Lexus to Display 'Flagship Sedan Concept Car' at Tokyo Motor Show Along with GS450h and LF-A Concept Cars

Tokyo, Japan, Oct 12, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announced today that it plans to display its "Flagship Sedan Concept Car" and two other new concept vehicles; the GS450h, a premium sedan fitted with a newly developed hybrid system, and the LF-A, a premium, two-seater sports car, at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. The show will be open to the public from October 22 to November 6 at the International Convention Complex (Makuhari Messe) in Makuhari, Chiba.

With its "pursuit of perfection" philosophy, Lexus strives to provide the highest-quality products with an unparalleled purchasing and after-sales service experience. Lexus is also aiming to become the new global premium brand for the 21st century through continued, uncompromised efforts in all aspects of development, production and sales, making every moment for its customers filled with exhilaration and comfort.

Further details of the concept cars to be displayed are shown below.

The "Flagship Sedan Concept Car"
(Details to be announced on Wednesday, October 19th during a press briefing at the Lexus exhibit)


The "Flagship Sedan Concept Car"

The GS450h
A premium sedan with a new hybrid system especially developed for front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layouts and aimed at achieving new levels of superior environmental and driving performance befitting a luxury vehicle

- A 3.5-liter, V6 gasoline engine fitted with the new D-4S fuel injection system couples with a high-output electric motor in pursuit of providing 2.0-liter class fuel economy and the output of a 4.5-liter engine, pointing to the direction of powertrains required for premium vehicles.
- The GS450h uses cutting-edge technology, such as VDIM, which stabilizes the vehicle's movement, and a Pre-crash Safety System that reacts in accordance with the direction of the driver's face.
- An electronically controlled, six-speed automatic transmission relays the power in this rear-drive vehicle.

Total length: 4,825mm
Total width: 1,820mm
Total height: 1,430mm
Seating Capacity: Five

The LF-A
A premium, two-seater sports car designed to open the doors to Lexus' world of passionate driving

- The LF-A is designed around the "L-finesse" design concept, aiming to be the embodiment of a high performance coupe.
- The engine bay is fitted with a newly developed, high-output V10 engine that takes driving into a different dimension.

Total length: 4,400mm
Total width: 1,860mm
Total height: 1,220mm
Seating Capacity: Two

About Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation develops and manufactures vehicles, and is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, offering a wide range of products from minivehicles to trucks. In addition to its core business, Toyota has a large business portfolio in financial services, including sales finance, vehicle insurance, and credit cards. It is also involved in telecommunications through a subsidiary that provides cellular services in Japan. Other diversified businesses include industrial equipment, prefabricated housing, and leisure boats. The company is headquartered in Aichi, Japan.

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