Lexus Announces Prices on Six 2004 Models

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2003 -- Lexus announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for several 2004 models.

The LX 470 full-size luxury utility vehicle is enhanced for 2004 with the addition of a rear backup camera system and new wireless technology. The rear backup camera, integrated with the standard DVD-based Lexus Navigation System, gives the driver a view of what's behind the vehicle, automatically projecting a color image on the navigation system's seven-inch LCD screen when reverse gear is engaged. The navigation system also incorporates Bluetooth(R) wireless technology, which allows the driver to transfer personal phone books to the navigation system and make hands-free phone calls through the system's touch-screen control panel. The 2004 LX 470's base MSRP will be $64,175, up $550 or 0.9 percent.

The GX 470 mid-size luxury utility vehicle will have an MSRP of $45,075, up $150 or 0.3 percent.

Base price for the SC 430 hardtop convertible will be $62,575, an increase of $350 or 0.6 percent.

Prices are unchanged for the 2004 IS 300 compact sport sedans and SportCross, the GS 430/300 high performance sport sedans and newly introduced RX 330 luxury utility vehicle.