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The all-terrain hybrid of the Japanese faced the beginning of 2011 with slight changes. The most prominent is the decrease in the level of emissions, reduced from the 148 to 145 g / km.

Lexus wants his SUV greener it evens more. Therefore, the Audi engineers have managed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the model, making it happen for ‘eject’ to air 145 g / km of this pollutant gas, representing a decrease of 3g/km.

The 249-hp 3.5 V6 remains unchanged in its performance and still get nearly 300 hp when we add the electric motor drive.

Another change to get the Lexus RX 450h for this newly released 2011 is the possibility that buyers can opt for the optional air suspension from the finishing Luxury (was previously reserved for those who make the highest finish range, the President).

This suspension is an extra charge of 1,350 euros which should be added to the 74,290 euros that list price is the RX 450h. At the same time, the range Lexus RX 450h adds two new exterior colors, Black and Beige Starlight Arena.

Until not long ago, the word Lexus was associated with the general public to the hackneyed topic called “luxury Asia” focused on the car. Toyota, used to sell like hotcakes modest cars and SUVs, thought the best way open to other segments that offer better profit margins was creating a brand with a more elitist and Premium trim levels. Read the rest of this entry »

Madrid .- After the 2005 launch of the innovative RX 400h, the new Lexus RX 450h introduces Lexus Hybrid Drive technology for second generation RX model range.
From this moment, both the electric and the gasoline engine running in parallel, but always giving priority to electricity. The two electric engines equipped and are responsible for giving the intelligent four-wheel drive car, provide for themselves a power of 168 hp. The high-efficiency gasoline engine with Atkinson cycle works, a system that is already more than proven in the Toyota Prius, Read the rest of this entry »

Probably the activity in the racks of the luxury division of Toyota must be frantic in recent months, especially after the announcement of the Lexus LFA. This model undoubtedly marks a turning point for a brand that in recent times had accustomed us to combine its exquisite finishes designed technology to reduce emissions.

The mission of the two-seater, however, is quite different from their brethren in range. With him, wants to demonstrate Japan’s firm is also able to produce models and uncompromising radical.

It’s been a while you know the features of this device, where the V10 centrally placed taking all the limelight. The figures, however, are just that, numbers, which sometimes require an emotional element that locate in an appropriate context. Read the rest of this entry »

Over a decade ago, when Toyota opened the doors to its new luxury division, the focus wasn’t so much on the car but the effect it was having on the market. Aimed squarely at Mercedes-Benz, the German-looking LS 400 cost tens of thousands less than its bloated Teutonic rival and came with industry-leading dealer service to boot. In the early 1990s it was impossible to pick up an automotive publication without reading about how the Japanese were swiftly grabbing market share and teaching the Germans a lesson.
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Madrid .- The next July 1 is the date chosen for the launch in Spain of the new Lexus IS 250C, convertible variant with folding metal roof of the middle segment of sedan Lexus luxury division of Japan manufacturer Toyota.

This coupe-cabriolet sedan inherits from many of its components, such as the V6 gasoline direct injection which delivers 208 hp at 6,400 rpm and maximum torque of 252 Nm at 4,800 rpm, which puts him in range power of the BMW 325i convertible (218 hp) or the Audi A5 Cabrio 2.0 TFSI (211 hp).

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Madrid .- The new Lexus IS 250C is the first approximation of the luxury division of Toyota to the segment of medium-sized convertibles, which competes with models like the BMW 325, Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz CLK. Read the rest of this entry »

Specifications–Lexus SC300

Style: coupe
Engine: 3.0-liter inline-6
Transmission: five-speed manual
Drivetrain: rear-wheel drive
Power: 225 hp @ 6,000 rpm
EPA mileage: 19 city/24 highway
Weight: 3,516 lb.
Base price: $39,000
Price as tested: $44,192 Read the rest of this entry »

Even though the new 2002 Lexus ES 300 sedan is set to debut soon, that shouldn’t stop potential buyers from considering the 2001 version of this sedan. In fact, they could even get some good deals on the car due to end of the model year sales. Read the rest of this entry »

Blasting out of Turn Four, the banked track’s high wall on the front straightaway suddenly flashes past about a foot off the sedan’s right window, looking like a speeding stream of white concrete traveling at 145 mph.

Actually, that grandstand wall stood perfectly still, as does any concrete barrier. It was a stunning test car that zipped so fast down the home stretch of California Speedway in the outskirts of Los Angeles. Read the rest of this entry »