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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Lexus is advertising this on their site right now

THE 2010 LEXUS LS INSPIRES AN INDUSTRY. EXPLORE THE LS WORLD'S FIRST TO LEARN HOW.
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FEATURES 	DATE INTRODUCED
Advanced Parking Guidance System* 	September 2006
Active Pedestrian Detection System* 	September 2006**
Advanced Pre-Collision System* 	September 2006**
All-Wheel Drive V8 Hybrid* 	June 2007
Low-beam LED Headlamps* 	June 2007
8-speed Automatic Transmission 	September 2006
Electronic Intake Cam Timing on VVT-ie 	September 2006
Air-chamber Rear-seat Massager* 	September 2006
AWD ECVT Transmission* 	September 2006
Prestige Luxury Hybrid* 	June 2007
SULEV II V8 Gas Automobile* 	June 2007
Rear Climate Control with Infared Sensors* 	September 2006
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Thanks for the info. Love the see the low-beam LED headlights.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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The SAE publication Automotive Engineering International backs them up with a similar list + more world firsts:

Originally Posted by SAE
The LS 460’s world-first highlights include:

* eight-speed automatic transmission;
* pre-crash safety system;
* advanced obstacle-detection system;
* driver-monitoring system;
* emergency-steering assist;
* intelligent powertrain control system;
* rear pre-crash safety system;
* roof climate diffusers;
* VVT-IE electrically actuated camshaft phasers.
http://www.sae.org/servlets/pressRoo...N_SUCCESS=TRUE
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