Question:
Hi Mark,
I read the news from AutoZine about Audi’s R8, it uses LED headlights. I also heard that Lexus will have LED headlights in the new LS series. Which one will become the world’s first in LED headlights?
Cheer,
Kelvin.

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Answer:

Hello Kelvin,

According to Lexus’ press release, LS600h is the world’s first production car to feature LED headlights for “low beam”. That isn’t a full LED headlight. In contrast, Audi R8 features a full LED headlight including main beam.

Besides, it’s debatable which car comes to the market first. R8 is already on sale on Sep 28 (although it won’t be delivered until “the first half of 2007″). Lexus is yet to release the price of LS600h. It only said the car will be launched in Japan in “spring 2007″.

Rgds,

Mark Wan