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.