Sunday, August 26, 2012

Audi A1 or MINI Cooper will be challenged by Lexus AS150

TOKYO - Lexus AS150 will be placed under CT200h, which is based on the Prius. The model adopts the technology directly from the Prius C. Lexus AS150 will be on display in the arena of Paris Motor Show in September.

Toyota's luxury brand, Lexus, plans to develop a new variant types of small cars for the city. Later, Lexus will be dealing directly with other small cars like the Audi A1 or MINI Cooper.

Lexus does not give a direct leak on a car this new city car. However, as reported by Paultan, this car will be named AS150. City car will come to market with a major capital seabagi Lexus emblem.
 
Body and dimensions smaller than the Lexus CT200h AS150. Seeing him, AS150 will challenge other small variants such as the Audi A1, MINI Cooper, Alfa Romeo Mito or Citroen DS3.
 
Reportedly, Lexus AS150 will come with two engine choices 1.5-liter Hybrid Synergy Drive system is also used Toyota Prius C. And direct injection 1.2-liter engine turbocharged to AS150t M Sport models.