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2010 Lexus IS Celebration Edition

Lexus decided to mark its 20 years in the UK with a special Celebration Edition for the IS sports saloon range. For a limited time, customers receive a “complimentary upgrade” that will allow them to purchase the IS F-Sport for the price of a new IS 250 or 220d SE-I model. This special edition is now available for order at any Lexus UK dealer.

The new Celebration Edition isn’t just your average IS-F either. This special edition gets all kinds of additions to perk up the style quota. The package includes 18-inch alloy wheels, leather and Alcantara sports front seats, an aluminum pedal set, sports steering wheel, bootlid spoiler, mesh front grille, lowered suspension (IS 250 F-Sport only), and F-Sport badging. All of these items have a combined customer value of £1,680.

The new Lexus IS Celebration Edition will also be offered with three years of complimentary servicing, meaning a big reduction in running costs for customers.

2010 Lexus IS Celebration Edition

Lexus decided to mark its 20 years in the UK with a special Celebration Edition for the IS sports saloon range. For a limited time, customers receive a “complimentary upgrade” that will allow them to purchase the IS F-Sport for the price of a new IS 250 or 220d SE-I model. This special edition is now available for order at any Lexus UK dealer.

The new Celebration Edition isn’t just your average IS-F either. This special edition gets all kinds of additions to perk up the style quota. The package includes 18-inch alloy wheels, leather and Alcantara sports front seats, an aluminum pedal set, sports steering wheel, bootlid spoiler, mesh front grille, lowered suspension (IS 250 F-Sport only), and F-Sport badging. All of these items have a combined customer value of £1,680.

The new Lexus IS Celebration Edition will also be offered with three years of complimentary servicing, meaning a big reduction in running costs for customers.

2011 Lexus IS

Lexus unveiled details on the 2011 IS Sports car, a model that comes with a great news: the addition of a new IS 350 all-wheel drive (AWD) model and a new F Sport Package for the IS 250/350 rear-wheel drive (RWD). The 2011 IS250 will go on sale at a price of $32,145, while the most powerful version, the IS 350 will be priced at $38,570. The newest addition to the line-up, the IS350 AWD is priced at $41,030.

For 2011, all IS models come equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, gain LED daytime running lights, receive new wheels and rear light designs, and a revised choice of exterior colors. The 2011 IS will get a new front grille and bumper, a new taillamp cover, and revised tailpipe design. The F-Sport package adds special suspension, steering tuning, and 18" wheels with distinctive design and dark super-chrome finish. The top version, the IS F-Sport, is heavily inspired by the ultra-high-performance IS F. It gets a new deep front spoiler with faired-in fog lights, new grille design, and a rear spoiler with integrated stop light. On the interior Lexus will offer F-Sport steering wheel, gear lever and sports pedals, and front seats finished in leather and Alcantara.

Under the hood, the IS250 gets a 2.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 204 HP at 6,400 RPM and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. The IS350 gets the 3.5-liter V6 engine that now delivers a total of 306 HP at 6,400 RPM and 277 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engines will be coupled to a standard six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

UPDATE 08/27/2010: This article has been updated to include more details on the 2011 IS. Check out some new photos of the IS after the jump.

2011 Lexus ES 350

The ES350 luxury sedan enters the 2011 model year with the addition of a new exterior color (Deep Sea Mica) and the option of using 87-octane regular fuel. The 2011 ES350 will go on sale at a price of $35,525.

The 2011 ES350 features arrowhead-shaped headlamps, integrated fog lamps, and a chrome grille and grille surround.

On the interior, the Lexus comes with many standard luxury features including leather-trimmed seating available in three colors, one-touch tilt/slide power glass moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control system, 10-way power front seats (with standard driver memory), Lexus Premium Audio system, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel that integrates easy-to-use controls for the audio system. For added luxury, the customer can opt for the Ultra Luxury Package which includes heated and ventilated front seats, HID with AFS, and Intuitive Park Assist (IPA). Other features for this package include a panorama glass roof, perforated semi-aniline leather-trimmed seating, double-contrast stitching for the seats, console, and door trim, power rear sunshade, passenger memory, and a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob. The Ultra Luxury Package is finished with Exclusive Liquid Graphite-finish 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels an exclusive Black and Saddle interior.

The 3.5-liter V6 produces 268 HP at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb.-ft. peak torque at 4,700 rpm and is mated to a six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i).

2011 Lexus IS-F - US version

Lexus has unveiled details on their 2011 model year line-up, including the sports sedan IS-F. The 2011 IS-F gets an improved suspension, updated electronic power steering, and a Torsen rear differential.

The Lexus IS F is powered by a performance-tuned 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 416 HP at 6,600 rpm and a peak torque of 371 lb.-ft. at 5,200 rpm. This engine is mated to an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission.

The IS-F is clearly differentiated thanks to its trapezoid-shaped front bumper fascia, a V-shape grille, hood raised on the center section, and a special wire-mesh pattern on both upper and lower grilles. Other standout features include large brake cooling ducts, a discrete silver, black, and blue "F" marque on the front fenders, and 19" wheels.

The interior of the IS F features an exclusive design treatment highlighted by aluminized composite trim, striking two-tone upholstery, aluminum-rimmed main gauges, unique steering-wheel treatment, and other special surface treatments.

2011 Lexus LF-A Nurburgring Package

The Lexus LF-A is already an exclusive super car in its own right. And as it the case when exclusivity begets more exclusivity, Lexus has announced that they are releasing a new track edition LF-A optimized for circuit driving.

Called the Nürburgring Package in reference to the world-famous race track in Germany where the legend of the LF-A came to life, this special edition LF-A will be distinguished by a fixed rear wing, larger front spoiler, sports tuned suspension and high grip tires.

The Lexus LF-A is powered by a 4.8 liter V10 that delivers a maximum output of 560 HP, but for the LF-A Nurburgring Track Edition the output will be raised to 570 hp. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 3.7 seconds, and top speed will go up to 210 mph.

Also this special edition will be offered in only four colors: Matte Black, Black, White or Orange and a choice of three interior color schemes - black and red, black and purple or just black.

It goes without saying that Lexus struck gold in its first foray into the realm of the super car; a remarkable achievement considering that before the LF-A came to life, the words ’Lexus’ and ’supercar’ were as synonymous to each other as peanut butter and carrots.

Updated 03/29/2010: Lexus revealed today the official details and high res images on the special edition LF-A Nurburgring package. Lexus will only offer 50 units of this special edition.

Updated 05/10/2010: Lexus today announced prices for the new Nurburgring Package that is now available for order. The Nurburgring Package adds an extra $70,000 to the standard $375k you’ll need to pay for the LF-A and the matte black will carry an additional cost of $20,000. This limited edition LFA will be available in four exterior colors – whitest white, orange, black and matte black complemented by a choice of three interior colors – black, red, and violet.

2010 Lexus SC430 Platinum Edition

Let’s face it; after 9 years of mediocre history, Lexus is set to cut the lifeline out of the SC430. But despite its lack of success, the last set of units that will be offered for the SC430 will come as a special edition: the SC430 Platinum Edition.

This special edition will be distinguished by xenon headlights, metallic paint, a rear spoiler, and 18-inch alloy wheels in six-spoke design. The interior will get air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, a big audio system with CD changer and nine speakers, and a navigation system with maps for Europe.

Lexus announced no successor for the SC430, so - for now, at least - the Lexus IS Convertible will just have to be enough.

2011 Lexus IS-F

Lexus UK revealed today the first details about the forthcoming 2011 IS-F Sports sedan. For the first time in its history, the IS-F line will be offered not just with a limited slip differential, but also new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead. The car, which is available exclusively in the UK, will come with a price tag starting at £55,595.

Thanks to its new standard limited slip differential, the IS-F offers better traction and stability in high-speed cornering. But as far as technical changes are concerned, this will be the only one the IS-F Sports sedan model will come in. Underneath its hood will be the same 5.0-liter V8 engine rated at 416 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 5,200 rpm.

Another thing: the 2011 IS-F will also get a new satellite navigation system, powered by a 40GB hard disc drive (HDD), 14-speaker Mark Levinson 5.1 surround sound system and a new white leather interior in place of the standard black finish.

UPDATE 08/27/2010: Lexus has given out some new details for the IS-F just ahead of the Paris Auto Show. On the exterior, the sedan gets HID headlamps with integral, arrowhead, LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and a new a new Starlight Black GF finish. In the interior, it gets new dark sliver fiber inserts, and a change of contrasting stitching for the leather upholstery from white to blue. A revised front seat design offers improved driver support, and a new steering wheel improves grip and feel. Check out more photos of the IS-F in the gallery

2010 Lexus LX570

In 2008, Lexus unveiled the third-generation LX, which was a luxury-based version of the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. The 2008 LX came with a new body, a new frame and a new engine. Two years later, Lexus is bumping up the 2010 LX 570 with new technological enhancements.

The Lexus LX 570 is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 that delivers a total of 383 hp at 5,600 rpm and peak torque of 403 lb.-ft at 3,600 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a clocked 0 to 60 mph time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed that is electronically-limited to 137 mph.

The LX 570 is equipped with 10 standard airbags, including driver- and front-passenger knee airbags, front and second-row seat-mounted side airbags, Active Front Headrests, dual-swivel Adaptive Front lighting System and Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.

2010 Lexus GX460

The Japanese luxury automaker Lexus will reveal their replacement for the GX470 luxury SUV at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show with a model called the GX460. The new full size SUV is based on the European model of Toyota’s Land Cruiser and will go on sale sometime in early 2010.

The main difference between the Land Cruiser and the GX460 is the front end appearance of the Lexus with its new grille, redesigned headlamps, new bumpers and chrome trim on the side windows and lower door moldings. Not to mention the Lexus’ luxurious interior.

Under the hood of the all new GX460, Toyota’s the current 4.7 Liter V8 is being replaced by a more efficient 4.6 Liter unit that delivers a maximum output of 310 HP and 327 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a new fuel saving six speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. One thing is certain with the all new Lexus GX460, not only will it be able to transport an entire soccer team and all their gear, but it will do it with unparalleled refinement.

2010 Lexus IS-F Circuit Club Sport Concept

The Japanese automaker Lexus unveiled a tuned version of their high performance IS-F sport sedan covered in a bright orange finish at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. Much like the original IS-F Evolution, the Circuit Club Sport Concept focuses on dropping as much weight from the fast four door as possible to improve handling and acceleration without having to squeze any more power out of the 21st century V8. Although Lexus hasn’t disclosed exactly how many pounds were shed from the concept, with a vast assortment of items like the hood, fenders, roof, trunk, side skirts and rear diffuser all made from light weight carbon fiber, we are pretty sure that they met their quota.

On the inside, the cabin of the Circuit Club Sport Concept has also been adorned with the black baked composite material adding a bit more hardcore racer attitude to the concept IS-F with carbon fiber covering the door panels, center console, steering wheel and shifter. Meanwhile under the hood Lexus has left the 5.0 Liter V8 intact, however the addition of a lightweight free flowing exhaust system has raised output all the way up to 422 HP, more than enough to have some fun in this tuner IS-F.

2010 Lexus SC430 "The Eternal Jewel" Edition

It was June 1st, 1991. Lexus unveiled the first generation luxury SC series. The SC400 remained into production until 2001 when the second generation luxury convertible went into production. Now Lexus announced that the SC430 will see the end of its life in July 2010. And to mark the occasion, Lexus Japan has revealed a new special edition called "The Eternal Jewel".

The Eternal Jewel edition will feature an extreme level of customization to both the interior & exterior color choices, including separate colors for the body and the roof and leather upholstery and wood-grain trim for the interior. Also there will be a serial number plate in the center console.

Lexus will build only 200 units of the SC430 "The Eternal Jewel" Edition.

2011 Lexus CT 200h

After we saw the Lexus LF-Ch concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, a model that would compete head to head with other luxury compacts like the BMW 1 Series and the Audi A3 being offered exclusively as a hybrid.

The Lexus LF-Ch concept combined stylish design cues with full hybrid drive train in a practical 5 door compact package that would fulfill the needs of even the most demanding of premium compact customers with its bolder Lexus grill sitting atop a deep, bulging front bumper complete with a trio of intakes giving it a perfect balance of both precision and power. While the sharply sculpted, aerodynamic front fenders flow into the front bumper to create a wide set of arches and a deep set of brake cooling ducts that give the LF-Ch a powerful and purposeful stance.

The CT 200h’s full hybrid system combines a 1.8 liter VVT-i petrol engine, a powerful electric motor, a generator, a high performance battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements.

The car will make its world debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show and will enter production at the end of 2010.

2010 Lexus IS 350C F-Sport Special Edition

Lexus announced a new special edition based on the IS350. The new F-Sport Special Edition will be limited to only 100 units, and will have a price of $57,500.

The IS 350C F-Sport will only be available in Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian exterior colors and is distinguished by: 19-inch forged alloy wheels, front and rear brake upgrade, F-Sport grille, Bilstein shock set, lowering springs, sway bar set, embroidered floor mats with F-Sport logo, leather-wrapped shift knob with F-Sport logo and exterior badging and an individually numbered badge on the center console.

Standard equipment includes: a seven-inch VGA touch-screen, Bluetooth® phonebook download capabilities, a rear back-up camera, Voice Command casual-language voice recognition system, Lexus Enform, XM® NavTraffic, XM® NavWeather, and XM® Sports and Stocks.

2010 Lexus IS F-Sport

Lexus UK announced that the 2010 IS range will go on sale with the addition of a new F-Sport grade available for both IS 250 and 220d models. The F-Sport grade is inspired by the IS-F and includes a lowered suspension (IS 250 only), exclusive 18-inch wheels and an IS F-style front grille and rear bootlid spoiler.

The interior gets aluminum sports pedals, IS F-style sports seats, steering wheel and (on the IS 250 automatic) gear lever.

The IS 220d with F-Sport is priced at £28.290 and the IS 250 F-Sport automatic at £29,365.

2010 Lexus GS

The Lexus GS luxury sedan enters the 2010 model year, in three version - GS 350 RWD, GS 350 AWD and GS 460 RWD. Next to all the latest technologies, the GS is also offered with new exterior colors: Deep Sea Mica replaces Black Sapphire Pearl and Satin Cashmere Metallic replaces Golden Almond Metallic. In addition, Parchment leather interior takes the place of Cashmere. Prices start at $45,600 and go up to $54,070.

TGS 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 303 hp at 6,200 rpm and 274 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 3,600 rpm. The GS 460 gets a V8 that produces 342 hp at 6,400 rpm and 339 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm. The GS 460 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and the GS 350 in 5.7 (5.8 for AWD).

At front the 2010 GS gets a sloped, vertical grille surrounded by four independent headlamps visually connects the current GS sedans with the previous-generation models while signaling the brand’s design progression. The lower valance features integrated fog lamps, and a low 0.27 coefficient of drag (Cd) helps to minimize wind noise and maximize highway fuel efficiency.

2010 Lexus LS 460

For Lexus it has became a habit to refine the flagship of its line. So, for 2010, the LS460 gets revised styling, new electronics and a new optional performance-tuned Sport Package. It will be offered in four different versions, with prices starting at $65,380.

New on the exterior is a revised grille, bumper, and headlamps, while rear styling is enhanced with revised taillamps, license plate surround and exhaust diffusers. New side mirrors feature integrated turn signals, and the standard 18-inch wheels have a new 10-spoke design.

The LS460 is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 380 hp and 367 lb.-ft. of peak torque in rear-wheel-drive configuration and 357 hp and 344 lb.-ft. of torque with all-wheel drive (AWD). The engine is mated to a eight-speed automatic transmission.

The LS 460 can accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in about 5.4 seconds; 5.9 seconds for the all-wheel drive models. Even with that level of performance, the LS 460 achieves an EPA-estimated 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway rating (AWD is 16 city/23 highway) and meets Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle II (ULEV II) certification.

2010 Lexus ES350

Lexus’ entry level model, ES350, enters the 2010 model year with a few exterior styling upgrades like a front bumper with redesigned lower air intakes and integrated fog lamps as well as a new grill and surround for the front end, while the sides are dressed up with new chrome moldings and for 2010, the ES will be available in a few new exterior colors.

Under the hood of the entry level luxury car, Lexus has placed a similar version of their class leading 3.5 Liter V6, which in this case delivers a maximum output of 272 HP at 6,200 rpm and a peak of 254 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm. Due to the sedan’s front wheel drive layout, the transverse mounted V6 engine is mated to a six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission for more fuel efficient shifts.

The 2010 ES350 rides on a newly designed set of split five spoke 17 inch aluminum alloy wheels, while the new color options include: Truffle Mica, Peridot Mica, Satin Cashmere Metallic and Cerulean Blue Metallic. On the inside, the Lexus ES350 is upgraded with new steering wheel controls, more trim options than before as well as new infotainment packages that include a new hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system.

2010 Lexus IS

The Lexus IS has always been one of the more impressive models to come out of Lexus and to keep up with the market demand for the car, the Toyota-owned car brand is offering a few new technologies and new optional packages for the 2010 model. Offered in four trim levels, the 2010 IS goes on sale at a price starting of $32,145.

The 2010 Lexus IS is offered with a choice of two engines: a 2.5 liter V6 with a total output of 204 hp at 6,400 RPM and 185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,800 rpm and a 3.5 liter V6 variant that delivers 306 hp at 6,400 RPM and 277 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. Both are mated to an advanced six-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of safety, the 2010 IS offers dual-front airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags, a Lexus Supplemental Restraint System, Pre-Collision System (PCS), High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), Intuitive Park Assist (IPA) and much more.