Lexus CT hatchback, IS saloon as well as RC coupe all to be axed in the UK

Lexus has verified that the CT household hatchback, the IS compact saloon as well as the RC four-seat coupe will soon be axed in Europe as well as the UK. 
The Japanese firm has already stopped importing the three designs to the UK – indicating the only method to get new is to pick a vehicle from Lexus’s residual stock. A Lexus spokesperson stated stock levels for the CT as well as IS are expected to last a few weeks, while stock levels for the hybrid RC might stretch to the end of December.

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Lexus has likewise stated that it has no direct replacements for any type of of these designs organized for the UK – the firm is positive that its staying offerings will serve the needs of purchasers well. stylish crossovers such as the UX as well as NX will fill the space left by the CT, while the larger ES saloon will plug the space left by the IS.
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Lexus exposed its intent to eliminate the IS from the UK market earlier this year, together with the introduce of the all-new fourth-generation model. At the time, Lexus stated the ES was outselling the is at a ratio of two to one in Britain, which inspired the company’s decision to keep the new saloon for the Japanese as well as American markets only.
Interestingly, while the hybrid RC line-up will vanish from UK showrooms, Lexus will continue to import the flagship V8-powered RC F up until the design is either replaced or axed in a year-or-so’s time. The 457bhp BMW M4 rival was updated last summertime with a few cosmetic as well as performance tweaks – as well as it still enjoys sales success in the UK.
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