Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition 2011 Review and Spec

Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition 2011
Lexus announced the pricing for its flagship sedan, the Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition. The 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition will be available on both the LS 460 Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive models. The MSRP is tagged at $73,000 excluding delivery, processing and handling fee of $875. The car arrives at the dealerships in late June/early July 2011.

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Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition 2011

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 17, 2011) – Lexus today announced the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $73,000 for the 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition (rear wheel drive model) which will arrive at dealerships in late June/early July. The MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

“The Touring Edition adds excitement to our flagship sedan,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “The package on this car enhances styling and comfort, allowing us to attract younger buyers to the LS line-up.”

The 2011 LS 460 Touring Edition will be available on both the LS 460 Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive models. It will be distinguished from other LS models by a Smoky Granite Mica exterior, and following equipment:

• 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels (18-inch on All-Wheel Drive model):


• Sport kit and grille;


• Sport seats;


• Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob;

Other Touring Edition standard features include matte brown wood trim, black and saddle leather-trimmed seats and premium floor mats.

“The LS 460 Touring Edition is a unique package of sporty exterior styling and comfort. With limited units available nationwide they’ll sell out fast to customers who want an all-inclusive luxury package,” said Templin.

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Luxury Lexus LS600h will become the Official Car of Monaco's Royal Wedding

MONACO - current media attention tends to wait for the implementation of the couple's wedding in UK, namely Prince William and Kate Middleton, on 29 April. Meanwhile, interesting news also emerged from Monaco, a small country a protectorate of the French. What is interesting is this time not on the bridal couple, but a weddomg car that will be used.



Monaco Royal Family members who will get married is Prince Albert II, on 2 July. The prince will marry Miss Charlene Wittstock. The car taken to carry the bride is the Lexus LS600h.

Reported, when it will be used later, this luxury hybrid sedan is equipped with a light or blink rotator (flash), the symbol of the kingdom, and special plates "MC01". It is said that the luxury car is considered appropriate as the bridal couple Kingdom of Monaco car because this car will be surrounded by electric cars at the parade later .

The decision to opt a hybrid Lexus is once again to dedicate Prince Albert II's commitment to environmental awareness. He erected The Prince Albert II's Monaco Foundation in 2006. The institute is helping 150 projects to monitor changes in the evolution and provide protection to the environment. The special organization also gives attention to the specific species of animals and plants. It added that Prince Albert II also donates aid water management in developing countries.

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2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus LFA

2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350

2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350

July 26, 2010 (TORONTO) – Lexus Canada invites guests to discover why the IS series luxury sport sedan delivers performance, luxury and a driving experience as only Lexus can deliver – with a choice of four models for 2011, including an all-new IS 350 with all-wheel-drive for remarkable driving confidence and poise in all weather and road conditions.

2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350

Lexus is expanding choices in its popular IS sport sedan line for 2011, adding a 306-horsepower IS 350 all-wheel drive (AWD) model and offering a new Sport Package for the IS 250 rear-wheel drive (RWD). Revised front and rear styling details sharpen all IS models for 2011.  In addition, the IS sedans feature minor interior trim changes.

2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350

Canadian drivers seeking a contemporary interpretation of the luxury sport sedan will love the performance, comfort and features of the IS 250 and IS 350 – and now, for the first time, Lexus is offering guests a choice of either model in rear-wheel-drive and in all-wheel-drive editions. The popular IS series also enjoys a fresh look this year, with updated styling cues and new options packages that add more performance and luxury across the IS series.

A new front grille and bumper distinguish the 2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350, while at the rear, the models show a new taillamp cover and revised tailpipe design. New HID headlamps with LED daytime running lamps are standard on the 2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350 and available for the IS 250. Keeping with Lexus’ attention to detail, the 2011 IS models feature new-design standard 17-inch and optional 18-inch wheels, along with revised exterior color choices.

The F-Sport Package available for the 2011 IS 250 and standard on the IS350 RWD takes inspiration from the IS F ultra-performance sedan, combining special suspension and steering tuning and 18-inch wheels with distinctive design touches. Giving the IS 250/350 F Sport Package model a sporty demeanor are a front lip spoiler and rear deck spoiler, plus the 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark super-chrome finish with matching dark-chrome front grille insert.

2011 Lexus Luxury Sport Sedan IS 350

Inside, special F Sport heated front seats feature a special microfiber insert and leather side bolsters to provide more grip for the driver and passenger during cornering. The package also adds F Sport badging to the steering wheel, shift knob and doorsill scuff plates.

Additional details for the 2011 Lexus IS series, including Canadian pricing, will be released closer to vehicle availability in Canadian Lexus dealerships.

About Lexus of Canada

Lexus in Canada is the exclusive Canadian and distributor of Lexus luxury cars and sport utility vehicles through a sales and service network of 34 dealers across Canada. An industry leader for product quality and ownership satisfaction, Lexus has sold over 130,000 vehicles in Canada. Delivering more perfect moments of advanced motoring, the best-selling Lexus RX 350 SUV – fusing intuitive technology and L-finesse luxury – is built for the North American market in Cambridge, Ontario, the first and only Lexus manufacturing facility located outside of Japan. For more information about Lexus products, and Lexus’ pursuit of perfection, visit www.media.lexus.ca.

2011 Lexus CT 200h FC-Sport Concept

2011 Lexus CT 200h FC-Sport Concept

2011 Lexus CT 200h FC-Sport Concept

2011 Lexus CT 200h FC-Sport Concept

2011 Lexus CT 200h FC-Sport Concept

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan a redesign of the Lexus HS250 hybrid

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan

Toyota Motor Corp will be releasing a new petrol electric hybrid in Japan while the Prius will compete with Hyundai Motor Co in Korea. Toyota hopes to sell 36,000 of its new Sai hybrid sedan, Toyota’s goal being one million hybrid cars a year globally after 2010.

The Sai is Toyota’s second hybrid-only car, this car is a redesign of the Lexus HS250 hybrid. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai-which means "talent" when written as "" and "coloration" when written as ""-as a hybrid-only sedan "combining advanced talent and multi-color sophistication".

The Sai is based on the Lexus HS250h hybrid, a vehicle designed for people who want a more premium hybrid experience than they would get in the Toyota Prius. The Sai would seem to fit somewhere in between. It offers the same powerplant as the HS, but not quite as many luxury features. It's basically an HS with different nose, tail and interior detailing.

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan

The Toyota Sai Hybrid features a gasoline-electric hybrid system with a 2.4-liter engine for outstanding fuel efficiency and use of Ecological Plastic for approximately 60% of the interior surface area. The Sai features the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) II combining a 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle combustion engine with an electric motor and a reduction gear. The Toyota Sai Hybrid uses a 2.4-liter petrol engine generating just under 150 horsepower, and up to 187 Nm of torque. It is mated to a strong electric motor, powered by a nickel-metal hydride battery, which produces an additional 140 hp and up to 270 Nm of torque. The Toyota Sai Hybrid powertrain is designed to utilize the two generators efficiently, giving the driver up to 185 hp at any given time.

An exhaust heat recovery system uses exhaust gas to heat the engine, thus shortening engine-warming time and contributing to greatly improved fuel efficiency, especially when outside temperatures are low.

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan

LED headlights conserve electric power and consequently reduce power-generation requirements on the engine.

In addition to Standard Driving Mode, which balances fuel efficiency and power, drivers can also select Eco-Drive Mode, which prioritizes fuel efficiency by moderating driving force relative to accelerator operation and putting the air conditioner into a low energy-consumption mode, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Drive Mode, which uses the electric motor only, resulting in extremely quite cruising and zero emissions.

A Hybrid System Indicator that shows real-time driving status and an Eco Driving Indicator that lights up to signify fuel-efficient vehicle operation provide visual support to the driver.

The ESPO1 system, which encourages and rewards environmentally considerate driving, enables drivers to gain extra enjoyment.

G-BOOK mX, TMC's advanced telematics service, assesses environmentally considerate driving and awards points to driver; mastery of eco-driving can be determined according to rate of points gained each month.

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan

Programs that allow drivers to make donations to charities using points received, that rank fuel efficiency of nationwide Sai ESPO users, and other fun incentives to encourage drivers to drive in environmentally considerate ways, are available

Toyota is also sending its brand to South Korea where the Hyundai Kia partnership dominate. The Prius and Camry hybrids will be first and joining them will be the petrol version of the Camry and the RAV4.

Toyota Executive Vice President Yukitoshi Funo told a news conference, “The introduction of the Toyota brand into South Korea is aimed to meet the diversifying needs of consumers in this growing market,”

“We intend to make every effort to contribute to South Korean society and earn a loyal following.”

December the seventh is the release date for the Toyota Sai retailing at 3.38 million yen ($40,250), the Lexus HS250 is priced at 3.96 million yen ($47,159).

The Sai is expected to have a consumption rate of 4.34 liters per 100 km. At this stage Toyota has no plans to export the Sai, preferring to concentrate on the home market.

How Consumer Reports tests Cars

Such a safety warning has been issued for only twelve different cars in the past 31 years. Like the Lexus, most of the vehicles have been charged with unsafe handling, typically in high-speed, emergency situations. However, there’s more than one way to flunk a Consumer Reports evaluation, as evidenced by some of the past failures. 1969 Subaru 360: Subaru’s first mass-produced car was deemed too slow to be safe, as the 25-hp two-stroke engine needed 37.5 seconds to accelerate the car from zero to 50 mph...

2010 Lexus SC 430's luxurious interior finish

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The 2010 Lexus SC reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The 2010 Lexus SC 430 features a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty. Critics note Lexus' strong reputation for building reliabile vehicles.

2010 Lexus SC 430's luxurious interior finish

The 2010 Lexus SC 430

Maximum horsepower of this engine is 288 delivered at 5,600 rpm. The torque is rated at a maximum 317 foot pounds and is produced when the engine is operating at a speed of 3,400 rpm. The engine Is made from an Aluminum block and has aluminum heads has a bore of 91 mm and a stroke of 82.5 mm and a compression ratio of 10.5 to 1. The efficiency and power of this engine are revealed by its impressive acceleration from 0 mph to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. The car also has an impressive quarter mile time of 14.3 seconds. The maximum speed of the SC 430 is electronically limited to 149 mph.

Not everything, however, is perfect. In addition to a cramped backseat and limited cargo space, the 2010 Lexus SC 430 isn't as performance-oriented as class rivals. Test drivers assert that the 2010 Lexus SC 430 is geared more towards sporty grand touring than all-out sports performance. "Dynamically, it's soft, vague, and jiggly compared with the latest machinery, and a bit pricey," explains Car and Driver. "It is a boulevard cruiser for dawdling sun-seekers."

The 2010 Lexus SC 430

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011

Lexus CT 200h F Sport 2011