Land Rover Making its debut at Paris will be a version of the Land Rover Freelander powered by a new 2.0-liter, 112hp, TD4 diesel engine. Lexus Lexus will debut the RX300 sport-utility in Paris, with European sales beginning immediately after the show. The car was styled in Japan, but includes many US design elements. Meanwhile, the LS430 makes its European debut as the new Lexus flagship. But its suspension has been adapted to more dynamic European driving styles.
Innovative equipment includes advanced air conditioning and a high-tech sound system.
Lexus expects to sell 1,500 units next year, following the car's introduction in Europe this autumn. Next year, the LS430 will be joined by the SC430 coupe. The production SC430 makes its world debut in Paris. The concept, with its retractable roof, was originally designed by Sotoris Kovos of Toyota's European design center. Kovos recently left for Audi.