E.K. Kanoo supplies 20 Lexus LS 460L's to Limousina

Manama, 28 April 2008: Ebrahim K. Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has supplied 20 luxury Lexus LS 460L's to the newly founded VIP chauffer company, Limousina. For Ebrahim K. Kanoo, the deal represented one of the largest single purchases of Lexus LS 460. In choosing the  LS 460L's for their new VVIP Service, Limousina are going further than any other limousine company to offer their customers the ultimate in total luxury travel.

Mr Ismail Akbar, E.K. Kanoo Executive General Manager, said, "As the epitome of style and luxury, the Lexus LS 460L is the perfect car choice for the luxury Limousina offering. The LS 460L has been a best seller since we introduced it to Bahrain more than a year ago, proving to be the vehicle of choice for those who want a touch of class and uniqueness".

Mr. George Kuriakose, Sales & Marketing Manager of Limousina said, "At Limousina, we are in the business of offering a VVIP service to our valued customers and we needed a fleet of luxury cars which undoubtedly give our clients a quality and luxury service without compromising safety & security, this was one of the reasons we have selected Lexus LS 460L with Uttoman seats models. Our targeted customers are ministry, banks, oil & gas companies, airlines, hotels...etc, both in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The first hand feedback on our service offered at the Ferrari event in BIC was excellent".

The Lexus LS 460L has the world's first 8-speed automatic transmission which, combined with the new Lexus designed V8 engine, delivers 342hp to the driver.  This new level of power and performance is beautifully complimented by the Lexus air suspension and multiple mufflers for what has to be one of the smoothest drives and quietest cabins in the world.

The LS 460L design is inspired by private jets and luxury hotels and even features Baccarat crystal inspired head-lamps. The paint finish alone includes two full hand sanding operations, while the leather interior receives a 3-hour polish by hand prior to arriving to its new owner.

Amongst the finishing touches is the superb Mark Levinson sound system, guaranteeing a cutting edge multifunction entertainment system.  The height of ultimate luxury, the LS 460L (the long wheelbase version) even includes a VIP massager and chiller cabinet.

Quite simply, the LS 460L is a pinnacle of Lexus achievement and carries the banner for Lexus' status as a global leader in its class.

For further information, call the Lexus Showroom on 17 730 730 or visit www.lexus.com.bh.

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Issued on behalf of E.K. Kanoo by Hill & Knowlton. For press information contact:
Christine Warren
Hill & Knowlton
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Megan Macleod
Ebrahim K. Kanoo
Tel (+973) 1726 2262
Mob (+973) 3933 1823
Fax (+973) 1725 8865
e-mail: megan@ekkanoo.com.bh
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