Lexus GX460 Recalls for the stability problems
When it seemed things could not get worse, the bad news splashed back to the Toyota Group. In this case it has been a problem of stability in the Lexus GX460 which has raised criticism, to the extent that the firm has decided to stop marketing it.
Lexus Launches 2WD version of the RX450h
In an attempt to reduce the access price, Lexus offers a new variant of the single-drive RX450h, ie forgetting the 4×4 system. Apart from being cheaper, reducing consumption and emissions through reduced friction.
Light restyling for the 2010 Lexus IS-F
Lexus unveils new changes it made to its sports sedan: the IS-F. Principal one: a limited-slip differential standard .
But the big question is why add a limited slip differential ? Answer engineers chassis manufactured Nipponese: this allows the car to win 2 seconds to turn on the Fuji Speedway circuit. Not bad, huh? To summarize, this would provide additional traction to the vehicle especially on curves. Gain security in order for all drivers of the meteor.
Lexus Launches LS600h Largo in Chile
With the introduction of the new Lexus LS600h L and there are three hybrid models available in Chile (Prius and Civic IMA complete the offer). Priced at $ 130,000, Lexus expects to sell about 25 units annually, a figure quite high for a fairly small market.
Lexus LFA: the second year in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring
Twelve months, the circle closes. Lexus returns to race the 24 Hours of Nürburgring (13-16 May 2010) with the LFA, after a first participation designed to meet commercial liabilities rather than quench your thirst for real competitions. There you are. The Japanese manufacturer has given its official sports preparation Gazoo, who has developed the aero package and installed the appropriate standard feature. No change to the V10 engine of 560 horses, which ensures – already in version “stock” – a hint 0-100 km / h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 325 km / h.
Lexus: The first pictures of LFA Nurburgring Edition!
spoken long ago, and eventually the rumors proved true: the Lexus LFA gives rise to a variant of the more devilish, lightened and designed for the track. The images you see are the first on his behalf: it is still not clear what will be its official name, but for now they say that could be called Nurburgring Edition.
What are the main new features? The improved aerodynamics-note the striking splitter and spoiler-regard, the rigid structure and regulation rather large, ultra-light circles and an increase of 10 horses, bringing the total to 570 hp, most likely under a system exhaust more permissive.
Lexus: CT 200h will be sold in the U.S. in early 2011
After stating that a compact model is not in the priorities of Lexus in the United States, Toyota has announced that it will market the CT 200h also overseas. The two books launched at the recent Geneva Motor Show, will go on sale in the U.S. starting in early 2011.
Only during the past month of October, the heads of the Japanese giant had declared in the Tokyo Motor Show that a model like that would never have crossed the Atlantic, but according to this credible anticipation of Automotive News, it seems that the plans have changed in the meantime.
IS350C Lexus F-Sport Special Edition officially announced
Lexus has announced it will produce 100 pieces in a special edition of the Lexus IS350C F-Sport, which last February had already enjoyed a nice refreshed thanks to a new set of customization. A IS350C in this version will cost $ 58,375 and will, in addition to the special treatment F-Sport, new brakes enhanced, Bilstein shocks, lowered springs, anti-roll bar, 19 inch rims and a new outdoor grill.
Lexus IS: new details of the Model Year 2010
At the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, he presented a preview of the Lexus IS model year 2010, announcing a series of upgrades to its entry-level model. Today, the threshold for placing the proposed house, have been released new details about .
Lexus CT 200h
Ready for the European assault Lexus? Although Toyota’s subsidiary in the EU has been present for years, has made us wait to see the first model developed specifically for this market, a compact hybrid that takes the name CT 200h and draws on the prototype LF-Ch.
