Lexus News
04-24-2009, 11:28 AM
Filed under: Convertibles (http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/), Green (http://www.autoblog.com/category/green/), Crossovers/CUVs (http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/), Lexus (http://www.autoblog.com/category/lexus/)
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Lexus has been struggling like every other automaker in the US, but it's hoping to get some help at the showroom floor with the all-new RX450h and the new IS convertibles. With the IS C launch scheduled for late May and the RX450h in line for a mid-summer debut, Toyota's luxury arm has announced pricing to help keep interest strong.
The RX450h (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/08/first-drive-2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/) starts at $41,660 for the base front-wheel drive model, and $43,250 if you want all-wheel drive. The 2010 RX hybrid is upgraded in almost every way, yet its base price will drop versus the 2008 model. The FWD is $420 cheaper, while the AWD model is $230 less. The newest Lexus hybrid will achieve 32 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, 16-20% better than the outgoing RX400h. The new standard-bearing hybrid crossover will also add 27 more horsepower versus the 2009 model, with a combined 295 hp split between the electric motor and Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter V6.
The all-new IS hard top convertibles (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/02/paris-2008-2009-lexus-is250c/) are also en-route to your local Lexus dealer, starting at $38,490. That price will net you a base 2.5 model with a six-speed manual transmission. With a six-speed auto, the IS250C will cost $39,660. The 306 hp IS350C will have an MSRP of $43,940. The IS convertible three-piece hardtop is made of light weight aluminum and it retracts in a mere 20 seconds. Other changes to the IS convertible include new fog lamps and a revised front air dam. The rear overhand also increases by two inches, allowing the trunk to swallow a full-size golf bag.
The IS C and RX hybrid also carry an $875 destination charge. Hit the jump to read the very detailed Lexus press release.
Gallery: 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h (http://www.planetlexus.com/lexus-forums/%GalleryURL%)
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Gallery: 2009 Lexus IS250C (http://www.planetlexus.com/lexus-forums/%GalleryURL%)
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Lexus has been struggling like every other automaker in the US, but it's hoping to get some help at the showroom floor with the all-new RX450h and the new IS convertibles. With the IS C launch scheduled for late May and the RX450h in line for a mid-summer debut, Toyota's luxury arm has announced pricing to help keep interest strong.
The RX450h (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/08/first-drive-2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/) starts at $41,660 for the base front-wheel drive model, and $43,250 if you want all-wheel drive. The 2010 RX hybrid is upgraded in almost every way, yet its base price will drop versus the 2008 model. The FWD is $420 cheaper, while the AWD model is $230 less. The newest Lexus hybrid will achieve 32 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, 16-20% better than the outgoing RX400h. The new standard-bearing hybrid crossover will also add 27 more horsepower versus the 2009 model, with a combined 295 hp split between the electric motor and Atkinson cycle 3.5-liter V6.
The all-new IS hard top convertibles (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/02/paris-2008-2009-lexus-is250c/) are also en-route to your local Lexus dealer, starting at $38,490. That price will net you a base 2.5 model with a six-speed manual transmission. With a six-speed auto, the IS250C will cost $39,660. The 306 hp IS350C will have an MSRP of $43,940. The IS convertible three-piece hardtop is made of light weight aluminum and it retracts in a mere 20 seconds. Other changes to the IS convertible include new fog lamps and a revised front air dam. The rear overhand also increases by two inches, allowing the trunk to swallow a full-size golf bag.
The IS C and RX hybrid also carry an $875 destination charge. Hit the jump to read the very detailed Lexus press release.
Gallery: 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h (http://www.planetlexus.com/lexus-forums/%GalleryURL%)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_2010_lexus_rx_press_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.planetlexus.com/gallery/2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/1171750/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/02_2010_lexus_rx_press_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.planetlexus.com/gallery/2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/1171751/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/03_2010_lexus_rx_press_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.planetlexus.com/gallery/2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/1171752/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/04_2010_lexus_rx_press_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.planetlexus.com/gallery/2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/1171766/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/05_2010_lexus_rx_press_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.planetlexus.com/gallery/2010-lexus-rx350-and-rx450h/1171763/)
Gallery: 2009 Lexus IS250C (http://www.planetlexus.com/lexus-forums/%GalleryURL%)
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