New Lexus RX 200t at the Shanghai motor show

Following the world debut of the next-generation RX in New York on 1 April, Lexus has revealed its luxury SUV will be available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

The RX 200t was presented for the first time today at the Shanghai motor show. Designed for selected markets around the world, including the UK, the model is powered by the in-line four-cylinder engine first deployed in the NX range.

The unit features VVT-iW intelligent/wide variable valve-timing, a low-inertia turbocharger and an air-to-liquid intercooler. Target output in the RX is more than 225bhp. The engine will be matched to a six-speed automatic transmission with ratios tailored to support strong acceleration from standstill and at overtaking speeds.

According to market, new RX will also be available with a more powerful 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, coupled with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and producing more than 300bhp. The full hybrid version (which will be sold in the UK) will use an Atkinson cycle 3.5 V6, together with an

electric motor, giving a combined system output of around 300bhp. All three powertrains have been engineered for high fuel economy and lower carbon emissions. The new RX has a sharp new look and an all-new cabin to match its refined engines. The chassis and suspension have been engineered to increase the degree of car-like handling. The model will also benefit from the new Lexus Safety System+ comprehensive active safety package. 

The Shanghai motor show also hosted the world debut of the new 2016 Lexus ES, a luxury saloon model available in selected world markets, including Russia and China.

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Subaru STI Performance Concept

Subaru Unveils “STI Performance Concept” at 2015 New York International Auto Show

Tokyo, April 2, 2015 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, has unveiled the “STIPerformance Concept” at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.

The “STI Performance Concept” signifies a plan for the US-expansion of Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI)*1 in its threecore business areas; aftermarket parts, complete cars and motorsports.

Featuring STI technologies and components includingSTI suspension and brake enhancements as well as other exterior and interior upgrades, the concept car showcases STI's key business areas of aftermarket performance parts and complete cars.

To signify STI's commitment to motorsports, it employs the STI-tuned EJ20 horizontally-opposed 2.0-liter four-cylinder turboracing engine currently used for the Subaru GT race

in Japan.

In May 2014, FHI announced its new mid-term management vision, "Prominence 2020" in the aim of sustainable growth of the company. Under this vision, FHI set a corporate vision for 2020 of being a high-quality company that is not big in size but has distinctive strengths. To achieve this goal, the company has set out to focus on two activities -"enhancing the Subaru

brand" and "building a strong business structure" -through which it will further pursue added-value business and increase tolerance for changes in the business environment.

As part of the key initiatives to build a strong business structure, FHI developed a plan to enhance the STI brand in its product strategy. The presentation of the “STI Performance

Concept” at the New York International Auto Show marks the beginning of materialization of this initiative.

Future activities will include expansion of the STI -brand aftermarket parts as well as introduction of complete STI-tuned cars in the US, Subaru's largest market. In the motorsports

area, STI will increase its engineering presence in Subaru of America's *2 Global Rallycross *3 team.

Under our management philosophy of aiming to be a compelling company with a strong market presence built upon its customer-first principle, FHI will continue to offer our customers “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” in our pursuit of engineering excellence and our further enhancement of the distinctive appeal of the Subaru brand.

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