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Lexus HS 250h won’t be sold in Europe, Lexus IS hybrid to be offered instead

Posted: Jul 21, 2009

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Lexus

The 2010 Lexus HS 250h will go on sale later this year in the U.S. with prices starting at $34,200; however, Lexus has ruled out selling its dedicated hybrid model in Europe. Instead Europe will get a hybrid variant of the Avensis and the Lexus IS.
“Selling the HS 250h here would be an emphatic no [...]

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Lexus expands F-Sport Performance Accessories to GS, IS C, IS AWD

Posted: Feb 11, 2009

Filed under: Lexus, Tuner Cars

Lexus announced today that it will further expand its F-Sport Performance Package line to include parts for the GS, IS C Convertible, and the IS AWD models.
All three models will include performance enhancing parts including and not limited to forged alloy wheels, brake upgrades, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust systems and more. Sales of the models will [...]

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Lexus IS 250 Sports Concept: The poor man’s IS-F

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, Lexus

Lexus of Australia showed a sports-inspired IS 250 at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show this past week. Based on the IS 250, the Sports Concept gets a number of visual enhancements that give the IS 250 a more aggressive appeal along with features that enhance driving dynamics.
The list of enhancements include new high-performance breaks, [...]

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Video: 2010 Lexus IS 250C drops its top to epic music

Posted: Oct 04, 2008

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus, Videos

Summer is over – but that didn’t stop Lexus from debuting its convertible IS at the 2008 Paris Motor Show this week. Lexus has also released a short video showing the Lexus IS 250C dropping its top to very epic music that makes you feel like Maximus.
The hard-top 205-hp Lexus IS 250C will go on [...]

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Live from Paris 2008: 2010 Lexus IS 250C

Posted: Oct 02, 2008

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus

Earlier this morning Lexus unveiled its new 2010 Lexus IS 250C. The hardtop convertible is powered by the same 2.5L V6 from the IS 250 producing 205-hp. European sales will begin in summer 2009 - other markets will follow.
Lexus has not confirmed whether it will make a IS 350C or a convertible IS-F but we wouldn’t [...]

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2010 Lexus IS 250C drops its top in Paris

Posted: Oct 02, 2008

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Auto Shows, Lexus

Lexus has taken the top down on the IS with the new IS 250C. The 2010 Lexus IS 250C now joins the IS 250, IS 350 and the IS-F and also hints at a possible coupe model in the near future. The hard-top roof folds into the boot as a three-part roof mechanism.
Power comes from the [...]

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2009 Lexus IS and Lexus LS 460 AWD pricing announced

Posted: Sep 06, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Lexus

Lexus has announced the pricing for its 2009 model lineup for the U.S. market – including the pricing for the recently added LS 460 all-wheel-drive sedan and the slightly redesigned 2009 Lexus IS.
Both, the 2009 IS 250 and the 2009 IS 350 receive a new front and rear bumper, new 17 and 18-inch wheels, restyled [...]

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2009 Lexus IS facelift show up on the web

Posted: Sep 03, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Lexus

Images of the 2009 Lexus IS have been leaked on the internet. With a minor facelift (that you probably won’t notice until you take a really close look), the 2009 Lexus IS will hit markets later this year.
At a closer look, you’ll notice an slight redesign to the front grille, restyled taillights, new exterior mirrors [...]