Lexus surprised tuned version of the CT 200h - Chicago Auto Show 2011 Live

Lexus surprised tuned version of the CT 200h. It would seem that the producer keep this car was worth before the exhibition SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where such a monster tuned the place. However, officers could not restrain himself Lexus and showed still a novelty.

Unfortunately, about the technical equipment of cars not yet known, but it looks impressive.

2012 Lexus LFA: With Nurburgring package on Geneva Motor Show 2011

Lexus is at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 to 13 March 2011 for the first time the CAA with "Nürburgring-performance package ". With the special edition aims to Toyota's luxury brand to attract customers who align their vehicle consistently on the racetrack and give up on blocked and gas prices do. At the motor show is a copy in bright orange.

Orange Lexus LFA was another decoration Detroit 2011

Together with Toyota at auto show in Detroit stole the original Lexus LFA, the body is painted in bright orange.

Walking past the booth with this supercar ever hear: "Wow!" And it's not fake surprise, Lexus LFA is true and looks.

«Lexus LFA was created of a small and very dedicated group of engineers whose achievements should encourage the world of supercars to new opportunities" - so described by the debut of LFA in the release.

Recall that the body of LFA mostly composed of carbon, under the hood is a 4.8-liter V10, 553 hp power and 480 Nm of torque.

The Lexus LS460 Sport by Platinum Motorsport

Lexus sedan is offered here a little preparation to the credit of the U.S. House Platinum Motorsport. Note straight away that the changes to the Lexus LS460 are based on a purely cosmetic.

If these changes therefore focus simply on an aesthetic level, also note that this kit comes from the Japanese Wald International. Black Bison atmosphere so ...

So what's beautiful to highlight? The sedan inherits a new grille, side skirts, the trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes, smoke optics and new 22-inch rims with multiple branches Agetro W150.

Los Angeles 2010: Lexus 200h shows the CT

Lexus shows at the Los Angeles Auto Show 200h including the CT. With standard consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 87 g / km, the new Lexus 200h CT again to two grams in the previous forecasts. The new entry-level brand combines a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor and has a system capacity of 100 kW / 136 PS.

2011 Lexus 200h CT: new photos and new colors

Excellent Lexus 200h CT, technically identical to the Toyota Prius, and it differs markedly not only because of his body. His playful and sporty road handling is a new hybrid Toyota and the Japanese did not missed a shot, unlike the CR-Z coupe Honda penalized by its mechanics amorphous.

Toyota today gives us new pictures of the Audi A3 competitor, which could cause him some harm, the hybrid is much in vogue.

New hybrid Lexus CT 200h Service F Sport Live

At the International Motor Show in Sydney (Australia), the company unveiled its new Lexus Hybrid Hatchback Lexus CT 200h, equipped with sports
Service F Sport.

From the standard version of such a machine can be distinguished by a unique dark blue color, which is offered only for a charged version of the sedan IS-F,
different wheels, different grille and more aggressive front bumper.

Interior hatch CT 200h Service F Sport boasts metallic pedals, new steering wheel and dashboard-style
All the same Lexus IS-F.

In addition, in a press release reported that the Lexus engineers have reconfigured suspension hybrid, making it more rigid, thereby
improved the car's handling, but the power plant remained intact.

Under the hood Lexus CT 200h is located 1.8-liter gasoline engine working in tandem with an electric motor, powered by
Nickel-metal hydride batteries that can reach the electric two kilometers at a speed of 45 km / h.

Sales will start in Europe in the middle of this month.

interior of the hybrid Lexus 200h CT Sugar cane instead of plastic, nature-plastic in the Lexus

That plastic may well be ecologically wants Toyota to show now. In the "eco-plastic" is meant to be replaced so far in conventional PET compounds Monoethylenglycol usual 30-percent stake through a sugar-cane derivative. The new "natural plastics" will come from next year, initially in the boot shell of the new luxury compact car Lexus 200h CT used. Toyota expects the new material in addition to image-benefits better heat resistance and durability compared to petroleum-based plastics.

For an unspecified, 2011 appearance model, the Japanese manufacturer has announced an eco-plastic content of 80 percent in the interior. The Japanese company has been experimenting for over ten years with bio-plastics.

The Lexus SC could have a hybrid replacement Lexus LC 600h

With a change of name to be called the Lexus LC, and the adoption of a shortened version of the new Lexus LS platform of the future, the main objective of the marcajaponesaserá convertible Mercedes SL. For this, the approach of the future LC Lexus will feature many new features, highlighting among them the hybrid system used.


The possible arrival of this model to the market will not be immediate, being planned for 2015 if the economy does not suffer any setback company. Although still a long time and Lexus itself has indicated that the project is in its infancy, at Motor Trend have ventured to make two recreations of what may be their appearance, the images contained in this press release.

Established the first information on the updated sedan Lexus IS

Available Japanese Site Ameblo images were updated sedan Lexus IS, copied from an advertising brochure. The most noticeable change facelifted car - a light-emitting diode used in headlights head light, streamlined front bumper and a few other rear lights.

Inside, the updated Lexus IS will be slightly altered the steering wheel, a metal overlay on the glove box lid and USB-connector for audio system peripherals. In addition, the car will be offered three new color options of interior decoration.

For the facelifted cars will still be available sport package of F-Sport, which includes a grille and rear spoiler, made in the style of similar elements of the charged sedan IS-F, exclusive 18-inch wheels, sport seats and perenastroennaya development team LFA supercar suspension.

GAMMA engines updated car would not be subjected to any changes. The IS will continue to be available with 2.5-liter engine V6 power of 208 horsepower and 306-strong "six". Also in the lineup will be "hot" version with a five-liter eight-unit output of 420 horsepower, which is already refreshed earlier.

Last update for Lexus IS was introduced last year. Current restyling, as expected, "hold on" until 2012, when the market will come a new generation of models.

Lexus LS performs recall in Europe, USA and Japan

Lexus announced this Wednesday , the convening of more than ten thousand owners of the LS in Europe, the United States and Japan The problem of the sedan would be in the control system of the front wheels. The defect would affect the vehicle in versions 460, 460L, and 600h 600hL.

The defect in the units of the Japanese luxury brand would be the front wheels. In one swift maneuver, they may take longer than expected by the driver to return to normal position. The cause is the system VGRS direction, that team some units. The solution is to reprogram the software.

11 500 units will be reviewed as a whole. It is unclear whether the poquíssimas units that run here will be required to comply with the procedure.

USA: resumption of marketing of luxury SUV from Lexus, the GX 460

Toyota announced last weekend, he took over the marketing of Lexus GX 460, whose sales had been suspended for 15 days as a precautionary measure, following the publication of an article in Consumer Reports magazine pointing finger to a risk of overturning when cornering. The Japanese had also recalled about 10,000 copies already sold his SUV ...

In a document sent to its U.S. dealers, Toyota says it will install new software to reconfigure the electronic control system stability and changes in vehicle manufacture, have been implemented.

The SUV Lexus GX 460 may be sold again.

The sales-stop for the SUV Lexus GX 460 in the United States is hereby repealed. In all unsold vehicles now a software update is performed for the stability program. Even cars in the hands of customers can be improved.

The mid-April, imposed sell-stop was made necessary because a consumer magazine had certified the wheel an unsafe driving behavior. In parallel, a voluntary recall was conducted by the world around 34 000 vehicles were affected, including in Germany, the Lexus model identical to the Toyota Land Cruiser with four-cylinder diesel engine

Lexus will send mileage hybrid bike [pics]

Concept hybrid bike Lexus Hybrid Bicycle to take part in the British Bike Ride Great British Bike Ride, which will be held from 1 to 4 September 2010 in the UK. For the first time this model was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009.

"Hybrid" is equipped with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery system for energy recovery during braking. Lexus Hybrid Bicycle - four-wheel drive and can be driven at the same time as the pedal (rear wheel) and engine (front wheel). Concept is equipped with vosmiskorostnoy gearbox - similar to the transmission in hybrid sedan LS 600h. The body is made of carbon fiber bike.

Currently, plans for mass production of a hybrid bike with a Lexus no.

In 2009, Sanyo introduced four-wheel bicycle, equipped with an electric motor and system stabilization. Depending on the mode of batteries, the stock of the engine is enough for 32-100 miles.

2011 Lexus 200h CT live New York 2010

Lexus completes its range to bottom: The CT 200h is the production version of the 4.30-meter-long study, LF-C, which has already been shown at the IAA 2009. The front-wheel drive has a Vollhybridantrieb with a power-split architecture as it also has the Toyota Prius. As a combustion engine, a 1.8-liter gasoline engine is used, the batteries are working with nickel-metal hydride chemistry. For more information, such as the electric motor, Lexus revealed yet. In the U.S., CT 200h early 2011 hits the market.

Lexus released a mini-series LF-A Nurburgring for fans

The company Lexus, part of the concern Toyota, announced the release of limited edition LF-A supercar named Nurburgring, designed for fans of the legendary German track. This event is timed to the remarkable date - the return of Lexus brand in the 24 Hours Nurburgring. Designed for wealthy fans racing roadster has the same 4.8-liter V10, as in the standard LF-A, but its capacity has increased by 10 liters. with. - Up to 570 "horses"; also decreased the time shifting. As a result of LF-A Nurburgring accelerates to 100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed reaches 325 km / h.
Features new front spoiler, additional side air intakes at the line of glazing and rigidly fixed rear wing, which increases downforce. 50 lucky ones who would get "charged" copies will receive as a gift from the Lexus driving skills course and an annual pass at the Nurburgring.

2010 Lexus IS-F updated new suspension and 5.0-liter V-8 develops 423 hp and 505 Nm of torque

Lexus IS-F has received the upgrade and now offers improved dynamics, new options and a revamped interior.

The most important feature of the updated Lexus IS-F can be called a new suspension. In addition, 5.0-liter V-8 develops 423 hp and 505 Nm of torque, but the acceleration to the first "hundred" remained the same - 4.8 seconds, but top speed remains electronically limited at around 270 km / h. However, Lexus says that after the tests at Fuji International Speedway renovated car showed a two-second improvement in acceleration.

Now, Lexus IS-F will go to a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels, which will replace all the old range.

Also for the IS-F has a new satellite navigation system with built-in hard drive 40 GB, possesses a complete mapping of the whole of Europe, with automatic connection to local information applications. Sound system has 14 speakers Mark Levinson 5.1 Surround System, in addition, appeared USB-port.

Will add a new optional package of internal finishes, which replaces the standard black leather interior in white.

Updated version of the Lexus IS-F is already on sale and can be purchased for 74 212 dollars.

2011 Lexus CT200h Hybrid Hatchback officially introduced the

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.