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Lexus Announces Pricing for 2010 LS 600h L


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• Price Adjustments on select Lexus Models
• New Exterior Styling Includes Revised Front Grille, Bumper and Taillights
• Interior Enhancements Include Increased Trunk Capacity
• New Subscription-Based Lexus Enform with Safety Connect Telematics System

SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide


TORRANCE, CA - November 25, 2009: Lexus today announced a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $108,800 for the enhanced 2010 LS 600h L premium luxury hybrid sedan which will arrive at dealerships later this month.

MSRP adjustments were also announced on select current 2010 Lexus models including HS 250h, ES 350, IS 250, IS 350, IS 250C, IS 350C, IS F, GS 350, GS 460, GS 450h, LS 460, SC 430, RX 350, RX 450h and LX 570. The MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $875.

The Lexus LS 600h L debuts revamp styling and new luxury amenities for 2010. The 2010 LS 600h L features the following revisions: front grille with a unique design, 19-inch alloy wheels, bumper, blue-tinted taillights, license plate surround and exhaust diffusers. Also new are advanced front active headrests, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, standard Intuitive Park Assist with Advance Parking Guidance and Intelligent High-Beam. The LS 600h L is available in three new exterior colors to freshen its exterior color palette: Blue Harbor Metallic, Peridot Mica and Satin Cashmere Mica.

New and updated luxury amenities and user technology features for the LS 600h L include a driver's seat with auto slide-away; rear power sunshade; an LCD instrument cluster; Lexus Navigation system with casual language recognition; Bluetooth® phonebook download capability and music playing capability with USB/iPod® connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming. Trunk capacity for the LS 600h L grows by nearly two cubic feet.

Other new standard features for 2010 include the Cold Weather Package with a windshield deicer, more effective heater and heavy-duty battery.

Luxury options are endless as the Premium Package II includes butterfly rear headrest and left rear seat with lumbar massage. In addition, the Executive Class Seating Package II adds 18-inch 10-spoke wheels with new design, and power rear driver's side seat and ottoman with lumbar massage.

Lexus Enform(TM) with Safety Connect(TM) is an all-new telematics system available by subscription. Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is standard on all LS 600h L. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions of Lexus Enform with Safety Connect are included on all purchases of new LS 600h L. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - every day of the year.

Lexus Insider(TM), a complimentary, opt-in service available without a subscription, is also standard on Lexus Enform equipped LS 600h L vehicles. The service offers in-vehicle audio casts with useful vehicle tips and event information, as well as insights into exclusive owners' benefits. As part of the Lexus Enform navigation platform, XM NavTraffic® and XM NavWeather(TM) are available via individual XM® subscriptions. All XM services include a complimentary 90-day trial subscription.

The price increases on other select Lexus models range from $300 for the IS 250 and IS 350 to $900 for the GS 450h and SC 430. A complete list of model-by-model price adjustments is attached below.

The new prices will become effective with vehicles produced on December, 2009.

  L E X U S   B R A N D   P R I C I N G

  Vehicle/                                                        MSRP
  Model       Model                Body            MSRP    NEW     %
  Number      Name           Doors Style  Trans  Increase  MSRP  Increase MY

  HS
  --
          9800 HS 250h         4   Sedan   CVT    $450   $34,650  1.3%  10MY
          ---- -------         -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9810 HS 250h Premium 4   Sedan   CVT    $450   $37,420  1.2%  10MY
          ---- --------------- -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----

  ES
  --
          9000 ES 350          4   Sedan   6AT    $375   $35,175  1.1%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----

  IS
  --
          9501 IS 250          4   Sedan   6MT    $300   $32,145  0.9%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9502 IS 250          4   Sedan   6AT    $300   $33,315  0.9%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9506 IS 250 AWD      4   Sedan   6AT    $300   $35,775  0.8%  10MY
          ---- ----------      -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9510 IS 350          4   Sedan   6AT    $300   $37,595  0.8%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----   ---    ----   -------  ---   ----

  IS C
  ----
          9521 IS 250C         2   Conv    6MT    $500   $39,440  1.3%  10MY
          ---- -------         -   ----    ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9522 IS 250C         2   Conv    6AT    $500   $40,610  1.2%  10MY
          ---- -------         -   ----    ---    ----   -------  ---   ----
          9530 IS 350C         2   Conv    6AT    $500   $44,890  1.1%  10MY
          ---- -------         -   ----    ---    ----   -------  ---   ----

  IS F
  ----
          9550 IS F            4   Sedan    8AT   $700   $58,460  1.2%  10MY
          ---- ----            -   -----    ---   ----   -------  ---   ----

  GS
  --
          9300 GS 350          4   Sedan    6AT   $600   $45,600  1.3%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----    ---   ----   -------  ---   ----
          9306 GS 350 AWD      4   Sedan    6AT   $600   $47,550  1.3%  10MY
          ---- ----------      -   -----    ---   ----   -------  ---   ----
          9320 GS 460          4   Sedan    8AT   $600   $54,070  1.1%  10MY
          ---- ------          -   -----    ---   ----   -------  ---   ----

  GS Hybrid
  ---------
          9340 GS 450h         4   Sedan    CVT   $900   $57,450  1.6%  10MY
          ---- -------         -   -----    ---   ----   -------  ---   ----

  L E X U S   B R A N D   P R I C I N G

  Vehicle/                                                      MSRP
  Model       Model             Body            MSRP    NEW      %
  Number      Name        Doors Style  Trans  Increase  MSRP  Increase  MY

  LS
  --
          9100 LS 460       4   Sedan   8AT     $700   $65,380  1.1%   10MY
          ---- ------       -   -----   ---     ----   -------  ---    ----
          9106 LS 460 AWD   4   Sedan   8AT     $700   $68,905  1.0%   10MY
          ---- ----------   -   ----- -  --     ----   -------  ---    ----
          9120 LS 460L      4   Sedan   8AT     $700   $70,925  1.0%   10MY
          ---- -------      -   -----   ---     ----   -------  ---    ----
          9126 LS 460L AWD  4   Sedan   8AT     $700   $74,450  0.9%   10MY
          ---- -----------  -   -----   ---     ----   -------  ---    ----

  LS Hybrid
  ---------
          9140 LS 600hL AWD 4   Sedan   CVT           $108,800         10MY
          ---- ------------ -   -----   ---           --------         ----

  SC
  --
          9270 SC 430       2   Conv    6AT     $900   $68,405  1.3%   10MY
          ---- ------       -   ----    ---     ----   -------  ---    ----

  RX
  --
          9420 RX 350 FWD   5   SUV     6AT     $375   $37,625  1.0%   10MY
          ---- ----------   -   ---     ---     ----   -------  ---    ----
          9424 RX 350 AWD   5   SUV     6AT     $375   $39,025  1.0%   10MY
          ---- ----------   -   ---     ---     ----   -------  ---    ----

  RX Hybrid
  ---------
          9440 RX 450h FWD  5   SUV     CVT     $575   $42,685  1.4%   10MY
          ---- -----------  -   ---     ---     ----   -------  ---    ----
          9444 RX 450h AWD  5   SUV     CVT     $575   $44,275  1.3%   10MY
          ---- -----------  -   ---     ---     ----   -------  ---    ----

  LX
  --
          9620 LX 570       5   SUV     6AT     $500   $76,905  0.7%   10MY
          ---- ------       -   ---     ---     ----   -------  ---    ----