2009 IS facelift (merged threads)
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Yesterday's dealer memo said in the opening paragraph that pricing would be announced to the public on Friday, September 5. I'm curious if that will include any explanation of the new "Luxury Value Edition" packages. I don't see any press releases anywhere. Does anyone know?
Lead Lap
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Yesterday's dealer memo said in the opening paragraph that pricing would be announced to the public on Friday, September 5. I'm curious if that will include any explanation of the new "Luxury Value Edition" packages. I don't see any press releases anywhere. Does anyone know?
Source
Lexus Announces Model Year Price Changes on Select Models
09/05/2008
September. 5, 2008 - Torrance, CA. - Lexus announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) today for the 2009 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS F high-performance luxury sport sedan, ES 350 luxury sedan, GS 350 and GS 460 luxury sport sedans, GS 450h luxury hybrid sport sedan, LS 460 and LS 460 L premium luxury sedans, the recently added LS 460 and LS 460 L all-wheel drive versions, and the LS 600h L premium hybrid luxury sedan.
The 2009 IS 250 and IS 350 will receive significant enhancements to both its exterior and interior. Exterior changes include newly designed 17- and 18-inch wheel, front and rear bumpers, a revised front grille, and side rear-view mirrors with incorporated turn signals. The interior will receive a newly designed center cluster and foldable rear headrests.
Mechanically, both the IS 250 and IS 350 receive a revised suspension and steering tuning, further enhancing the cars' handling. In addition, the IS 250 will come standard with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with a cutoff switch, which had been available only on the IS 350. The 2009 IS 250 manual and automatic, IS 250 all-wheel drive, and IS 350 receive a 0.8-1.0 percent increase or $300. The IS 250 with a manual transmission will carry a base MSRP of $31,155, the IS 250 with an automatic transmission will have a base MSRP of $32,325, the IS 250 all-wheel drive will carry a base MSRP of $34,785 and the IS 350 will have a base MSRP of $36,605.
Launched earlier this year, the Lexus IS F also will receive a few enhancements for the 2009 model year. New features include a revised instrument panel cluster design, illuminated mirror controls, a new open/close moonroof switch, and a piano-black center-cluster finish for navigation-equipped vehicles. A sporty new terra cotta and black two-tone interior will also be offered in 2009. The IS F will have a base MSRP of $56,610, an increase of 1.1 percent or $610.
The 2009 ES 350 will carry over unchanged with a base MSRP of $34,320, an increase of 0.6 percent or $200.
The 2009 GS 350, GS 350 all-wheel drive, and GS 460 luxury sport sedans carry over unchanged, with each receiving a 0.6-0.7 percent increase or $300. The GS 350 will have a base MSRP of $44,850, the GS 350 all-wheel drive will be $46,800, and the GS 460 will be $53,320. The 2009 GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan receives an increase in trunk capacity of more than 40 percent, yielding 10.6 cu. ft. of space. It will have a base MSRP of $56,400, an increase of 1.1 percent or $600.
The 2009 LS 460 and LS 460 L luxury sedans carry over with the addition of front-passenger-seat memory. The LS 460 will have a base MSRP of $63,675, an increase of 1.2 percent or $775; the LS 460 L will have a base MSRP of $73,585, an increase of 0.9 percent or $685.
The newest additions to the LS lineup are the all-wheel drive versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L, and they will carry base MSRPs of $67,200 and $77,110, respectively. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN® Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In addition to the luxury, convenience and safety features found on the current LS 460, both AWD versions will come standard with air suspension, Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS), and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).
The 2009 LS 600h L flagship hybrid luxury sedan adds front-passenger-seat memory to a long list of luxury features and will have a base MSRP of $105,885, an increase of 0.9 percent or $985.
The MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $825.
09/05/2008
September. 5, 2008 - Torrance, CA. - Lexus announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) today for the 2009 IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans, IS F high-performance luxury sport sedan, ES 350 luxury sedan, GS 350 and GS 460 luxury sport sedans, GS 450h luxury hybrid sport sedan, LS 460 and LS 460 L premium luxury sedans, the recently added LS 460 and LS 460 L all-wheel drive versions, and the LS 600h L premium hybrid luxury sedan.
The 2009 IS 250 and IS 350 will receive significant enhancements to both its exterior and interior. Exterior changes include newly designed 17- and 18-inch wheel, front and rear bumpers, a revised front grille, and side rear-view mirrors with incorporated turn signals. The interior will receive a newly designed center cluster and foldable rear headrests.
Mechanically, both the IS 250 and IS 350 receive a revised suspension and steering tuning, further enhancing the cars' handling. In addition, the IS 250 will come standard with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) with a cutoff switch, which had been available only on the IS 350. The 2009 IS 250 manual and automatic, IS 250 all-wheel drive, and IS 350 receive a 0.8-1.0 percent increase or $300. The IS 250 with a manual transmission will carry a base MSRP of $31,155, the IS 250 with an automatic transmission will have a base MSRP of $32,325, the IS 250 all-wheel drive will carry a base MSRP of $34,785 and the IS 350 will have a base MSRP of $36,605.
Launched earlier this year, the Lexus IS F also will receive a few enhancements for the 2009 model year. New features include a revised instrument panel cluster design, illuminated mirror controls, a new open/close moonroof switch, and a piano-black center-cluster finish for navigation-equipped vehicles. A sporty new terra cotta and black two-tone interior will also be offered in 2009. The IS F will have a base MSRP of $56,610, an increase of 1.1 percent or $610.
The 2009 ES 350 will carry over unchanged with a base MSRP of $34,320, an increase of 0.6 percent or $200.
The 2009 GS 350, GS 350 all-wheel drive, and GS 460 luxury sport sedans carry over unchanged, with each receiving a 0.6-0.7 percent increase or $300. The GS 350 will have a base MSRP of $44,850, the GS 350 all-wheel drive will be $46,800, and the GS 460 will be $53,320. The 2009 GS 450h hybrid luxury sport sedan receives an increase in trunk capacity of more than 40 percent, yielding 10.6 cu. ft. of space. It will have a base MSRP of $56,400, an increase of 1.1 percent or $600.
The 2009 LS 460 and LS 460 L luxury sedans carry over with the addition of front-passenger-seat memory. The LS 460 will have a base MSRP of $63,675, an increase of 1.2 percent or $775; the LS 460 L will have a base MSRP of $73,585, an increase of 0.9 percent or $685.
The newest additions to the LS lineup are the all-wheel drive versions of the LS 460 and LS 460 L, and they will carry base MSRPs of $67,200 and $77,110, respectively. The AWD system features a highly compact center TORSEN® Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels. In addition to the luxury, convenience and safety features found on the current LS 460, both AWD versions will come standard with air suspension, Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (VGRS), and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS).
The 2009 LS 600h L flagship hybrid luxury sedan adds front-passenger-seat memory to a long list of luxury features and will have a base MSRP of $105,885, an increase of 0.9 percent or $985.
The MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $825.
Lead Lap
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From: WA
The ISF gets a piano black trim option?
Man, that sucks for current ISF owners. So many of them complained that Lexus should have offered a piano black trim option for the ISF, rather than forcing people to have the white carbon fibre trim.
I would LOVE to see piano black in the 250's and 350's, too.
Man, that sucks for current ISF owners. So many of them complained that Lexus should have offered a piano black trim option for the ISF, rather than forcing people to have the white carbon fibre trim.
I would LOVE to see piano black in the 250's and 350's, too.
Driver
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From: South Tron NORWAY
The ISF gets a piano black trim option?
Man, that sucks for current ISF owners. So many of them complained that Lexus should have offered a piano black trim option for the ISF, rather than forcing people to have the white carbon fibre trim.
I would LOVE to see piano black in the 250's and 350's, too.
Man, that sucks for current ISF owners. So many of them complained that Lexus should have offered a piano black trim option for the ISF, rather than forcing people to have the white carbon fibre trim.
I would LOVE to see piano black in the 250's and 350's, too.
Pole Position
Joined: May 2008
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From: Burbs of Chi-Town
Honestly all i really like are the two tone seats and the front end.
The rear lights are just ugly, i dont care for the turn signal mirrors, the chrome around the nav looks gaudy (not to mention when i had a loaner ES with the chrome like that i was nearly blinded when the sun reflected off of it into my eyes), Dark grey "wood" just looks goofy at least our "wood" is a natural color, the vents looks better the old way.
Anyways im glad i got an 08.
The rear lights are just ugly, i dont care for the turn signal mirrors, the chrome around the nav looks gaudy (not to mention when i had a loaner ES with the chrome like that i was nearly blinded when the sun reflected off of it into my eyes), Dark grey "wood" just looks goofy at least our "wood" is a natural color, the vents looks better the old way.
Anyways im glad i got an 08.
Driver School Candidate
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From: CA
They don't mention anything about the card key for SmartAccess, so I guess it's confirmed that U.S. models won't get it? I checked Canada's website, and they do mention that 09 models include 1 card key.
Pit Crew
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From: CA
When I was reading the detailed specifications of the 09 IS, I found that this become standard for all IS:
'Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn indicators.'
So all 09 IS can automatically fold the mirrors, and from the price chart it seems for the same or even lower price, 09 owners can get much better equipped car than our 06-08 IS250 owner: auto-dimming, auto tilt-down in reverse, auto-folding mirrors, memory seats, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Illuminated doorsill (i paid an extra $3XX to get them and had to install by myself!), Power rear-window sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, VDIM...
Oh, this really, really hurts me!
But at the same time, this seems to make IS350 less attractive - since the only difference between 350 and 250 will only be the engine. Think about that for 06-08, unless you special order and wait for some months, there is no way you can get a IS250 with the above mentioned functions, and what made IS350 attractive PREVIOUSLY was these functions were PRACTICALLY available/in stock ONLY for the 350 trim.
'Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn indicators.'
So all 09 IS can automatically fold the mirrors, and from the price chart it seems for the same or even lower price, 09 owners can get much better equipped car than our 06-08 IS250 owner: auto-dimming, auto tilt-down in reverse, auto-folding mirrors, memory seats, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Illuminated doorsill (i paid an extra $3XX to get them and had to install by myself!), Power rear-window sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, VDIM...
Oh, this really, really hurts me!
But at the same time, this seems to make IS350 less attractive - since the only difference between 350 and 250 will only be the engine. Think about that for 06-08, unless you special order and wait for some months, there is no way you can get a IS250 with the above mentioned functions, and what made IS350 attractive PREVIOUSLY was these functions were PRACTICALLY available/in stock ONLY for the 350 trim.
Last edited by felixcat; Sep 5, 2008 at 11:50 AM.
Pole Position
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From: Burbs of Chi-Town
When I was reading the detailed specifications of the 09 IS, I found that this become standard for all IS:
'Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn indicators.'
So all 09 IS can automatically fold the mirrors, and from the price chart it seems for the same or even lower price, 09 owners can get much better equipped car than our 06-08 IS250 owner: auto-dimming, auto tilt-down in reverse, auto-folding mirrors, memory seats, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Illuminated doorsill (i paid an extra $3XX to get them and had to install by myself!), Power rear-window sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, VDIM...
Oh, this really, really hurts me!
But at the same time, this seems to make IS350 less attractive - since the only difference between 350 and 250 will only be the engine. Think about that for 06-08, unless you special order and wait for some months, there is no way you can get a IS250 with the above mentioned functions, and what made IS350 attractive PREVIOUSLY was these functions were PRACTICALLY available/in stock ONLY for the 350 trim.
'Power-adjustable, auto-folding outside mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn indicators.'
So all 09 IS can automatically fold the mirrors, and from the price chart it seems for the same or even lower price, 09 owners can get much better equipped car than our 06-08 IS250 owner: auto-dimming, auto tilt-down in reverse, auto-folding mirrors, memory seats, Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Illuminated doorsill (i paid an extra $3XX to get them and had to install by myself!), Power rear-window sunshade, Rain-sensing wipers, VDIM...
Oh, this really, really hurts me!
But at the same time, this seems to make IS350 less attractive - since the only difference between 350 and 250 will only be the engine. Think about that for 06-08, unless you special order and wait for some months, there is no way you can get a IS250 with the above mentioned functions, and what made IS350 attractive PREVIOUSLY was these functions were PRACTICALLY available/in stock ONLY for the 350 trim.
Pit Crew
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: CA
Oh I forgot to mention I'm in Texas. If you type in a texas zip code in the 'build your lexus' section of the Lexus website and you'll know what I mean. I asked my local dealers about the extra options, they all said unless I special order, they can't get one no matter how hard they try.