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Lexus Announces 2000 Prices

23 August 1999

Lexus Announces 2000 Prices

    TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- The Lexus Division of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer suggested retail
prices (MSRP) for certain model-year 2000 cars and sport utility vehicles
(SUV).  Increases on the models reflect performance improvements and the
addition of standard features.
    The ES 300 entry-luxury sedan receives a multitude of safety, design and
luxury refinements for 2000.  Additions include electrochromatic rearview and
driver's side mirrors, a child seat tether anchor, additional wood trim,
automatic sound leveling in the audio system and redesigned front fascia and
rear taillights.  The 2000 ES 300 MSRP is $31,405, an increase of $500, or
1.6 percent.  On a comparably equipped basis, there is no price increase from
1999 to 2000.
    The 2000 GS 300 and GS 400 high-performance sport sedans receive a child
seat tether anchor and Brake Assist.  Brake Assist interprets a quick push of
the brake pedal as emergency braking and, if the driver has not stepped hard
enough on the brake pedal, the system supplements the applied braking power.
The GS 300 carries an MSRP of $37,605, up 0.8 percent, or $300, and the GS 400
is priced at $46,005, an increase of 1.1 percent, or $500.
    MSRP for the 2000 SC 400 luxury sport coupe is $55,905, an increase of
1.1 percent, or $600.  The SC 300 is priced at $43,405, an increase of
0.9 percent, or $400.
    The Lexus RX 300 mid-size luxury SUV MSRP has increased $500.  The four-
wheel drive version is $33,905, a 1.5 percent increase, while the front-wheel
drive model is priced at $32,505, a 1.6 percent increase.
    The 2000 LX 470 receives new standard features including Vehicle Skid
Control with Off-Road TRAC (traction control) and Brake Assist, and remote
unlock illuminated entry.  New for 2000, the popular moonroof becomes
standard.  MSRP for the LX 470 increases 5.0 percent, or $2,800, to $59,005.
Taking into account the addition of standard features, the comparably equipped
price increases $805, or 1.4 percent.
    Destination and freight charges remain unchanged at $495.