Toyota to Unveil "All-New" Land Cruiser at Frankfurt Motor Show

As well as announcing the world premieres of the pre-production Auris Hybrid and Prius Plug-in Hybrid concept, Toyota has also confirmed that it will take the covers off the completely redesigned Land Cruiser at the Frankfurt motorshow. Even though the Japanese automaker is keeping details and photos of the 2010 Land Cruiser / Prado to itself, a JDM brochure that leaked onto the internet in the beginning of August has reveals that the SUV receives new sheetmetal with softer forms along with a redesigned interior.

The revamped Land Cruiser, which should pave the way for a new Lexus GS in the States sometime next year, will go on sale in Europe during the 4th quarter of 2009. Check our previous report on the 2010 Land Cruiser by clicking here.

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Frankfurt Motor Show Debut for Revised 2010 Lexus GS Range

European buyers will get their first look at the subtly revised 2010 model year Lexus GS sedan when it makes its world premiere in about two weeks time from now at the Frankfurt Motor Show. According to Lexus, the entire GS range benefits from enhanced safety features, new exterior and interior colors as well as from upgraded audio and navigation systems. Furthermore, the GS 450h hybrid model gains several bespoke styling cues to set it apart from its conventionally-powered siblings.

From what we can tell by looking at the single press shot of the 2010 GS 450h, the hybrid model gets a new front grille with a highlighted 'Lexus' logo and new exterior mirrors with integrated turning signals.

Aside from the 2010 GS, Lexus will also stage the world debut of the LF-Ch premium compact hatchback prototype and the updated 2010 LS range

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Lexus GS 450h Becomes Australia's First Hybrid Pace Car

Not that we're expecting anyone to soil their pants from the excitement, but a Lexus GS 450h will make its debut as Australia's first ever hybrid pace car at the annual Muscle Car Masters, which will be held at Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway on September 6, 2009. The Japanese luxury hybrid sedan will take a permanent role as the Eastern Creek Raceway's official safety car.

According to Lexus, aside from the special livery and the safety car lights, the GS 450h features no other modifications over the road-going model.

"Our partnership with Eastern Creek is a great way to showcase Lexus' hybrid range of vehicles and demonstrate its compromise free mix of economy and power," commented Lexus Australia Chief Executive, John Roca.

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