New Lexus Hybrid: CT 200h (42 MPG) Updated with F-sport Debut
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PR: Lexus Europe - 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Lexus at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
− World debut of LF-Ch, the new full hybrid premium compact concept
− World debut of the updated LS model range
− Model year updates for GS, IS and IS F
The world debut of the LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept spearheads Lexus’ presence at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. It is joined by the world debut of the updated LS model range and revised versions of GS, IS and IS F.
Lexus LF-Ch
− Premium compact concept with Lexus Hybrid Drive
− Practical 5-door body, meeting the core needs of customers in the premium compact market
Reinforcing Lexus’ position as the only manufacturer to offer a range of full-hybrid vehicles, the LF-Ch concept will make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
LF-Ch combines stylish design and full hybrid technology in a practical 5-door compact package to perfectly fulfil the needs of the most demanding premium compact segment customers.
Benefiting from an electric-only driving capability, a key feature of Lexus Hybrid Drive, LF-Ch will allow for virtually silent urban driving with zero emissions.
Lexus LS
− Revised exterior and interior designs
− Updated equipment and redesigned seating
− Enhanced driving dynamics
Also making its world debut at the show is the comprehensively revised LS model range, incorporating updates to the exterior and interior designs, a redesigned seating configuration, significantly updated equipment and enhanced driving dynamics.
The world’s only full hybrid vehicle in the premium luxury sedan segment, the Lexus LS 600h will be instantly identified as the high performance flagship of the LS model range through bespoke exterior and interior styling cues, improved packaging, and numerous enhancements to the vehicle’s Lexus Hybrid Drive system.
Lexus GS− Revised exterior design, bringing further emphasis to full hybrid GS 450h
− Enhanced safety features
− New audio and navigation systems and revised colour range
The 2010 GS model range features enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colours while the GS 450h’s status as the model range flagship has now been further reinforced through several bespoke styling cues. GS450h remains the world’s only full hybrid model in the premium mid-size segment. The 2010 GS range also benefits of upgraded audio and navigation systems.
IS and IS F
− F-Sport package available on IS sedan
− IS F now available with Limited Slip Differential
− New audio and navigation systems
A refreshed IS model range incorporates navigation and audio system upgrades, a new F Sport trim package and a revised IS F ultra-high performance sports sedan now available with a Limited Slip Differential.
Also on Display
Lexus RX 450h, the ground-breaking full hybrid premium crossover with high performance and class-leading CO2 emissions
Lexus IS 250C, the new Lexus coupe / convertible that combines the sporting elegance of the IS sedan with superlative engineering ingenuity to create a unique fusion of driving pleasure and refined comfort with the roof either up or down.
Credit: Lexus Europe
Lexus at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
− World debut of LF-Ch, the new full hybrid premium compact concept
− World debut of the updated LS model range
− Model year updates for GS, IS and IS F
The world debut of the LF-Ch full hybrid premium compact concept spearheads Lexus’ presence at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show. It is joined by the world debut of the updated LS model range and revised versions of GS, IS and IS F.
Lexus LF-Ch
− Premium compact concept with Lexus Hybrid Drive
− Practical 5-door body, meeting the core needs of customers in the premium compact market
Reinforcing Lexus’ position as the only manufacturer to offer a range of full-hybrid vehicles, the LF-Ch concept will make its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
LF-Ch combines stylish design and full hybrid technology in a practical 5-door compact package to perfectly fulfil the needs of the most demanding premium compact segment customers.
Benefiting from an electric-only driving capability, a key feature of Lexus Hybrid Drive, LF-Ch will allow for virtually silent urban driving with zero emissions.
Lexus LS
− Revised exterior and interior designs
− Updated equipment and redesigned seating
− Enhanced driving dynamics
Also making its world debut at the show is the comprehensively revised LS model range, incorporating updates to the exterior and interior designs, a redesigned seating configuration, significantly updated equipment and enhanced driving dynamics.
The world’s only full hybrid vehicle in the premium luxury sedan segment, the Lexus LS 600h will be instantly identified as the high performance flagship of the LS model range through bespoke exterior and interior styling cues, improved packaging, and numerous enhancements to the vehicle’s Lexus Hybrid Drive system.
Lexus GS− Revised exterior design, bringing further emphasis to full hybrid GS 450h
− Enhanced safety features
− New audio and navigation systems and revised colour range
The 2010 GS model range features enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colours while the GS 450h’s status as the model range flagship has now been further reinforced through several bespoke styling cues. GS450h remains the world’s only full hybrid model in the premium mid-size segment. The 2010 GS range also benefits of upgraded audio and navigation systems.
IS and IS F
− F-Sport package available on IS sedan
− IS F now available with Limited Slip Differential
− New audio and navigation systems
A refreshed IS model range incorporates navigation and audio system upgrades, a new F Sport trim package and a revised IS F ultra-high performance sports sedan now available with a Limited Slip Differential.
Also on Display
Lexus RX 450h, the ground-breaking full hybrid premium crossover with high performance and class-leading CO2 emissions
Lexus IS 250C, the new Lexus coupe / convertible that combines the sporting elegance of the IS sedan with superlative engineering ingenuity to create a unique fusion of driving pleasure and refined comfort with the roof either up or down.
Credit: Lexus Europe
WIth lighter weight, the CTh should get 35 MPG easy, maybe even 40?
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Lexus GS− Revised exterior design, bringing further emphasis to full hybrid GS 450h
− Enhanced safety features
− New audio and navigation systems and revised colour range
The 2010 GS model range features enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colours while the GS 450h’s status as the model range flagship has now been further reinforced through several bespoke styling cues. GS450h remains the world’s only full hybrid model in the premium mid-size segment. The 2010 GS range also benefits of upgraded audio and navigation systems.
− Enhanced safety features
− New audio and navigation systems and revised colour range
The 2010 GS model range features enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colours while the GS 450h’s status as the model range flagship has now been further reinforced through several bespoke styling cues. GS450h remains the world’s only full hybrid model in the premium mid-size segment. The 2010 GS range also benefits of upgraded audio and navigation systems.
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I'll bet that the "LF A" will be no different.
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Honestly it's too loud for me... reminds me of heavily modded 'tuner' civic hatchbacks you see at car shows.
Then again the production version will probably be toned down quite a bit.
Then again the production version will probably be toned down quite a bit.
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