Lexus opens luxurious showroom

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Lexus of North Shore has undergone a major revamp 20 years after it first opened  

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Ash Pateriya, sales leader at Lexus New Zealand, addresses the official opening on July 22   

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Lexus of North Shore ambassadors, chef Ben Bayly, left, and fashion designer Adrian Hailwood  

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A model shows off a creation by Adrian Hailwood at the event  

Lexus of North Shore has officially opened its new showroom that it says aims to mimic the quality and hospitality of a five-star hotel.

A glitzy celebration marked the revamp of the site in Auckland’s Wairau Valley, which when it originally opened in 2001 was one of the first Lexus dealerships in New Zealand.

Mark Jago, chief executive officer, says: “The Lexus ethos is all about the passionate pursuit of perfection and this has been totally applied to our new Lexus of North Shore showroom.

“We have created a warm and comforting new dealership with a customer lounge we trust our patrons will enjoy. The quality is indeed like a five-star hotel.”

Ash Pateriya, sales leader, acknowledged the support of Lexus New Zealand, as well as design and build partners Lanta Construction and Brand Partners, in creating the new facility.

He was among the speakers at a function to officially open the site on July 22. Also involved in the event were two Lexus of North Shore ambassadors, with fashion designer Adrian Hailwood showcasing a number of his latest creations and chef Ben Bayly of Ahi restaurant cooking canapes for guests.