Limited-volume Lexus LBX Morizo RR lands in Australia
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR has arrived in Australian dealerships, and it will be built in limited volume, priced at $76,490 excluding on-road costs.
The Lexus LBX Morizo RR has arrived in Australian dealerships, and it will be built in limited volume, priced at $76,490 excluding on-road costs.
Lexus Australia has confirmed the pricing of its LBX compact car and GX off-roader ahead of their future launches.The LBX urban SUV arrives in showrooms on March 18, priced at $47,550 plus on-road costs for the LBX Luxury 2WD.Customers wanting more comfort and convenience may select the LBX Sports Luxury 2WD priced at $52,990 plus on-road costs.The top-of-the-range LBX Sports Luxury AWD blends superior handling with premium luxury, priced at $56,990 plus on-road costs.Lexus Australia chief executive John Pappas says the LBX is the first car in its class to combine hybrid efficiency with big-car luxury, making it a small car that is truly premium in every respect."It has all the luxury, craftsmanship, high quality and signature driving experience you will find in any car wearing the Lexus badge - at a remarkably tempting price,” Pappas says."The LBX will attract affluent younger customers to the brand and provide another option for existing Lexus customers wanting to either downsize or have a second Lexus vehicle for weekend fun," he says.
A Lexus has confirmed the off-road capable GX luxury 4x4 SUV will arrive in Australian showrooms from mid-2024. The new GX has been designed for global markets and is the first time the nameplate will be seen in Australia; offering customers seven-seat flexibility with genuine off-road and towing capability in three distinctive grades.The range opens with the seven-seat GX 550 Luxury, with customers able to upgrade to the GX 550 Sports Luxury version which offers more luxury and comfort features.For those looking to take their GX into serious off-road environments, the GX 550 Overtrail - positioned in between Luxury and Sports Luxury - provides enhanced 4x4 capability with unique features.Lexus Australia chief executive John Pappas says the new GX is perfect for adventure-focused Lexus customers wanting a luxurious and tough SUV that can take the entire family into the outdoors."Lexus is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our customers, and the GX provides a seven-seat solution for families while offering fantastic off-road performance," Pappas says."We are also delighted to offer the Overtrail grade for those wanting rugged off-road capability as the number one priority."The entry Luxury's spacious and flexible cabin provides it’s seating for seven across three rows, with leather-accented seat upholstery available in either dark grey or black finish.It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels and has a full-size spare tyre, LED lighting including headlamps with dynamic auto-levelling, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler and flush roof rails.Both front seats feature eight-way adjustment with lumbar and memory functions, along with a three-level (Low-Mid-High) heating temperature control and seat ventilation.
Lexus says it is recreating the luxury and comfort of an executive jet within its new flagship the LM 500h Ultra Luxury MPV.
A concept model based on the next-generation battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture to be unveiled by Lexus in 2026 will be shown at the Japan Mobility Show from October 23 to November 5.
The Lexus Electrified Sport will feature at the Melbourne Cup Carnival (November 4-11). it will be the halo car at the Landmark by Lexus pavilion at Flemington with the brand the naming rights sponsor to the Lexus Melbourne Cup.
Lexus ambassador and well-known entrepreneur Mark Bouris will be speaking at the Eric Insurance closing session of the 2023 AADA Convention & Expo on June 15 at ICC Sydney. As the founder of Yellow Brick Road, Bouris has extensive experience in the financial services industry.
A Toyota Motor Corporation’s new chief executive in waiting, Koji Sato, has confirmed that Lexus will lead the company’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) offensive with a new model in 2026.
Infrared heating in the soon-to-be-launched Lexus RZ battery electric vehicle (BEV) is set to warm occupants without impacting its estimated 470km range (NEDC). Two panels in the RZ's platform create infrared radiation to warm the driver and front-seat passenger.
Lexus Australia has confirmed its RZ 450e SUV - the luxury brand's first dedicated battery-electric vehicle (BEV) will be sold in Australia from next year.