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The RX 300 sold over 370,000 units in its five years on the market. [27] It was successful in terms of sales, and became the best-selling Lexus model shortly after its introduction. [17] Its popularity contributed to the growth of the premium crossover SUV market, with several rival makes launching competing models in response to the RX 300 ...
On October 21, 2010, Toyota announced a recall of 1.53 million vehicles (740,000 in the U.S., 599,000 in Japan, and 191,000 in Europe and other markets) worldwide; the recall affected MY 2005 and 2006 Avalon, MY 2004 to 2006 Highlander (non-hybrid) and Lexus RX330 and MY 2006 Lexus GS300, IS250 and IS350; the models affected in Japan and ...
1998 RX 300, first Lexus crossover SUV. In 1990, during its first full year of sales, Lexus sold 63,594 LS 400 and ES 250 sedans in the U.S., [48] the majority being the LS model. [48] That year, Lexus also began limited exports to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada and Australia.
Work Completed: Engine performance problem resolved by replacing one of the VarioRam lifters in the intake manifold, shock absorbers replaced with custom-made coilovers complete with Wheeler Dealers logos on top of the strut mounts, brake backing plates and suspension drop links replaced, faulty rear spoiler mechanism fixed by replacing broken ...
The Lexus SC (Japanese: レクサス・SC, Rekusasu SC) is a grand tourer that was retailed by Lexus (a luxury vehicle division of Toyota) and built from 1991 until 2010. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive design and seating for up to four passengers.
The BMW initially performed well until it came last in the evaluation test, revealing badly repaired accident damage. Finally, the presenters went to a circuit, where the cars were lapped by the Stig's German cousin. Two unbroadcast challenges gave points for each viewing of a track day video uploaded to YouTube, and an economy run. [9]
Lexus introduced the first generation, known as the GX 470 in 2002, and subsequently became the third SUV to enter the Lexus lineup. A full-time four-wheel drive system is standard with low-range gearing. The 4.7-liter V8 engine in the GX 470 was the same as used on the larger LX 470. The firm next introduced the second-generation model in 2009 ...
Lexus LFA pace car at the 2012 Grand Prix of Long Beach. Insideline recorded a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 3.9 seconds without launch control system and achieved the 1/4-mile 11.6 seconds at 200 km/h (124 mph). Lexus LFA circled the skidpad in 1.02 g and achieved one of the highest slalom speeds ever recorded at 121.0 km/h (75.2 mph).