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Green Lexus models for SA

greenwad submitted on 04/24/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 10:01 AM
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Green Lexus models for SA

Lexus, the premium brand of Toyota, is seriously looking at introducing one or more of the hybrid models in its arsenal as demand for the revitalised range grows - with Lexus currently outselling its direct opposition in each segment against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
Speaking at the opening of the first stand-alone independent Lexus dealership in the country on William Nicol Highway in Bryanston, senior manager of Lexus, Brian Hastie, said interest in Lexus had grown significantly since the new range was introduced and the hybrid variants were a “definite possibility”.
The Lexus revamp began last year when the new IS250, GS300 and LS460 were introduced - the IS immediately becoming a finalist in SA Guild of Motoring Journalists’ Car of the Year competition and, although it did not win, the LS460 went on to win the World Car of the Year award recently.
Lexus has hybrid variants in each of its ranges - IS, GS, LS and the RX off-road - that operate on the same principle as the Toyota Prius where the engine automatically and seamlessly switches from electric power to petrol according to engine load.
Toyota, as the parent company, has firm policy geared to environmental issues with its cars and is actively researching alternate fuels and sources of power.

The Prius is currently the only hybrid vehicle available in South Africa.
“Close analysis of the Naamsa sales figures shows we are well ahead in sales against our opposition in the German camp,” says Hastie.

“Since its launch the LS460 has consistently outsold the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8 and is nipping at the heels of Mercedes-Benz - the only instance in which Lexus is not well ahead of its rivals.” Read Article

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david999 - 4/24/2007 11:41:15 AM

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Capturing the high-end market is what Lexus plans to do with Luxurious and cleaner emission vehicles. South Africa is another example of this philosophy.

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LexusNumberOne4ever - 4/24/2007 12:17:28 PM

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Presicely. The Germans are just here to screw up the planet.

Only Lexus will save the ozone layer.

GX470guy - 4/24/2007 2:23:07 PM

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Yes. Only our mighty Lexus GODS will be able to save the Earth before it is too late. The United States of Lexus are here to help!

These are much more LUXURIOUSBEAUTIFUL cars and much more RELIABLE and QUALITY than those crappy German whatchamicallits. Nothing compares to LEXUS!

Mmm... Lexus...

LexusNumberOne4ever - 4/24/2007 11:24:54 PM

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Maybe Lexus will slaughter anyone w/o a Lexus tatoo on their head!!

Lexus - 4/24/2007 4:58:07 PM

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The Lexus LS460 outsold the BMW 7-Series and Audi A8? LOL :) yeah.........who your daddy now? Great job Lexus.

Lexus for Life

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GX470guy - 4/24/2007 5:31:24 PM

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Yes... Lexus my daddy now. They are so God-like Lexusyay.

Mmm... LexusLEXUS... MMm!!!!

S4cabriofoxone - 4/24/2007 5:33:33 PMView My AgentSpace

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Again, consider how the 7 Series is six years older than the LS, the A8 is five years older than the LS, the 7 is $15K more base and the A8 is $10K more base?

david999 - 4/24/2007 8:47:19 PM

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A8 and 7 series base price is not more than Lexus LS base.

GX470guy - 4/24/2007 10:31:56 PM

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Uhh, yes, they are.

LS460: $61,000

A8: $69,000

750i: $75,000

GX470guy - 4/24/2007 10:34:11 PM

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btw, this is my true personality. I hope you enjoy the rest of my stupid "LEXUS GOD" posts! (-:

david999 - 4/25/2007 7:14:02 AM

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This article is refering to South Africa, consider the pricing there, not North America.

trd1 - 4/24/2007 5:40:15 PM

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i love thie car and lexus, but i mean really does their have to be at least 3 aritcles a day about this car.

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Dan8288 - 4/24/2007 6:51:28 PM

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Interesting to learn of Lexus' success in South Africa. The LS 460 is their only flagship model there (standard wheelbase), here is how it stacks up against the S-class, 7-Series, and A8:

A8 3.2 - R 684 000
740i - R 743 000
S 350 - R 750 000
LS 460 - R 780 000
A8 4.2 - R 812 000
750i - R 877 000
S 500 - R 940 000

IIRC the S and 7 offer LWB models in South Africa. Clearly there is a prestige premium, especially for the S 500 (which may be LWB). The LS 600h may be offered.

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GX470guy - 4/24/2007 10:33:17 PM

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THE MIGHTY LEXUS GODS WILL DO AWAY WITH PRESTIGE PRICING ON MERCEDES, AND LEXUS WILL ATTAIN IT.

the new LEXUS LS800000L will be $3 million

Mmm... Lexus...

huu76 - 4/24/2007 11:57:22 PM

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Another market that Lexus is conquering. That's what happens when you build better cars and not rip your customers off.

The IS/ES are more expensive than their direct competitors now. Give it time, eventually the GS and LS will equal or exceed in prices too (but still giving decent value and car).

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GX470guy - 4/25/2007 12:09:22 AM

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YES, LEXUS CONQUERS ALL! you speak the purest truth, my holy LEXUS brother!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mmm... Lexus...

huu76 - 4/25/2007 6:54:57 PM

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You're taking this quit personal, seeing as how I'm not even talking to you.

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GX470guy - 4/25/2007 11:28:24 PM

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YES, LEXUS CONQUERS ALL! you speak the purest truth, my holy LEXUS brother!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mmm... Lexus...

bevisroy - 4/26/2007 6:42:48 PM

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Lexus ALWAYS understates their 0 - 60 times by at least .5 seconds. Here are the results of the 5 Top Luxury Cars in this test which was reported in the January Issue of Car and Driver. Please note these tests were all done on the same day at about the same time and at the same altitude. The results reflect the average of 3 runs and all cars are the 2007 vintage.

Mercedes S550 5.6, 0 - 60 quarter mile in 14.1 (Benz specs show 5.4)
BMW 750iL 5.7, 0 - 60 quarter mile in 14.2
Jag XJ Super 6.0 0 - 60 quarter mile 14.5
Lexus LS460L 6.2 0 - 60 quarter mile 14.6
Audi A8 6.8 0 - 60 quarter mile 15.2

Note that Lexus, as usual, is more than the 5.4 the manufacturer CLAIMS to get by .8 seconds.

Also note the LS430 (prior model the LS460 replaced) was rated at 295 HP and was actually 278 when Lexus corrected their rating. And there were no refunds or apologies from the so-called "quality" car company. ABC - Always Be Careful what you buy from the Lexus people.....

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