2000 Lexus LS Reviews

Never have those in the market for a prestige sports sedan been so spoilt for choice.My fairy godmother has yet to fund me for such a beast but if you're fortunate enough to be looking for a four-door that can embarrass sports cars and still cart the kids, there are several options.The bent-eight compact prestige brigade was largely a German affair until Lexus launched the IS F in 2008, with a musical powerplant and no vertical give in the rear end.It's had two upgrades since then and the latest update of the swift and sonorous model claims to have reduced the rear end's uncomfortably rock-hard ride - sadly that's not the case.VALUESitting amongst the M and AMG badged Germans that dwell around $150,000, the $126,800 Lexus sedan has a solid head start on price.There's dual-zone climate control with rear vents, leather trim, sports leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles, reach'n'rake adjustable steering, keyless entry and ignition, power-adjustable front seats with memory, sports pedals, alarm, Bluetooth phone link (but not for the sound system), a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system (USB) with wheel-mounted controls, sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, power windows, auto-dimming centre mirror and folding auto-dimming exterior mirrors and automatic xenon headlights.TECHNOLOGYThe 5.0-litre V8 engine is seen elsewhere in the Lexus catalogue but in this incarnation produces 311kW at 6600 rpm (the redline is 6800rpm) and 505Nm of torque at 5200rpm. The direct-injection powerplant (with work done on its top end by Yamaha) uses dual variable valve timing for inlet and exhaust cams to provide flexible and relatively frugal motoring.The engine sends drive aft via an eight-speed automatic transmission (with a proper manual paddleshift mode) as well as a rear limited slip differential and is capable of accelerating IS F from 0-100km/h in just 4.8 seconds and claims fuel consumption of 11.4 litres per 100km.The suspension remains a bug-bear - the Japanese luxury brand says the IS F sits on springs, dampers and bushes with revised rates "to combine high performance with enhanced ride comfort," says Lexus .... nup, not yet people - keep at it.The IS F also gets the radar-controlled active cruise control, which maintains a following distance when cruising, but sadly still can't hold a set speed down hill - the Germans can do it with simpler controls on the non-radar cruise control, Lexus has had the system in several models over several model changes but as yet have not got it right.DESIGNThe IS F's exterior has a purposeful look to it - without screaming to authorities that it has street-machine smoke-making potential. It gets the day running lights - LEDs of course - but there are more changes on the dash than anywhere else.The instrument panel is dominated by the tachometer, which now has a tricky redline-imminent light display, as well as a digital and small analogue speed display. The snug-but-comfy four-seater cabin also has carbon-fibre centre-console inserts, more colour options for the leather trim and a revised sports steering wheel.SAFETYThe sedan gets all the bits to warrant its five-star NCAP safety rating - anti-lock brakes with emergency brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution,  stability and traction Control and eight airbags - dual front, side, curtain and driver's knee units.Also on board is the pre-collision safety system which uses a radar sensor in the nose to monitor the distance of the vehicle from objects ahead and if it senses a collision is likely it emits a warning and prepares the car's safety systems for action.DRIVINGTime spent behind the wheel of this car on a track amply displays its pace and talents on smooth tarmac with no speed limits. In real world driving, the IS F can ooze through traffic on a muted V8 burble, a refined note, with the ability to make more noise as required and leave the dawdling masses behind.The eight-speed auto is swift of change and has a genuine manual mode (thank you Lexus) but it can be indecisive, which would be more of an issue if it weren't such a slick-shifter. Daily traffic duties soon show that the chassis engineers still have work to do - on some nastier undulations and bumps the IS F actually pitches and harsher bumps are transmitted more than they should be.The cabin is snug but not uncomfortable for most occupants, although rear legroom is tight, as is front headroom for those over the old six foot mark. Lord knows how I managed to - at 191cm - get behind the wheel of this very car at a racetrack with a helmet on.The cabin design is starting to look a little dated but nowhere more than the digital clock - a Breitling or Omega timepiece is traditional, the digital unit is very 1980s and too naff.It's only a four-seater too, unlike its German opposition, Lexus says its four buckets are for better seat comfort. The IS F has a USB input for iPhones and other devices, but no music aspect for the Bluetooth; there's also no splitfold rear seat and the boot floor panel over the spare is a cumbersome set-up.VERDICTThere's a lot to like about the IS F, in particular the drivetrain that has the tight and hard sound as well as the outputs to back it up. It can also be swift and subtle, with a comfortable cabin. But the luxury arm of Toyota has had enough chances to get the suspension and radar cruise control right and they haven't.LEXUS IS FPrice: $126,800Warranty: 4 years, unlimited kmResale: 54%Source: Glass's GuideService Interval: 10,000km or 6-monthsEconomy: 11.4l/100km, on test 16l/100km, tank ; 270g/km CO2Equipment: eight airbags, ABS, EBD, stability and traction control, pre-collision safety system.Crash rating: 5 starEngine:  311kW/505Nm 5-litre V8Transmission: 8-speed autoBody: 4-door, 4 seats Dimensions: 4660mm (L); 1815mm (W); 1415mm (H); 2730mm (WB)Weight: 1700kgTyre size: 225/40 R19 fr, 255/35 R19 rrSpare tyre: Space saver

The addition of GS 250 will see Australian Lexus customers offered three powertrain variants, with GS 350 and 450h already confirmed. Headlining the range will be a new 252kW, direct and port injected, Atkinson cycle quad cam 3.5-litre V6 hybrid in the GS 450h, which is expected to be 20 per cent more fuel efficient that the outgoing hybrid. GS 450h will sprint from 0 - 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and it consumes 6.2litres/`00km. New to the range and replacing the 183kW 3.0-litre V6 is a new 3.5-litre, quad cam V6 featuring direct and port injection developing 233kW. Despite its larger capacity, the new-to-GS 350 engine will use less fuel than the outgoing model and rocket to 100km/h in 6.0 seconds. Now confirmed for Australia and providing greater choice for new GS customers is a 2.5- litre  quad-cam V6, developing 154kW of power. The new GS 250 model will accelerate to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds and features an electronically controlled six-speed sequential transmission with paddle shift and throttle blipping on downshift in manual mode. All models will be available in F Sport guise, offering greater dynamic and visual enhancements over standard models. The all-new GS range will launch in Australia in the second quarter of 2012. Prices and model range will be available closer to launch.

While it comes from the basis of the car everybody thinks of when they think hybrid - the Toyota Prius - the Lexus CT200h is a slightly different prospect. Hybrids have moved a fair way from their world-saving worthiness platform. These days they're starting to tout style, status and even sporty aspirations. They rarely live up to that last claim, but if you want something that makes you look good on the street -- and at dinner parties -- the CT200h ticks the boxes.DESIGNThis is the first hatch to wear a Lexus badge, and while it stays within the fairly conservative styling boundaries of the brand, it's been given more street presence -- unmistakeably aimed at getting a more style-conscious buyer into the showroom. The hatch lines are lifted by the rakes of the front and rear screens, and on the tested F-Sport spec, darkened alloys play up to the mesh grille and lower fascia detailing.Inside is a snug cabin - supposedly five-seater but really only four - with a premium feel to fit-out and features, among which the antiquated foot-operated park brake seems glaringly out of place.TECHNOLOGYThe CT200h uses the Prius's drivetrain, with a 73kW/142Nm 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 60kW/207Nm electric motor, with a continuously-variable transmission driving the front wheels. A regenerative system captures brake energy to feed charge to the battery - also the older, heavier (and cheaper) technology of a nickel-metal hydride unit rather than lighter and more efficient lithium-ion.But it's not all Prius underpinnings, with the CT200h giving you four switchable driving modes: EV on electric motor solely, Eco using both petrol and electric but limiting power and the drains of airconditioning, Normal with both petrol and electric but less restrictions and Sport with higher engine revs and motor power plus sharper steering.It logs a 0-100km/h time of 10.3 seconds and a top speed of 180km/h - hardly startling, but that's not the point. It's the fuel figure that's the main game: a claimed 4.1L/100km in mixed driving, and a 5.2L/100km finish on testing over several days combined highway, urban and CBD trips.VALUEThe CT200h starts at $39,990, but the F-Sport asks another $10,000 for those wheels, leather sports seats, 10-speaker audio, sat nav, reversing camera, body kit and sports suspension.So what else is around at the compact end of the green-tinted field? Well, the Prius of course, and in top i-Tech spec for $45,990 -- $4000 cheaper than the CT200h F-Sport - with two extra doors. But the Lexus beats it for fit-out and finish, not to forget badge status. Long-gone are the days when A-listers would step onto the red carpet from the hybrid Toyota.The newest rival is the Honda CR-Z, which draws about level with the Lexus on styling and driving, slips back on the luxury scale - and also on petrol economy at 4.5L/100km -- but at $40,790 in top spec will put a sizeable amount of cash back in your pocket.But there's a lot of promise if you're up for a diesel, with the BMW 118d five-door hatch at just over $46,000 with an eight-speed auto and 4.5L/100km economy, while the $36,990 manual Volvo C30 DRIVe with stop-start returns 3.9L/100km.SAFETYIt gets a full five-star crash rating, with active headrests, eight airbags (including knee bags for driver and front passenger), anti-skid brakes with brakeforce distribution to compensate for uneven loading and brake assist for panic stops, plus traction and stability control.DRIVINGWhen it gets on the road, the CT200h's driving modes give it something of a split personality. While it's the most frugal, the electric-only Eco setting is teeth-grittingly tedious anywhere except crawling traffic snarls, but the 2km range means you'll get through most of them without having idled away a tank of fuel.The power-nannied Normal setting is fine for city traffic, but frustrating once you get into free-flowing lane-changes or motorway speeds. For those who actually want to get a bit of response from their car in those conditions, the Power setting is the only place to be. It's not exactly in the spirit of hybrid motoring to just think of the electric motor as a handy way to add torque when you want to go harder. But, well, whatever works, we say.Under those conditions you could ask for more feel from the steering, and perhaps also a better sense of connection with the CVT transmission. But most buyers should have little complaint about the ride and handling, with the little hybrid hatch turning out to be both comfortable and confident, with deft cornering abilities.The downside is that if you drive like that all the time, it's going to destroy the fuel economy that is supposedly one of the key reasons for buying it. We finished with 5.9L/100km for an unscientific mix of driving - which is not bad, but it's not the 4.1L official figure either.VERDICTIt has sporty looks and accessories, but that alone won't add up to sporty performance. However by offering the combination of appealing hatch styling, prestige fit-out and hybrid drivetrain, it's going to appeal to those for whom a Prius is no longer enough. And to those who just want prestige looks without the prestige price tag.RATINGLEXUS CT200hPrice: from $39,990Warranty: 4-years/unlimited kmResale: 51%Service interval: 15,000km/12 monthsSafety: 5-star Euro NCAPEngine: 1.8-litre, 4-cyl petrol engine, 73kW/142Nm; electric motor, 60kW/207NmBody: 5-door hatchWeight: from 1370kgTransmission: CVT, front driveThirst: 4.1L/100km, 91 RON, CO2 95g/kmAffordable luxury with a green tint.

It now has the Lexus family "spindle" grille, new on-board technology, 20-inch alloy wheels and minor exterior styling tweaks front and rear. LED daytime running lights make an appearance and compliment a new headlamp design and larger fog lamp surrounds. Both front and rear bumpers are changed, and the rear bumper protector is enhanced by a stainless steel accent. Tail lamps and a more integrated tow hitch cover also received attention as part of the upgrades. The eight-passenger cabin scores an upgrade with an "Easy Access" driver's seat system. The steering wheel and driver's seat automatically retract when the ignition is turned off. Front seats also feature improved ventilation, and a 220-volt power outlet has been added to the cargo area. The instrument panel has been updated and a new colour multi-information display is applied. A metallic finish for the centre instrument cluster and front side air vents, along with a new metallic accent above the glove box  freshen the look of the instrument panel.  The cabin includes a mahogany woodgrain-look trim, while ivory and black leather-accented interior trim are also available. Some new exterior colours are available. The powertrain remains the same  - a 5.7-litre, petrol V8 with 270kW at 5,600rpm and 530Nm at 3,200rpm. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters can be used to control six-speed automatic transmission. The LX 570's transfer case provides full-time four-wheel drive that is equally adept at handling the rigors of slippery winter weather, mud or snow. The system uses a TORSEN limited-slip locking centre differential with front to rear variable torque distribution, directing more power to the wheels with the best grip should slippage occur.  Four-wheel Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) employs both brake and throttle intervention to help control wheel spin. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) helps maintain directional control during cornering and can be disengaged via the "VSC off" switch. The updated Crawl Control or off road cruise control feature has been upgraded, increasing the number of preset speeds from three to five steps, for greater off-road control. A new Turn Assist feature tightens the turning circle by adding more brake force to the inside rear wheel. The new Multi-terrain Select function allows drivers to optimise vehicle performance by choosing from five types of terrain  including rock, rock and dirt, mogul, loose rock, and mud and sand  delivering the ideal combination of stability and traction control assistance over different surfaces. The hydro-pneumatic Adaptive Variable Suspension system provides three modes to control the spring rate and shock absorber damping force to provide optimal handling and comfort for on-road or trail driving. The LX 570 is equipped with 10 airbags, including driver and front-passenger knee airbags, front and second-row seat-mounted side airbags in the outboard seating positions, and roll-sensing side curtain airbags that cover all three rows. Exterior visibility is enhanced with a Multi-terrain monitor featuring a greater number of exterior cameras. A full array of standard luxury amenities is fitted including a 19-speaker Mark Levinson Reference Surround Sound audio with 450-watts maximum power and 16 channels.

The Japanese brand is promising more two-door style cars as it works to 'emotionalise' a brand that's better known for its quality and efficiency. Coupes have been targeted as a breakthrough point by the company's global head of product and marketing planning, Karl Schlicht, who talks with Carsguide after the unveiling of the Lexus LF-LC concept at the Detroit motor show. The good looking LF-FC was designed at Toyota's CALTY design studio in the USA, is named as the best concept car at the show, and has a good chance for production if potential customers push Lexus hard enough. "We said we need to change and with that we said we needed some coupes to emotionalise the lineup," Schlicht says. "We do believe that if we change direction with our brand it's easier to do with a coupe, to make a statement. In the near future you're going to see an IS-based coupe. If you guys write some nice things about this red car out here we're probably going to get that one." The American executive admits that a Japanese approach to luxury cars, which worked well at first with the original LS400 in 1989, left Lexus struggling as its rivals got going with cars that provided more emotion. But there have been changes. Recently, Toyota chief Akio Toyoda has even become the Lexus brand champion in Japan and has cut through the complicated decision making process that stymied development of cars to move the brand forward. "We needed to emotionalise the brand more. We weren't going to stay stale and boring. We're not going to become the next Cadillac," he says. "In the last couple of years we've developed the changes you're seeing now. We said we need to change direction. We put together what we call a Compass Plan." The all-new Lexus GS coming to Australia is a good example, he says, of the change. The car was almost killed - twice - before engineers got the right combination of luxury and driving enjoyment to move beyond the fuddy-duddy first model. Schlicht also admits that Lexus concentrated on sales in the USA at the expense of other countries including Australia. "The fact that we succeeded in the US was a strength and a weakness. We rode that baby boomer market in the US extremely well. However, you sorta get a bit of a blind spot to the rest of the world," Schlicht says. "I'm being very onest with you, the sucess in the US was fantastic ... and why we're still here. But we developed a few blind spots and maybe we were slow to react to that." In future, he promises a company that's faster on its feet, more  focussed and with cars that have more style - and more substance. "We shouldn't be a replication of Toyota. We only sell half a million cars," Schlicht says. "For too long, we had design reviews with 100 people judging. It doesn't do anything. We think we can make a huge statement on the new direction with coupes."

The Koreans starred, the Japanese mounted a comeback, and One Ford hit the headlines with an extended family of Focus-based newcomers that it is certain to make a big hit in Australia. But it was one car and the commitment of its company chief that made the most impact as America fought back on the opening day of the 2011 North American International Motor Show.The stunning sports coupe officially broke cover at Detroit motor show and showed off what Lexus general manager Mark Templin calls a design revolution for the company.Templin wouldn't be drawn on whether the LF-LC concept will become a production reality but is doting-dad proud of the hybrid 2+2 coupe, even as he foreshadows the company will grow more than any luxury brand in the industry."This is more than just a new car for us. It signals the start of something big," he says.The exterior was penned in Lexus' California studio and is all flowing lines and sharp angles, while the interior uses a variety of contours and leather and suede contrasts to emphasise that it's a driver-focused sports car.A tech board, which Templin desribes as a "tilt-up iPad" is housed in the centre console and controls the sound system, airconditioning and navigation, with a pop-up touch-screen keyboard for more complex tasks.There are a pair of 12.3-inch LCD screens showin information and navigation display and a pair of touch screens are mounted in the doors to operate the windows.Templin says Lexus is entering the third phase of its development, building inspirational and emotional products, after first launching its brand in 1989 and then expanding its vehicle line-up.The rear-wheel drive LF-LC uses Lexus' next-generation hybrid powertrain to deliver what Templin says is a rewarding driving experience that is also kinder to the environment.There was also more practical news with Templin saying Lexus will launch nine new or updated models in 2012 as it looks to the luxury car sales lead it lost to BMW last year as a result of product shortages arising from the March tsunami.

Everything from a tweaked HiLux to the all-new 86 sports car are confirmed for one of the biggest product makeovers in Brand T's recent history in a showroom revamp that promises something for almost anyone. The locally made Camry is already swinging back into full-scale production - with the hybrid next and then the V6 Aurion - with an overhauled Corolla to end the action in the back end of the year. "We have now embarked on a dramatic period of product renewal. For the year ahead, Toyota sees plenty of positives," says Dave Buttner, executive vice-president of sales and marketing at Toyota Australia. Following a quiet year on the model front through 2011, apart from the late arrival of the new Camry, shoppers will see plenty of action from this month right through until November with a predictable emphasis on the expansion of the Prius lineup to include the new V and C models, as well as a facelift for the regular Prius hatch. But it's the 86 coupe that will be the headliner. "We've seeing an incredible amount of interest in that car," says Buttner. At Lexus shops, the all-new GS is the hero car, with the RX SUV also coming in for an overhaul. The new-model push comes after what was, for Toyota, a disappointing result in 2011. It might have been Australia's favourite brand for the ninth straight year, with a string of successes including class wins for the Camry and HiLux, but sales were down by 15.4 per cent over 2010. The result looked even worse when natural disasters in Japan and Thailand emptied the supply chain, and a final-quarter recovery - when the Corolla even led the Mazda3 that became Australia's number one - only just got things back on track. "I think it's marvelous, compared to what it could have been. Things looked pretty bad there for a while. It was actually a good result in the end," says Buttner. He is predicting a sales result of around 250,000 vehicles in 2012, up from 181,624, last year and believes the new models will provide the drive. "Our aspirations are strong for 2012. Four of the past five months (of 2011) were stronger than the corresponding time in 2010. That's a great springboard into 2011," says Buttner. 2012 AT TOYOTA All-new Camry Hybrid V6 Aurion Prius C Prius V 86 sports car Corolla Lexus GS Updates LandCruiser Prius HiLux Lexus RX.

It's currently only a motor show tease, with no firm plan for production, but the Lexus LF-LC concept has the potential to become the next big thing for the Japanese brand and a major magnet for prestige car buyers. Lexus already has its LFA supercar and the latest GS on the road, but the A-car is way too costly and the S-car is too mainstream. The LC - the letters stand for Lexus Coupe - is a truly great looking two-door coupe that could easily make the move onto the road. It sits in size between the IS and GS lines but Lexus insiders say it is much more sports focussed than a 3-Series BMW coupe. It will be officially unveiled on January 9 at the Detroit motor show and Lexus says it sets the next design direction for the brand. Not surprisingly, it was styled in California and not in Japan. “Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in Japan, the LF-LC blends both high technology and organic shapes to connect the driver to the machine,” says Mark Templin, Lexus group vice president and general manager. “The clean lines of the vehicle emphasize motion, creating a distinctive look for this futuristic sport coupe.” The LC could easily be a GS coupe but Lexus Australia says no. "It's not linked to any existing model," says Peter Evans, local spokesman. He admits the importance of the car but nothing more. "We'll all have to wait until the Detroit show. We cannot say anything until then." The LC is much more aggressive than current Lexus production cars, although it does share the Darth Vader-style 'spindle grille' already seen on the GS. It's already getting a warm reception in Australia and the model expansion is likely to include a new hybrid, in addition to the GS250 price leader, with Lexus recently registering the GS300h tag for Australia. And Lexus is not alone in pre-Detroit teases. Nissan has now released a teaser side-on picture of the all-new Pathfinder it will reveal in motown ahead of production later in 2012. But Hyundai is even more adventurous, and has provided a sneak peak of the i-oniq coupe it is reading for show duty, although not until the Geneva event in March. So far it's only a sketch but Thomas Burkle, chief designer at Hyundai’s European research and design centre in Germany, says the concept previews “the next evolution of the brand’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ form language”.

The snow-capped start to the car year is traditionally a showcase for a wide range of concept cars and Lexus and Smart have gone early with teaser details on their contenders.The Lexus is a new sporty model that takes its inspiration from the company's LFA supercar and the Smart is a baby ute that pokes fun at the reinvention of the ForTwo.The two companies will not be alone in Motown next month, with Nissan planning a preview of its Pathfinder, Honda likely to show another NSX supercar concept and a tease for its next Accord, and Chrysler Jeep intending to make a splash with a couple of futuristic show cars.Lexus is not revealing much about its new car, although it has released teaser pictures of the nose and cabin and plans to also go public with a name before the car is unveiled on Monday, January 9.But the 19-inch alloy wheels and deep front airdam point to something that's more like the LFA than another CT200-style hybrid, and it shares the Darth Vader-style 'thimble' grille treatment already applied to the new Lexus GS."It's a concept car. it's not an update of an existing model," confirms Peter Evans of Lexus Australia.But he is keen to keep a distance between the Lexus concept and Toyota's new sports car hero."It has no commonality, nor does it have anything in common with, the Toyota 86," says Evans.There is definite production potential in the Detroit display car but, typically, it will take a people-power movement to convince Lexus executives in Japan to move it beyond a tasty piece of tinsel."The picture will get clearer over the next couple of weeks," Evans says.Apart from the concept, Lexus is also expected to show a revamped LX four-wheel drive. The heavyweight SUV, which is a tweaked Toyota LandCruiser, was originally expected at the Dubai motor show last month but its place was taken by the Toyota 86 at the last minute.Over at Smart, the baby ute is called the Smart-for-us and is deliberately poking fun at the over-complication of cars in the 21st century."This is to give people a flavour of what's possible at Smart. It's to keep people interested in the brand," says Smart's Australian spokesman, David McCarthy."I wouldn't be betting on a ute, but there will be some other design cues there for people to check.The rollout for the new ForTwo has already run through the Forvision concept and the Detroit-mobile shares the same battery power pack and electric engine.The concept is wider and longer than the ForTwo to emphasise the compact proportions, as well as making space for a tray back that can carry a couple of bicycles. In some ways it's closer in size to a potential replacement for the underachieving ForFour than the baby ForTwo."We at smart love pick-ups – if they are small on the outside, large on the inside, very safe and extremely comfortable," says the CEO of Smart, Annette Winkler.

It's all subject to availability and whether or not Lexus thinks there are buyers here. Take the Lexus GX460 medium large SUV for example, currently only available in left hand drive but certainly on the wish list for local consumption. PRADO PLATFORM It's based on the Toyota Prado platform but has a 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine from the Lexus LS460. Smaller than the Lexus LX570, GX460 is a seven seater with full off road credentials and a swag of driver aids for safety and negotiating various environments. Using a constant all wheel drive system, the GX boasts a Torsen rear diff that also has an electronic locking mechanism. GX has hill start and hill descent control, smart stop (automatic braking in an emergency) and is built on a ladder type frame. It's a weighty beast at 2326kg in the base model, Premium ads a few kilos due to additional luxury kit. V8 POWER The V8 is good for 225kW/450Nm and consumes petrol at a rate of 13.8-litres/100km. It drives through a six-speed sequential automatic transmission. The base model is fully equipped with goodies like smart access, remote keyless entry and push button start, dual zone climate control, a moon roof, electrochromatic rear view mirror, cruise and leather to name a few. The Premium gets (a lot) more. Ride is controlled by a supple double wishbone front suspension and four link rear. Air suspension is an option. Safety is well addressed with 10 air bags, stability control, surround cameras and tyre pressure monitor all included. THE PRICE For this, you'll pay around US$54,000. But in Australia if it becomes available... anyone's guess.