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Old 03-01-11, 04:55 PM
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I see that the CT200h Premium package B gives you LED headlights, but what about Package A and base? Do these use HIDs?

Also, all models have LED day time running lights?
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Halogens are standard, LEDs optional. and yes LED DRL are standard
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Ok thanks, but that's odd. It seems like forever since Lexus has used halogen headlamps... Step backward?
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most actually come standard with HID or LED being optional. For instance, the HS is either halogen or LED. the RX gas comes standard with Halogen (always has in previous generations) and HID Optional. The RXH is halogen standard, with HID being optional or LED being optional.

The ES is halogen standard with HID optional. I think only the GS and LS have xenons standard
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Originally Posted by macmaster
Ok thanks, but that's odd. It seems like forever since Lexus has used halogen headlamps... Step backward?
Its to help keep pricing down. Lexus has standard halogen projector headlamps for IS, ES and RX.
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What would be brighter LED or HID?
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People say HIDs are brighter. But in my experience, they are pretty much the same. Im happy with my LEDs on the RXh, and the look of them is a huge plus
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I talked to my dealer and they said the LED headlights are hard to come by unless I order them. Anybody finding if this is true? Then a leather with LED is impossible to find together.
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perhaps in IL, but according to the lexus website for San Fran, they have two models. Base, and fully loaded with LED headlights and leather for about 36K (no PCS).

LED headlights will always be rare because usually people find it too expensive for what it is, even though its a few hundred cheaper than ones you would find on the RX and HS
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It sucks how Lexus is holding back the LED lights for the highest trim and only using halogen projectors for the other models. This is the same thing as the Prius.

I expected at least HIDs for all CT200h trims.
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Originally Posted by macmaster
It sucks how Lexus is holding back the LED lights for the highest trim and only using halogen projectors for the other models. This is the same thing as the Prius.

I expected at least HIDs for all CT200h trims.
No different with what they do with the HID's, on a Highlander Limited they are not an option at all, but you could get on the Prius or RX.
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Originally Posted by macmaster
It sucks how Lexus is holding back the LED lights for the highest trim and only using halogen projectors for the other models. This is the same thing as the Prius.

I expected at least HIDs for all CT200h trims.
well it seems that you expected to not pay for hids :-).

in truth, it is costly option for entry premium vehicles...
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Yeah on the HS it is special order only.
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Now in my dads LS 600hl the led are amazing I feel that they are little better then hid on my IS F.
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i'm kinda bummed about the standard halogen headlamps, too, but actually, they're not that bad afterall.


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