Rumour: Lexus might launch F Performance range in India

The Lexus brand is expected to launch in India in the first half of this year. The Japanese luxury car maker will initially be launching two models in the country: the RX450h and the ES300h. Media reports now suggest that along with the regular models, Lexus might also launch its F Performance vehicle range in India.

Lexus' F Performance division is a dedicated arm that develops high-performance versions of regular Lexus cars. It was also responsible for the Lexus LFA sports car. The F Performance range includes two types of juiced-up vehicles. The F range of vehicles get a high-performance engine setup, spruced up power & torque outputs and some visual enhancements, while models which only get handling updates and cosmetic kits come under the F Sport moniker.

In India, the F Performance division is expected to debut with an F Sport variant of the RX450h. Changes on the F Sport model will include active stabiliser system, adaptive variable suspension and a new top-end Sport S+ drive model. There will be some cosmetic tweaks as well, including a mesh grille with the F Sport badge, redesigned bumpers and larger alloys.

Source: Autocar India