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Lexus GS 300h Makes Global Debut at Shanghai Auto Show 2013
Article by Hamza Ansari
Luxurious Lexus is in the mood to shower something for Chinese riches and this time the Japanese niche automaker had bestowed China with the global debut of GS 300h, which is a trimmed version of regular GS sedan.
The new Lexus GS 300h is burgeoned by 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with D-4S direct injection technology, and a compact electric motor, unlike to that of 3.5L v6 in its conventional range, making way for a briefly improved fuel economy and a shrewd CO2 emission at 110gm/km, delivering all the power from rear wheels.
No official words on technical specifications yet, but speculations in market go for the same verse of Toyota Crown, yielding 217bhp and 221lb ft of torque, sharing [...]
Lexus Postponed Its Launch In India
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Lexus, the luxury brand from the house of the Japanese carmaker Toyota, postponed its India launch to beyond 2013. It seems like Lexus is facing market blues before the launch. Sandeep Singh, Deputy MD of Toyota Kirloskar Motors confirmed the same.
He also said that the main reason behind the decision is high import duties on completely built cars, which further increased after the Union Budget of 2012. Lexus is very much taken aback as it is going to import cars in CBU (completely built units) form only. It doesn’t have a plan for local manufacturing.
Another reason cited by him is devaluation of the Indian Rupee. As mentioned earlier, Lexus will import cars in CBU form hence it becomes mandatory [...]
Toyota Postpones Lexus Launch for At Least Two More Years
Article by Ayan Sengupta
Toyota has clarified that the introduction of its luxury brand Lexus in the Indian market is not going to take place for at least two more years.
As per reports, Toyota Kirloskar Motor recently declared that there would not be any novel product introductions coming from them by the next 3 years period.
The car manufacturer will focus on augmenting the Toyota Etios twins.
Earlier, the company has declared that they are making plans to introduce the Lexus brand in the domestic market with the aim to challenge recognized German brands comprising Audi, BMW, as well as Mercedes.
But, because of increase in customs duty of luxury vehicles in the past year’s financial plan and an appreciating [...]
2014 Lexus IS to be debuted in 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Article by Ayan Sengupta
As years are passing by, Lexus seems to have no shortage of sedans. The luxury vehicle division of the Jap Toyota Motor Corporation has already LS ready to hit the market. All new 2013 ES and the GS too are there to add up to the sedan lineup. If rumors are to be believed, the automaker is currently working hard on Yaris Hybrid and Prius C-based compact hybrid hatchback.
Lexus Australia’s marketing department, managed by Peter Evans dropped hints regarding early publicity of the new third generation IS towards the end of the year. The all new, third-generation IS would be debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show in January.
It’s been a while that the test mules of the car have been spotted [...]
New 2013 Lexus LS sedan shown before its actual unveiling
Article by Ayan Sengupta
With the introduction on the way, viewed on the web are the effigies of the new 2013 Lexus LS sedan.
The sedan is ready to get unveiled at a special occasion in San Francisco. The special event will take place today (30th July).
The leaked effigies are of the 2013 Lexus LS sedan. that appear to have acquired a minor facelift on behalf of an all-new edition.
The said model looks to be the LS 460 F Sport with diverse bumpers up front and at the back together with side skirts, rear diffuser in conjunction with high-flying tailpipes.
Prior to its world debut, together with the Photoshopeffigies for the LS F Sport, there were a few real world pictures as well, which got disclosed.
These genuine [...]
