Updated 8.27.14

The LS is perhaps the most enhanced by Lexus’s 2015 Crafted Line enhancements, but this is an entirely subjective assessment. In fact, every Lexus bar the CT200h and the new NX crossover are greatly benefitting from these new style upgrades.

The LS benefits both in practice with the new grille and black wheels looking stellar on this luxury limo flagship, but also in theory. The Lexus LS has simply lost much of its top-three luxury car awareness in recent years to the resurgent S-Class and ever-popular Audi A8.

The solution is not exactly easy to see for Lexus product planners.

Were this a German luxury barge, or even the Jaguar XJ, the answer might plainly be to offer a smaller engine and cheaper entry price point than the current 4.6-liter V8 that powers the base LS460 model.

But again, is that what buyers want?

The LS Crafted Line adds some sexiness to the package while Lexus’s boffin’s reason all this through ahead of a big redesign for 2016 or 2017.

 

2015 Lexus LS460 F Sport Crafted Line

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous news from Lexus for five lucky 2015 models!

The Crafted Line by Lexus introduces a dark ultra-white/gloss-black glamor to the LS 460, GS 350, IS 250, ES 350 and RX 350. The Ultra White shade shared by all five cars is the latest and extremely amazing shade that was launched for 2014.

The Crafted Line cars all vamp up with glossy dark wheels, trims, grilles and mirrors to match the stunning new accent color.

Bang-on the style that the most fashionable shoppers crave for 2014 and 2015 – the Crafted Line also includes an interior glam session and custom TUMI luggage in the trunk.

2015 Lexus GS350 Crafted Line

 

 

The Crafted Line by Lexus Debuts at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with Exclusive TUMI Luggage Set

• LS 460, GS 350, IS 250, ES 350 and RX 350 Special Editions

• Striking Ultra White and Obsidian Exteriors with Red Interiors

• TUMI Offers Specialty Crafted Line Luggage

August 05, 2014

 

TORRANCE, Calif. (August 5, 2014) – Nothing is ever black or white.  In the case of The Crafted Line by Lexus, it’s an Ultra White and Obsidian exterior matched to a two-tone black and red interior.  The Crafted Line offers customers striking style with substance for 2015 model year, plus a two-piece TUMI duffel bag set exclusively designed to complement the elegance and sporty features these models offer.

The special edition is available for LS 460 F SPORT, GS 350 F SPORT, and IS 250 F SPORT in all-weather drive and rear-wheel drive models; RX 350 AWD F SPORT and ES 350. F SPORT complements The Crafted Line and adds allure to Lexus with performance enhancements, a mesh grille and front and rear lower valences. The limited edition Crafted Line vehicles arrive in dealerships in November and celebrate 25 years of luxury.

LS F SPORT

GS F SPORT

ES

IS F SPORT

All Crafted Line vehicles feature an Ultra White exterior with contrasting black door handles, side mirrors and grille.  Other exterior Obsidian treatments vary by model and enhance the modern simplicity of the special edition. Eye-catching seats, contrast stitching, headrests and door panels are either two-tone Black/Scarlet or Black/Cabernet. The Crafted Line comes equipped with Navigation and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Some vehicles also have additional convenience features which vary by model.

Lexus partnered with TUMI, which has been producing exquisite premium travel, business, and lifestyle accessories for over 35 years, to create the exclusive luggage set that complements the distinctive design of The Crafted Line vehicles. Inspired by the expressive styling and unique details of the Crafted Line models, the TUMI luggage pieces embody similar design details and impeccable craftsmanship. The unique two-bag collection is an example of both brands’ commitment to create memorable travel experiences. TUMI’s expert designers matched the look and feel of The Crafted Line to the duffel bags with the brand’s legendary FXT^® ballistic nylon in black paired with white trim and zippers.

Both duffel bags sport a white, leather-trimmed luggage tag with Lexus logo. The inside of the TUMI duffels are lined with gunmetal nylon material decorated with an embossed grid pattern. Similar to The Crafted Line, the TUMI duffel bags featured red interior stitching.

Owners who wish to pack for a longer trip will be happy to know they can complete their TUMI Crafted Line luggage set with an available large wheeled duffel and a wheeled split duffel. Both wheeled duffels have the same unique styling as the original Crafted two-bag collection.

Lexus owners can enhance their travel experiences with additional TUMI luggage pieces.  Lexus owners can find more details about the partnership with TUMI at www.LexusDrivers.com.

In addition, Crafted Line owners will receive a complimentary Meguiar’s^® New Car Care Kit* to help keep their vehicle looking its best.

All Crafted Line models, along with the matching TUMI duffel bag set, will be on public display for the first time on Peter Hay Hill at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 15-17.  The Crafted Line will have a starting MSRP of approximately $42,000 (ES 350).  Pricing details will be available closer to launch in November.

A chart on the next page offers some details in to the specifications of each of The Crafted Line vehicles.

_{* The Meguiar’s^® New Car Care Kit includes Ultimate Wash & Wax , Ultimate Protectant, Ultimate Quik Wax^®, NXT Generation^® Insane Shine^® Tire Coating, Perfect Clarity Glass Cleaner, Ultimate Quik Detailer^®, four Supreme Shine^® microfiber towels, a microfiber wash mitt, and a Water Magnet^® microfiber drying towel.}

	2015 Models
		LS 460 F SPORT (AWD/RWD)	GS 350  F SPORT (AWD/RWD)	IS 250 F SPORT (AWD/RWD)	ES 350	RX 350 F SPORT (AWD)
Volume		750 units	875 units	1,375 units	1,500 units	1,500 units
Exterior	Exterior color	Ultra White	Ultra White	Ultra White	Ultra White	Ultra White
	Wheel	19” F SPORT	19” F SPORT	18” F SPORT	18”	19” F SPORT
	Wheel color	Black	Black	Black	Black	F SPORT Dark Graphite
	Upper grille color	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Black	Dark Graphite
	Mid-bumper color	Obsidian	Ultra White	NA	Obsidian	Ultra White
	Lower grille color	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Black	Dark Graphite
	Door handle color	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian
	Side mirror color	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian	Obsidian
Interior	Seats	Leather	Leather	NuLuxe	NuLuxe	Leather
	Seat color, contrast stitch color, headrests, door color	Black/Scarlet	Black/Scarlet	Black/Scarlet	Black/Cabernet	Black/Cabernet
	Headliner	Black	Black	Black	Light Gray	Black
	Steering wheel	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
	Ornamentation	Shimamoku	Linear Espresso	Linear Dark Gray Wood	Piano Black	Ebony Bird’s Eye Maple
Included Features		-Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert -Comfort Package -Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound  Audio System -Heated leather steering wheel (AWD only)	-Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert -Navigation -Park Assist	– Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert -Navigation	– Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert – Heated and ventilated front seats -HID headlamps -Navigation -Park Assist -Rain Sensing Wipers	-Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert -Navigation -Park Assist

*Delivery, handling and processing is an additional $925.