Dolan Auto Group

2012 Lexus Vehicle Enhancement and Prices

2011-08-26

Lexus has just released new vehicle MSRP pricing and enhancements on the 2012 CT200h , IS Series, ES 350, HS 250h, LS Series, RX Series and GX 460 models.Notably, pricing for 2012 RX 350, LS Series, ES, and IS Convertible will remain unchanged from 2011 models.

Read on for a summary of vehicle details and pricing:

• F Sport Package Further reinforcing itself as a fun-to-drive hybrid, this exciting package comes with F Sport performance enhancements and visual cues including F Sport tuned suspension, F Sport 17” wheels, F Sport exterior badge, mesh upper & lower grille, larger rear spoiler, black headliner, aluminum sport pedals (accelerator, brake, footrest), perforated leather steering wheel, leather trimmed shift knob, metal doorsill scuff plates, and metallic dash panel trim. Available interior seating is blackNuLuxe trimmed seats OR perforated black leather-trimmed seats with white perforation holes.There are 6 exterior colors available- exclusive to F Sport NEW Ultrasonic Blue Mica (8U1), NEW Nebula Gray Pearl (1H9), Obsidian (212), Tungsten Pearl (1G1), Starfire Pearl (077) and Matador Red Mica (3R1)

• Vehicle Proximity Notification System* - this external sound system is designed to help assist pedestrians to be aware of the presence of hybrid or electric vehicles traveling at low speeds on city streets and will automatically turn off above a certain speed. This feature will be on the CT first with other Lexus hybrids to follow. *This device is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain a lookout for pedestrians, cyclist, other cars and objects and to drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner to avoid making contact.

• Powered Auxiliary Console with 12V Outlet standard on all non-NAV equipped vehicles

For the 2012 CT, there is no change to the base MSRP of $29,120; Premium model MSRP is $31,250.

Product updates for the 2012 IS Series:
• Illumination added to garage door opener buttons (located under rearview mirror)
• Coin holder (to the left of the steering wheel) removed
• VSC switch moved from right side of dash to the left side (where coin holder was located)
• “Shift Lock” lettering on center console removed
• Smoky Granite Mica exterior color is replaced by the NEW Nebula Gray Pearl

• Lexus is pleased to announce the Premium Package Value Edition (PT) and the Luxury Plus Value Edition (LL, LD, LT) packages will carry over to the 2012 IS Sedan. In addition, IS Sedan drops Glacier Frost Mica to be replaced by Fire Agate Pearl.

The MSRP for the IS 250 Sedan M/T is $33,595, IS 250 2WD Sedan is $34,765, IS 250 AWD Sedan is $37,225, IS 350 2WD Sedan is $40,020, and IS 350 AWD Sedan is $42,480.

• The IS C will get a new optional 18” five-spoke alloy wheel with Liquid Graphite finish (same as the IS Sedan). In addition, the run flat tire option has been discontinued for 2012 model. Also, the trunk interior color has changed from Ivory to Black.

• The 2012 IS F receives a new, stylish and wider 19” forged wheel design and new Sachs suspension dampers and revised suspension tuning. The IS F will also sport an all-new Red leather trim that replaces the two-toned Orange/Black seating.The 2012 MSRP is $61,300.

• In 2012 the ES350 drops the Peridot Mica exterior color, and the Smoky Granite Mica exterior color is replaced by the NEW Nebula Gray Pearl.

• The Smoky Granite Mica exterior color is replaced by the NEW Nebula Gray Pearl. The MSRP is $37,030 and the Premium MSRP is $39,800.

• The Smoky Granite Mica exterior color is replaced by the NEW Nebula Gray Pearl.

Updates for the 2012 RX 350 and RX 450h are as follows:
• Multi-mode automatic transaxle malfunction warning added to Multi-Information Display
• Smoky Granite Mica exterior color is replaced by the NEW Nebula Gray Pearl
• Fuel Requirement (RX 350 ONLY)" changed to regular 87 Octane fuel. This does NOT change MPG which are 25 Hwy/21 Combined (FWD) and 24 Hwy/20 Combined (AWD).
• Appearance Package (RX 350 ONLY) - For a sportier look, the RX 350 will have the option of having a 19" Sport Finish Alloy Wheels with All Season Tires and Halogen Headlamps with Metallic Black Surrounds.

The 2012 RX 450h FWD MSRP is $45,235 and RX 450h AWD MSRP is $46,825.

2012 product changes for the GX include:
• Body-side molding added to base model
• Liquid graphite (high-gloss) wheel added to Premium model
• Outside temperature gauge added to Multi-Information Display
• New rearview mirror with illuminated garage door opener buttons
• Interior lights added to console box (in front of shifter) and cupholder
• Peridot Mica has been discontinued and replaced by Fire Agate Pearl

The following option packages have been discontinued: Wide-view Front and Side Monitor System with Crawl Control & Park Assist (MT); PCS with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control & Crawl Control (PS); PCS/Wide-view Front & Side Monitor Package (ZA).

The 2012 GX Base MSRP is $53,245 and GX Premium MSRP is $58,040.