Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Lexus!

We have some exciting product news for you today, but let me start by a quick update on our current

sales momentum.

2015 has been a tremendous year so far for Lexus. In Europe, our growth year to date is 4 times

bigger than the premium car market. And that growth is coming from all across Europe - East and

West. In the West, the demand and desirability for the Lexus brand has never been higher and if we

focus on our 5 largest markets in Western Europe, our year on year sales increase is close to 50%.

This growth rate is 5 times higher than the market. We are equally pleased with our performance in

the East. In Russia, for example, Lexus sales are increasing by 15% this year … in a premium market

decreasing by more than 20%.

This puts us well on track to exceed our European objective of 60,000. Clearly, a new record for

Lexus in the region. Globally, we are also on our way to reach a new best ever sales performance with

about 10% growth vs. 2014. With this, we consolidate our position of first challenger of the German 3.

Not bad for a brand that's just 26 years young!

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NX has managed to capture the hearts of Luxury consumers across Europe, attracting a younger,

trendier audience to the brand. As a result, well over half the sales of NX are to first time Lexus

customers - and we expect that to continue to grow. In less than a year, we have already delivered

more than 100,000 NX globally. Europe represents a quarter of that volume.

NX has also helped us to enhance and sharpen the image of the Lexus brand. Our collaboration with

will.i.am has played a pivotal role. The latest chapter of that collaboration was an unprecedented

sound and light installation in which we brought a popular musical video game to life. It took an airport

runway to do it but it was a spectacle unlike any other. One that could literally be seen from outer

space.

Like 25 million other people, I guess most of you have followed our Hoverboard story… A levitating

skateboard. Like me, many people dreamed about it…. Lexus made it possible! This is the spirit of

Lexus today… We like to explore, to anticipate and challenge the conventional. And I can promise you

that we are only getting started.

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All of these activities would be less impactful if we did not have amazing products… and the next

months will be extremely busy on that front.

We will launch no less than 5 models in the next 4 months! Let me start with the restyled GS with even

striking looks, more comfort and our new safety package. We also welcome an new member to our

F family. The GS F, our new performance sedan - the lightest car in its class - and with the

incomparable sound that only a naturally aspirated V8 can deliver. And speaking of good looks, our

next launch is the RC, our brand new coupé, available in Western Europe with two powertrains,

hybrid and 2L turbo. In the East, we will also introduce a refreshed ES.

2015 has been a tremendous year so far for Lexus. In Europe, our growth year to date is 4 times

bigger than the premium car market. And that growth is coming from all across Europe - East and

West. In the West, the demand and desirability for the Lexus brand has never been higher and if we

focus on our 5 largest markets in Western Europe, our year on year sales increase is close to 50%.

This growth rate is 5 times higher than the market. We are equally pleased with our performance in

the East. In Russia, for example, Lexus sales are increasing by 15% this year … in a premium market

decreasing by more than 20%.

This puts us well on track to exceed our European objective of 60,000. Clearly, a new record for

Lexus in the region. Globally, we are also on our way to reach a new best ever sales performance with

about 10% growth vs. 2014. With this, we consolidate our position of first challenger of the German 3.

Not bad for a brand that's just 26 years young!

---

NX has managed to capture the hearts of Luxury consumers across Europe, attracting a younger,

trendier audience to the brand. As a result, well over half the sales of NX are to first time Lexus

customers - and we expect that to continue to grow. In less than a year, we have already delivered

more than 100,000 NX globally. Europe represents a quarter of that volume.

NX has also helped us to enhance and sharpen the image of the Lexus brand. Our collaboration with

will.i.am has played a pivotal role. The latest chapter of that collaboration was an unprecedented

sound and light installation in which we brought a popular musical video game to life. It took an airport

runway to do it but it was a spectacle unlike any other. One that could literally be seen from outer

space.

Like 25 million other people, I guess most of you have followed our Hoverboard story… A levitating

skateboard. Like me, many people dreamed about it…. Lexus made it possible! This is the spirit of

Lexus today… We like to explore, to anticipate and challenge the conventional. And I can promise you

that we are only getting started.

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All of these activities would be less impactful if we did not have amazing products… and the next

months will be extremely busy on that front.

We will launch no less than 5 models in the next 4 months! Let me start with the restyled GS with even

striking looks, more comfort and our new safety package. We also welcome an new member to our

F family. The GS F, our new performance sedan - the lightest car in its class - and with the

incomparable sound that only a naturally aspirated V8 can deliver. And speaking of good looks, our

next launch is the RC, our brand new coupé, available in Western Europe with two powertrains,

hybrid and 2L turbo. In the East, we will also introduce a refreshed ES.

The IS 200t Sport, IS 300h Sport and CT 200h Sport include exclusive exterior and interior visual design features whilst the existing F SPORT grade additionally provides dynamic enhancements and more aggressive styling.

The CT 200h Sport features 16" and 17" Black alloy wheels, Black capped door mirrors, a shape-enhancing Black finish to both the spindle grille and its frame surround, and a Black rear diffuser. An optional Black roof finish is also available.

The CT 200h Sport interior is finished in exclusive, fabric/Tahara trim, and a range of nine exterior colours includes Sonic Titanium, Sonic White, Silver, Red and Graphite Black.

The IS 200t Sport and IS 300h Sport feature exclusive Black, 5-spoke, 18" alloy wheels, Black door mirror caps and a Black spindle grille finish.

The IS Sport interiors are upholstered in Black fabric/Tahara trim, with Moon Stone inserts to the door trim and seat side bolsters highlighted with contrasting stitching. A choice of eight exterior colours includes Sonic White, Red, Satin Silver, and Starlight Black.

Now a veteran within the DMC & IDA competitions, DJ Rasp has reached finals on numerous occasions, ultimately becoming the 2009 UK IDA & DMC Battle for Supremacy Champion. He went on to compete at the World DMC finals in the USA, reaching the semi finals, and in 2014 he retook both UK titles.

The Lexus Press Conference at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show will take place on Tuesday September 15 at 1 PM in Hall 8, Frankfurt Messe.

Additional performances of DJ Rasp will be scheduled throughout the first press day, Tuesday September 15.

The all-new RX's mix of sharp creases and curves represents a bold evolution in the model's styling, sharing the same design DNA with other recently-launched models in the Lexus line-up.

The RX interior reflects an impeccable balance of functionality and luxury. The redesigned interior offers a sense of spaciousness with intimacy that proves ideal for driver and passenger comfort alike.

Moreover, the RX is equipped with advanced redesigned hybrid and petrol powertrains, sophisticated safety technologies/driver aids that include the innovative Lexus Safety System+, and new convenience and technology features to make this the best Lexus sport-utility vehicle offering to date.

An important addition to the GS line-up, the GS 200t, will also make its European premiere. The new-comer is equipped with a smooth 2.0l turbo petrol engine teamed with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Also new on the GS range, is the redesigned front end with standard Bi-LED headlamps.

Finally, new bespoke, stylish design features will underline the sporty character of the CT and IS. This is thanks to a new accessible Sport grade, available in Europe as from September and on display during the show.

The Lexus Press Conference will take place on September 15, at 13:00 at the Lexus stand in Hall 8 Stand C19.

Official pictures are available on the Lexus Europe newsroom: http://newsroom.lexus.eu