Lexus promises to catch up with BMW and Mercedes

The company announced the release of new models IS - a series that will constitute direct competition BMW and Mercedes
In the next few years, Lexus is going to fill up its line of cars, luxurious models, which will be positioned in the same price niche as the most popular models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. , Said in an interview with Wall Street Journal vice president Denny Clements (photo).According to him, Lexus lacks sedans and convertibles in the niche of "up to $ 70 000, which is positioned most selling model BMW 3-Series.In the niche of "High End" above $ 70 thousand, which "works" Mercedes-Benz, a Lexus also notes "the gap". (Recall that the flagship SUV Lexus GX 470 on the U.S. market worth $ 45 275. The same model in Russia is released for $ 90 thousand.)Last year Lexus sold a total of 259 755 of its cars - 11% more than in the previous year. Nevertheless, this figure is 4 times less than that of BMW.Denny Clements promised that in the next 5 years will bring the company to sales of 350 thousand cars per year.

Rear-wheel drive, classiс

Cars Lexus brand sold well in the states - for 15 years presence in the U.S. market managed to achieve two million cars. No wonder that all the new items being taken Japanese in the United States - another premiere in the framework of the New York motor show. This time, the Americans presented RWD concept Lexus LF-C,The first information about the car came a week before the premiere - the Japanese have distributed sketches of the car and announced that a prototype ready to show the new coupe. It turned out - slukavili. LF-C - is not just a coupe, but rather a coupe-cabriolet with a convertible roof. Iron hood you can not just lay in the trunk, but leave in one of the intermediate positions - making, for example, a coupe car with a body targa.The new prototype is continuing the development of design ideas, concept shown at last year's LF-S (Lexus Future Sedan). Obviously, the Japanese created a new family of machines, which will replace Lexus IS. The future car will be an ideological rival "treSka» BMW: rear-wheel drive, drayverskoe chassis and powerful engine (under the hood of the concept - the 300-strong "eight" volume 4.3 liters). Sports ideology is visible in the interior - before the eyes of the driver almost "formulaic" donut steering and three main instrument. Steering wheel, pedals and the like, has no mechanical connection to the wheels - the car realized the principle of Drive by wire (by-wire). All other controls located on the central console, which stretches along the entire passenger compartment, and door panels. And here was not without oddities - displays, switches and buttons are hidden under the transparent membrane and react to the touch of fingers. However, it is unlikely all of these delights in the near future will be used on serial machines, but the direction in which to develop the appearance of future cars the company Lexus, Japanese stylists have already identified.

Lexus LF-C: coupe, convertible, targa ...

At the motor show in New York City Department luxurious Toyota, Lexus introduced the brand concept car sports coupe LF-C. The main highlight of this car - a folding hard top. Depending on the willingness of the driver's compartment may become Targ, convertible and even double speedster. Design LF-C is built on a combination of convex and concave surfaces. Its length is about 4.5 meters, width - 1,85 m, height 1.35 meters.At Lexus LF-C rear-wheel drive, since it is built on an elongated platform sedan IS300. Under the hood of the car hiding hybrid V8 engine capacity of 4.3 liters and rated at 300 hp This same engine was installed at the conceptual sedan LF-S, which is presented at the recent Tokyo Motor Show.In the cabin LF-C (calculated at the four passengers), the company managed to combine luxury and sports notes. Average console extends throughout the cabin from its front to the rear. All displays and switches are hidden under the transparent shell, which makes the LF-C similar to the alien ship.But for the driver decided in a purely sports-style - as if the steering wheel moved up to the race car, and the instrument panel consists of three separate devices that are fixed in a classical style.

Lexus - the best brand, according to Americans

Lexus scored 910 points out of a possible 1000, Porsche - 903 and Cadillac - 902. The largest increase in rating compared to the results of last year showed Jaguar (897) and Cadillac. The average for the automotive industry this year stood at 852 points. Below is a list of all brands were Jeep (818), Oldsmobile (811) and Isuzu (810). Suvs Lexus RX 330 and LX 470 also received first place in their categories.

Compact car: Mini Cooper

The medium-sized passenger car: Chevrolet Malibu

The medium-sized passenger car premium »: Volvo S40

Full Size car: Mercury Marauder

Luxury car: Chrysler 300

Luxury car premium »: BMW 7 Series

Sportcar: Pontiac GTO

Sportcar premium »: Porsche Boxster

Compact pick-up: Subaru Baja

Full Size medium-duty pickup: Cadillac Escalade EXT

Full Size Pickup High capacity: Dodge Ram Pickup HD

SUV: Chevrolet Equinox

The medium-sized SUV: Nissan Murano

Full Size SUV: Nissan Armada

Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 330

Luxury SUV premium »: Lexus LX 470

Compact Van: Toyota Sienna

New York: Lexus showed wheel-drive version of the model IS

Presenting at the Geneva Motor Show in the compact sedan IS, Lexus at the company motor show in New York will join the line with two new versions of the very curious.The most anticipated modification - it certainly IS350 with 300-horsepower engine, which brings the dynamic characteristics of this Lexus sport-Karam. For example, sprint from place to "hundreds» IS350 from "automatic" can be done in less than 6 seconds.In addition, IS350 system is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), which, working in parallel with the traditional system of stabilization of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), helps the driver to fully realize the potential maximum vehicle speed when cornering, while maintaining complete control over the machine.The second version is aimed at drivers who for the sake of the stability of the machine is ready to sacrifice a little dynamic - it is all-wheel drive IS 250 AWD. Equipped with a 200-horsepower engine sedan starts with a place to "hundreds" of 7.5 seconds and on a plan of founders should be more recklessly and at the same time safely managed on a wet and slippery pavement.

Lexus is preparing a rival BMW M3 and Audi RS4

Company Lexus has begun testing a new "loaded" version of the new generation model of Lexus IS, which is quite able to compete with cars BMW M3, Audi RS4 and Mercedes C-Class from AMG. Japanese sedan, most likely get the name of the Lexus IS500, and will be equipped with the latest eight-cylinder engine volume of five liters and output of 400 horsepower.According to preliminary information, this novelty will be able to accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in less than six seconds, while its top speed is artificially limited at around 250 kilometers per hour. In addition to the powerful engine, the top version of Lexus IS will also receive upgraded chassis, stiffer and lower suspension, powerful brakes and aggressive aerodynamic body kit. However, the details of what exactly changed in this car will be known closer to the official premiere of the new items, which is scheduled for 2006.Recall also that while in Europe will be shipped version of Lexus IS with two engines - a 2.5-liter V6 power of 204 horsepower and a diesel 2.2-liter engine produces 177 horsepower.

J.D. Power: GM and Toyota - best quality

The results of the annual quality study Initial Quality Study (IQS), which conducts JD Power, leaders in quality in the world were American concern General Motors Corp. and the Japanese company Toyota Motor Co.In total, these two products received top honors in 15 of the 18 categories. The winner was the brand Lexus, subdivision Toyota. At its cars accounted for 81 failure in 100 units. British Jaguar was in second place with 88 problems per hundred vehicles, followed by BMW - 95 problems per hundred. Top five finish Buick and Cadillac Concern GM. Convertible Lexus SC430 is the undisputed leader for the second consecutive year. Its owners reported only about 54 problems a hundred machines, while the average figure for the automotive industry at last count - 118.Total Japanese company won in ten categories with brand names Toyota, Scion and Lexus, including a hybrid model Prius. American concern General Motors, which is currently going through hard times, been very pleased with the results. He won in five categories, including through the model Buick LeSabre. A HUMMER, which is also owned by GM, was the most "good" finalized a car - if last year in a hundred had 173 problems, now this figure had fallen to 110. Furthermore, among the winners of a Japanese minivan Nissan Quest, the Korean Kia Spectra, American HUMMER H2 and Scion xA - they are all significantly improved performance compared with last year.

Another good news for GM is a victory in the category of the best plant - its enterprises have been recognized as the best quality in the North and South America. In the world of the best plant was Toyota plant in Japan, which released the new GS430 and other models of Lexus.

Lexus CT 200h - hybrid hatchback presented formally

The company issued a Lexus official details on the new hybrid model - hatchback CT 200h. The car, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, will have to compete with BMW 1-Series and Audi A3.The main difference between new items from the Lexus - the hybrid propulsion system, unified with Toyota Prius. This uses the same 1.8-liter gasoline engine, working cycle Attkinsona, and Hybrid Drive powertrain with an integrated electric motor. At the power plant will be three modes - "eco", "organic" and "sport", but only the electric (in the hybrid uses a nickel-metal hydride batteries), novelty can pass about two kilometers at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour. Specifications are not announced, but it is worth recalling that a similar installation on "Prius" has a capacity of 136 horsepower.In terms of size Lexus CT 200h is comparable to the German competitors: its overall length is 4320 mm (from the BMW 1-Series - 4239 mm), width and height - 1765 and 1430 millimeters and the wheelbase is 2,600 millimeters, which is 60 millimeters shorter than "penny" BMW. Weight machines are not specified.The size of the luggage compartment - 345 liters with the rear seats raised, and 700 liters - when folded.Sales Lexus CT 200h should appear before the end of this year.

Lexus comes into play premium compacts

At the motor show in Frankfurt is expected to premiere exciting new items - a compact five-door hatchback from Lexus. Information has not been confirmed officially, but according to rumors, the concept car is ready.New car, which claims to the European C-Class, Lexus oppose premium compacts from Audi and BMW - it is about models of Audi A3 and BMW 1-series, respectively. The concept is called C-Premium, but the series title is not reported, presumably, it will index the type designation BS or CS. CD is almost final version of the new model.The new Lexus hybrid will get a power plant, consisting of a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and electric motor a total capacity of 187 hp, aggregated variator and front drive. A similar system is used on a hybrid Lexus HS.The world premiere production version of the premium-compact from the Lexus will take place at the motor show in Geneva in the spring of 2010.

Lexus IS 250 got a folding aluminum roof

On Thursday in Paris premiere Lexus IS 250C - coupe-cabriolet based on the model IS 250. Outwardly, this car has inherited from the sedan only the bonnet and design elements such as the headlights, door handles and side mirrors. All other body panels have been changed. As a result, the total length of vehicles increased by 70 millimeters, and the doors are longer than 300 millimeters.Creating this car, the designers paid special attention to the mechanism of folding roof and aerodynamics body. As a result, an aluminum hard top, consisting of three sections, is removed in just 20 seconds, and the drag co-efficient IS 250C with the roof raised almost the same as the sedan - 0,29 against 0,27.Motor - V-shaped "six" volume 2.5 liters capacity and 208 horsepower - Convertible inherited from the IS 250 with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Even more sporty Lexus - IS 250 Sport Concept

At the International Motor Show in Sydney, Lexus introduced a new version of the sport-sedan IS250 - IS 250 Sport Concept.Show car was equipped with 19-inch wheels, sport chassis and a new exhaust system. Under the hood of new items installed 2.5-liter V6 power of 213 hp When the serial version of concept as yet unknown.

Tuners from ICON 4x4 Design transformed the Lexus LX570

ICON 4x4 Design will present in Las Vegas (USA) tuning version of the SUV Lexus LX570.As reported in the official press release, Lexus, the car body will be painted matte gray paint, the tone of which varies depending on the place of drawing. The outer lining and covered with black chrome emblems, moldings removed from the sides and roof with roof rails that are included in the basic equipment of the standard model.All wood panels in the cabin are replaced by carbon, and the rear and side windows were deep shading. ICON 4x4 Design Specialists also reconfigure the engine intake system and installed the exhaust system of its own production, and hinders efforts by via six and chetyerhporshnevyh calipers front and rear respectively.Impressive Lexus LX570 also attached 24-inch alloy wheels, shod in tires Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico dimension 285/35. The presentation will take place within the machine autoshow SEMA, which will take place from fourth through seventh of November 2008 in the United States.

The new Lexus RX will show in November

It is expected that in next month's Lexus will introduce the next generation of crossover RX. And this is not a concept, and has production model, with sales starting in the winter.How will the car while it is impossible to say. Lexus RX managed to maintain a new secret. However, as shown at the Paris Motor Show LF-Xh concept gives us a general idea of what will develop this model. According to preliminary data, the new Lexus RX will be slightly larger than the current crossover, and, it is possible that the car will be equipped with just seven seats.Under the hood Lexus RX will continue to raise petrol engine volume 3.5 liters, which will give about 300 hp (now its power 276 hp), as well as hybrid power plant with total capacity about 280 hp (3.3-liter gasoline V6 + electric).

Lexus will make the premium compact

European motorists will soon receive a new compact car premium. Lexus intends to develop a competitor BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. This told Tadashi Arashima, head of the European branch of Lexus.While there are no details about the new product - unknown even potential platform of the new Lexus C-Class. Perhaps it will serve as the chassis Toyota Auris. Also assumed that the new compact Lexus hybrid will be built on the platform.

Supercar LEXUS LF-A THE PRICE overtaken FERRARI

EW Supercar Lexus LF-A on its cost bypassed many of the same models, including Lamborghini and Ferrari. First on the price of German car found in China, where it can be ordered for 264 700 dollars. For customers in the U.S. and Europe it will cost a bit cheaper.
According to preliminary information, the price of Lexus LF-A in the United States will be about 225 000 dollars. This is more than the Gallardo or F430 Spider, there would be another version roadster. Will the German supercar enjoy the same demand as Italian, time will tell.

Lexus LS gets anti-crisis modification with V6 engine

The first three generations of Lexus LS sedan not provide customers a choice. The machine is offered in a single modification - with the V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. The latest generation of the account went in breadth, the Japanese than the gasoline version of the LS 460 introduced its all-wheel drive option, and even earlier - the hybrid LS 600h. But this is for full competition with the German trio is still not enough. The Germans there is the "budget" versions of the six under the hood.He's the struggle impose LS engine V6. The premiere of the modification should take place soon. Motor this - toyotovskaya "Six» 2GR-FSE, are equipped with a sedan Lexus IS 350 and GS 350. The engine has a capacity of 311 hp (377 N • m) and this indicator is second only to the new BMW 740i (326 hp), overtaking Mercedes S 350 (272 hp) and the Audi A8 3.2 (256 hp).Ctoit in mind that even Sedan LS and easy. Not Audi, of course (from 1640 kg), but the Lexus motor V8, for example, only 10 kg heavier than the BMW 740i - 1945 kg. And already with the Japanese V6 sedan will clearly be easier to "Bavarian", which should positively affect the dynamic and economic indicators. According to preliminary information, the base LS will be available before the end of this year. But the Germans still in their sleeves at least one more trump card. They have diesel engines. The Japanese also parry low price: "the budget» LS promises to be cheaper than traditional competitors.

Lexus will make the race, 24 Hours Nürburgring, the new prototype

Lexus will expose a new prototype Lexus LF-A during a marathon 24-hour Nürburgring, May 23-24. On the machine will be installed five-liter 10-cylinder engine and a new aerodynamic package. The car will be announced in the second division class SP8, in which, according to the regulations, must make the machine "close to civilians." "The company will use this race as an opportunity to develop personnel who will be entrusted with the work of servicing a racing car in the course of the competition. Furthermore, our task is to gather the necessary data to improve our road products. Success in the Championship Super GT, as well as three victories in the Lexus race "24 Hours of Daytona" give us confidence in the success of our program of speeches in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, "- said in an official press release the company Lexus. Recall that last year, Lexus factory team won the race, 24 Hours Nürburgring in class SP8 and took 121 th place overall.

Lexus produce a hybrid hatchback for Europe

Now the smallest Lexus - Model D-class IS 250. But the fall of the North American market will withdraw Japanese hybrid sedan HS 250h. Pre-production model debuted at the recent motor show in Detroit and is marked by a rather bland design. And what will the Europeans? They're cold and sedans, and the exterior of a more picky than the Yankees. In Europe, will have its own HS 250h.
Colleagues from the publication Top Gear argue that the Japanese will offer their customers a five-door hatchback class golf with the original exterior. The stuffing is already known: a 185-strong hybrid plants from the model HS 250h. Fuel consumption - just 6.5 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. According to unofficial information, "killer" premium hatchback Audi A3 and BMW the first series appear in public in Frankfurt this fall. Of course, too early to talk about the prices, however, predicted a compact Lexus in Germany will cost not more than 26 thousand euros.

Lexus RX led the rating of the most satisfying demands of auto

Cars ninth consecutive year, Lexus ranked as the most satisfying demands of the owners of cars in Europe. It is reported Japancar.ru citing research agency JD Power.Traditionally, the purpose of the study was to identify the brand, the owners of cars which have the greatest satisfaction of owning their own car. Lexus has become the leader of the rating the ninth consecutive year - this record has not been able to beat any other automaker. Compared with last year, most owners are satisfied with the crossover RX (in the past - a sedan IS) - both gasoline and hybrid versions. Second place was taken by Honda. In the five leaders also Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Toyota. Toyota also gained two positions in the rating models - for the hybrid Prius, speaking in a segment of "midsize car", and the urban minicar Aygo.

Lexus IS-P charged will be convertible after two years

In early 2011 the company Lexus plans to start mass production of "charged" versions coupe-cabriolet IS-C, according to the American edition of Car and Driver, citing its own sources. Convertible is equipped with a three-section aluminum roof, a retractable into the compartment behind the rear seats for 20 seconds."Hot" coupe-convertible Lexus IS gets five-liter eight-cylinder capacity of 420 horsepower, working together with eight-speed automatic transmission. It is expected that the dynamic characteristics of the open version, because of the increasing structural elements of the body, may be a little worse. Note that the IS-F sedan is accelerated up to "hundreds" of 4.8 seconds and its top speed of 270 kilometers per hour.In addition, according to some sources, the company began to develop versions of Lexus IS models with coupe and a new car, which will replace a range of convertible SC430 and get a soft folding top. Detailed information about these machines is not reported.

Lexus led the top quality of new cars

Lexus brand in the 12 th time led a reliability rating of new cars sold in the United States, compiled by JD Power and Associates. In addition to the victory in the "overall", this Japanese brand has become a leader in the rating of the five nominations - with models of IS, GS, GX, LS and LX.Rating J.D. Power and Associates is based on the survey of 80 thousand owners of new cars purchased in late 2008 - early 2009, and takes into account the number of breakdowns, malfunctions and defects in the machines, which were discovered during the first 90 days of ownership. The average failure for new cars in the U.S. is 108 defects per 100 vehicles. And for American brands, this figure is 112 defects per 100 vehicles, and for foreign - 106 defects per 100 vehicles. However, the leader of the rating, brand Lexus, the number of defects is much lower: only 84 cases for every 100 machines.Make Toyota (excluding cars, Lexus) has won first place in four categories, and its sub-brand Scion has won in the category of sports cars. Second place in the reliability of machines got brand new Porsche, and the third - an American brand Cadillac. Mark Ford has taken only eighth place in the overall rankings, but the model proved to be the most reliable in three categories.It is worth noting that the rating reliability is not new cars (2006 model year), which was published in March, the first two places were taken by brands Buick and Jaguar, the company ahead of Lexus. However, the number of first places in individual categories, Toyota, and here was a leader - five wins at the Toyota brand, and four - the brand Lexus.

Lexus LF-A - supercar will cost 290 thousand euro

The company plans to Lexus, in October this year to start on the European market sales supercar LF-A, which cost in the UK about 250 thousand pounds sterling (about 290 thousand euros). It is reported by British magazine Autocar.New items to be built on the chassis of carbon fiber, which will be attached aluminum body panels. According to Autocar, under the hood perednemotornogo supercar will be located ten-cylinder petrol engine volume of five liters and power 550 horsepower. According to other information, Lexus LF-A will get 4.8-liter, eight "equivalent capacity, which can be paired with a six" robot ".It is expected that the dynamic characteristics of the Japanese car will be close to those of one of the major innovations of competitors - 620-strong Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. As previously reported, the maximum speed LF-A will be approximately 350 kilometers per hour, which is 20 kilometers per hour more than the Ferrari.
In the next two to three years, a total of 500 copies will be issued Lexus LF-A, while only 20 of these machines are designed for the UK market. The debut of the Japanese supercars scheduled for the October Tokyo Motor Show.

Lexus RX led the rating of the most satisfying demands of auto

Cars ninth consecutive year, Lexus ranked as the most satisfying demands of the owners of cars in Europe. It is reported Japancar.ru citing research agency JD Power.Traditionally, the purpose of the study was to identify the brand, the owners of cars which have the greatest satisfaction of owning their own car. Lexus has become the leader of the rating the ninth consecutive year - this record has not been able to beat any other automaker. Compared with last year, most owners are satisfied with the crossover RX (in the past - a sedan IS) - both gasoline and hybrid versions. Second place was taken by Honda. In the five leaders also Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Toyota. Toyota also gained two positions in the rating models - for the hybrid Prius, speaking in a segment of "midsize car", and the urban minicar Aygo.

Lexus IS-F Evolution: even faster

From Japan continues to receive information about the appearance of even more hot version of the Lexus IS-F - Evolution. This modification will be easier, sympathetic, perhaps more powerful and, as a result, faster. Date of - summer 2010.So far we only know that Lexus more focused on reducing vehicle weight and improve handling, rather than on increasing power. However, the latter are always plenty of time.It is expected that the Evo version will be easier for about 135 kilograms. To achieve such targets Japanese are planning to actively use the outside and inside the car carbon fiber. Capacity will increase five-liter V8 to 422 horsepower. On all four wheels will install high-performance carbon-ceramic brake discs.IS-F Evolution produce a limited edition of 500 copies, most of whom are going to sell in Japan. Price Evo-Lexus' and will be in the area of 250 000 dollars. The debut of "unreal Japanese" are expected at this year's motor show in Tokyo.

Lexus produce a hybrid hatchback for Europe

Now the smallest Lexus - Model D-class IS 250. But the fall of the North American market will withdraw Japanese hybrid sedan HS 250h. Pre-production model debuted at the recent motor show in Detroit and is marked by a rather bland design. And what will the Europeans? They're cold and sedans, and the exterior of a more picky than the Yankees. In Europe, will have its own HS 250h. Colleagues from the publication Top Gear argue that the Japanese will offer their customers a five-door hatchback class golf with the original exterior. The stuffing is already known: a 185-strong hybrid plants from the model HS 250h. Fuel consumption - just 6.5 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. According to unofficial information, "killer" premium hatchback Audi A3 and BMW the first series appear in public in Frankfurt this fall. Of course, too early to talk about the prices, however, predicted a compact Lexus in Germany will cost not more than 26 thousand euros.

Serial version Lexus LF-A has got spies

Concept Lexus LF-A was first shown back in 2005 at an auto show in Detroit, and the project is still in development. Recently, photographers managed to catch a prototype of future innovations, which appears to be very close to the production model. For the first time in the photo you can see the rear lights and distinctive body features of the prototype series, in particular the lack of rear diffuser and a new front bumper. LF-A will be different higher environmental standards. According to preliminary information, sports car will be equipped with a V10 engine with capacity of 500-600 hp Since May 21 Lexus LF-A with a 4.8-liter V10 will participate in a 24-hour race at the Nurburgring. Regarding Convertible LF-A, a concept which was introduced in January 2008, about his possible mass production yet nothing is known.

Lexus coupe build on the base model IS

Company Lexus considering expanding range of modifications of the model IS the expense of a car with a coupe. This web edition Jalopnik said general director of the Japanese brand, Mark Templin, however, to disclose any detailed information about the machine itself or the projected timing of its appearance on the market declined. According to the assumption of some foreign publications, the new product will be offered the same range of engines, and the rest of the family's cars, namely: 2,5 - and 3,5-liter six-cylinder engine outputs 208 and 306 horsepower respectively. In addition, it is possible appearance and "charged" versions coupe with five-liter "Eight" of the Lexus IS-F, which could compete with BMW M3 Coupe.Note that the current Lexus IS car for sale with only two body styles - sedan and convertible. At the same time for the coupe, is expected to use already existing body of an open two-door versions, which receives minor changes and fixed the roof instead of the prevailing aluminum.

Lexus LS gets sporty version

On Thursday a number of foreign online publications have published pictures updated sedan Lexus LS, which have been scanned from the Japanese advertising brochures. The most notable innovation - a "sport" modification called Version SZ, which will receive is different from other versions mesh grille, linings for pipes of the exhaust system and 19-inch wheels BBS, as well as shift paddles to change gears gearshift in manual mode. Upgraded Lexus LS will only cosmetic changes in appearance, which includes upgraded front and rear bumper, slightly different headlights and taillights, and new mirrors with integrated turn signals repeaters. Also, car rims get a new design and other dashboard with large multifunctional display, which displays evidence of onboard computer, navigation system and image with night vision cameras. It clarifies the Japanese site Power Weblog, gamma engine sedan will not change. Date debut new items not yet reported, but it is known that the cost of the available versions of LS sedan for the Japanese market is 7 миллионов 960 thousand yen (about 60 thousand euros), while prices for top-end modification with long base and 4.6-liter engine will start 12 миллионов 470 thousand yen (about 93 thousand euros).

Lexus declassified appearance of a new model

Company Lexus has distributed regular photograph of the prototype of a new model - a compact five-door hatchback. The concept car was called LF-Ch, however, as will be known as the commodity car, which will take the belt in the autumn of next year, is not yet known. World premiere Lexus LF-Ch will be held next week at the international Motor Show in Frankfurt. This is stated in the official announcement of the company. Concept hatchback Lexus hybrid will get a power plant, which will allow the car to move as a pure electric, and with the joint use of conventional gasoline engine and electric motor. As previously reported, the prototype will be equipped with facilities that combines running on the Atkinson cycle four-cylinder 2.4-liter unit, nickel metal hydride batteries, electric motor and CVT. The total capacity of power plant will make 187 horsepower. According to some reports, the serial-door Lexus will get front-wheel drive (for the moment all models of brand only offered with rear-or all-wheel drive) and will be called the Lexus CT. Note that the Japanese company has already registered the name in the United States CT 200h, CT 300h and CT 400h as trade marks. New cars to rival the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series and will cost in Europe is slightly smaller than in the IS sedan version with a diesel engine.

Lexus LF-A was photographed without the mask

Wednesday edition Carscoop issued new spy shots supercar Lexus LF-A, which had been "caught" by photographers around Nurburgring virtually no camouflage. As previously reported, the official debut of this model will be held in late October at the motor show in Tokyo.Judging by these photographs, production car will differ markedly from the concept car, shown back in 2005. Thus at perednemotornogo LF-A will remain large front vodzuhozaborniki and ventilation slots in the rear Krul, and connections of the exhaust system move to the bottom of the rear bumper - a prototype of a silencer was placed between the rear lights.According to preliminary data, serial Lexus LF-A will be equipped with 550-horsepower V10 engine and the robotized gearbox with shift paddles. From zero to one hundred kilometers per hour, this supercar will be dispersed in less than four seconds, and its "maximum speed" of 320 or 350 kilometers per hour.Total Lexus plans to release 500 copies of the LF-A, 120 of whom remain in Japan. Approximate cost of new items in Europe - 290 thousand euros. When will the LF-A delivery to customers - not yet specified.

Lexus LS will be covered by self-healing coating

Тoyota reported the establishment of a transparent self-renewing coverage, which differs highly resistant to scratching from the brushes of automatic washers or nails. This technology will be used for the updated model Lexus LS, which is slated to exit soon. In the composition of the coating includes a component that provides a more dense molecular structure, thereby increasing its strength. This makes the coating flexibility and elasticity, making it resistant to mechanical influences, the influence of light and acids and provides the ability to self-healing.

There were first photos of the updated Lexus ES

On Tuesday, the network edition Worldcarfans published the first spy photos of the updated sedan Lexus ES 350. The photos were made in Japan next to one of the dealer centers mark. Judging from the photos, the car was a different front bumper, new grille and other rear-view mirrors with LED turn signals repeaters. In the rear of the car slightly changed only lights. Will the upgraded interior Lexus ES, and whether improved technical filling sedan, at the moment is not known. Note that the current ES is built on the platform of the American version of the Toyota Camry and offered with 272-horsepower six-cylinder engine volume of 3.5 liters. Sedan Lexus ES 350 is available only in North America, South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East and China (excluding cities of Hong Kong and Macau). In Japan and other markets drive on the left so the car is not for sale.

Lexus LS gets sporty version

On Thursday a number of foreign online publications have published pictures updated sedan Lexus LS, which have been scanned from the Japanese advertising brochures. The most notable innovation - a "sport" modification called Version SZ, which will receive is different from other versions mesh grille, linings for pipes of the exhaust system and 19-inch wheels BBS, as well as shift paddles to change gears gearshift in manual mode. Upgraded Lexus LS will only cosmetic changes in appearance, which includes upgraded front and rear bumper, slightly different headlights and taillights, and new mirrors with integrated turn signals repeaters. Also, car rims get a new design and other dashboard with a large mnogofunktsionalnym screen, which displays evidence of onboard computer, navigation systems and image with night vision cameras. It clarifies the Japanese site Power Weblog, gamma engine sedan will not change. Date debut new items not yet reported, but it is known that the cost of the available versions of LS sedan for the Japanese market is 7 миллионов 960 thousand yen (about 60 thousand euros), while prices for top-end modification with long base and 4.6-liter engine will start 12 миллионов 470 thousand yen (about 93 thousand euros).

Lexus LF-A - Supercar rental

Company Lexus is not going to sell their supercars LF-A, said PistonHeads. Instead, cars will be formally leased. Thus the company will try to get rid of the speculators. Lexus plans to start production supercar LF-A, valued at more than 336 thousand euros, in December 2010. However, instead of selling, the company will offer the buyer a lease for two years, after which the owner will be able to apply for car itself. Due to this, consider a Lexus, get rid of the buyers who do not plan to use the car. "We want to exclude from the number of buyers of people who do not have a car, but simply put it into a museum, or sell for inflated prices," - said Brian Smith, vice president of Lexus sales and development. Supercar Lexus LF-A will be equipped with an engine capacity of 552 horsepower and can accelerate to 320 kilometers per hour. During the first two years of production is planned to build only 500 such vehicles.

In Dubai Lexus SUV for five days, will cover 40 thousand gold plates

On Monday, at the Tenth International Motor Show in Dubai will provide SUV Lexus LX 570, the body which will cover the gold. As the Eye of Dubai, within five days, will last until the exhibition, four experts from the Paris company Gold Emotion consolidate over the body parts car 40 thousand gold plate top 999 (24 carats). Presentation of new products dedicated to the 20 th anniversary of the company Lexus. According to Hugh Dickerson, director of sales exclusive distributor for Lexus in the UAE company Al-Futtaim Motors, the demand for unique design things in the country is constantly growing and need to monitor these trends. He also expressed the view that customers will appreciate the car that combines modern technology and styling in gold. Dickerson noted that all the gold body of the car will then be covered with varnish, which will use it like any other car for trips around the city. After Dealer unusual SUV can be purchased from the company Al-Futtaim Motors. Price machinery has not been disclosed. In addition to the "golden" SUV Lexus, known as other cases where the body of the car entirely covered in gold. In 2006, the German jewelry company VISUALIS thus converted nine cars Porsche. In addition, the body of gold had a limousine Maybach Saddam Hussein.

Lexus IS-F turned into carbon car for track days

At the Tokyo Motor Show, the company introduced a lightweight version of Lexus "charged" sedan IS-F, became known as Circuit Club Sport. The car received a special "golden" color of the body and many parts of carboxylic apply both in an aerodynamic body kit, and in the interior. This is the website of Carscoop. In Aerocom Lightweight Lexus IS-F includes a new carbon-fiber hood with extra vents and made of carbon fiber roof, rear spoiler, body mirrors with engraved logo "with the letter" F ", trunk lid, diffuser, front spoiler, lid engine, interior door panels, center console, transmission tunnel, the gearshift paddles petals and inserts on the steering wheel. It is through such improvements reduce the mass of the car, Lexus is not reported. In addition, the sedan received a two-tone bucket seats, in the interior, new rims magnesium alloy with sports tires, carbon-ceramic brakes, a new sports suspension and a different exhaust system with titanium silencers. Motor Lexus IS-F not subjected to any changes. Lightweight sedan is still equipped with eight-five-liter petrol engine delivering 423 horsepower and an automatic transmission. Will there be such a machine in the series - not specified.

Lexus LFA - the entire stock of the Japanese supercar sold out for 3 months

Barely three months after the official premiere Supercar Lexus LFA residents of Japan bought up by requests in advance the whole party of Motor Vehicles for this country - 165 copies. According to the Japanese edition of the Response, a local car shows prices for this model starts at 37.5 million yen (about 410 thousand dollars). Total company Lexus plans to release 500 pieces LFA.
In some other markets (eg U.S.) Lexus LFA Supercar to be rented out. Consumers will be offered formalize a lease for a term of two years, after which the vehicle can be registered themselves. The Japanese companies hope that by doing so they will be able to get rid of those who are not planning to use the machine - for example, intends to put it in the garage for collection or to resell at an inflated price. Lexus LFA is equipped with a ten-atmospheric engine of 4.8 liters and power 560 horsepower, six-speed robotized gear box to the rear axle and Torsen differential on the rear axle. Acceleration from zero to "hundreds" have a car took 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 kilometers per hour.

Lexus SC convertible complete issue special series

Toyota Company announced that at the end of July this year due to a low level of sales will be completed by the production coupe-convertible Lexus SC430 (SC model appeared in 1991 and survived two restyling). In this regard, the Japanese automaker has decided to issue a special modification of the machine - The Eternal Jewel. As stated at a Lexus, it will collect a limited edition of 200 copies. Final spetsseriya Convertible Lexus SC will get a slight change in the exterior, including the possibility of folding roof color different from the tone body color (like black and white car roof), as well as leather trim seats in different colors, inserts made of natural wood in the cabin and a sign on the center console with the title update and an individual serial number.
Technical filling Lexus SC will not change. The machine will still be equipped with a 4.3-liter "Eight" power of 288 horsepower and six-speed "automatic". As previously reported, the company is already preparing a new Lexus model with the emerging soft roof, which will replace the convertible SC, but no detailed information on this vehicle yet.

Hatchback Lexus LF-Ch ready for the premiere

Available online edition Carscoop turned spy shot production version of a compact car Lexus, built in explanation of the concept car LF-Ch, which was first introduced in September last year at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. Commodity car was similar to the prototype design of the rear. The most noticeable change in its design - it is the other rear lights with different size and shape. Debut of new items will be held in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
According to preliminary information, five-door hatchback will be offered with the Lexus hybrid total capacity of 187 horsepower, combining petrol engine 2.4 liter motor, stepless variator and nickel-metal hydride batteries. Note that the same propulsion system used on a hybrid Lexus HS 250h, which since last year, already sold in the North American market.
It is also expected that the novelty will be available with conventional internal combustion engines, but no information about them yet.
On the assembly line compact hatchback Lexus will appear in the autumn of 2010 and, according to some reports, would be called CT. The car will compete with Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series.

Lexus LF-Xh

October 27 in Tokyo Motor Show will be great entertainment, where the plan to distinguish all of the biggest automotive brands. Not lag behind the company and Toyota, which will present the show eight of their concept cars and the light will reveal a new concept crossover Lexus LF-Xh.
The appearance of the car clearly demonstrates the desire of the manufacturer Toyota company to find something new to their models. Some of the leading automotive publications suggest that by creating its own model of Lexus LF-Xh, the company wanted to illustrate his vision of new solutions for the Toyota Harrier and Lexus RX. In general appearance is typical of LF-Xh Car class compartment and is made in the jet proprietary design technology Lexus, which is called L-finesse and is manifested in several aggressive look, combining with high aerodynamic performance. Technical performance car is not yet disclosed, but are known but the overall dimensions of the Concept Lexus LF-Xh, which are 4.8 meters in length and 1.6 meters in height.

About the brand Lexus

Lexus is a subsidiary of Toyota Motors Corporation and is engaged in the production of passenger cars. Lexus specializes in manufacturing high-luxury class of cars, mainly for the U.S. market. Lexus cars are a successful combination of comfort, quality and style. Due to the development of competent powertrain, as well as an improved mechanism for suspension vehicles from this company differ excellent controllability and gradual progress. Lexus models are very popular in America, steadily increasing sales of automobiles in Europe. Lexus cars for their performance and quality of manufacturing are in the same line with the best representatives of the German automotive industry: models of BMW and Mercedes, while some have less value.

Lexus cars in the world

Cars Lexus continue to garner growing number of supporters in the world. They win in the competition for wealthy and demanding customer, as are more respectable in appearance, fitted with a richer, more reliable and quality manufacture than many rivals from the premium class. High security settings and comfort is achieved using the most advanced technologies. Back in 1993 on sales volume Lexus has overtaken the United States of its German rivals - BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In 2006 global sales of cars of this brand have reached 475 thousand pieces. In the same year, the three most popular models of prestigious brands in the U.S. market include Lexus RX crossover and sedan Lexus IS (in the U.S. - ES). European sales at the same time increased by 76,3% and reached 39 200 vehicles. In Russia, Lexus and ahead of all competitors from Germany. Four-wheel drive Lexus RX acquired 5 304 people, and he became a best-selling in its segment. It sold 849 hybrid versions of RX 400h. Also successfully sold luxury sedan GS - 1990 pieces, while the Russians have bought 247 hybrid versions. Total in 2006 in Russia was officially sold 10 065 cars, Lexus, which was higher than the result in 2005 to 87%.

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The driver of a Lexus has managed to provoke once 4 accident

A record set this weekend resident Nizhnenrog. In different parts of the city the driver of the Lexus provoked 4 traffic accident that damaged 15 cars. First, leaving the yard, jeep touched five cars. Then, having reached the nearest intersection, he ignored the red light and collided with three machines, one of which was launched from the blow and fell back in driving past the fourth. Despite this accident, the driver of a Lexus continued moving, touching later, three more cars. After the collision with a van "IJ" and three other domestic cars irrepressible "Lexus" was thrown from the roadway and only then stopped. Fortunately, the people in those not affected, transmits television and radio company "Ugra". "When visual contact with the driver came the suggestion that he was intoxicated. The staff proposed to be examined. The driver refused. According to the Administrative Code, the denial of inspection - is from 1,5 to 2 years deprivation of driving license,

About the brand Lexus

Company Lexus - is a Japanese company to produce cars. It is the arm of Toyota Motors Corporation. The specialization of the company is to supply vehicles to the U.S. market. Machines of this brand combines three main components: comfort, style and quality.

So the qualitative work of the engine and transmission, combined with improved suspension makes Lexus perfectly manageable and smooth run. Lexus LS 400 - the first car company, released in June 1985. In May 1986, he was full crash test in Germany. It was only in January 1989 was presented at the auto show in Detroit and Los Angeles. Finally, in September 1989, began selling cars in the United States. The appearance of the machine was not similar to the Japanese brands, as it originally did, focusing on the American market. It seemed that the design of the car were involved Italian designers.Upon expiration of the time all the speculation proved to be true, as has appeared more than a new car Lexus GS300 with its streamlined body, the creator of which was Giorgetto Giugiaro. One of the most prestigious models of the company is a sports sedan GS 300 3T, which has boosted engine. The engine was made by the Cologne branch of the firm Motosport Toyota. In 1990 Lexus LS 400 was declared the best media imported into the U.S. auto, thanks to powerful engines and efficiency.In 1991 he was released in series with the index Lexus SC 400 (coupe), for the North American market. This was the type of export Toyota Soarer, but in 1998, all differences with her almost disappeared. This list could continue for a long time, so the finish on the last model. This SUV RX 300, which the company showed at Lexus Auto Show in Detroit, which took place just a few days. This model has received many updates, and now it has become more and more of his predecessor and was named Lexus RX 330. It appeared more modern and dynamic.

Lexus LX 570: The syndrome GulliverA

The first minutes on the road in the new Lexus LX 570, which became even more of its predecessor, you feel a giant among Lilliputians. Even stranger beside a truck initially appeared TIR "Gazelle". It is convenient if such a giant in the city crowds and traffic jams? Standing next Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and Lexus LX 570 to confuse simple. As in the first generation model LX, its creators did not seek to change the car beyond recognition. On the contrary, athleticism and power "dvuhsotki" only emphasize "cheat" rounded forms Lexus. Partly because of the LX 570 it seems even more than it actually is. Although in size it is even inferior to its competitors or Infiniti QX56 Cadillac Escalade.Completing the car, specialists Lexus tried to make life easier for the driver. When parking help him not only to rear and front parking, and rear view camera. However, in the front bumper - only two sensor parking, located on the edges. Therefore, when a dense obstacle in front of the entrance to the need to focus only on its own oschuscheniya.No as soon as you start to get angry at the awkwardness of the machine, immediately notice and pleasant moments. Not only the "Tavria", "Lada" and tormented taxi drivers "Lanos", which has ignored the expensive cars, to the big Lexus is viewed with apprehension. Yes, cars and drivers of premium-class show respect: waiting for You will leave with a parking lot, give way when you rebuild ... What's his love hijackers! On parting with the LX 570, even heart aches at the thought: Will I see him on the spot an hour?

Everything just

Interior of the car for a second does not question the social status of the owner. A huge set of actuators and additional features, management regimes wheel drive and suspension, a touch screen on-board communicator ... This is easily understood and managed by the buttons and levers that do not bend and does not interfere to drive. A thick manual is bored in a leather case nevostrebovannoy.Ne cheated and passengers - even to adjust the second row of seats along the length equipped with electric drive, and on the ceiling before the "guests» LX 570 - a separate multimedia complex. The third row seats easily placed and removed, although such a premium-car aesthetic would have been if he still hiding in the underground. In the cabin is very quiet, but audible indication of rotation included nearly inaudible. Flaw!

And fun?

Pay for this comfort and versatility have pleasure of control! Rudder quite insensible, and the body is so isolated from the chassis, which sometimes is not sure where the car is coming. Although such a tall SUV and should not be well rulitsya, because under the rear bumper from him - a continuous bridge. Hydropneumatic suspension, of course, effectively keeps the car, but to sports here now daleko.A motor still outstanding, and the transmission to match. In the "Sport" 6-speed Lexus ACTs this way shustro accelerated (7.5 s and "hundreds"), though it weighs just three tons, and one. True, and fuel consumption in this mode the drive - even more than the stated two dozen liters. However, the owner LX 570 increase in the cost of petrol at petrol stations should be not only frustrating, as leads to the thought of lucrative oil business.