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LEXPERIENCE MAY 2021 Edition 12

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FORWARD It’s time to reimagine the way you move and live. To celebrate the Lexus brand’s next chapter and the world premiere of the LF-Z Electrified concept vehicle, top designers have created virtual interiors for the concept reflecting on Lexus’s dedication to accelerating its electrified future. Creatives exemplify Lexus’s principles of future-inspired design, Japanese heritage and Takumi craftsmanship with an enhanced human-machine connection. Experience Amazing with Lexus and explore new vehicles, current offers and lifestyle updates. Click below for more.

LEXUS SUV HYBRID RANGE LIVE FORWARD

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NEW LF-Z CONCEPT ART SERIES NEW ES SEDAN MODEL LEXUS RACING

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LIVE FORWARD

Lexus LS 500h Sports Luxury Flagship Sedan in deep blue shown.

IT’S TIME TO REIMAGINE It’s time to reimagine the way you move and live, with Lexus Hybrid Drive. Experience the feeling of seamless performance, with fewer emissions in a hybrid vehicle that charges as you drive. Every movement, intuitive and confident. Each journey exhilarating and meaningful. Your future starts now. With Lexus Hybrid.

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THE HYRBID COUPE

Lexus LC 500h Flagship coupe in graphite black shown.

THE LEXUS HYBRID DRIVE DIFFERENCE The history of Lexus Hybrid Drive dates back over a decade. And still, after more than 15 years of perfecting hybrid vehicles, our commitment to pioneering electrification remains. The result? Vehicles that deliver the perfect blend of fuel efficiency and exhilarating power, with reduced emissions and no need to be plugged in.

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RX AND NX HYRBID

IT’S TIME TO REIMAGINE

It’s time to reimagine the way you move and live, with the Lexus RX 450h Hybrid SUV (5 or 7 seats) and the Lexus NX 300h Hybrid Crossover SUV. Experience the feeling of seamless performance with fewer emissions, in a Hybrid that charges as you drive. Every movement, intuitive and confident. Each journey, exhilarating and meaningful. Your future starts now.

Lexus RX 450h L Sports Luxury 7-seater SUV in vermillion shown.

Lexus NX 300h F Sport Medium Crossover SUV in cobalt mica shown. EXPLORE RX HYBRID

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NEW LEXUS ES MODEL

AUSTRALIAN SUCCESS LEADS TO RANGE EXPANSION

Overseas vehicles shown. Lexus ES 300h in silver and ES 250 F Sport in cobalt mica.

NEW LEXUS ES 250 Lexus will build on the success of the seventh-generation ES luxury medium sedan by adding a new powertrain option when the new Lexus ES arrives locally in August. The new Lexus ES will debut in Australia with a new ES 250 grade, complementing the increasing demand for the petrol-electric hybrid ES 300h and satisfying a higher number of luxury customers drawn to its class-leading style, space and refinement. This includes a focus on benchmark ride comfort and linear handling, new cabin ornamentation and trim, plus advanced safety features standard across the range. The ES 250 features a new 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers a strong 152kW of power and achieves high torque efficiency with 243Nm. An eight-speed automatic transmission provides a short first gear for direct and immediate response, plus a broad spread of taller ratios to provide the impeccable refinement at higher speeds demanded by Lexus ES customers. 5 BACK NEXT Overseas images shown. Please contact Melbourne City Lexus for ES 250 launch details & specifications in Austalia.

THE NEW LEXUS ES 250

The ES 250 and ES 300h will be available in Luxury, Luxury with Enhancement Pack, F Sport and F Sport with Enhancement Pack grades, while the ES 300h exclusively adds a Sports Luxury flagship grade. The lighter new ES 250 maximises the agility borne from the Lexus Driving Signature while complementing the ES 300h with its focus on petrol-electric performance and incredible efficiency. New highlights across the Lexus ES line-up include a high- resolution 12.3-inch widescreen display that has been brought forward by more than 100mm, debuting touch- display functionality to increase usability options for the operator. Lexus Connected Services debuts for the first time as standard on ES, including SOS call1, automated collision notification2 and stolen vehicle tracking3. Lexus Connected Services employs a Data Control Module (DCM) that is able to automatically generate an SOS emergency call to a 24/7 Lexus Emergency Call Centre and relay the location of the vehicle in the event of a collision that requires intervention, or if an airbag deploys.

Overseas Lexus ES 250 F Sport in cobalt mica shown. The driver can also request emergency assistance via an SOS *Ove rseas vehicle shown. 1 Driver assist feature only. Not a substitute for safe driving practices. Not available outside Australia or if service is disabled or button on the overhead console and if the vehicle is reported terminated. Only operates if vehicle's SOS button is pressed. Dependent on 4G enabled DCM, GPS signal strength, mobile network coverage, operational related components and other factors outside Lexus's control which can limit the ability or functionality of the system. Check your Owner's Manual for stolen3, Lexus Connected Services can assist authorities to explanation of limitations. Please drive safely. 2 Driver assist feature only. Not a substitute for safe driving practices. Not available outside Australia or if service is disabled or terminated. Only activates if vehicle's DCM detects airbag deployment or an impact sensor notification. Dependent on 4G enabled DCM, GPS help track the vehicle's location via the Stolen Vehicle signal strength, mobile network coverage, operational related components and other factors outside Lexus's control which can limit the ability or functionality of the system. Check your Owner's Manual for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely. 3 Not available outside Australia or if service is disabled or Tracking (SVT) service. terminated. Dependent on sufficient battery power, 4G enabled DCM, GPS signal strength, mobile network coverage, operational related components & other factors outside Lexus's control which can limit the ability or functionality of the system. Guest required to obtain Police report. Vehicle location information, if available, only provided to Police. Vehicle recovery not guaranteed. 6 BACK NEXT

LEXUS RACING

VASSER SULLIVAN LEXUS RC F GT3 SCORES PODIUM FINISH AT MID-OHIO

The No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 looked to be the dominant car on Sunday afternoon however a rear suspension failure ended the team’s day early. Aaron Telitz led all 33 laps of the first stint after starting from the pole position before turning the driving duties over to Jack Hawksworth, who was able to regain the lead. Just two laps later the No. 14 was forced to the garage. Hawksworth returned to the track and the No. 14 finished 13th. Lexus entered the day having won three Lexus RC F GT3 shown. consecutive races at Mid-Ohio, including back-to-back wins by the No. 14 Lexus The LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Vasser Sullivan No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 earned a second- and Hawksworth. Telitz was also a part of place podium finish in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Mid-Ohio the 2020 victory with Hawksworth. Sports Car Course on May 15, 2021. Ohio native Zach Veach and Frankie Montecalvo Lexus and Vasser Sullivan Racing return teamed up to give Vasser Sullivan and Lexus their first podium of the season and the third to the track at Detroit’s Raceway at Belle straight top-two podium finish at the Ohio road course. Isle Park on Saturday, June 12. Follow the Frankie Montecalvo started the race fourth in the GTD class, and the driver duo made up two Lexus Racing action in our next Lexus spots during the two hour and 40-minute sprint race to give Zach Veach his first career IMSA Lifestyle Magazine or socials by using podium finish in just his third series start. #LexusRCF GT3, #LexusPerformance and #LexusRacing. 7 BACK Overseas vehicle shown. Not for purchase in Australia. Image source lexus.com NEXT

2 MILLION

ELECTRIFIED LEXUS MODELS REACH

READ MORE 2 MILLION GLOBAL SALES

Lexus has eclipsed the major milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles by the end of April 2021, reflecting a commitment to the reduction of CO2 emissions across a significant number of luxury segments. This commitment will continue with confirmation that Lexus International will reveal the first Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in 2021, and the first Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) on a dedicated platform in 2022. By 2025, Lexus International will Lexus self-charging hybrid range shown. debut 20 new or improved models, including more than 10 BEVs, The future expectation on a global level is that sales of electrified models will exceed that of the PHEVs, and hybrid electric vehicles petrol/diesel-only variety. Since the launch of the RX 400h in 2005 (Australia in 2006), Lexus has (HEVs). In the same year Lexus been a pioneer of electrification in luxury segments with 18 model generations of petrol-electric International will make available an hybrid models launched in Australia over 15 years. electrified version of every model line. The Lexus line-up of electrified vehicles will continue to provide a wide range of options tailored to meet the needs of luxury customers. 8 BACK NEXT

LEXUS ENCORE OFFERS

* LEXUS ENCORE OWNER BENEFITS – CURRENT OFFERS

GET THE LEXUS APP 25% OFF VALET PARKING AT PARTICIPATING WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRES Participating Westfield centres for Valet Parking offer: VICTORIA: Doncaster plus selected locations in NSW, QLD and WA. EXPERIENCE A SEAMLESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WITH CHADSTONE VALET PARKING The friendly valet attendants can also assist with any prams/ bags you have, plus you'll be entitled to complimentary parcel pickup from stores within the centre. RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY NOURISHING KIT WHEN YOU SPEND $40 OR MORE AT HUNTER LAB - Spend a minimum of $40 online with Hunter Lab and receive a Nourishing Kit valued at $49 and complimentary shipping. UNLOCK THE POWER OF ENCORE SAVE 5¢/L ON PREMIUM VORTEX FUELS Present Caltex WITH THE LEXUS APP QR code in your Lexus App when paying for your fuel. HOTEL PARTNERSHIPS: Enjoy a range of exclusive benefits at For a seamless experience, we advise our some of Australia's leading high-end hotels. owners to use their mobile device when

redeeming Encore Rewards. Please

download the Lexus App, register your Lexus vehicle and login to gain access your personalised Encore Rewards connected to your Lexus Encore Membership.

*Encore Benefits apply on new and demonstrator vehicles sold on or after 01/01/2020 for a 3 year period from the date the vehicle is first registered. Encore Platinum Benefits apply on new and demonstrator L-Series & F model vehicles sold on or after 03/08/2020 for a 3 year period from the date Encore is first activated by the Dealership. Inclusions may change without notice. Subject to availability. Premium 98, Vortex Diesel, up to 150 litres, at participating Caltex service stations. List of participating locations available at Lexus.com.au/Caltex. List subject to change without notice at sole discretion of Caltex. For T&Cs, see here. https://www.citylexus.com.au/smallprint/encore-terms 9 BACK Offer limited to 5c/litre fuel discount in one transaction per 24 hour period per vehicle registered to a Lexus App account. Offer available on Vortex Premium 95, Vortex NEXT

LEXUS LF-Z ART SERIES

LEXUS PARTNERS WITH ARTISTS & DESIGNERS FOR NEW LF-Z ELECTRIFIED CONCEPT CAR VIRTUAL INTERIORS SERIES

To celebrate the world premiere of the LF-Z Electrified, a battery-electric concept vehicle symbolising the Lexus brand’s next chapter, top footwear designer Salehe Bembury, digital artist Ondrej Zunka and Japanese fashion label Hender Scheme have created virtual interiors for the concept, with their colourful imaginings reflecting on Lexus’s dedication to accelerating its electrified future. Conceived as a platform for collaboration, the LF-Z Electrified Virtual Interior programme introduces a new approach to design, a synergy between art, fashion, lifestyle, and technology that challenges the status quo of the automotive space. The hand-picked creatives exemplify Lexus’s principles of future- inspired design, Japanese heritage and takumi craftsmanship, and an enhanced human-machine connection. Lexus concept design.

Forgoing traditional notions of car design, while transporting the Lexus LF-Z Electrified further into the future, one virtual interior was created by London-based 3D artist Ondrej Zunka, featuring space-age mechanisms, sci-fi materials & multidimensional hues that transcend time and space. “I wanted to make the interior feel as if it wasn’t made by humans, but maybe designed by a sophisticated artificial intelligence. I wanted to go past any known language & design concepts, and forget about what is usually used in automotive interior design.” Translucent silicone seat cushions with memory foam- like properties & a panoramic ceiling crafted from brushed chrome complete Zunka’s hyper-futuristic vision. 10 BACK *Concept vehicle. Not for purchase. Image source: Lexus.com NEXT

NATURE-INSPIRED DESIGN

Lexus concept design.

Also showcasing in the series is US based award-winning footwear designer, Salehe Bembury, who is vice president of sneakers and men’s footwear at Versace. His interior concept embraces the future with a nature-inspired design approach. His virtual interior blends a futuristic aesthetic with organic materials alongside his signature use of bright colour. “I want this car to feel like a seamless juxtaposition of machine and nature, making equal use of the machine function and the benefits of nature to fuel and nurture the passengers on the journey to their destination,” says Bembury. Bembury uses natural materials rather than futuristic ones, such as cedar, cork and granite, with colours inspired by sandstone landscapes and other natural tones. These natural materials sit alongside textiles and patterns that reference Bembury’s background in trainer design, such as a “hairy” suede used on the seatbacks and a signature fingerprint motif that is often found his work, applied to a personalised control panel.

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LEATHER CRAFT

Lexus concept design.

The third of the virtual interiors saw a focus on the natural material characteristics of leather by Tokyo-based fashion label Hender Scheme. Hender Scheme was a natural choice to reflect Lexus’s Japanese heritage and Takumi craftsmanship. For its LF-Z Electrified virtual interior, Hender Scheme imagines an entirely leather interior juxtaposed with the concept vehicle’s ground-breaking technology. The untreated, organic material will develop a patina over time, deepening in colour and

becoming unique to each vehicle. The concept reflects the passage of time and the driver’s relationship to the vehicle. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS

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