2010 Lexus RX SUV
Look at hte spy photos of a new 2010 Lexus RX SUV, that has been snapshoted with a camera phone The new Lexus’s SUV look as a blink-and-miss-it evolutionary styling. The interior has been completely revised featuring a more contemporary design. There’s also talk about a 7-passenger, long-wheelbase version but this is something has not been officially confirmed.
Tech details are also thin on the ground, but the Japanese-market brochure makes word of the RX350 and the RX450h meaning that the latter may get a more powerful V6-hybrid drivetrain than the current RX400h.
The third-generation Lexus RX will break cover at the forthcoming Los Angeles Auto Show on 21 November with sales set to commence in the first half of 2009.
2009 Lexus IS Facelift
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury brand, has shared photos of the facelifted IS. The Lexus IS styling revisions are limited to a slightly tweaked front grille, restyled tail lamp crystals featuring L-shaped back-up lights, redesigned exterior mirrors with integrated turn signals and new alloy wheel designs. The 2009 Lexus IS will also get new exterior and interior color combinations along with a revised electronic stability control system. The 2009 Lexus IS will be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October
Lexus IS Convertible
Lexus plans to arrive to the U.S. market with the first IS-F Convertible on next year. A diesel IS-F model has not yet been ruled out but Lexus has confirmed that it will not produce a drop-top 416-hp IS-F.
The Lexus IS Convertible will have a folding fully electric hardtop roof like the SC with an IS250 C and the IS 350 C badging on the back. The Japanese automaker says that it just doesn’t make business sense for it to offer a convertible IS-F.
Lexus no plans to build a GS-F - a high performance version of its GS mid-sized sedan. However, a lightweight IS-F is in the works. The model is currently undergoing testing and engineers have applied a lot of weight-saving techniques to the model.
Lexus LS 460
Lexus unveil its brand-new LS 460 at the Moscow Motor Show on 26 August 2008.
The new Lexus LS 460 will have sure-footed dynamic abilities as well as advanced active safety systems further strengthened a result of the addition of permanent all-wheel drive.
The new all-wheel drive system will have three different settings delivered by the impressive Torsen Limited Slip Differential. Which will distribute the drive torque between the front and rear axles with a 40:60 rear axle bias in torque distribution.
The Lexus LS 460 AWD will go on sale early next year.
Lexus Pebble Beach Edition LS 600h
Lexus has introduced the LS 600h L Pebble Beach Edition at the Concours d’Elegance classic car show in California. The limited production Pebble Beach Edition LS 600h L gets a unique exterior and interior colour combination with a Truffle Mica exterior paint combined with a two-tone Alabaster and Black leather trim interior with Dark Grey Bird’s-eye maple wood trim. Additional styling cues include new 19-inch, five-spoke alloys, Pebble Beach interior badging, premium black floor mats with stainless steel badging, and blue illuminated scuff plates.
The 2009 LS 600h L Pebble Beach Edition will go on sale in the States in September 2008.
Next generation Lexus SC430 canceled
Bed news: Toyota has canceled the next generation Lexus SC430 Coupe. The reason for the cancelation of the SC series is poor sales as through the first six months of this year, Lexus sold only 1,230 SC’s, down more than 40% from last year and since Lexus is developing a production version of the LF-A super coupe, what’s the point of keeping the SC430?. Good news: Lexus plans to introduce the high-end LF-A supercar in 2009 or 2010.
Wald Lexus IS-F
Wald International, the Japanese tuner company, has introduced a tuning program for the Lexus IS-F.
The Wald is offering an aggressive exterior package that completely revamps the performance car’s appearance. Large front intakes and a dual lower splitter help give the sporty IS-F sedan a look fit for the track.
The package is completed by Wald’s air vents behind the rear wheels, a custom rear diffuser and rear wing. The extractor behind the front wheels perfectly blends with the side skirts to help give the IS-F a new style to match its horsepower.
Lexus LF-A Engine
Look at the first shot of the Lexus LF-A engine. The engineer’s only opened the hood at the Nurburgring 24 for a moment but we got the spy shot. The engine looks long enough to likely be a V10 as has been previously postulated. The bank angle appears to be 90 degrees for a lower center of gravity than would be available from the normal 72-degree bank angle for a V10. The intake plenum is apparently made up of a composite material, again, likely for both overall weight reduction and and lowering the CG.
VIDEO: Lexus LF-A
Look at the Lexus LF-A in the ADAC Rundstrecken Trophy Endurance, held on a 15.1-mile course that combines the Nordschliefe with the adjoining grand prix circuit. The LF-A placed 77th overall after completing 23 laps during the four-hour race, with its fastest lap coming in at 9:06.
The race-prepared Lexus LF-A–first spotted during manufacturer testing at the ‘Ring on April 17th–made its official competition debut on Saturday in the ADAC Rundstrecken Trophy Endurance series in Germany. The race was run on a combination of the Nurburgring Nordschleife, along with a sprint portion of the famous Grand Prix circuit, with each lap covering 15.18 miles (24.433 km). Saturday’s race was one of seven four-hour races this year, with a six-hour race and a 24-hour race rounding out the series. In its inaugural four-hour race, the LFA covered 23 laps, grabbing 77th place and a fastest lap of 9:06. While that lap may sound slow compared to the Nissan GT-R’s best ‘Ring time of 7:29, one must take into account the longer laps with the addition of the Grand Prix sprint, and fighting race traffic (which consisted of several racing classes similar to an ALMS series). The LF-A drove in group SP8. The drivers that piloted the LF-A are listed as Nakaya, Akihiko, llda, Akira, Kinoshita, and Takauki.
Lexus IS 250 SR
Lexus has introduced a sportier version of its Lexus IS 250 sedan. The IS 250 SR does not feature any performance enhancements as it is equipped with the standard 204Hp 2.5-liter V6 engine. Instead, it relies on a series of extras to stand out from the entry-level IS 250 upon it is based.
Key features include a full body kit with deep skirts to the front, rear and sides of the car, a rear spoiler and 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels. Owners who want to make a sportier statement can order the optional five-spoke 18-inch Tsuki rims. Inside the only additions to the IS 250 SR concern the aluminum scuff plates and pedals along with the standard heated front seats.
Lexus offers buyers the choice of three exterior colours - Velvet Black and Cadoxton Slate and Argento Ice metallic finishes. All are matched to Worcester Black interior fabric trim.