CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF LEXUS: FROM DISRUPTOR TO INNOVATOR TO GAME-CHANGER 2024-12-09 Thirty-five years ago, Lexus set out to disrupt the automotive status quo with the promise of creating the world’s most refined luxury car, together with an unrivalled customer experience that would redefine luxury ownership. add_circle_outline
PLUGGED INTO THE FUTURE 2024-08-02 Drawing on more than 15 years of hybrid technology expertise, Lexus has unveiled its second plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in South Africa in the form of the new NX 450h+, following the recent introduction of the RX 450h+. add_circle_outline
LEXUS CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RMB LATITUDES ART FAIR 2024-05-23 The RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns to Johannesburg from Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 May for its second edition at the Shepstone Gardens with Lexus South Africa as its exclusive vehicle partner. Celebrating Africa’s best Proud partners of the RMB Latitudes Art Fair add_circle_outline
LEXUS PRESENTS “TIME” AT THE 2024 MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024-04-16 Time explores the possibilities created through the synergy of software and hardware, drawing inspiration from Lexus's next-generation battery EV concept model LF-ZC. The collaboration features works by Hideki Yoshimoto/Tangent, winner of the inaugural LEXUS DESIGN AWARD, with sound by musician Keiichiro Shibuya, and Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel add_circle_outline
The Best of All Worlds in the All-New Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid 2024-04-16 Touted as the best of both worlds, the plug-in hybrid has truly come into its own in recent times. Driven carefully by maximising the range permissible on a single full charge, the new Lexus RX 450h+ should be viewed as a bona fide electric SUV in its own right. For example, if you have the ability to plug in overnight after returning home from work, you’ll find that most of your daily commute can be dispatched in complete electric silence. add_circle_outline
Toyota/Lexus Scores Big at Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2024-03-05 Toyota and its luxury arm Lexus amassed an impressive score of 88.3%, convincingly walking away with the #CarsAwards Brand of the Year trophy. Corolla Cross wins the Compact Family Car category GR Yaris wins the Performance Car category add_circle_outline
LEXUS AT INVESTEC CAPE TOWN ART FAIR (16 – 18 FEBRUARY 2024) 2024-02-15 Lexus aims to challenge conventional perceptions of beauty and inspire viewers to find art in the everyday. As the official vehicle partner of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, VIP guests will arrive at the event in style and comfort. add_circle_outline
LEXUS INTRODUCES THE LC 500 HYBRID COUPE: A PERFECT BLEND OF POWER AND EFFICIENCY 2024-01-25 LC 500h Coupe powered by 3.5-litre V6 self-charging full hybrid powertrain Multimedia system gains smartphone integration functions with Apple CarPlay® And Android Auto® add_circle_outline
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TAKE ON LEXUS DRIVING SIGNATURE WITH LBX MORIZO RR CONCEPT 2024-01-15 Special performance-focused version of the new LBX compact crossover, developed with Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda – alias “Morizo”224 kW turbocharged and intercooled 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine with Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission and electronically controlled full-time all-wheel drive Exclusive “Morizo” signature design details add_circle_outline
LEXUS DEBUTS NEXT GENERATION BEV LINE-UP AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE AT THE JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023-10-27 Lexus has unveiled two battery electric vehicle (BEV) concepts showcasing next-generation technology and its exciting, electrified product future at the Japan Mobility Show this week. Taking the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience,” Lexus is giving rich insight into how it will maximise the opportunities offered by electrification and new technologies to deliver fresh mobility experiences. add_circle_outline
LEXUS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH VAL DE VIE ESTATE AND VAL DE VIE POLO CLUB 2023-10-25 Excited to be part of the ‘Sport of Kings’ as exclusive luxury vehicle partner Lexus South Africa is delighted to announce its new partnership with the Val de Vie Polo Club as the Estate’s official luxury vehicle partner. add_circle_outline
LEXUS RX OPENS A NEW CHAPTER 2023-09-15 Open and spacious cabin environment with focused “tazuna” driver’s cockpit design A wider choice of powertrains including three electrified options: *RX 500h, Lexus’ first performance-focused turbocharged hybrid, *RX 450h+, the first plug-in hybrid electric for RX, *RX 350h, a new self-charging hybrid electric model, *RX 350, 2.4-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine delivers a torque-rich dynamic driving experience add_circle_outline
LEXUS: MAKING LUXURY PERSONAL 2023-08-30 The Lexus vision is a unique one. By transforming function into emotion, performance into passion and technology into imagination, the Lexus story is special. The fundamentals of the brand are centred around craftsmanship, the customer and hospitality. Everything that Lexus does is designed around customer experience. add_circle_outline
LEXUS SHOWCASES INTERIOR TRIM PHILOSOPHY AT DECOREX JOBURG 2023-08-03 Decorex Joburg is open to the public (both trade and consumers) and tickets are sold through their official website. The event will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre from Thursday, 3 August until Sunday, 6 August. Exclusive vehicle partner of Decorex Joburg add_circle_outline
THE ULTIMATE ARMOURED LUXURY SUV: MEET SVI’S B6-RATED LEXUS LX 2023-08-14 SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has developed a new B6 discreet package for the J310-generation Lexus LX, handing the luxury all-terrain SUV the highest level of civilian protection available in South Africa without a special permit. add_circle_outline
LEXUS NX - THE LUXURY OF CHOICE 2023-07-07 At the front, the Lexus spindle grille is set more upright and is more subtly framed. Wider front and rear tracks contribute to the more agile and powerful look, with a long, sleek bonnet, short overhangs and wheel arches that can accommodate the large-diametre, 20-inch ‘footwear’. add_circle_outline
LEXUS AND EAT OUT EMBARK ON A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON CULINARY EXCELLENCE 2023-07-04 Lexus recently formed a partnership with South Africa’s most loved food and definitive restaurant guide, Eat Out, and this year, are excited to introduce ‘The Art of Food’ boutique events. add_circle_outline
NEW LEXUS LX: THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SUV 2023-07-07 The capable four-link axle-type suspension with rear lateral control arms is inherited from the previous model, while the suspension arms and shock absorber layout and characteristics are refined to facilitate control of axle movement, resulting in enhanced vehicle stability and ride comfort. The rebound stroke is increased by 20 mm/0.8 in. add_circle_outline
BY DESIGN – LEXUS PROUDLY PARTNERS WITH DECOREX CAPE TOWN 2023-06-26 VIP-chauffeur drives brought to you by Lexus Lexus exhibit showcases a beautiful cherry blossom tree centred around harmony Visitors will soak up the finest African designs at the CTICC, while enjoying the city’s scenic views and culinary experiences nearby. add_circle_outline
LEXUS DRIVING SIGNATURE REIMAGINED WITH RZ BATTERY ELECTRIC SUV 2023-05-26 The next chapter of the Lexus Electrified Vision has arrived with the announcement of the all-new RZ battery-electric SUV, the first Lexus BEV built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform. add_circle_outline
LEXUS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH RMB LATITUDES ART FAIR ’23 2023-05-25 One of the country’s most sought-after art events - the 2023 RMB Latitudes Art Fair - is happening this month and Lexus is proud to be the exclusive vehicle partner. Sponsors local art exhibit by three talented artists. add_circle_outline
LEXUS UNVEILS INSTALLATION BY SUCHI REDDY, SHAPED BY AIR 2023-04-20 Lexus has partnered with award-winning designer Suchi Reddy to develop a series of art installations for Miami Art & Design Week, Intersect By Lexus (IBL Tokyo) and Milan Design Week, with the aim to promote Lexus’ Electrified vision for a more sustainable future. add_circle_outline
THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC LEXUS RZ 450e 2023-03-16 Lexus-first e-Axles with DIRECT4 all-wheel drive torque control Next Chapter design realises the opportunities of a BEV, including a new Lexus spindle body add_circle_outline
LEXUS BRINGS WIDE-RANGING UPGRADES TO ITS UX COMPACT LUXURY SUV 2023-02-02 New multimedia system with greater functionality and enlarged display Lexus Safety System+ gains new capabilities add_circle_outline
ALL-NEW LEXUS RZ 450E ELECTRIFIES IN MARVEL STUDIOS’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER AD SPOTS 2022-11-14 The all-electric RZ 450e showcases its electrifying attitude The RZ to star in heart-pumping ad spots called “An Electric Future” add_circle_outline
F Sport Hybrid – a sporty stance and more about the spindle grille 2022-11-12 Lexus is guided by the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement. Each model often receives improvements and spec changes during its model years and the Lexus IS 300h is no exception. add_circle_outline
10 YEARS OF LEXUS DESIGN: FROM SPINDLE GRILLE TO SPINDLE BODY 2022-09-24 Since then, it has been constantly adapted to suit the character of each successive Lexus model, with different mesh patterns, dimensions, and finishes. add_circle_outline