Lexus South Africa has announced updates to a few models in its portfolio. Here's what's changed, as well as SA pricing.

The 4 models which have been updated for 2020 are the Lexus IS, NX, RC and LS. Lexus SA classes these updates as minor improvements, so you're not going to see radical differences.

The Lexus IS range currently features 3 models;the flagship IS 350 F Sport, IS 300 EXand theIS 300 Hybrid EX. The changes include the addition of the 15-speaker Mark Levinson setup in the Hybrid and F Sport, the F Sport gains improved LED headlamps and a rear sunshade. There's also a new paint finished called Manganese Luster.

The Lexus NX range consists of theNX 300 EX, NX 300h EX, NX 300h SE and NX 300 F Sport. The updates include:The F Sport and SE hybrid get updated LED lamps as well as an LED adaptive high beam system, SE Hybrid gainsheadlamps cleaners, headlamp levelling, power-enabled rear boot and auto re-retractable side mirrors. There are some trim changes and the SE Hybrid gets some wooden dashboard inserts as well as apanoramic sunroof and60:40 power-adjustable second-row seats.Both the F Sport and SE hybrid models now come standard with the Lexus Safety System which includes Pre-crash System, Lane Trace Assist and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Finally, the NX gains a slightly bigger screen and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity.

The sporty Lexus RC receives the least updating as a new version of the vehicle was launched about a year ago. However, it getsan electronic parking brake and a 17-speaker Mark Levinson Sound System, as well asAndroid Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity.

The flagship LS sedan is availablein two derivatives – the LS 500 and LS 500 F Sport. It gainsCruise Control: Adaptive Cruise Control – All Speed (previously High Speed only) and the Lane Keeping Assist have been improved.

Lexus IS Price in South Africa

IS 300 EX R733 100

IS 350 F Sport R863 200

IS 300h EX R826 500

Lexus NX Price in South Africa

NX 300 EX R722 600

NX 300 F Sport R826 500

NX 300h EX R819 100

NX 300h SE R933 500

Lexus RC Price in South Africa

RC F Sport R1 009 100

Lexus LS Price in South Africa

LS 500 R2 022 000

LS 500 F Sport R2 200 800

All Lexus vehicles come with a 7-year/105 000km warranty and full maintenance plan with intervals every 15 000 km.

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Further Reading

Lexus LFA – The Story, The Details, The Sound

Lexus RX 450h SE (2020) Review

Lexus ES Hybrid (2020) Launch Review

Lexus UX (2019) Launch Review

Lexus IS300h (2018) Launch Review