Changes for all Lexus 04 models
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Changes for all Lexus 04 models
LS 430
Exterior
* Front: Redesigned front fenders, hood, headlights, grille, bumper, foglights
* Rear: Redesigned trunk lid, combination lights, LED brake lights, license plate garnish, bumper, dual exposed exhaust
* Wheels
* New std. 17" design
* New opt. 18" wheel (245/45 R18)
* OAL + 0.7"
* 5 New exterior colors
* Moonlight Pearl
* Mercury Metallic
* Flint Mica
* Cypress Pearl
* Briarwood Pearl
* Deleted colors are Parchment, Millennium Silver, Platinum Blue, Mystic Sea, Midnight Pine
Interior
* I/P gauge needle changed from red --> white
* New interior colors are Cashmere, Ash, and Saddle (Ecru and Black
carry-over)
* 1 New wood color (Antique Walnut)
* Navigation screen will have new appearance and functions for 04MY (Gen 4)
New Standard Equipment
* 6-A/T with sequential shift
* Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
* Knee airbags (D+P)
* Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
* Rear seat vanity mirrors
* Rear seat swivel reading lights
* Moonroof (previously optional)
* Power rear sunshade (previously optional)
New Optional
* Smart key
* Pre-collision system (January production)
* Back-up camera (set with navigation)
* Bluetooth (set with navigation)
* Rear climate control seats (Ultra Luxury only)
* Satellite radio (DIO)
ES 330 (Preliminary)
* New 3.3L V6 E/G (3MZ-FE)
* 225hp @ 5600rpm
* 240lb-ft @ 3600rpm
* ULEV-II classification
* 10.8:1 compression ratio
* 7.2sec 0-60mph
* 15.5sec 1/4 mile
* est. 20/29 city/hwy mpg rating
* Revised 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
* Wider gear ratios aid acceleration and mpg
* Better hydraulic pressure control for smoother, more responsive shifts
* Improved grade logic
* Memory Feature Now Available for Power Adjustable Pedals
* Gen 4 NAV
* The optional NAV is a new, improved 4th generation system with better graphics and some new functionality (such as phone number-based address location and building footprint display)
* Power Lumbar Availability for Front Passenger Seat
* Passenger seat power lumbar now included w/ power seat option
* New Upper Hinge for Front Headrests
* Allows lower portion of headrest to swivel towards occupant for larger support area and a better, more comfortable occupant fit
* Modified Exterior/Interior Combination Availability
* Due to complexity reduction, some combinations are no longer available:
* Alabaster Metallic no longer available w/ Black fabric
* Starlight Pearl is now only available with Ivory leather
* Blue Onyx Pearl has no fabric availability
* Black Garnet Pearl no longer available w/ Light Charcoal leather or Black fabric
* Black Onyx no longer available w/ Ivory fabric
* Larger Side Airbags
* Increased size provides significantly larger protection area (includes
torso)
* Occupant Classification System
* Adopted for passenger seat with 3 deployment options (OFF/Low/High)
IS 300 (Preliminary)
* 3 New Colors
* Bluestone Metallic (8N6) [9/03 production; replaces Solar Yellow (576)]
* Indigo Ink Pearl (8P4) [8/03 production; replaces Intensa Blue Pearl (8N8)]
* Savannah Metallic (4R4) [8/03 production; replaces Cibola Gold Metallic (585)]
* Driver's Seat Memory
* 2-position seat memory for driver's seat (set w/ optional power seats)
* Controls slide position, front/rear vertical cushion position, and recline angle
* Memory control buttons are located to left of steering wheel (e.g. coin holder area)
* Smoked Gray Lights
* The headlights, fog lights, and taillights are all finished in smoked gray (for both sedan and SportCross)
* Speed-Sensitive and Shift-Linked Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
* New 11-Spoke Wheel
* Optional 11-spoke wheel (from Sport Design) available w/ summer and all-season tires for both sedan and SportCross
* New Mist-Type Front Washer Nozzle
* Shortened spray time and improved visibility during spray
* New Interior Accents
* Bright Silver replaces Dark Silver for:
* Window switch-surround
* Chronograph gauge and instrument cluster background
* Climate control dial rings
* Audio volume/tuning rings
* Steering wheel stitching, logo, and bezel bar
* Black replaces Dark Silver for:
* Audio plate surround
* A/T housing plate surround (soft feel paint)
* New Storage Compartment for non-NAV models
* New storage compartment with spring-loaded retractable lid is located in place of NAV for those models not equipped with NAV
* Audio Changes
* "RDS" and "Type" buttons have been replaced with 2 "Type" buttons to scroll up or down
* "6 DISC CD CHANGER" text has moved from the left of the CD eject button to a larger, more prominent position across the opening cover of the CD slot
* The LCD text display has gone from the use of short bars to smaller dots
* Oil Maintenance Indicator Light
* Blinks upon start-up when mileage interval is between 4500 and 5000 miles
* Stays illuminated when mileage interval exceeds 5000 miles
GX 470
* Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)
* Tire Pressure Monitor (direct system like SC)
* Roll-sensing system (tied to curtain airbag)
* Back-up camera (set with navigation)
LX 470
* Back monitor (rearview camera)
* Bluetooth function added to navigation (DOP phone eliminated)
* Net hooks added to cargo area
* Navigation screen will have new appearance and functions for 04MY (Gen 4)
SC 430
* Seat recline logic has been changed to allow more adjustment when the seat is not in rear-most position
RX 330
* All-new RX 330 for 04MY (see New Model Highlights for details)
GS 430/300
* No changes for 04MY GS
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