2011 Lexus GS 460 Reviews

Lexus’ GS range has promised everything from Italian design to a tantalizing demeanor, but it has never been a major player. To figure out why, we borrowed a shiny new 2011 Lexus GS 460 sedan from one of the automaker’s regional distributors, Gulf States Toyota.



Smoother and saver than the second-generation Lexus GS – notable for its Shakespearean “Something wicked this way comes” ad campaign – the S190-platform car retains the two-engine configuration of its predecessor.



As enthusiasts, we jumped at the range-topping Lexus GS 460 with its 342-horsepower 4.6-liter V8. A hybrid – dubbed Lexus GS 450h – was briefly on offer before sluggish sales forced its removal from the North American market.



Equipped with a V8 engine, the GS’ biggest traditional rivals come from Germany – namely the BMW 550i and Mercedes-Benz E550. As the oldest offering in its segment, the Lexus GS 460 doesn’t exactly brim with unexpected touches. An advanced eight-speed automatic also comes standard on the Lexus GS 460, a byproduct of sharing its power train with the mega-buck LS 460.



The current Lexus GS continues the theme introduced more than a decade ago with Lexus’ subtle-but-shapely original GS 300. We wish all Lexus sedans were this stylistically balanced.

The 2011 Lexus GS 460 carries over mostly unchanged from the previous year, adding only a brake override system.



Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2011 Lexus GS 460 is a midsize luxury sport sedan that is offered in a single, well-appointed trim level that includes 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive variable suspension, adaptive automatic xenon headlights, fog lights, a sunroof, power trunk closer, automatic wipers, auto-dimming mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-and-telescoping wood-trimmed steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, 10-way power front seats with driver memory and lumbar adjustment, Safety Connect emergency telemetric, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a 10-speaker stereo with six-CD changer, satellite radio and USB/iPod interface.



Other options include a rear spoiler, rear parking sensors, a power rear sunshade, a power active stabilizer (enhances control during cornering and limits body roll), adaptive cruise control (includes a pre-collision system) and run-flat tires (all-season or summer).



Power trains and Performance

The 2011 Lexus GS 460 is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 that produces 342 hp and 339 pound-feet of torque. Lexus estimates the GS 460 will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, which is only 0.4-second quicker than the V6-powered GS 350.



Safety

Standard safety features on the 2011 Lexus GS 460 include antilock brakes with brake assist, traction control, stability control, front and rear side-impact airbags, front knee airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Upholding Lexus' reputation for finely crafted interiors, the 2011 GS 460's cabin surrounds occupants with supple leather, rich wood and aluminum trim. The 2011 Lexus GS 460 delivers an abundance of power to please the majority of drivers, along with a comfortably smooth ride and respectable handling.



The 2011 Lexus GS 460 looks, rides, and even drives like its GS 350 sibling, only the key difference is that it's powered by a 342-horsepower, 4.6-liter V-8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.



There's not much of a difference in feature sets between the GS 460 and GS 350 either, with Bluetooth, power heated and ventilated front seats, and a seven-inch touch screen all included. For more information on the GS 460, see our full review of the 2011 Lexus GS 350.

2013 Lexus GS 350

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 looks menacing with an all-black background with the just grille and running lights illuminated. The debut of the mid-size luxury sedan will be streamed live on Facebook.The fourth generation GS will feature a complete overhaul of the interior and exterior, with added emphasis on Lexus' new front grille and driving dynamics.



The Lexus GS 350 will be redesigned for 2013.Early next year; Lexus is expected to begin selling a completely redesigned version of its GS midsize luxury sport sedan.



For the new 2013 Lexus GS 350, Lexus will offer a base model GS 350, a hybrid model and a high-performance F-Sport package offering larger 19-inch wheels and tires (the base model will wear 18-inch wheels), sportier suspension tuning and larger brakes.



Power will be sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The most noticeable development in the 2013 Lexus GS is underneath its sheet metal. Wider tracks front and rear also should help this new GS be the sportiest midsize Lexus yet.



We've already driven a prototype of the 2013 Lexus GS 350, and it is fun to drive. All models will come standard with a new system called Lexus Drive Mode Select. It's a system similar to BMW's Dynamic Drive Control and Audi Drive Select. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be unveiled this summer, with the hybrid model bowing later in the year.



Toyota has released a teaser photo of the redesigned 2013 Lexus GS 350 sedan ahead of the car's official unveiling August 18 at Pebble Beach.



The four-passenger rear-drive LF-Gh sedan was built on the same 112.2-inch wheelbase as the 2011 Lexus GS, measuring just 2.5 inches longer, at 192.5 inches overall.

In his review, Editor Scott Oldham observed, "Lexus may have finally figured out the sport sedan."

Lexus CT Hybrid 2011

M obil terbaru yang kini di produksi CT Hybrid 2011dengan  4-pintu, 5-penumpang , tersedia dalam dua trim, 200h dan 200h Premium.

Setelah dibandingkan, baik trim dilengkapi dengan standar 1.8liter, I4 134-tenaga kuda, mesin hibrida yang mencapai 43-mpg di kota dan 40-mpg di jalan raya. Sebuah variabel kecepatan transmisi otomatis dengan overdrive yang standar.

2011 CT Hybrid adalah keluaran terbaru di tahun  2011.


Mobil CT 200h didukung oleh versi dari Prius powertrain dengansiklus Atkinson yang efisien 1.8-liter empat silinder yang menghasilkan tenaga kuda dan 105 98 pound feet torsi.Dikombinasikan dengan 80-hp motor listrik, generator dan202-volt nikel-metal hidrida pack baterai, seri dan sistem hibridaparalel menghasilkan total 134 hp. Sebuah continuously variable transmission (CVT), transmisi hanya tersedia, mengarahkanmendorong ke roda depan. Ini disayangkan bahwa CT 200hLexus tidak bisa datang dekat dengan 50-mpg efisiensi Prius ini.

Lexus CT 200h

2011 Lexus ES 350 Touring Edition

It takes about seven hours to drive from Ottawa, Ontario to the Holland Tunnel, the entrance way to lower Manhattan from New Jersey. And even though the portable navigation system tells us that our hotel is just seven minutes away, the truth is it will take more than an hour to inch ever so slowly toward the nine toll booths where several highways and city streets converge into two lanes of bumper to bumper traffic.

It is nice to have a comfortable car to drive the 725 kilometres from Ottawa to lower Manhattan, but the benefits of this comfort are driven home when after seven hours of smooth cruising you come to an abrupt halt several miles from the entrance to the tunnel.
But while the heat and the congestion are getting to some of the drivers trapped in the line-up to the tunnel – the muffled sound of horns nearby is one clue – inside the 2011 Lexus ES 350, all is peaceful and quiet. Soft tunes from the XM satellite radio calm the nerves while soft leather soothes a tired posterior. It takes patience, this inching forward, and the Lexus encourages patience.

Re-designed for 2007 and updated in 2010 with interior improvements and an exterior facelift – new headlamps and tail lights, fog lights, grille, front bumper, wheels, chrome body side mouldings, and mirrors with integrated turn signals – the current generation of the ES 350 (its 5th) is nearing the end of its run. It is likely that a new ES 350 will follow the introduction of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry, on which it is based, in either 2012 or 2013.
It would be wrong to characterize the ES 350 as a duded-up Camry. It is much more substantial than that, with the unmistakable look of Lexus, a more well-appointed interior and a solid, smooth ride. Pulling up to the front door of our New York hotel in the Obsidian ES 350, it seems the porters run faster than they would if this was merely a black Camry.
While sharing components increases production efficiency, the two cars are not even built in the same plant – the Camry is built in Georgetown, Kentucky, while the ES 350 is built at Lexus’ Kyushu, Japan facility.
Standard equipment is more in line with what one would expect in a luxury vehicle, at least one that is more or less the entry into the world of Lexus luxury. Standard equipment includes Lexus premium audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, satellite radio, six-disc changer and eight speakers, dual zone climate control, leather upholstery with heated 10-way power adjustable driver’s and passenger seats, smart key with push-button start, and power locks and all windows with one-touch up and down. Amenities such as Bluetooth connectivity, dual illuminated sun visors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and auto-dimming side mirrors, two-position memory that links both seats and mirrors, power tilt and telescoping, leather wrapped steering wheel, power moonroof and wood grain trim are all standard. Outside, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights and rain sensing windshield wipers are all standard.


Our test car was a new for 2011 Touring Edition which, for $500 over the base price of $42,150, added premium alloy wheels, rear spoiler and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights with adaptive front lighting system that automatically swivels the lights in the direction of the front wheels, which enhances visibility during night driving.

Of course, you can get more stuff if you want it: a Navigation Package adds voice-activated navigation, a console screen, back-up camera and ventilated seats; a Premium Package further adds a back-up sensor, power rear window sunshade, wood steering wheel and shift knob and passenger seat memory, and; an Ultra-Premium Package, which takes the price up to $52,200, completes the luxury equipment with the Mark Levinson 14-speaker audio system, panoramic glass roof, premium leather seats and power variable cushion length on the driver’s seat.

It takes about seven hours to drive from Ottawa, Ontario to the Holland Tunnel, the entrance way to lower Manhattan from New Jersey. And even though the portable navigation system tells us that our hotel is just seven minutes away, the truth is it will take more than an hour to inch ever so slowly toward the nine toll booths where several highways and city streets converge into two lanes of bumper to bumper traffic.
It is nice to have a comfortable car to drive the 725 kilometres from Ottawa to lower Manhattan, but the benefits of this comfort are driven home when after seven hours of smooth cruising you come to an abrupt halt several miles from the entrance to the tunnel.
But while the heat and the congestion are getting to some of the drivers trapped in the line-up to the tunnel – the muffled sound of horns nearby is one clue – inside the 2011 Lexus ES 350, all is peaceful and quiet. Soft tunes from the XM satellite radio calm the nerves while soft leather soothes a tired posterior. It takes patience, this inching forward, and the Lexus encourages patience.


Re-designed for 2007 and updated in 2010 with interior improvements and an exterior facelift – new headlamps and tail lights, fog lights, grille, front bumper, wheels, chrome body side mouldings, and mirrors with integrated turn signals – the current generation of the ES 350 (its 5th) is nearing the end of its run. It is likely that a new ES 350 will follow the introduction of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry, on which it is based, in either 2012 or 2013.
It would be wrong to characterize the ES 350 as a duded-up Camry. It is much more substantial than that, with the unmistakable look of Lexus, a more well-appointed interior and a solid, smooth ride. Pulling up to the front door of our New York hotel in the Obsidian ES 350, it seems the porters run faster than they would if this was merely a black Camry.
While sharing components increases production efficiency, the two cars are not even built in the same plant – the Camry is built in Georgetown, Kentucky, while the ES 350 is built at Lexus’ Kyushu, Japan facility.
Standard equipment is more in line with what one would expect in a luxury vehicle, at least one that is more or less the entry into the world of Lexus luxury. Standard equipment includes Lexus premium audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, satellite radio, six-disc changer and eight speakers, dual zone climate control, leather upholstery with heated 10-way power adjustable driver’s and passenger seats, smart key with push-button start, and power locks and all windows with one-touch up and down. Amenities such as Bluetooth connectivity, dual illuminated sun visors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and auto-dimming side mirrors, two-position memory that links both seats and mirrors, power tilt and telescoping, leather wrapped steering wheel, power moonroof and wood grain trim are all standard. Outside, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights and rain sensing windshield wipers are all standard.


Our test car was a new for 2011 Touring Edition which, for $500 over the base price of $42,150, added premium alloy wheels, rear spoiler and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights with adaptive front lighting system that automatically swivels the lights in the direction of the front wheels, which enhances visibility during night driving.
Of course, you can get more stuff if you want it: a Navigation Package adds voice-activated navigation, a console screen, back-up camera and ventilated seats; a Premium Package further adds a back-up sensor, power rear window sunshade, wood steering wheel and shift knob and passenger seat memory, and; an Ultra-Premium Package, which takes the price up to $52,200, completes the luxury equipment with the Mark Levinson 14-speaker audio system, panoramic glass roof, premium leather seats and power variable cushion length on the driver’s seat.
It takes about seven hours to drive from Ottawa, Ontario to the Holland Tunnel, the entrance way to lower Manhattan from New Jersey. And even though the portable navigation system tells us that our hotel is just seven minutes away, the truth is it will take more than an hour to inch ever so slowly toward the nine toll booths where several highways and city streets converge into two lanes of bumper to bumper traffic.
It is nice to have a comfortable car to drive the 725 kilometres from Ottawa to lower Manhattan, but the benefits of this comfort are driven home when after seven hours of smooth cruising you come to an abrupt halt several miles from the entrance to the tunnel.
But while the heat and the congestion are getting to some of the drivers trapped in the line-up to the tunnel – the muffled sound of horns nearby is one clue – inside the 2011 Lexus ES 350, all is peaceful and quiet. Soft tunes from the XM satellite radio calm the nerves while soft leather soothes a tired posterior. It takes patience, this inching forward, and the Lexus encourages patience.


Re-designed for 2007 and updated in 2010 with interior improvements and an exterior facelift – new headlamps and tail lights, fog lights, grille, front bumper, wheels, chrome body side mouldings, and mirrors with integrated turn signals – the current generation of the ES 350 (its 5th) is nearing the end of its run. It is likely that a new ES 350 will follow the introduction of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry, on which it is based, in either 2012 or 2013.
It would be wrong to characterize the ES 350 as a duded-up Camry. It is much more substantial than that, with the unmistakable look of Lexus, a more well-appointed interior and a solid, smooth ride. Pulling up to the front door of our New York hotel in the Obsidian ES 350, it seems the porters run faster than they would if this was merely a black Camry.
While sharing components increases production efficiency, the two cars are not even built in the same plant – the Camry is built in Georgetown, Kentucky, while the ES 350 is built at Lexus’ Kyushu, Japan facility.
Standard equipment is more in line with what one would expect in a luxury vehicle, at least one that is more or less the entry into the world of Lexus luxury. Standard equipment includes Lexus premium audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, satellite radio, six-disc changer and eight speakers, dual zone climate control, leather upholstery with heated 10-way power adjustable driver’s and passenger seats, smart key with push-button start, and power locks and all windows with one-touch up and down. Amenities such as Bluetooth connectivity, dual illuminated sun visors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and auto-dimming side mirrors, two-position memory that links both seats and mirrors, power tilt and telescoping, leather wrapped steering wheel, power moonroof and wood grain trim are all standard. Outside, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, fog lights and rain sensing windshield wipers are all standard.


Our test car was a new for 2011 Touring Edition which, for $500 over the base price of $42,150, added premium alloy wheels, rear spoiler and high intensity discharge (HID) headlights with adaptive front lighting system that automatically swivels the lights in the direction of the front wheels, which enhances visibility during night driving.
Of course, you can get more stuff if you want it: a Navigation Package adds voice-activated navigation, a console screen, back-up camera and ventilated seats; a Premium Package further adds a back-up sensor, power rear window sunshade, wood steering wheel and shift knob and passenger seat memory, and; an Ultra-Premium Package, which takes the price up to $52,200, completes the luxury equipment with the Mark Levinson 14-speaker audio system, panoramic glass roof, premium leather seats and power variable cushion length on the driver’s seat.
A built-in navigation system would have been nice to have with our Touring Edition ES 350, but a portable navigation system worked fine for the trip to New York.


The ES 350 derives its model name from its 3.5-litre V6 engine. It is an aluminum block, 24-valve, double-overhead cam engine with electronic throttle that produces 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. This is less power than the 3.5-litre of previous years (272/254), but the 2011 ES 350 can now run on regular unleaded fuel rather than premium – a big saving and most people wouldn’t really notice any difference in power.
Fuel consumption is pretty good for a big car. Energuide rates the ES 350 for 2011 at 10.9 L/100 km in the city and 7.2 L/100 km on the highway. For our trip to New York City and back, we recorded an average of 7.9 L/100 km, all highway except for the hour and a half sitting in traffic waiting to access the Holland Tunnel and drive to the hotel off Canal Street. An “Eco indicator” light on the dash helps you maintain efficiency to save fuel.
The Lexus ES 350 is not a sport sedan, but more of a comfort sedan with a luxury road feel. Its MacPherson strut suspension, front and rear, soaks up pot holes, cracks and other road hazards. It’s smooth cruising all the way in the ES 350, no matter how badly the road has deteriorated. Slightly over-boosted power steering also contributes to a sense of isolation from the road. It’s perfect for highway driving and around town and parking lot tours, but might leave some drivers feeling disconnected.
The 3.5-litre engine provides plenty of power and moves the car along just fine. Combined with the six-speed automatic Super Electronically Controlled (Super ECT) transmission, the engine is quiet and unobtrusive unless, that is you step down hard on the accelerator and force the transmission to downshift. Then it comes alive, providing decent acceleration, but with an unexpected and disconcerting racket. The transmission will, under most circumstances, hold the car in top gear, allowing the engine’s torque to do the work.

2011 Lexus ES 350 Touring Edition. Click image to enlarge

Soft, comfortable leather seats contribute to the calm, quiet atmosphere of the cabin and the overall ride comfort and with 10-way adjustment and power adjustable steering wheel it is not difficult to find the perfect driving position. When the ES 350 was updated in 2010, Lexus added console capacity and storage, giving plenty of room for all the little things one needs on a long drive.
Rear seat legroom is excellent and the rear passenger seats are as comfortable as those up front. Trunk space is plentiful as well. With 416 litres (14.7 cu. ft.) of space, there was more than enough room for luggage for four plus a cooler.
On the negative side, the dash design and gauge package, despite being easy to read, are very plain and look somewhat dated. I would expect this is one area that will be addressed when the ES 350 moves into a sixth generation. As well, fit and finish was not up to the level of perfection expected from Lexus; for example, the console insert on our test vehicle was not perfectly aligned with the surrounding material, overlapped on one side, leaving a gap on the other.
People who use their car a lot will appreciate the comfort and serenity of the Lexus ES 350. If long distance travel is a part of your routine, an ES 350 can mean getting to where you are going in decent physical and mental condition. It is a car that coddles you rather than beats you up. And for people who are often travelling with clients, the ES 350 sends the right kind of message; it tells clients you are successful, but not wasteful.
After a long day of driving through New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and finally New York again only to get stuck in a classic New York City traffic jam, I was glad that I was behind the wheel of a Lexus ES 350. Thanks to the car, I was in the right frame of mind to handle it. Eventually, we made our way into the tunnel. It just took patience; and the 2011 Lexus ES 350 encourages patience.

Pricing: 2011 Lexus ES 350 Touring Edition

Base price: $42,650 Options: None A/C tax: $100 Freight: $1,895 Price as tested: $44,645

Source : Autos.ca

2013 Lexus GS

Precisely two weeks remain for the official presentation of the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350on Thursday, August 18th at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the Japanese automaker decided it's time to enter the teaser photo game with the release of a single, partially blacked out image of the mid-size luxury sedan.
There's not much to say about the Lexus sedan from the photo other than that it looks a lot like the LF-Gh Hybrid concept we saw at this year's New York Auto Show.
For those of you that would like to see a bit more of the new GS than what Lexus has to offer, hit the break to watch the first test drive videos of the car by U.S. magazines Motor Trend and Road & Track.

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Lexus CT 200h F Sport Performance

CT 200h F Sport Performance and exterior enhancements include a unique suspension, front and rear styling, alloy wheels, and badging. Like all the other F-Sport models, the CT 200h comes painted in Lexus’ unique Flame Blue exterior color.
CT 200h F Sport receives a number of visual and performance enhancements in keeping with Lexus’ F Sport model line-up.

Inside, F Sport model CT 200h will receive optional unique interior trim, F Sport steering wheel, sports pedals, scuff plates, instrument panel and privacy glass.
CT 200h F Sport models will feature Lexus’ unique body performance damper, which has been designed to improve ride and handling.

The value equation has undeniably changed, but what hasn’t changed is that the CT 200h will still make many people in the market for a frugal, premium small car very happy.

When you factor in its level of standard equipment, the $49,900 F Sport model is the best value CT 200h. The Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain in the F Sport is the same as the rest of the CT 200h range. That 100kW maximum power figure puts the CT 200h F Sport on par with a base model Toyota Corolla. A nickel-metal-hydride battery powers the electric motor, and a continuously variable transmission drives the CT’s front wheels.

If it’s a sports hatch you’re after, the CT 200h F Sport will disappoint. The CT 200h F Sport was never designed to be a sports car. Despite the common powertrain, the F Sport is the most engaging model to drive in the CT 200h range. EV mode relies only on the battery and electric motor for propulsion. It tempers your throttle inputs and encourages the electric motor to support the petrol engine whenever possible. The system is equally effective in all modes.
The best thing about being in Sport mode in the F Sport model is the mood change within the cabin. The Prius – at 3.9 litres/100km – is the only petrol-powered vehicle that pips the Lexus for economy in Australia. The other competitors mentioned above are all diesels and still trail the F Sport by a considerable margin: Audi A3 (5.7 litres/100km), Mercedes-Benz B180 (5.6 litres/100km), MINI Countryman SD (4.9 litres/100km). The F Sport’s split-level dashboard/console layout is clean and user-friendly, although there’s a lot of hard, grey plastic for a $50,000 car. Over the base model, the CT 200h F Sport gets smoky 17-inch alloy wheels; sports grille, bumpers, side skirts, rear spoiler, scuff plates and sports pedals; front fog lamps; F Sport badging; rear and rear-side privacy glass; and exterior mirrors with memory, self-dimming and auto-retract. Safety is first-rate with eight airbags (dual front, side, curtain and driver and passenger knee) and all the standard electric systems (ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, stability control and traction control), as well as emergency flashing brake lights and LED daytime running lights.

If all you want are two simple things – Prius-like fuel consumption in a package that looks and rides like a traditional hot hatch – the Lexus CT 200h F Sport is the only car in Australia that fits the bill.

Lexus Australia took the wraps off the F Sport version of its upcoming CT200h hybrid hatch at the 2010 Sydney show.

For the F Sport, the car retains the regular CT200h's hybrid drivetrain that is compromised of a 1.8-litre petrol engine, battery pack and electric motor. On the outside, the CT 200h F Sport, uhh, sports a body kit and different alloy wheels.

As part of the CT 200h F Sport upgrade there's an altered instrument panel, sports steering wheel, aluminium pedals and scuff plates.

Lexus planeja lan�ar vers�o roadster do LF-A

Lexus planeja lan�ar vers�o roadster do LF-A

Modelo deve entrar no mercado s� a partir de 2014.

Tr�s anos ap�s apresentar ao mundo o conceito LF-A roadster, a Lexus sinalizou a possibilidade de colocar em produ��o o modelo, que deve entrar no mercado a partir de 2014, j� que a marca pretende aguardar o fim da produ��o da gera��o LF-A cup�, em 2013.

A primeira gera��o do LF-A cup� representou uma s�rie limitada, de 500 apenas unidades. Para a Lexus, o momento � de se preparar para finalizar uma etapa e focar na vers�o convers�vel, que n�o ser� produzida em n�mero limitado.

Ainda sobre os planos futuros da marca, segundo a �Automotive News�, o desejo de lan�ar um crossover, denominado de VX, foi adiado ap�s anos de estudo. Assim, restam apenas algumas reestiliza��es nos modelos j� existentes. O RX ser� redesenhado em 2014, utilizando melhorias provenientes da plataforma do Toyota Camry. J� o GX e LX n�o devem sofrer grandes mudan�as nos pr�ximos anos

Fonte: Quatro Rodas

Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet [Reviews]

A single full hybrid Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet offer one piece, transparent polycarbonate roof will serve the royal carriage official marriage at the marriage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to Mrs Charlene Wittstock Saturday July 2, 2011.

Equipped with Lexus Hybrid Drive, Prince Albert LS 600h L offers all the performance and comfort expected of a Lexus badge, and generates much less CO2, NOx and particles than any other comparable vehicle.

"Lexus is proud to present this exceptional size of the hybrid car of HSH Sovereign Prince of Monaco," said Andy Pfeiffenberger Vice President of Lexus Europe. "Our commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility in the Lexus matches well with his interest in Serene Highness' in sustainable development and environmental protection."

State-of-the-art conversion carried out in Belgium by the famous body builder Carat Duchatelet closely with Lexus engineers in Brussels. It took more than 2000 hours. The fundamental aim of the project was to ensure that the finished car to maintain the level of quality and diversity of nature in all Lexus, while maintaining all performance, safety and dynamic properties of the original LS 600h L.

"We have 40 years of experience makes armored vehicles, and extended to heads of state, royalty and VVIPs around the world," said Benoit Ceulemans, Executive Director of Corporate Development, Duchatelet Carat. "However, this is a landmark project for us. It 'the first time they are publicly associated with a project as prestigious and memorable event."

The conversion process began with extensive calculations of computer-aided design, simulation and modeling 3-D. Strengthening the range of applications required in the body of the last structures of honeycomb, kevlar and carbon fiber in order to maintain chassis rigidity and torsional stiffness after removal of the roof and pillars.

Parts made of composite materials require high temperatures for curing. These components have been literally "cooked" in the bare chassis specially prepared in an oven. As a result, much of the first car had to be completely disassembled, involving removal of about 20,000 mechanical parts, electronic components and interior features and furnishings. Reassembly is carried out under the close supervision of Lexus engineering team to ensure consistency with the original specifications and performance of the vehicle.

Painting and polishing is a key step prior to assembly. The royal wedding LS 600h L is finished in elegant midnight blue livery, which was applied manually using multiple layers of a measure, ecological water-based paint.

The transparent roof was a challenge as well as the design, because the big one, without the reinforcements and the pillars, and its production, which has sought the cooperation of the vendor specializing in Lexus, the same elements of the aviation industry. Detachable roof was built in France, one of the world's leading transparent-productions. This is a company mainly provides highly specialized complex parts of an exceptionally high specification, such as a windshield helicopter and fighter canopies.

The roof is a simple, lightweight polycarbonate, just 8 mm thick and weighs only 26 kg. Attached to the box on the Lexus through two intermediate pieces, allowing full visibility inside and outside the vehicle.

Before the development of transparent roof itself, a structure model honeycomb and carbon fiber were used to validate the form, structural integrity and a perfect fit to the vehicle body within the tolerances of less than 1 mm. With a complete design, was the extreme precision of production carried out by robotic tools that processed the final canopy of a fully automated process.

The final phase of this conversion only the LS 600h L, assembly and finishing, the team included 10 people with the Lexus engineers, who work full time for more than two weeks, so that each part of the vehicle meets the high quality and refinement.

On the wedding day, the Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet be used by the royal couple to visit the Principality after the ceremony. The tour will lead the Palace of the Rock to the harbor and along the Boulevard Albert I at Sainte Devote church where, as is tradition, the princess leave her bridal bouquet Monegasques ahead. For most of this trip, the car is operating in full zero emission mode, driving under the power of the electric motor alone, thus confirming the environmental benefits of Lexus Hybrid Drive.

With the end of the celebration, the only Lexus Landaulet will be first shown at the Media Center and later at the Oceanographic Museum, where visitors can see a remarkable reminder of an opportunity.

First Spy Shots of 2013 Lexus GS Sedan

Well now, that didn’t take long, did it? Less than three months after the presentation of the LF-Gh concept car at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and Lexus has already started testing the production model that will spawn a successor to today’s GS sedan at the Nürburgring circuit.
Naturally, the Lexus GS prototype is covered in plenty of camouflage but not to the point that it discloses its styling similarities to the LF-Gh study.

Aside from the body proportions, details like the protruding side sills, the high rising belt line, the “dotted” LEDs and large grille up front, and even the alloy wheel designs, appear remarkably faithful to the concept.

Union of Concerned Scientists Releases 2011 Hybrid Scorecard: Prius = Good, Touareg Hybrid = Bad

The Union of Concerned Scientist, a non-profit science advocacy group in the U.S., has released its second annual Hybrid Scorecard. The organisation criticised hybrid car manufacturers for not delivering on the technology’s promise, for placing performance above fuel efficiency and environmental benefit and burdening hybrids with features that put them out of the price range of average Americans.
A total of 34 hybrid vehicles from the 2011 to 2012 model year were tested for their fuel efficiency, environmental impact, value-for-money and their so-called “forced-feature premium”. The latter is features that don’t improve fuel efficiency but probably make the cars more appealing to money-conscious consumers.

Mercedes-Benz Tops Secret Shopper Study of U.S. Dealers, Lincoln Places Last in Luxury Segment

Mercedes-Benz dealers were number one for customer treatment in the US according to an independent study by survey company Pied Piper. The California-based company hired 3,524 “secret shoppers” and sent them to US dealerships in order to determine how their salesmen were performing in anything from explaining a car’s features to closing a deal.
This is the third year in a row that Mercedes-Benz, which looks set to top the sales charts this year in the luxury segment, has topped Pied Piper’s study.

Lexus Loses Top Spot in US After a Decade, Says it Doesn't Care

Lexus has been the top-selling luxury brand in the US for the last 11 years. But in 2011 the luxury division of Toyota looks bound to lose the top spot to both BMW and Mercedes-Benz and be relegated to third place.
The earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan in March and disrupted production is one of the reasons, as Lexus manufactures all bar one of its models (the RX) in its homeland. However, the production problems aren’t the sole reason for Lexus’ declining sales.

Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Recalled Over Stalling Issues

A problem with the electronics of the hybrid system, which could cause certain Lexus RX 400h and Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVs to lose power or stop running, is the reason behind the Japanese carmaker’s latest recall.
Toyota said about 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus RX 400h vehicles from the 2006 and 2007 model years sold in the USA are affected by the voluntary recall.

2011 Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet

Lexus is very proud of this remarkable hybrid vehicle full to HSH Prince Lord of Monaco," said Andy Pfeiffenberger, vice president of Lexus Europe "Our commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility with Lexus. According to Serene Highness great interest 'in promoting sustainable development and protection the environment. "

The conversion process begins with a wide range of computer aided design calculations, simulations and 3-D model. Reinforcement applications required extensive body of new honeycomb structure, Kevlar and carbon fiber technology, given the vehicle chassis stiffness and torsional stiffness after removing the roof and pillars to continue.
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2011 Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet

2011 Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet

2011 Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet

2011 Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet

VIDEO: Lexus LF-A Nurburgring Edition Laps the Nordschleife in 7:22.85

A Carscoop reader from Japan tipped us off about this video showing the new Lexus LF-A Nurburgring Edition (or at least that’s what the Youtube poster claims we’re seeing here) lapping the famous Nordschleife circuit in 7 minutes and 22.85 seconds. The poster videotaped the run from a video screen set beside the LF-A Nurburgring Edition.
According to the person who shot the clip, Lexus raced the car just before this past weekend’s 24-hour Nurburgring endurance race kicked off.

Lexus Calls UK Buyers to Enjoy the Summer with Limited Edition IS 250C

While Britain may not be the ideal place to enjoy an open top model, Lexus is calling UK buyers to take a look at its new limited edition version of the IS 250C coupe-convertible. Exclusivity for the IS 250C Limited Edition comes in the form of a distinctive black and red semi-aniline leather interior along with a numbered badge fixed inside the glove-box.

Aston Martin Rapide Auction Proceeds Given to Toyota to Aid Tsunami Victims

Last month we reported that Aston Martin’s CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, announced that he would auction off his company car, a fully-loaded 2009 “Concours Blue” Rapide, during this year’s annual Bonhams event at Newport Pagnell on June 21.
The buyer was furniture designer and Aston Martin enthusiast David Linley, who paid £100,000 ($160,000), which was handed over to Toyota which can better direct it to charities providing aid to victims of the recent earthquakes and Tsunami that devastated Japan.

Lexus LFA (2011) -Reviews

The new Lexus LFA is an important moment in the story of two Lexus and development of the supercar. A true "blade" design, Lexus LFA was created by a small engineers, and dedicated fans whose achievement has been to expand the boundaries of technology and engineering of materials at each stage of producing a car like no other has made the flagship Lexus.

Built using advanced technology of carbon fiber, are rear-wheel drive powered by a Lexus LFA measure at high speed 552bhp 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine, adapted to a rear-mounted six-speed automatic sequentially, giving 200 mph-Performance Plus.

In the words of the Chief Engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi, "The Lexus LFA is a pure racing car, a machine designed to achieve one goal - to offer a superb driving experience over the last decade, we have pushed all boundaries to pursuing this goal, and I do. think we've created the most driver orientated car we have. "

Carbon Fiber Construction

Keep the vehicle's weight to an absolute minimum was one of the crucial elements in the development of the Lexus LFA and this led to the decision to use aluminum for the automotive design to advanced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the chassis and body.

In addition, Lexus has decided to carbon fiber structure must be built into the house rather than through a third party vendor. In doing so, based on the heritage of Toyota Motor Corporation in fabric technology to push the limits of their technical skills, the development of new carbon fiber fabric and a laser system for monitoring the integrity of the material.

Four times the strength of aluminum, carbon fiber Lexus LFA provides an incredibly rigid and strong, and also produces great advantages of weight saving of around 100kg is equivalent to an aluminum frame. CFRP accounted for 65 percent of the body-in-white, aluminum alloy used for the remaining 35 percent.

Unlike some of the vehicles on the market that the use of CFRP construction, the Lexus LFA uses the same advanced technology to promote high-tech resin space programs of its weight and unmatched resistance properties.

ENGINE

Heart Lexus LFA is a custom-made, naturally aspirated V10 engine that sets new standards for compact, lightweight architecture and scintillating performance. From the beginning, it was decided, the engine should have a capacity of 4805 cc, developing 552bhp and crying REV 9000-rpm red line. 72 degrees between the cylinder heads is to achieve an ideal balance between the engine exceptionally smooth, the same individual, electronically controlled throttle bodies for each cylinder gives excellent throttle response.

Using a system of dry-sump lubrication allows the block can be placed deep in the engine compartment, lower center of gravity of the car and inertia, and allowing the engine to handle sustained, high-speed cornering.

V10 generates torque of 480nm at 6800 rpm, 90 percent, which is available from 3700 rpm to 9000 rpm red line, thanks to the Dual VVT-i technology, equal length exhaust manifolds, and in large quantities, 12-hole injectors. This gives a burning-in to listen to the acceleration at all speeds of the engine and transmission: a zero-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 202 mph.

Weighing 1480 kg, the Lexus LFA a power to weight ratio of 373bhp per tonne, while the specific power of 115bhp per liter is among the highest of any current supercar, aided by a high compression ratio 0:01, low friction optimized internal consumption and exhaust.

Despite its power, the V10 is a lesson in a compact and lightweight, about the same size as a regular V8 and weighs about as much conventional V6. It is as reliable and refined than any other energy plan Lexus and more than Euro 5.

The engine was developed in collaboration with Yamaha through the partnership established in collaboration between Toyota Motor Corporation and the Japanese specialist engineering company.

SOUND

Lexus LFA is note acoustic intake and exhaust systems are specially calibrated to provide an impressive "soundtrack", which expresses extreme performance of the car, both outside and inside the cabin. Mentioned by the team sound like "Harmony Octave" is inspired by the sound of a Formula 1 engine at full capacity and is opposed to it, any car from the road, with different qualities harmonics created by the engine moves to the maximum 9000 rpm.

BRAKES

The Lexus LFA is one of the most advanced and powerful braking and equipped with a production car that is suitable to meet the demands of its 200 miles per hour, more performance.

Disc brakes are carbon ceramic material (CCM), which is lighter, as well as provide consistency in all circumstances. The front discs are 390 mm in diameter and 34 mm thick, grabbed six-piston calipers in aluminum, rear discs measure 306 millimeters in diameter, are 28 mm thick and have four pot calipers. All use a high friction pads microns, produced exclusively for use with CCM brakes.

Exterior design

Dictated by the layout engine before the battle medium, long and short overhangs, sophisticated aerodynamics and cockpit floor, the flow of the roof lines on a windowsill Lexus LFA convex to concave transparent online. And its low weight and high strength carbon fiber reinforced (CFRP) has also given designers greater freedom to create shapes, curves and edges that would not have been possible with the metal.

Styling, however, the true principles of the L-finesse, the project presented to all current Lexus models. Form follows function, as evidenced by the number of air intakes and aerodynamic details, and even the design of the side mirrors, air-shaped channel in the back of the car to the rear access.

INTERIOR

Low cabin is divided into three areas: mechanics, which involves the construction of a skeleton of the car, living man, with two seats placed at the very center of the car, and driving area, a high-tech equipment that meets the 'driver and the car.

The cabin is built by hand, with a pilot focused on ergonomics. The seats, upholstered in leather and Alcantara, offer high-quality half back and support you need for a car capable of 200 mph-plus performance. Cut the echoes of advanced materials used in the Lexus LFA structure in which the exposed areas as well as Matt and gloss carbon fiber. Trim details should be finished in brushed metal and the floor-hinged gas and brake pedals are made of forged aluminum. Like the exterior, the owners can choose from a variety of colors and details of the interior according to your taste.

Concept Lexus LF-GH (2011)

Lexus LF-A Concept GH will make its world debut in 2011 in New York International Auto Show. "For this concept, Lexus engineers studied the properties are often contradictory and difficult to achieve together," said Kengo Matsumoto, General Manager, Design Division, Lexus, Toyota Motor Corporation. "A charming design the Lexus LF-HT is studying the possibility to balance the concept of what is usually the opposite properties, such as style and functionality."

Working with a sheet of paper, the designers at Lexus Division design perfectly combine style compatibility, performance, efficiency and environment at a premium Grand Touring Sedan trying to take advantage of advanced new technologies.

The team explored how a great looking sedan on the tour would stop and on the road, and what design approaches can work to offer an extraordinary combination of attributes. They came up with a design that combines elements of hard and soft and energetic and relaxing.

Through this exercise, the definition of L-Finesse design philosophy mark since 2001 has been refined and has evolved to include a bolder, clearer projection of what could be a premium car in the modern world. The result is the Lexus LF-GH concept that broadcasts original thoughts and ideas that will migrate to the future Lexus cars in the world.

"Customers have been waiting for a bold concept such as Lexus," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division Group Vice President and General Manager. "We look forward to their return and to integrate some of these design features exciting Lexus cars in the future. "

Inside Merciful

Behind the glass tinted dark hints of a completely new, future Lexus interiors to be seen. Cabin on the Concept Lexus LF-GH is a product of a thorough examination of every detail, with the aim of making an interior that is focused on the driver.

The driver belongs to a few meters panel area with excellent visibility and intuitive usability of the console. The new analog clock with a three-dimensional face, a watch is modern and luxurious Premium Luxury Brand, is a focal point of the interior design, and represents a change in the Lexus design philosophy '.

Fences, high quality materials and rich detail finely honed contribute to the driver and the passenger compartment in line with the idea of ​​a genuine Gran Turismo sedan. This is an interior designed to meet the needs of customers, who know the true quality, and are particular about the details.

Hybrid

Blue LED badges Lexus Hybrid Drive located on the tailgate of the signal, the front grille and an intention to give equal amounts of fuel economy and performance as required. The rear exhaust tips for mixing a sculptural very clean, finished look, minimizing the presence of the exhaust system, suggesting that the flow of exhaust gases will be significantly reduced. Taken together, treatment emphasizes that this hybrid concept is designed to meet the exceptionally low emissions future.

Lexus LF-GH design engineering support to change current notions of power, efficiency, safety and environment in a luxury car luxury.

"Although only a concept, we expect the LF-Gh resonate with our customers around the world, and to communicate our intention to promote new ideas on the face of Lexus in the coming years," Matsumoto said.

In the tradition of Grand Touring

With the LF-GH, Lexus takes the idea of ​​the Gran Turismo coupe one step further. The GH-LF is designed for high performance concept will provide a mobile experience of driving, comfort and transport of different people at higher speeds for driving long distance. It combines a strong presence and focus on emotional appeal and functional features that provide greater comfort, plus a practical capacity to bring personal items and luggage need to extend the distance. While maintaining ride comfort serene, is a car designed to inspire and fascinate a driver accumulates hours behind the wheel.

The bold stance, large is consistent with the goal of inspiring excellence dynamics on the road. Basically, these are the proportions of a sedan agile, responsive platform built on a rear point. The distinctive design of the greenhouse effect long has the potential to benefit passengers a functional and spacious interior for four passengers, cargo area large and excellent forward visibility.

LEDs indicate the extent and scope of new materials, electronics and dynamic systems that fit this concept vehicle with the state of the art performance, ride control and safety devices. Overall, the style of the Lexus LF-GH includes the definition of a true Grand touring sedan from Lexus might be.

Lexus IS 350 F Sport (2011) -Reviews

Helping IS models, traction and stability is the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More advanced than any other traction and stability systems, VDIM is designed to predict the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and help correct the situation of a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM integration provides precise control of electric power steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and engine torque (via the throttle electronically controlled). The driver can be released through the VSC, "TRAC Off" switch, which can be useful in certain situations.

Lexus è Quello di scelta della sua Ampliar the sports sedan popolare è una linea del 2011, aggiungendo 306-cavalli Trazione a Lexus IS 350 (AWD) provides e modello una nuova F pacchetto Sport, the IS 250 / 350 Trazione a posteriori (RWD ). Front stile e rivisto posteriore per tutti i modelli affinare IS per il 2011. Inoltre, the IS sedan funzionalità minori cambiamenti interni.

Une nouvelle et pare-chocs de calenders distinguish the Lexus IS sport Berlin pour 2011, que mutandis the arrière, les modèles montrent une nouvelle couvre feu arrière et la conception d'échappement revisé. Nouveau phares HID avec feux de série sont diurnes à LED sur la Lexus IS 350 IS et disponibles pour 250th Conformité avec attention au détail Lexus, les modèles 2011 sont d'une nouvelle conception teams standard de 17 pouces et en option de roues 18 pouces, choix de couleurs avec a Extérieures revisé.

Lexus IS 350 AWD model with the IS 250 AWD, which has been a 30 per cent (nationally), IS 250 in sales, because the model. Now, the IS customers may be four-wheel drive with traction and grip the Lexus IS 350 to improve performance.

Inside, special sporting F heated front seats are equipped with a microfiber insert special forces and the leather side to provide more grip for the driver and passenger when cornering. The package also adds R Sport badging at the wheel, gear knob and door sills scuff plates.

Sport F pacchetto valido per il 2011 è 250 / 350 RWD IS F if Ispir went ultra-saloon prestazioni che combined Sospensione speciali e dello sterzo ottimizzazione the e ruote da 18 di Tocchi pollici distintivo design. Per dare the IS 250 F-350 e modello di comportamento Sport Package Labbro dello sportivo e anteriore spoiler spoiler laying posteriori e Cerchi in lega da 18 pollici, super-dark chrome. Matching è anche una calandra e più nuovi Cromata Scura ultrasuoni esterno è disponibile color blu con combinazione in F-Sport Package.

Engine / Transmission / Transmission / Performance

The IS 250's 2.5-liter V6 delivers 204 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4800 rpm. Lexus IS 350 3.5-liter V6 offers a more powerful 306 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 277 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm. It is 350 RWD model can accelerate from zero to 60 km / h in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines employ Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls the timing on both camshafts intake and exhaust.

Outre sa big plus cylindrée, the moteur V6 de 3.5 liters également en ce qu'elle if distinguishes augment injection directe de carburant avec des injecteurs de carburant du port. Dans des conditions de charge et Légère moyenne, ces injecteurs supplémentaires aider à une production brûlure précis, de la puissance et the optimization effectiveness. A système d'échappement double back-pressure réduit à des régimes moteur plus élèves.

Advanced kuusivaihteinen asennettu ohjauspyörän automaattivaihteisto mela ja Mallia is Vaihdevivut vakiona AWD Lexus IS 350 is 250. IS 250 is Theravada vakiona muuttavia Takaveto käsivalintainen kuusivaihteinen mela-shift joss automaattinen vaihteisto tarjota vaihtoehtona.

Chassis / Body / Suspension / Wheels / Brakes

Lexus IS-malleissa urheilullinen ajokokemus mutt tarjoaa Myos Notker, hiljainen ajomatka. Kaksoispoikittaistukivarsijousitus etujousitus multilink yes yes takajousitus käyttää korkealuokkaisesta teräksestä alumiinista Komponenter vähentää jousittamaton paino. Hienostunut mono tube iskunvaimentimet integroida usean lehtiä lineaarinen ohjausventtiiliä optimoida vaimennusvoimaa seka sisäinen rebound jouset kiinteämpi kehonhallintaa heikentämättä ajomukavuutta.

Helping IS models, traction and stability is the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More advanced than any other traction and stability systems, VDIM is designed to predict the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and help correct the situation of a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM integration provides precise control of electric power steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and engine torque (via the throttle electronically controlled). The driver can be released through the VSC, "TRAC Off" switch, which can be useful in certain situations.

Disponibles pour toutes roues Motrices système the IS 250 and 350 each traction assurent supplémentaire sous diverses conditions de conduite. A Planet in central différentiel et de type humide a multi-disques d'avant-arrière embrayage, Distribution d'énergie. Le système de 70 pour cent Normalement envoie de la puissance aux roues arrière available fournie pour les Avantages de performances et d'une voiture RWD will vary the split-couple de rapport de 30:70 à 50:50 en réponse à des conditions de conduite et Decisions les du conducteur. The stratégie du système de contrôle électronique de traction intégrale tels que prend des intrants the angle de direction et de l'activité de gaz combiné avec les pilote de la vitesse des Signaux véhicule et des roues de Capteurs lacet.

Exterior design

Lexus IS 350 is equipped with the braking system with larger front and rear ventilated discs and aluminum calipers on the front with four pistons. Standard all-season performance tires, 225/45R17 front and 245/45R17 rear (225/45R17 on IS 250 and IS 350 AWD). Eighteen-inch wheels are available.

Lexus IS sedan aimed at Staerk familie med Lexus GS ligh modellerne men etablere udpræget egne Identitet LEADERS sports. In særlig lang og bred holdning akselafstand, med kombineret trukket stramt Karrosserie give-er in atletisk, JEV-stil sultne sofistikeret endnu. Kropp Omhyggeligt Kontur Formed in subtle anderumpe Buede bagklappen-og "kick luft" in baglygter På bidrage until koefficient træk lav 0.28 (CD).

An extremely rigid body structure is the starting point for controlling noise intrusion. Noise strategically placed materials, including special window and door seals, acoustic windshield and asphalt, take over from there.

Interior Design

The multi-information display located in the speedometer integrates an onboard computer and oil maintenance reminder and system warnings, all grouped in one place. When equipped with Intuitive Park Assist available (IPA), the display can show a car icon with the location and distance of objects detected near the bumpers.

E 'lussuosa cabina modelli' smart display progettato Caratteristiche e che sono facili da Controlli vedere e da usare. Luminoso, a pochi metri Optitron chiara ed elegante rifinitura metallica, disponibile presso o the Assetto Maple top, promuovere sportivo elegant ambiente. Premium internal materials attenzione ai dettagli e per meticolosa trasmettere Lexus identity.



F Sport Performance Accessories

Lexus offers a selection of accessories for the IS F Sport Performance models, including parts to improve performance, such as alloy wheels 19 inch forged, upgrades, brakes, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust system and much more. F Sport Performance Accessories by Lexus USA are manufactured by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When installed by an authorized dealer, accessories are covered under warranty for 12 months or the balance of new vehicle warranty, whichever is greater.