About the upcoming premiere of the updated Lexus LS edition Motoring reported informed sources from the company. Although the leakage of information, specific details were not disclosed, and the surprise is a surprise.
Recall, the head of the European division of Lexus Alain Yuttenhoven expressed confidence that the new product will be «more emotional» and will not have anything to do with the «Matryoshka» and, of course, any resemblance to the Porsche Panamera.
All versions agree that potential buyers will have to choose between the 5-liter «eight» in more than 500 «horses» and hybrid installation with a V-shaped «six».
There is an assumption that the same rear-wheel drive platform to be expected and even LS coupe. If this really happens, the model easily able to compete with the two-door Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
In general, fourth-generation Lexus LS appeared in 2006, six years has undergone a restyling and sold everywhere, including Russia (we have the price of this model ranges between 5–7 million rubles).
Soon reach to Russia and the updated Lexus ES, restyling version is presented to the public in the spring at the Shanghai Auto Show. The front part of the car styled in the spirit of the latest trends Lexus, originality add new shades of the body, LED optics, updated 17-inch wheels. As for the interior, the design changes were made only to the steering wheel and gear lever.
But the US market Lexus ES out, being packed with the latest electronics. The main thing is sure to attract attention to complex security systems Lexus Safety System +, which first appeared on this family.
As for the engines, then without changes: 268-hp 3.5-liter «six» and a 200-strong hybrid ustanovka.Vse at a price not lower than 38,940 dollars (dorestaylingovoy model costs 37 700 dollars).
Finally, news from insiders Lexus, confirming the company's intention is not to leave the chance of competitors. Production series coupe LC, based on the concept LF-LC, launched in November of next year.
