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Lexus
launch two new cars
Lexus
Ireland rolled out both a high-performance version of their GS car,
the GS430, and a luxury 4x4 - the RX300 - which might well pose a
threat to the current dominence of Mercedes-Benz in that rarified
segment.
The GS430 has the new V8 4.3-litre
engine that is also coming soon in the flagship LS series and does the
0-62 sprint in 6.2 seconds. It is aimed straight at those who buy the
Jaguar S-Type in its 4-litre guise. It will sell for £69,950.
The RX300 is built on the same platform
as the GS, but with an entirely new body. That allowed more refinement
than the usual separate-chassis off-road build type. Everything taking
care of any difficult conditions does so completely automatically.
There's an Executive version, with leather and walnut. Prices are £49,000
and £53,500 respectively.
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