Lexus to Debut All-New Luxury SUV at the North American International Auto Show

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 17 -- Lexus will continue to set the trend and create a new benchmark in the luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment with the debut of the all-new GX 470 SUV at the 2002 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, January 12-26.

Positioned between the car-based RX 300 and the high-end LX 470, the V8-powered, mid-size GX 470 will give Lexus the unique distinction of being the only full-line luxury marque to offer three diverse SUVs.

The GX 470 will feature the same full-time four-wheel drive system as the premium LX 470, a 4.7-liter V8 engine, and rear adaptive height controls. These rugged features, coupled with numerous luxury amenities, will provide Lexus GX 470 customers with an ideal mix of business and pleasure.

The all-new GX 470 SUV will go on sale in January 2003. Further details about the vehicle will be announced at the NAIAS Lexus press conference on Sunday, January 6, 2002, at 3:20 p.m. at the Lexus floor display. The Lexus press conference also will be presented live via webcast on lexus.com .

The Lexus Luxury Lounge will be open during the auto show's media days for those journalists wishing to stop by for refreshments, relaxing neck and shoulder massages from professional massage therapists, or to enjoy the Mark Levinson audio system display.