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    Lexus SA enhances IS, NX, RC and LS models for 2020

    By khulekani / on Apr 8th, 2020 / in Car News, featured

    Lexus SA enhances IS, NX, RC and LS models for 2020

    By khulekani / on Apr 8th, 2020 / in Car News, featured

    By Staff Reporter

    The Lexus brand has been defying the odds and growing steadily whilst some luxury brands have seen a knock on sales. To keep the momentum afoot, the Lexus IS, NX, RC and LS models have undergone some minor improvements for 2020. The changes mainly include interior and technology-focused upgrades.

    Lexus IS Sedan

    The Lexus IS sedan line up has been improved as follows:

    • The Hybrid model (launched in December 2018) and the F Sport version now come standard the Mark Levinson 15-speaker sound system;
    • The F Sport is now equipped with LED Hi (previously LED Lo) headlamps with AHB (adaptive High Beam);
    • Both the Hybrid and F Sport models also get a rear sunshade as standard fitment.
    • The vehicle range also includes a new colour option called Manganese Luster.

    Locally, the Lexus IS line-up comprises the flagship IS 350 F Sport (revered 3.5-litre quad cam V6 engine) and IS 300 Hybrid EX, which comes with a dual 2,5-litre engine and an electric motor, as well as the 2.0-litre Turbo IS 300 EX.

    Lexus NX SUV

    The NX is one of the most popular models in the Lexus line-up and gets the following key changes:

    • Outside, SE Hybrid model gets headlamps cleaners, headlamp levelling, power-enabled rear boot and auto re-retractable side mirrors;
    • Inside, SE hybrid model gets wooden dashboard inserts, a panoramic sunroof, 60:40 power-adjustable second row seats, full leather trim as well as driver memory for the front seat;
    • Both the F Sport and SE hybrid models now come standard with the Lexus Safety System which includes Pre-crash System, Lane Trace Assist and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert;
    • The NX range also gets an Audio upgrade from 17MM to 17MM+ screen with Android Auto & Apple Carplay.

    Lexus RC Coupe

    The Lexus RC F Coupe gets the following updates:

    • Electronic parking brake.
    • 17-speaker Mark Levinson Sound System.
    • Infotainment with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.

    Lexus LS Sedan

    Squaring off with likes of Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series, the flagship Lexus LS sedan has received the following updates:

    • Body coulour offering has been rationalised. Terrane Khaki and Amber are no longer available for order in the LS 500, while Amber is discontinued on the LS 500 F Sport.
    • Adaptive Cruise Control becomes All Speed (it was previously High Speed only).
    • Lane Keep Assist is improved to include features such as Steering Vibration and Lane Trace Assist.

    Price List

    Lexus IS 300 EX                  R733,100

    Lexus IS 350 F Sport        R863,200

    Lexus IS 300h EX               R826,500

    Lexus NX 300 EX               R737,100

    Lexus NX 300 F Sport      R866,200

    Lexus NX 300h SE             R952,200

    Lexus RC F Sport               R1,009100

    Lexus LS 500                       R2,022,000

    Lexus LS 500 F Sport        R2,200,800

    Lexus’ best-in-class 7-year/105,000km Warranty and Full Maintenance Plan is standard for all petrol Lexus models.

    Categories: Car News, featured  /  Tags: Lexus IS, Lexus LS 500, Lexus NX, Lexus RC F
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