SEMA 2010: Lexus hybrids transformed

Lexus let some of America’s top custom car specialists loose on its hybrid models for the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas – and showed a custom concept of its own, too.

Although it’s not yet on the road, the new CT 200h full hybrid was treated to a sports upgrade courtesy of Lexus North America. The CT 200h F Sport concept sported eye-catching 18-inch wheels with Pirelli PZero performance tyres, upgraded brakes, and adjustable suspension and shock absorbers.

0-60 Magazine went wild with the GS 450h, stripping out the sports saloon and making performance and handling upgrades fit for a race car – hence the massive rear wing.

Even the LS 600h L limousine gained a few special extras, courtesy of Fox Marketing, which added a full body kit, twin rear wings and Glacier Green paintwork, plus extraordinary 20-inch concave wheels in a “candy copper” finish. The LS was also transformed by VIP Auto Salon, which came with lean, low and ultra-luxurious interpretation, with air suspension, customised interior and a look-at-me metallic bronze exterior finish.

The Lexus line-up was completed by the meanest-looking RX 450h we’ve seen yet, courtesy of EST Styling. A wide-body conversion kit and 21-inch wheels helped turn this into a hybrid SUV like no other.

Wondering what they all look like? Click here to see the cars in high definition on the official Lexus UK YouTube channel. Alternatively, click here to view our 2010 Lexus SEMA Show picture gallery.