Auto Shanghai: Lexus unveils all-new ES On April 23, Lexus unveils the all-new ES sedan at its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in the middle of 2026. The all-new 8th-generation ES stands as a forerunner in Lexus's next-generation electrification lineup. It aspires to deliver a refined driving experience across every scene - further enhancing quietness and ride comfort with s...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Lexus adds F Sport Handling grade to Lexus TX in U.S. for 2025 On November 15, Lexus announced an addition to its Lexus TX line in the U.S., built on the GA-K platform at the TMMI plant in Princeton, Indiana. The 2025 TX adds the F SPORT Handling grade, available only on TX 350 AWD, with a unique front fascia and rear valance. The TX is now offered in seven grades: Standard, Premium, Luxury, F SPORT Handling, F SPORT Performance Premium, and F SP...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

Toyota Kirloskar Motor, India launches all-new Vellfire MPV for INR 11.99 million On August 3, Toyota Kirloskar Motor launched the all-new MPV Vellfire strong hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV) for a starting price of INR 11.99 million and going to INR 12.99 million. The Vellfire will be imported as a CBU model and based on the TNGA platform (GA-K) featuring a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder DOHC engine, which offers a maximum power output of 142 kW ...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

UMW Toyota Motor Malaysia’s sales in first 5 months of 2023 up 8.2% with 39,990 cars Announced on June 9, 2023, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded sales in May 2023 of 7,875 units sold for Toyota and 129 units for Lexus in Malaysia. The combined 8,004 units sold (Toyota + Lexus) grew 18.3% MoM. UMWT’s sales in the first 5 months of 2023 reached 39,990 units, a notable growth of 8.2% YoY.The month of May 2023 also saw Toyota Malaysia bring in sa...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/12

Lexus premieres all-new TX three-row SUV in U.S. On June 8, Lexus premiered the all-new TX three-row crossover SUV, a vehicle made specifically for the North American market. The TX is the latest Lexus SUV to adopt the GA-K platform. The 2024 Lexus TX provides a serene interior space with a comfortable, quiet in-cabin atmosphere, confident driving, and a spacious luggage compartment – even at full occupancy.The TX 350 (FWD/AWD) offers a respons...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/09

Lexus opens reservations for new generation RX SUV in China On January 10, Lexus announced that it opened reservations for the new generation RX, a mid-size luxury SUV, in China. It is available in 6 variants, priced between CNY 409,000 and CNY 625,000.Built on the latest Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, the new RX features low center of gravity, high rigidity, and low weight. It is fitted with Lexus’ iconic spindle grille and a driver-or...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/20

Toyota presents all-new 2023 Crown ahead of U.S. launch On October 25, Toyota presented its all-new 2023 Toyota Crown ahead of its U.S. launch with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified Toyota powertrains, including the first-ever Hybrid MAX system.Expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early 2023 in three available grades (XLE, Limited and Platinum), Toyota Crown will offer a choice of two different hybrid powertrains: Hybrid MAX or...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/26

Lexus introduces all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in U.S. On September 9, Lexus introduced the all-new 2023 RX luxury crossover in the U.S. in six grades: Standard, Premium, RX-first Premium+, Luxury, F SPORT Handling and RX-first, F SPORT Performance.The 2023 RX rides atop the new, more robust Global Architecture-K (GA-K) platform, which is 198-pounds lighter and has a center of gravity that is 0.6 inches lower versus its predecessor.Although th...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/10

Toyota to build all-new Crown in Japan for local and export markets Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has revealed its plans to build the all-new Crown in Japan for Japanese domestic and overseas markets. The new model will come in four variations including the Crossover type, which will be launched in Japan around the fall of this year. The new series will be rolled out in 40 countries and regions. In recent years, the Crown has been available o...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/19

Debuting 2023 Toyota Crown returns to U.S. with new hybrid powertrain On July 15, Toyota Motor Co. announced the return of the Toyota Crown full-size Luxury car to U.S. markets with a new design and powertrain. The 2023 Crown, based on Toyota’s GA-K platform, will be available in three different trims and offer two hybrid powertrains. The fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System is offered on the XLE and Limited trims, featuring a 2.5-liter DOHC ...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/16

Lexus makes world premiere of all-new RX On June 1, 2022, Lexus has premiered its all-new luxury crossover, the RX (prototype), online to the globe.The new RX, now in its fifth generation, uses an enhanced GA-K platform. The center of gravity has been lowered by 15 mm compared to the previous model by reducing vehicle weight and lowering the floor. While overall length is the same as the former model, the wheelbase is 60 mm longer and the tread i...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/01

Lexus launches NX 350h in India On March 9, Lexus launched the 2022 Lexus NX 350h in India.Based on the global architecture–K or "GA-K" platform, the second-generation NX combines hybrid system with a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine and a high-output motor.The car features an all-new multimedia system with a 14-inch touchscreen display and standard Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 including Pre-collision System (PCS) for vehicle detection with alarm...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/10

Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV and NX 350h HEV launched in Thailand Announced on November 30, 2021, Lexus launched the 2nd-generation Lexus NX in Thailand at the 38th Thailand International Motor Expo, the first Southeast Asian country to receive this new luxury crossover following its global debut in June. The 2 electrified-powertrain choices for Thailand market are the NX 450h+ PHEV and the NX 350h HEV. The new NX uses the GA-K platform (Global Architectu...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/02

Lexus launches new-generation NX compact crossover SUV at Auto Guangzhou 2021 On November 19, 2021, Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, launched the new-generation NX at the 19th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2021). Positioned as a compact crossover SUV, the NX offers three powertrain options including plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gasoline. It is available in 10 versions and retails for between CNY 318,800...

News  Updated at: 2021/11/26

Lexus makes world premiere of all-new NX compact crossover SUV On June 12, 2021, Lexus announced the world premiere of the all-new NX compact crossover SUV, the first model of Lexus' next-generation range.The all-new NX measures 4,660 (+20 compared to conventional model) mm in length, 1,865 (+20) mm in width, 1,640 (+5) mm in height, and 2,690 (+30) mm in wheelbase. The model uses the GA-K platform to achieve a lightweight, highly rigid body with...

News  Updated at: 2021/06/14

2021 Toyota Harrier SUV officially launched in Malaysia On April 8, 2021, UMW Toyota Motor has officially launched the 4th-generation Toyota Harrier SUV in Malaysia. As the second model to arrive through official means, it comes with several new features but also a less powerful engine compared to the one before. Offered only in a single 2.0 Luxury variant, the new Harrier is priced at MYR 249,707.Its dimensions are (LWH) 4,740x 1,855 x 1,660 mm ...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/08

Toyota launches all-new Harrier in Japan On June 17, 2020, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it launched all-new Harrier in Japan. In a clear distinction from other SUVs, the all-new Harrier brings together simplicity, elegance, and robustness in a fluent coupe form. Its panorama roof with electro-chromatic windows, used for the first time by Toyota, uses a large sheet of electro-chromatic glass that covers the front seats and as far as bac...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/17

Toyota launches new model RAV4 PHEV in Japan On June 8, 2020, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the new crossover SUV RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) through dealerships in Japan. The RAV4 PHEV aims to boost the fun-to-drive appeal of RAV4, adopting the newly developed Toyota Hybrid System (THS II). The front motor and inverter achieve more powerful output than the RAV4 hybrid system, and the combination with the new model, high-capac...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/08

Toyota launches refined 7-seater Highlander in Europe On May 11, Toyota announced that its largest hybrid SUV, the Highlander, is to go on sale throughout Western Europe for the first time.Available exclusively with a full hybrid powertrain, the Highlander - together with the D-segment RAV4, the C-segment C-HR and the forthcoming B-segment Yaris Cross - is the newest addition to Toyota's European SUV model line-up.Benefiting from Toyota's GA-K pl...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/12

Toyota to unveil new model Harrier in Japan On April 13, 2020, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it plans to release its new model Harrier Urban SUV in around June 2020. From the first moment seeing, riding, or driving off in the new Harrier, it resonates with a focus on sensory quality. Rather than relying on utility and numerical performance, Toyota's goal was to create a unique presence that fills the heart with its elegance.The new Harr...

News  Updated at: 2020/04/13