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2020 Lexus LC 500 Sports+ available for booking

Lexus Malaysia has announced that it is now accepting orders for the 2020 Lexus LC 500 Coupe, priced from RM1.25 million (without insurance) in Peninsular Malaysia. This would be the third year that the LC500 has been in the market since going on sale (in Malaysia) in mid-2017. During that time, Lexus engineers have, in typical kaizen (constant improvement) philosophy, been looking at improving the car.

The improvements cover virtually all areas of the car, notably in enhancing driving dynamics, which is one of the strong points of attraction. In this respect, lightening unsprung weight was pursued and 10 kgs have been removed. One of the areas where weight was saved was in the 21-inch rear wheels and having forged aluminium front lower arms.

Updates were also made to the Adaptive Variable Suspension, including new bushings on the damper rods and a switch to independent rebound and compression orifices. Both changes allow for an expanded range of damping force for enhanced overall comfort.

The Electric Power Steering has been retuned to improve steering feel, and the assist levels have been altered along with stiffer steering box bushings. There’s now a more robust aluminium steering support mounting at the instrument panel and revised Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) tuning. Active Cornering Assist control and Dynamic Rear Steering are also present.

With its extremely high performance, advanced safety systems are important and the LC 500 comes with Lexus Safety System + which includes Front Pre-Collision System, Lane Keeping System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Automatic High Beam adjustment.

The powerplant remains as the proven 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine which generates maximum power of 470 ps/540 Nm of torque. It is paired with a close-ratio Direct Shift 10-speed automatic transmission.

For the exterior, there are two new colour choices – Blazing Carnelian Contrast Layering and Terrane Khaki Mica Metallic – while for the inside, additional options are Flare Red and Black/Orange.

Owner convenience is improved with the addition of a Power Easy Access that moves the driver’s seat and steering wheel further apart for easier exit. This, of course, only takes place when the engine is shut down.

On the dashboard, the layout remains driver-oriented and there’s now Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to interface smartphones, along with the provision of a 10.3-inch Electro Multi Vision infotainment screen.

“The new Lexus LC 500 remains one of the most dynamic and technically-advanced supercars available on the road today. With the updates made to the 2020 model, I believe that this is the car that will provide even greater driving pleasure to anyone with a passion for high-performance motoring whilst appreciating an automobile designed with passion,” said the President of Lexus Malaysia, Ravindran K.

Imported and distributed by Lexus Malaysia, the LC 50 comes with a comprehensive 5-year/unlimited mileage factory warranty. Full aftersales support is available from 7 locations around Malaysia.

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For more information on the new LC 500 or other models in Malaysia, visit www.lexus.com.my.

Lexus Malaysia invites you to UNWRAP AMAZING this weekend

It’s that time of the year when the festivities to celebrate the end of the year start. If it was a good year for you, then there’s reason to celebrate and if it was not good, there’s also reason to celebrate because it’s going to end, and a new year is just around the corner.

At Lexus showrooms throughout Malaysia, there’s definitely a festive mood with ‘UNWRAP AMAZING’, an event to be held from 10 am to 4 pm this weekend (December 7, except Lexus Centre Ipoh which will be on December 14).

A special Christmas doorgift is presented to all visitors to the Lexus Centres and it will certainly set them in the mood to UNWRAP AMAZING. Within the showroom, Amazing Experiences await them with the liberal use of high-tech digital innovation and technology to elevate all the five senses, creating the unparalleled Lexus experience.

For those who want to understand why Lexus vehicles have been so highly regarded all over the world, the best way to do so will be to go for a test-drive. Whether they have a preference for a SUV, sedan or sporty coupe, there’s a Lexus model available to experience. As a token of appreciation, guests will receive a gift after their test-drive.

All Lexus models have the latest Active Safety technology with the Lexus Safety System, keeping occupants safe on all journeys. There are systems to automatically brake the car in an emergency, alert the driver when the car deviates out of its lane, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and of course, airbags all around the cabin to give added protection during accidents.

At Lexus Mutiara Damansara in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, there will also be additional festive activities. Visitors can join in the Ginger House-Making workshop and enjoy special performances by Wilson Jong & Thomas Phillip Musical at various times of the day.

The renowned standards of Lexus are inspired by the Japanese tradition of omotenashi (hospitality) which every visitor to any Lexus centre will experience, right from the time he or she enters the refined environment of the showroom. Whether going for a test-drive or enjoying a cup of coffee from Café Richard, customers are always at the centre of the Lexus Amazing Experience.

While at the showroom, visitors can also find out more about Lexus Malaysia’s Corporate Privilege Programme. The programme is available with the purchase of any new Lexus model, from the luxurious ES to the RX SUV that blends practicality and prestige, to the NX that pushes the boundaries of a crossover. Qualified customers can receive discounts and free service packages along with enjoying a 5-star lifestyle marked by Amazing Experiences.

For the locations of Lexus Centres in Malaysia, visit www.lexus.com.my.

2019 Lexus ES & RX officially launched in Malaysia – From RM299,888

2019 Lexus ES & RX officially launched in Malaysia – From RM299,888

The long awaited 2019 Lexus ES & RX have been officially launched here in Malaysia. After previewing some of their very fine models late last year at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS 2018), the new Lexus models are finally available for purchase. (more…)

Lexus to have a presence at KL Fashion Week 2019

While the country’s top fashion models prepare to strut their stuff under the spotlights during KL Fashion Week (KLFW), Lexus will also be present at the same event with its own models.

As the KLFW’s official car sponsor, Lexus will showcase some of its distinctive models at Pavilion KL, the venue. The models will include the Lexus NX, ES and LC500.

“Lexus has long shared a close identity with international fashion. The luxurious designs, attention to detail, superior craftsmanship and an appreciation for definitude are just some of the core values that both the audience at the KL Fashion Week and Lexus customers can closely identify with,” said Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of Lexus Malaysia.

*LC500 will be on display at KLFW venue*

Brand aligned with cutting edge design
As a leading luxury brand that is closely aligned with cutting-edge design and superior craftsmanship, Lexus is keenly aware that innovative and captivating designs play a key role in engaging the soul.

As part of the brand’s efforts to further the love of arts and in support of the Malaysian doodle art community, the Lexus NX on display at the Bukit Bintang entrance to Pavilion KL will be part of an installation as it will feature a wrap of the winning Doodict design from over 80 entries of a local doodle art competition.

KLFW 2019 — *Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of Lexus Malaysia (left) with Mohd Amin bin Hadarih, winner of the doodle contest, and Andrew Tan, Founder of KL Fashion Week.*

Lexus Malaysia has been actively celebrating doodle art as a growing art form and has been collaborating strongly with the Malaysian doodle art community as a means of embracing this diverse pool of creativity and to inspire new talent who will further this creative lifestyle.

Lexus brand story videos
Another insightful collaboration that will feature during this year’s KLFW, which starts on August 21, will be with fashion icon Alia Bastamam. Through a series of videos produced with Lexus, Alia shares her fears, her inspirations and how her story closely relates to the three pillars of the Lexus brand story: Anticipate, Innovate and Captivate.

*Lexus LS500 flagship will be providing transport for VIPs during the event which starts on August 21*

Keeping KLFW’s guests fashionable, Lexus Malaysia will ensure its VIP guests arrive in style using the fleet of courtesy transportation vehicles that include the Lexus NX F-SPORT and LS500 flagship.

“Whether it is in a car or high fashion, the appeal of great design can never be underestimated. A wonderful piece of art, captivating blend of colours or innovative use of fabrics are all able to bring about an imaginative emotion that is capable of transporting us beyond the ordinary,” added President of Lexus Malaysia, Ravindran K.

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FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Lexus NX300

Lexus Malaysia recently announced that the updated 2019 Lexus NX300 is already open for booking and to further highlights its new features, a drive to Port Dickson was organised for the members of media. In short? We love it to bits and if money is not an issue, you should highly consider what this beauty has to offer. (more…)

2019 Lexus NX300 now open for booking – From RM313,888

Ahead of its official launch, Lexus Malaysia is now accepting pre-launch bookings for their upcoming 2019 Lexus NX300. The latest addition into the current luxury SUV market is regarded by many as one of the most stylish and safest SUVs in its category. (more…)

Lexus Partners With Streetwear Designer John Elliott To Create Bespoke Tires On First-Ever UX

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 Lexus UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires reimagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.

Revealed at Elliott’s New York Fashion Week after-party on February 9, 2019, the collaboration features an all-white UX with custom tire details inspired by Elliott’s design, including white on white layers, double-stitched leather and a stepped metal air valve evocative of his stacked metal lace tip. The first-ever UX was crafted for the city and the “modern urban explorer” — those seeking a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving.

“The first-ever Lexus UX was engineered and designed for the city,” said Lisa Materazzo, Lexus Vice President of Marketing. “We wanted to push that concept even further by creating the ultimate homage to urban style: tires inspired by classic, street-style sneakers.”

“We were excited to merge the streetwear narrative and design cues of our Air Force 1 with a brand like Lexus. We’re thankful they’ve allowed us to use this moment to celebrate the arts and to bring extra energy to our take on a classic,” said John Elliott. “It’s fun to partner with brands that typically live outside the fashion community because it allows us to evolve and continue to push our own boundaries.”

At the event, Elliott showcased unique iterations of the John Elliott x Nike AF1 by artists Actual Source, Hassan Rahim, Matt McCormick, and Yung Jake — all pioneers in their respective fields. Using the John Elliott x Nike AF1 as their canvases, these one-of-a-kind custom sneakers were auctioned off at the event with all proceeds benefiting Inner-City Arts, an organization based in downtown Los Angeles with a mission to provide access to arts education for LA’s most underserved youth. The Lexus UX was displayed alongside four artists’ renditions of the John Elliott x Nike AF1, a nod to the spirit of collaboration.

Lexus ES 250 2019 dipratonton di KLIMS 2018

Jika anda inginkan sebuah kenderaan yang mempamerkan segala jenis aspek ekslusif pada harga yang tidak terlalu keterlaluan, jenama Lexus boleh dipertimbangkan lebih-lebih lagi dengan model terkini mereka yang sedang dipratontonkan di KLIMS 2018 iaitu Lexus ES 250 2019. (more…)

Want A Totally Different Car Buying Experience? Visit LEXUS!

Lexus Malaysia recently opened the doors to its refurbished flagship Lexus facility in Mutiara Damansara, marking its further elevation beyond being just a premium automotive brand. Guests can now experience the exquisite Lexus luxury lifestyle in a facility that truly elevates all the five senses and more.

Through liberal use of high-tech digital innovation and technology, the new facility is able to create an unparalleled Lexus experience for every guest who visits the new outlet be it for a brand new Lexus automobile, quality after-sales care, a high-quality certified pre-owned vehicle or simply to purchase Lexus Lifestyle merchandise.

In presenting the new Lexus Mutiara Damansara, Ravindran K., President of Lexus Malaysia said that the enhancements to the facilities allowed Lexus Malaysia to redefine its core brand values and to clearly showcase them with a truly exclusive Lexus experience.

“Not by any means is the Lexus brand and its products deemed conventional. Neither then should the retail experience be. By designing innovative ways to excite and change the world, Lexus remains the visionary luxury brand that anticipates the future for people and society,” said Akio Takeyama, Deputy Chairman of Lexus Malaysia.

Part of the challenge for a luxury lifestyle brand is to remain in step with the customer and at Lexus, this challenge is amply met through its omotenashi mantra by anticipating and fulfilling customers’ needs at every touch point.

Highlights of the new Lexus Mutiara Damansara include:

The Lexus Centre will delight all the senses beginning with the Lexus Signature Scent of Wild Earth greeting visitors.
Seamless and wireless sales and service experience where customers and prospects are able to receive precise, consistent and updated information via the Lexus Touch tablets.
Coffee is of the highest quality and sourced from Cafés Richard, a highly sought-after French brand synonymous with high-end Parisian cafés.
A highly-digitalized experience with surround LCD displays, digital vehicle information consoles, real-time service status and digital reading materials available throughout the building.
A Mark Levinson audio system is installed in an acoustically tuned room for guests to experience the kind of audiophile-quality sounds they can enjoy in select Lexus vehicles.
The flagship outlet boasts a retail space offering an array of well-stocked premium quality Lexus Lifestyle Collection merchandise allowing customers to fully enjoy their lifestyle aspirations.
The new Lexus Centre features a Zen Room where guests can enjoy a few moments of tranquility relaxing to soft music on massage or lounge chairs while their vehicles receive expert care.

The new Lexus Mutiara Damansara facility on Jalan PJU7/2 (after IKEA) is open daily showcasing brand-new and pre-owned Lexus models as well as offering quality care for all Lexus vehicles. For more details, visit Lexus.com.my.

UMW Toyota Announces New Variant For Its Lexus RX300 SUV

Lexus Malaysia, a division of UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd, the authorised importers and distributors of Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, announces the availability of a new variant the popular RX300 model. This Special Edition shares the specifications and equipment of the RX300 Luxury variant but has additional accessories.

Priced from RM434,000, inclusive of SST (approximately RM10,000 more than the RX300 Luxury variant), the RX300 Special Edition has Lexus-genuine accessories which enhance its external appearance as well as provide additional functionality for motoring enjoyment. At the front end is an additional underbody panel which provides protection from stones and other objects thrown up from the road while along the sides are body mouldings which not only give enhancement to the looks but also add elegance.

The lower side mouldings are integrated with the new one-piece side steps on either side. These steps run along the bottom of the front and rear doors, providing easier movement in an out of the RX300, especially for small children and elderly people. Custom-designed visors have been installed on the tops of the windows to prevent rainwater from entering the cabin if the glass is wound down slightly. They are shaped to have minimal effect on airflow while allowing the glass to be lowered, if desired, even when there is rain.

Those who frequently use the rear cargo space will appreciate the step guard which is installed near the lower edge of the rear door opening. Covering almost the full width of the opening, it provides protection for the upper part of the rear bumper so it will not be scratched or stained when loading or unloading cargo. The Lexus philosophy is all about hospitality and this is reflected in the Welcome Door Lamp which comes on whenever the doors are opened. The lamp illuminates the area near the door so that puddles of water or potholes can be seen and avoided. Additionally, this feature also adds a touch of class with the projection of the Lexus logo on the ground.

Two other accessories included in the RX300 Special Edition are the Touch ’n Go reader/transmitter and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The Touch ’n Go device is compatible with Touch ’n Go toll-cards and can be used for passage through the SMART TAG lanes at toll plazas nationwide. It offers a neater solution for electronic payment of toll and can be installed inside the cabin. The DVR is a familiar accessory in many cars nowadays, providing motorists with a way to provide visual evidence in the event of an accident. Unlike the third-party accessories which are usually stuck on the windscreen, the one for the RX300 Special Edition is installed securely behind the rearview mirror.

All the accessories which come with the RX300 Special Edition are Lexus genuine accessories and meet the same high standards of quality and reliability as the rest of the vehicle. All accessory installation is done by professionally trained personnel at UMW Toyota Motor’s own Accessories Centre in Bukit Raja, Selangor. The RX model line currently on sale is the fourth generation of one of the most successful models of the brand. Six variants are available from Lexus Malaysia, with the RX300 Special Edition being the seventh. All RX300 variants are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine (8AR-FTS) which produces 235 ps & 350 Nm of torque. A 6-speed Super Electronically Controlled Transaxle (6 ECT) automatic transmission is standard along with all-wheel drive.

As with all new models sold by Lexus Malaysia, there is a comprehensive factory warranty of 5 years/Unlimited mileage (whichever comes first after original registration). Complete aftersales support is available at 7 locations in Malaysia (including one in Kuching, Sarawak) where there are professional technicians who have been extensively trained to look after Lexus vehicles.