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  • 2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

    Lexus has unveiled the new CT 200h F-Sport at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new F-Sport version is specially designed to extend the model’s appeal to an even wider customer base.

    It comes with nice exterior featuring revised body kit including front and rear bumpers and side skirts. There are also bigger rims and tinted glass. The interior boasts improved dashboard and new door panel trim. Among the new features in the interior,  CT  200h F sport includes a sporty steering wheel and new pedals.

    Lexus also retuned the suspension and added Flame Blue color to the option list.

    Stay tuned for full information and price list.

    2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
    2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
    2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
    2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport
    2012 Lexus CT 200h F-Sport

    Source: Lexus

  • 2012 Lexus GS 350

    The new 2012 GS model from Lexus will hit the UK market in 2012. The car has been officially unveiled by the manufacturer at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

    The exterior boasts spindle grille with trapezoidal contours integrated into the aggressive front bumper. There are also LED headlights and a rear diffuser housing a dual sport exhaust system.

    The interior comes with redesigned seats frames and changes to the steering column. There are also some high-quality materials like leather upholstery, word trim and ambient lighting. Finally, Lexus has fitted a stylish analogue clock into the dashboard. The SAT NAV system includes 8” display and 12.3” on models with the Navigation package. The air-conditioning is special, too. It can save energy by using occupant-detection technology. The optional 835 WATTS 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system bring perfect sound quality.

    2012 Lexus GS 350 is powered by a 3.5 liter V6, but the company didn’t release any specs. Later, there will be a 2.5 liter model, too and a 3.5 liter Hybrid.

    Stay tuned for full information!

    2012 Lexus GS 350 Headlight
    2012 Lexus GS 350 Headlight
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    2012 Lexus GS 350
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    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350
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    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350
    2012 Lexus GS 350

    Source: Lexus

  • 2012 Lexus IS-F Price – €70 600

    Lexus has released further details for the new 2012 IS-F sports car, which is now more powerful and dynamic. The high-performance saloon comes with revised chassis and new individual equipment options.

    2012 Lexus IS-F will still compete against the brutal BMW E90 M3 and the elegant Audi RS4, but the new IS-F has a little advantage – 5.0 liter naturally aspirated high-revving V8 delivering 423PS (311 kW) and 505Nm (372 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and top speed of 270 km/h (167 mph). Nice performance!

    The options list includes: BBS individual 19” alloy wheels with 14-spoke design. There are also crimson and black interior.

    Still, the new IS-F is a bit pricy starting at €70 600, so we have to expect that it is brilliant?

    Stay tuned for more information and test videos!

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    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition

    Lexus has announced IS 250C coupe-convertible Limited Edition for the UK. The IS 250C is one of the most stylish coupe-convertibles on the market. It offers supreme luxury and unique style at decent price. Just a perfection … or not really! However, there will be only 50 units and each one comes with a numbered badge denoting its special status, discreetly fixed inside the glovebox.

    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition boasts a distinctive black and red semi-aniline fine leather interior. It is based on the SE-L model, which means – 18” alloy wheels, eight-way electrically adjustable front seats with built-in ventilation and heating, cruise control, electric one-touch easy access to the rear seats, climate control that automatically adjusts temperature settings when the roof is down and cruise control.

    The price for this pleasure is £39 990 OTR, which is a bit high. Still, this is a Limited edition model, so some day you will be able to sell it a bit higher, than the regular models.

    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition Side
    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition Side
    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition
    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition
    2011 Lexus IS 250C Limited Edition

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus LS 600h Landaulet

    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet will be the wedding car of is Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Carlene Wittstock in Monte Carlo on 2 July. The car features a one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof, full hybrid powertrain and unique comfort.

    The car is built by Belgian coachbuilder Carat Duchatelet, working closely with Lexus engineers based in Brussels. The project took more than 2 000 hours to complete, with a focus on maintaining the levels of quality and technological sophistication that are fundamental to every Lexus, and preserving the performance, safety and dynamic attributes of the original LS 600h L.

    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet was finished in an elegant Midnight Blue livery, applied by hand using several coats of a bespoke, water-based paint, adding to the car’s environmental credentials.

    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet interior
    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet interior

    The biggest feature is the transparent roof, which was real challenge in both design, as a large, single piece with no reinforcements or pillars, and in manufacturing. Lexus co-operated with a French company that specialises in supplying similar components to the aerospace industry, such as helicopter windscreens and fighter jet canopies to make this part.

    The roof is a single, lightweight polycarbonate shell that is 8mm thick and weighs just 26kg. Fixed to the body of the Lexus through two intermediary parts, it allows a perfect view in and out of the car.

    The final stage of the conversion, re-assembly and finishing took a team of 10 specialists working with Lexus engineers more than two weeks to complete, to ensure the highest quality levels were achieved.

    On the day of the wedding the LS 600h Landaulet will be used by the royal couple to tour the principality after the marriage ceremony. For most of this distance the car will operate in its fully electric mode, with zero tailpipe emissions. This is very important, but we don’t want to know, how much emission are made during the preparation of this vehicle.

    After the celebrations the car will be displayed at the Media Centre and later the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco.

    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet
    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet
    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet
    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet
    Lexus LS 600h Landaulet

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept unleashed

    Lexus has finally took off the wraps on its Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept, which is about to celebrate its global premiere at the upcoming New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 1). (more…)

  • Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]

    Lexus will exhibit its LF-Gh Hybrid concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show from April 20th to May 1st. The car will be a redefinition of the luxury „grand tourer”. Actually, the car will be the next generation of GS, which is expected to be introduced late this year.

    There are no further information about the car and all data will be released to media guests at a preview event in New York on 19 April.

    Untill then, we have too high resolution teaser pictures of LF-Gh Hybrid, one with a headlight on it and one with a rear light. The pictures reveal pure aggression and we hope that the exterior of LF-Gh will be brutal, because the interior is expected to be extremely fashionable with high quality expensive materials.

    Stay tuned for more information and check out the pictures!
    Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]

    Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]
    Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus CT 200h Australian sales start

    Continuing the race spirit of the weekend’s finished 2011 Australian Grand Prix, Lexus has exclusively announced the sales start of its 2011 Lexus CT 200h luxury hybrid on the Australian market. (more…)

  • 2011 Lexus CT 200h Price – £23 845

    2011 Lexus CT 200h
    Lexus CT 200h full hybrid is finally on the market. The car hits directly the premium compact segment with brute force. CT 200h features technical innovation, style, quality and driver appeal.

    The car is available in three trim levels – SE-I, SE-L and SE-L Premier. However, the base version is priced at just £23 485 OTR.

    The table below sets out the launch on-the-road prices, insurance groups and Vehicle Excise Duty bands for the CT 200h.

    MODEL OTR PRICE INSURANCE GROUP VED BAND
    CT 200h SE-I £23 485 15E A
    CT 200h SE-L £25 200 15E A
    CT 200h SE-L Premier £30 635 17E A

    The standard equipment of CT 200h includes – 16” or 17” rims, dual-zone climate control, a USB port and Aux socket for connecting portable music players, Bluetooth for mobile phone connection and audio streaming, front fog lights, automatic wipers and dark-tinted rear privacy glass.

    SE-I SE-L adds SE-L PREMIER adds
    16/17in alloy wheels Leather upholstery LED headlamps
    USB port Heated front seats Convenience Pack (cruise control and electrochromic rear view mirror)
    Active brake lights Front and rear parking sensors Smart Entry and Start
    Dual-zone climate control Electric front seat adjustment
    Push button start Electrochromic door mirrors
    Leather steering wheel trim Mark Levinson 13-speaker audio system
    Front fog lights HDD satellite navigation
    LED daytime running lights Remote Touch control
    Rear privacy glass Rear parking monitor
    Rain-sensing wipers
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    Lexus CT 200h 2011
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    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011
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    Lexus CT 200h 2011
    Lexus CT 200h 2011

    Source: Lexus

  • Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

    Lexus has prepared a special package for the super sports car LFA. The name is Nurburgring Package and includes a number of aerodynamic features, suspension adjustments and revisions to the 4.8-litre hi-revving V10 engine. The car will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show and only 50 will be able to receive the performance option. (more…)

  • Wald Lexus LS600h Black Bison Edition

    Wald International are ready with their tuning package for Lexus LS600h. The name of the project is Black Bison Edition.

    This is the second model from Lexus, which Wald has tuned. The first on was 2010 Lexus LS460, which was introduced a year ago.

    Wald Lexus LS600h features a new front bumper with LED daylight, black grille, fenders with chrome vent molding, new side skirts, roof spoiler (more…)

  • Lexus IS-F sports concepts at Tokyo Saloon

    At the Tokyo Auto Saloon, which brought together the most intriguing custom cars of the world at one place, Lexus has revealed its undoubted sports nature, showcasing two exclusively athletic-styled IS F one-off rides. (more…)