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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Unveils GR GT3 Concept and GRMN Yaris as Embodiments of Making Ever-better Motorsports-bred Cars

CHIBA CITY, JAPAN, Jan 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are exhibiting the following vehicles and parts at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022(1) at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City) from today to January 16.GR GT3 ConceptTGR is committed to further accelerating customer motorsports activities to make the world of motorsports sustainable. Promoting "driver first" car development and with a desire to provide attractive cars that customers participating in GT3, which is the pinnacle of customer motorsports, would choose, TGR has unveiled the GR GT3 Concept.As was the case with the GR Yaris, by commercializing motorsports cars rather than simply adapting production vehicles for use in motorsports, TGR intends to use feedback and technologies refined through participation in various motorsports activities to develop both GT3 and mass-production cars and further promote making ever-better motorsports-bred cars.GRMN YarisThe development of the GRMN Yaris(2) began with the desire of Morizo, president Toyoda to "deliver cars to customers that evolve quickly and can be tailored to individuals like in the field of motorsports". In addition to having refined the v...

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Lexus to Debut the NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept and Hydrogen Engine Equipped ROV Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Lexus will debut the "NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept" and "ROV Concept" for the first time at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022, held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City) for three days from January 14 (Fri.) to 16 (Sun.), 2022.NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept (Iron Oxide) / ROV Concept (Iron Oxide)The two concept vehicles on display are models that embody Lexus' efforts to realize a carbon neutral society, expand customer choices, challenge to suggest diversifying and expanding lifestyles, and provide new values that exceed expectations. The aim is to balance the refined lifestyle and driving pleasure that cars provide our customers, while living in harmony with nature.The NX PHEV OFFROAD Concept is based on Lexus' first PHEV model that went on sale in November 2021, the NX 450h+. The BEV and PHEV modes offer refined driving performance and excellent environmental performance that reduces CO2 emissions, as well as reliable driving performance by electric motor on low-friction roads. The body inspires an adventurous lifestyle with its lifted platform, off-road running all-terrain large diameter tires and beautifully finished customized bronze...

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Lexus Brings a Custom Tuned LX “OFFROAD” Model to the Tokyo Auto Salon 2022

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JAOS Corporation and Lexus collaborate to feature a new customized LX "OFFROAD" model at the JAOS booth in HALL 7 of the "Tokyo Auto Salon 2022" to be held from January 14 (Fri) to 16 (Sun).LX 600 "OFFROAD" JAOS ver.LEXUS is committed to offering a diverse range of products to meet the diversifying needs and lifestyles of its customers. The new LX, which went on sale today in Japan, offers a higher level of refinement, while maintaining its time-tested reliability, durability and off-road driving performance in order to provide its guests with a rewarding lifestyle experience whether it is in the urban city or deep off the beaten track.Ever since its establishment in 1985, JAOS has been developing and offering 4WD & SUV parts to invite as many guests as possible to "Experience a New Adventure." in line with their corporate motto.This collaboration is the result of the desire of both companies to provide customers with an all-new experience. The LX 600 "OFFROAD" JAOS ver., based on the LX 600 "OFFROAD" model, combines the exclusive "OFFROAD" version's exterior design that projects powerful off-road performance...