Here we have the latest test drive video of the Lexus LFA that was made by Tiff Needell from the popular TV show Fifth Gear. To remind you, this supercar is powered by a 4.8-liter V10 engine that generates 552 bhp and 480 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h. Watch the video after the break. More»
Lexus is set to introduce its first compact hybrid model ‘CT 200h’ at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. This new hatchback is powered by a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine paired to an electric motor, and comes with an E-CVT transmission that offers three different driving modes including ECO, SPORT and NORMAL. Unfortunately, there’s no word on power figure yet. Stay tuned for more updates. More»
Lexus has recently announced the MSRPs for its second generation luxury SUV, the 2010 Lexus GX460. This 7-seater SUV is available in two different trim levels: the base model for $51,970, and the premium model for $56,765. Meanwhile, power comes from a 4.6-liter V8 engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift that is capable of producing 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque. The car also comes with new additional standard features such as heated and ventilated front seats, 10 airbags, rear back-up camera (without Navigation), Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) and full-time four-wheel drive. The 2010 Lexus GX460 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December. [Autoevolution]
Toyota has unveiled its first supercar namely the Lexus LFA. The car is powered by a 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 engine with Six-speed gearbox that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in only 3.7-seconds. The Lexus LFA also has a top speed of 201.94mph. The Lexus LFA will be available in a limited quantity (500 units). Video after the jump. More»
Lexus has recently introduced their latest Lexus LF-Ch concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The coolest part of this concept car is the rear seat headrest-mounted iPhone docks. In addition, the car also has storage in the rear seat armrests for small items such as iPods, PDAs and cell phones. The Lexus LF-Ch will also be on display for the first time in North America at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December. [LuxuryLaunches]
Lexus today introduced the LF-Ch compact hybrid concept, which will debuted on September 15, 2009 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The concept car will also be on display for the first time in North America at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show in December this year. See more detailed pictures in the gallery after the jump. More»
