VIDEO: New Lexus GS - Heartbeat Challenge!

We've just had a close final look back at the out-going GS250 in full in the latest Lexus special of Road Magazine here. So, enter the all-new, facelifted 2013 GS model range, being given a proper run for it's money in this ace video, impressing potential clients – by getting their heart rate up and over 120bpm. Funny! And just how good does the new GS450h look in full oppo? We love the Jekyll & Hyde factor of Lexus Cars, do you?

VIDEO: Lexus CT 200h Kylie Minogue Advert

Sure most of you will have seen this, but who needs another excuse to enjoy Kylie looking sexy in a Lexus CT200h, as tested in full in the latest FREE Road Magazine? See the world's first full hybrid hatchback and read our POV on it here: http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_31_small

VIDEO: New 2013 Lexus LS 600h Launch Film

Take a closer look around the range-topping new 2013 LS, the incredible 600h. Amazing thing eh?
Read about some of its phenomenal world first technology and get the full range story, with 460, new 460 F-Sport and the 600h in our latest FREE issue of Road Magazine at:
http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_31_small

NEWS: New Lexus LS Range Unveiled

We love the Lexus LS range here at www.roadmagazine.co.uk: It's THE perfect limo. When we tested the LS600h (http://issuu.com/roadonlinemagazine/docs/road_15), we found it lacking nothing and nigh-on-perfect. But Lexus obviously thought their flagship model could be improved upon, amazingly – as they have just revealed a brand new LS range, starting from £71,995 and including world-first technologies – like their digital ‘climate concierge’ system (monitoring facial temperatures of the driver and passengers!). Luxury is all in the details folks!
There's also a brand new F Sport model available for the first time (pictured), a re-introduction of the LS 460 petrol model following requests from customers and there will be three models in the range: LS 460 Luxury, LS 460 F Sport and a full hybrid, 5.0-litre V8 with 439bhp LS 600h L Premier, costing £99,495. The LS is available to order now, with customer deliveries from January 2013.
Lexus say: "True to Lexus tradition, the price tag includes a high specification that is rich in advanced ‘world-first’ technology and luxury features, combined with precision fit and finish and attention to detail. For the first time, the LS range includes an F Sport model, combining sporting exterior and interior design elements with numerous dynamic enhancements."
The LS 460 also makes a welcome return, in two trims, Luxury and F Sport and is powered by a 382bhp (285kW) 4.6-litre V8 Dual VVT-i petrol engine. The Luxury is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, and LED daytime running lights. Cabin comfort is assured with leather upholstery, four zone climate control featuring nanoe technology, and air conditioned electrically adjustable front seats (16-way for driver and 14-way for front passengers). The interior is lit by the world’s first Dynamic Illumination System with soft white interior lamps and a dynamic instrument panel lighting that moves and changes in intensity in line with vehicle start-up and switch-off. On-board entertainment is provided by a 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system with DVD player, DAB tuner, Bluetooth and USB/Aux ports. Satellite Navigation and on-board entertainment information is presented on a 12.3-inch central display – the largest on the market today. Meanwhile, the LS 460 F Sport builds on the Luxury specification with 19-inch F Sport alloys, Brembo brakes, a lateral damping system, a Torsen limited slip differential, and suspension modifications. The exterior look of the car is augmented with F Sport design elements, including a more aggressive front spindle grille and sports styled bumpers. The interior has a sportier look too, with a dark cabin finish, perforated leather seats and steering wheel; Lexus scuff plates, aluminium pedals, and an aluminium effect finish on the dashboard.
There will be a range of options, to go with the well-specced LS range, including: Night view system, which captures images of the night time field of view using a near-infra red camera and displays the night vision images on the 12.3-inch central display, as well as metallic or mica paint, in a range of eight exterior colours in the LS Luxury and Premier and seven in the F Sport range (which will have black upholstery as standard, but can be specified with Sport White). F Sport models will also feature aluminium dashboard inserts as standard, regardless of interior upholstery.

New LS prices

MODEL	OTR PRICE
LS 460 Luxury	£71,995
LS 460 F Sport	£74,495
LS 600h L Premier	£99,495
OPTIONS	PRICE
Night view system	£1,515

We can't wait to try it out... and play with the new toys! 

Find out more and see more images at: https://www.facebook.com/lexus?fref=ts

VIDEO: Blue Lexus LF-LC concept car

Lexus are on a massive roll at the minute – building some truly outstanding cars and getting under the skin and into the brains of the Porsche, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz drivers. Now they've just revealed this – the LF-LC Blue concept, at the Australian International Motor show. It uses carbon fibre elements incorporated using the technology developed for the awesome Lexus LFA supercar, and it also showcases the Lexus Hybrid Drivesystem – engineered to deliver highest power output yet, at 500bhp (372kW). Nice!
The LF-LC is a further development of the model which became the sensation of the Detroit motor show earlier this year and now it swaps that car’s burning red exterior for a lustrous Opal Blue finish, inspired by the natural base colour of the Australian gemstone. It's a stunning, futuristic looking set-up, as the video shows.
Lexus says: "The LF-LC combines advanced technologies and materials with an organic design that points to styling cues that will influence future Lexus sports models. The concept in particular pioneers use of lightweight carbon fibre and the next generation of Lexus’s industry-leading full hybrid powertrain. The experience and in-house capabilities Lexus has gained in the development of the LFA supercar have directly benefited the creation of the LF-LC, notably in the successful marrying of carbon fibre and aluminium alloy materials in its construction to achieve a light body mass: It provides an ideal platform for the next generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system. Dubbed Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive, it features a new, high-energy battery pack designed to deliver to greater power from a unit that is smaller than those used in Lexus’s current full hybrid model range. LF-LC Blue demonstrates what the future may hold for sports cars. Lexus has been synonymous with hybrid power, superior build quality, comfort and reliability; with the LF-LC it now reinforces its design and technology credentials. The concept hints at what is to come from Lexus, which is now actively studying how it can engineer and build a vehicle like this in the future." We think it's mega, and having driven the existing hybrid range already this year (to be show-cased in a forthcoming Lexus special of www.roadmagazine.co.uk) and seen just how special they are... we are very eager to test the new breed. Going to be seminal we reckon... but what do you think?