Lexus officially coming in the Philippines!

**bhp** · December 26th, 2007 01:32 PM

Lexus just had their ground breaking ceremony in Fort Bonifacio Globaly City. they are planning to enter the market by 4th quarter of 2008! can't wait too see them! this would definitely add spice to the luxury car market!

**IIE** · December 26th, 2007 01:53 PM

on of the top of the line suv, cars....

si erap nakita ko na ka lexus

**AG4** · December 26th, 2007 03:26 PM

It looks like they will sell models here without direct injection...

IS300 instead of IS250 & IS350...
The LS460 will probably come with the weaker 4.6 of the GS460.

RP Lexus lineup according to Vernon Sarne's article...
IS300
ES350
RX350
GS460
LS460
LX570

Just in case you are wondering which BMW the IS300 would go up against based on performance... that would be the 325i.

IS300

Power: 228hp * 6200rpm
Torque: 300Nm * 4400rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Multi-Mode ECT Automatic
0-100km/h: 7.7 sec
Top Speed: 235 km/h
Recommended Fuel Octane Level: 95 or higher

325i Executive (P3.45M)

Power: 218hp * 6500rpm
Torque: 250Nm * 2750-4250rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
0-100km/h: 7.7 sec
Top Speed: 242 km/h

(2008MY 325i 3.0i specs)
Power: 218hp * 6100rpm
Torque: 270Nm * 2400-4200rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
0-100km/h: 7.1 sec
Top Speed: 248 km/h

In Japan the base IS250 is priced just a bit higher than an Evo X GSR. I'm guessing that the IS300 will be priced above P2.8M.

**Altis6453** · December 26th, 2007 03:51 PM

Hmm...with the entry of Lexus in the Philippine market, can the Acura brand of Honda be far behind?

**AG4** · December 26th, 2007 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Altis6453

Hmm...with the entry of Lexus in the Philippine market, can the Acura brand of Honda be far behind?

That could be a possibility, but for now it looks like Toyota is the only one serious in making a true global Japanese Luxury brand.

Currently these are the only Acura specific models(the others are rebadged JDM Honda models)
Acura TL (made in Marysville, Ohio, USA)

Acura RDX (made in Marysville, Ohio, USA)

all-new 2nd gen Acura MDX (made in Alliston, Ontario, Canada)

**Flagg** · December 26th, 2007 05:45 PM

Yehey, nagkakatotoo na!

**awing** · December 26th, 2007 07:32 PM

Thats a good news!

I like their new LS models and also the GS.

**redefine** · December 26th, 2007 07:59 PM

nice!!! can't wait to see alot of lexus on Philippine road hehe

**Type 100** · December 26th, 2007 09:59 PM

Ilang taon ko na rin naririnig yung balitang yan...sa wakas nagkatotoo.

I've seen a fair number of LS460s running about in Manila streets. Next to its apologetic-looking predecessors the present LS looks very, very good.