GS 350 and GS 450h F Sport models.

An upgrade to the head up display (HUD) is present. HUD projects navigation, audio and vehicle speed information onto the windshield in full colour. Next, Sports Luxury variants run on brand new 19-inch alloy wheels and sport LED fog lamps.

With the addition of GS 300h brings the total number of Lexus hybrids on sale up to seven. Lexus GS Line now consists of four different models – the hybrid four-cylinder GS 350h, the V6-engined GS 250 and GS 350, and the hybrid V6-engined GS 450h.

Lexus GS Pricing and Model Line-up:

Drivetrain	Model	RRP^	Notes
GS 450h	Sports Luxury	$123,500	+$1,600
	F Sport	$112,100	+$200
	Luxury	N/A	N/A
GS 350	Sports Luxury	$111,600	+$2,555
	F Sport	$99,900	+$855
	Luxury	N/A	N/A
GS 300h	Sports Luxury	$102,000	New
	F Sport	$87,000	New
	Luxury	$79,000	New
GS 250	Sports Luxury	N/A	N/A
	F Sport	$85,000	-$45
	Luxury	$77,000	-$45

Source: Lexus

November 26, 2013

2014 Lexus RC Coupe Unveiled

Tokyo Motor Show marks the debut of 2014 Lexus RC Coupe which will be launched next year. The car is based on the GS platform, however it differs in all dimensions from the GS and IS Lines.

The aggressive appearance of the RC has achieved via its deeply contoured lines and the integration of the widest and lowest application of the brand’s spindle grille. It is 30mm wider, 35mm lower and 70mm shorter in wheelbase than the IS Line.

Furthermore, the unique headlamps have L-shaped design at both the front and rear. The car runs on aluminium wheels offered in two choices – a deeply sculpted 10-spoke 19-inch and a muscular five-spoke 18-inch. To make the exterior even more expressive, the designers at Lexus have of course decided to paint it in red.

The same exclusivity of the exterior design is continued in the interior, where one can see an extensive use of contrasting colours, materials and lighting. For example, the Lexus-first lighting package delivers a great sense of occasion, with illumination that reflects upwards, rather than downwards.

Other highlights here include accents in genuine shimamoku wood, which surround the trim.

The driver’s cockpit is divided into operational and display zones. To be more precise, the upper zone houses the instrument panel and a seven-inch navigation screen, while the centre console integrates a new Lexus-first Remote Touch Interface.

The driving dynamics deliver their best thanks to the purpose-built chassis which is a result of the latest goal of the brand to achieve a world-class driving experience. Thicker underbody rocker panels enhance the two-door’s rigidity and support driving performance.

The handling package on the other hand includes aerodynamic aids to underbody. RC sports double wishbone front suspension and multi-link suspension at the rear.

Next, the aggressively styled coupe will be offered with a choice of two powertrains – 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine coupled with an eight-speed Sports Direct Shift with paddle shift transmission, and 2.5-litre hybrid system. The dual injection petrol unit generates 318 hp (234 kW) at 6,400rpm, and a peak torque of 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) at 4800rpm.

The hybrid system utilizes dual injected 2.5-litre four cylinder engine with a 143 hp (105 kW) electric motor driven through an electronic continuously variable transmission with six step gears in a sequential shift-matic feature. 2014 Lexus RC Coupe will drive either through its rear wheels or be available in all-wheel drive (AWD).

Advanced technology is also included here. For instance the upgraded Blind Spot Monitor detects vehicles that are near the back of the car and are driven in higher speeds. In addition, the innovative touch-sensitive Lexus Remote Touch Interface is there to aid the audio and navigation systems.

2014 Lexus RC Coupe Specifications:

	RC 350	RC 300h
Length (mm)	4,695	4,695
Height (mm)	1,395	1,395
Width (mm)	1,840	1,840
Wheelbase (mm)	2,730	2,730
Seating	4	4
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive
Engine type	2GR-FSE	2AR-FSE
Cylinders	V6	L4
Power (kW/rpm)	234/6,400	131/6,000
Torque (Nm/rpm)	380/4800	221/4200-/4800
Total Output kW	–	162
Transmission	8AT	E-CVT
Suspension	Front: Double wishbone Rear: Multilink	Front: Double wishbone Rear: Multilink
Tyres	255/35R19 + 275/35R19	255/35R19 + 275/35R19

Source: Lexus

November 20, 2013

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