Category: Lexus

Fewer than 10 examples of the new Lexus LC Convertible Limited Editions will be offered in Australia to introduce us to this latest model from the upmarket Japanese company. They will be finished in Structural Blue exterior colour complemented by an exclusive, nautical white-and-blue semi-aniline leather-accented interior. Structural Blue is a fascinating paint. Compared with existing blue pigments – where light is absorbed once and blue light reflected – a multi-layer construction enhances the interference effect on the light to reflect higher luminescence and saturation. This special colour in the… Read more

Available in Australia in early 2021, the upgraded Lexus LS saloon has detailed tuning and component upgrades. The supportive seats in the LS now feature deeper stitch points and low-resilience urethane for the padding, with vibration absorption measures and softer positioning contributing to even greater comfort. Ornamentation is available for the first time in “Nishijin & Haku” (with “haku” being the Japanese word for “metal leaf”). Newly developed laser-cut wood (with L-shaped silver metal) and open-pore ash trim join new ochre L-aniline (highest grade) leather as available ornamentation and colour… Read more

Available in Australia in early 2021, the upgraded Lexus LS saloon has detailed tuning and component upgrades. The supportive seats in the LS now feature deeper stitch points and low-resilience urethane for the padding, with vibration absorption measures and softer positioning contributing to even greater comfort. Ornamentation is available for the first time in “Nishijin & Haku” (with “haku” being the Japanese word for “metal leaf”). Newly developed laser-cut wood (with L-shaped silver metal) and open-pore ash trim join new ochre L-aniline (highest grade) leather as available ornamentation and colour… Read more

Lexus has moved from its early days of copying upmarket European styling and now gives us stunning shapes that really grab attention from car enthusiasts. Indeed from any who appreciate bold shapes in any format. The upmarket Japanese marque has given us advanced information for the 2021 Lexus IS that will launch Downunder late in 2020. The shape isn’t just there to look good, underneath these slick line Lexus tells us, “There’s strong body rigidity to aid in the elimination of unwanted noise and vibration while improving ride comfort, as… Read more

In early May we wrote a Lexus news story that provided us with details of the changes to its upmarket LC Coupe. Pricing wasn’t provided at the time, but has now done so with the V8-powered LC 500 priced from $194,747 and the flagship self-charging hybrid LC 500h from $195,165. LC 500 and LC 500h customers can further select a $15,000 Enhancement Pack that provides lightweight carbon-fibre additions and more focused handling for the keen driver. Repeated below is our original news piece: The 351kW 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol… Read more

Lexus has given us further details of its LC Coupe and Convertible; the LC Coupe is due in Australia in June, followed by the first ever LC Convertible late this year. The 351kW 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine in the LC 500, and the 3.5-litre V6 multi-stage hybrid in the LC 500h, both benefit from revised transmission set-ups to maximise responsiveness. Enhanced logic patterns for the LC 500’s 10-speed Direct Shift automatic mans it upshifts at higher engine speed when 60-70 per cent throttle is applied. The LC 500h’s… Read more

Lexus IS Black Line Special Edition is offered with the IS 300 and IS 350 variants. The exterior has a distinctive black Lexus ‘spindle’ grille, black mirror caps and black 18-inch alloy wheels. Four exterior colours are offered; White Nova, Liquid Metal, Graphite Black and Cobalt Mica. Front-door-mounted projector lamps, which illuminate the Lexus logo onto the ground adds a welcoming message. Inside, Black/Grey seat trim combines black broader surfacing with light-grey accents and blue-grey stitching. Indigo Wood trim ornamentation is used on the top of the F Sport perforated… Read more