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Lexus sports car launched
• By Ross Kiddie
AN EXCITING new
flagship model has been
launched by Lexus New
Zealand.
The LC 500 coupe is described
as a luxury car that
combines daring design
with leading edge engineering
and technology
to emulate that of a classic
grand tourer.
It arrives in New Zealand
in two variations. There is a
5-litre, naturally-aspirated
V8 model and a 3.5-litre V6
coupled to an electric hybrid
system. Both glass roof
models list at $215,000 with
a carbon fibre roof structure
adding an extra $5000
as an option. Prices include
a four-year maintenance
and service contract.
The V8 is a development
of the engine used
in the Lexus RC F and GS
F, it is rated with a 351kW
output along with 540Nm
of torque. The hybrid
system is rated at 264kW
and 348Nm. Both models
drive through a 10-speed
automatic transmission.
“Lexus has once again
demonstrated it has the
confidence to produce
brave uncompromised options
that are different from
the conventional designs
being adopted by competitors,’’
said Paul Carroll,
senior general manager for
Lexus New Zealand.
Sitting on 21in alloy
wheels, the LC is a 2+2
luxury coupe focused on
open road driving. Its handling,
responsiveness and
comfort have been finely
tuned to deliver exhilarating
performance.
Initial driving impressions
on Central Otago
roads were favourable. Both
the V8 and hybrid variants
proved they have true
grand touring performance
with solid engine outputs
and swift acceleration. A
standstill to 100km/h time
of around 5sec could be
expected from the V8. The
handling of both is direct
and decisive, the feeling of
balance, grip and control
GRAND
TOURER:
The LC500
is available
in V8 or
V6 hybrid
form.
has been an engineering
priority.
Both models exude characteristic
engine sound, the
V8 is throaty and will roar
through the exhausts, the
V6 hybrid has its own individual
howl which encourages
keen performance.
“While we offer a hybrid
model, which is synonymous
with efficiency, we
are not shying away from
performance there either,’’
Mr Carroll said. “Drivers
will be surprised at the
power and driving feel of
the hybrid.’’
Lexus Safety System+
is fitted to both models
and includes a pre-crash
system with autonomous
emergency braking, allspeed
dynamic radar cruise
control, lane keeping assist
and lane depart alert.
The LC 500 is available in
a choice of 12 colours.
$4,995 $6,995
1998 BMW 323I 3 NZ OWNERS
2.5 litre tiptronic, alloys, sunroof, airbag
ABS, 163,000kms, tidy car.
2005 VW GOLF GT
2 litre tiptronic 127,000kms, factory
alloys, airbags, ABS.
$6,995
1995 RANGE ROVER HSE V8
4.6 litre auto, only 133,000kms,
classic model,
all factory options.
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2005 TOYOTA VITZ RS
14,750
2005 BMW
2010 MAZDA PREMACY 20S SPORT
2.0, New Shape, 7-seat, 5stage tiptronic auto,
factory body kit, alloy wheels, ESC, curtain
airbags, SMART key.
1.5 VVT, auto, factory 'RS' model
with body kit, alloys wheels,
SMART key/button start, 71,000km.
331 BLENHEIM ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH | 03 348 5855
www.metrochch.co.nz
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2009 TOYOTA PRIUS S HYBRID
1.8 petrol/electric hybrid, 5 dr hatch, ESC,
curtain airbags, fog lights, climate A/C,
auto-headlights, SMART key. Only 26,000km.
323I
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brakes, 17" alloys, Pirelli tyres,
CD stacker, a/c, popular luxury
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Simply outstanding value for
money! Finance available T.A.P.
Test drive today!
ONLY $10,250
204 Main South Rd
Christchurch
03 343 0068
HONDA CRV: New 1.5-litre turbocharged engine.
Three new models from Honda
• By Ross Kiddie
THREE NEW vehicles are
now available at Honda
dealers throughout New
Zealand.
The 2018 CRV sport utility
vehicle is totally fresh
and it is available here in
four grades, and with the
option of seven seats. They
are – 2WD Touring; AWD
Touring; 2WD Sport 7 and
AWD Sport Sensing.
For the first time ever, the
CR-V has a turbocharged
1.5-litre engine, closely
related to the unit now here
the 10th-generation Civic.
It has a power output of
140kW and 240Nm. Prices
start at $37,900 and end at
$47,900.
A new five-door Civic
hatchback has arrived in RS
and SX specification levels.
The SX is powered by a
1.8-litre engine (104kW),
the RS, with the new
1.5-litre turbocharged unit,
SPORTY:
The Type
R joins
a new
Honda
Civic
hatchback
range.
develops 127kW. The range
starts at $32,900 and ends at
$40,900.
The Civic hatch has been
joined by the eagerly-awaited
Type R. It sits in one specification
at $59,900. It is a
manual model with a 2-litre
turbocharged engine developing
228kW and 400Nm.