CONFIRMED:
ES 350: The 2009 ES will offer a Pebble Beach Edition with a choice of three colors, 7-spoke 17" wheels, and unique interior trim; 6,000 will be produced. Other than that, the ES is unchanged.
GS 350/GS 460/GS 400h: No changes.
GX 470: No changes.
IS 250/IS 350/IS F: The small rear-drive Lexus gets updated interior and exterior styling. IS250 and IS350 get revised steering and suspension tuning designed to make them more involving to drive, while the high-performance IS-F gets a new black-and-tan interior color combination. A retractable-hardtop convertible is expected to join the lineup as a 2010 model.
LS 460/LS 600h: LS 460 and LS 460 L models are now available with all-wheel-drive. AWD versions come with an adaptive air suspension and variable gear ratio steering. The LS 600h L hybrid model gets a memory function for the passenger's seat. The LS 600h L Pebble Beach Edition (photo) will be a limited-run model (just 50 to be built) with Truffle Mica paint, unique wheels and interior trim, and additional standard equipment.
LX 570: Lexus' big Land Cruiser-based SUV was introduced in 2008; for 2009 it gets upgraded interior trim, a SmartCard key, beverage cooler, and a new "liquid graphite" finish for its 20-inch wheels.
SC 430: The Pebble Beach Edition (photo) returns, this time with Mercury Metallic paint, unique wheels and badging, exclusive two-tone interior trim, and a rear spoiler.
RX 350/RX 400h: The RX 350 gets a Pebble Beach Edition package available in three colors (including a unique shade of black called Truffle Mica), 18" wheels, chrome trim, rear spoiler, and unique interior trim. The Pebble Beach package will be available with front- or all-wheel-drive, and production is limited to 6,000 units. The RX 400h hybrid is unchanged.
RUMORED:
LF-A: Lexus has shown both coupe and convertible versions of the 550 horsepower LF-A supercar concept, and while it is believed that Lexus has a production version in the works, the company has not made any official announcement. Keep your fingers crossed.
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