Lexus IS
Overview
The all-new second generation IS delivers superb driving dynamics, refined performance, peerless quality, superb specification and hallmark Lexus luxury and refinement.
With its broad, muscular stance, sweeping coachwork lines which emphasise the ‘shadow finish’ of contrasting convex and concave surfaces and flow into a signature arrowhead shape through the C pillar, the IS has a striking appearance. Build quality and perceived quality are of the highest order throughout, with attention to detail witnessed in the careful matching of wood trim sections, ‘invisible’ seam stitching on leather upholstery and improved fit and finish that reduces gaps to new low levels and eradicates some altogether.
ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION
IS 250
- Direct-injection 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with dual VVT-i
- 204bhp (208 DIN hp) at 6,400rpm
- maximum 252Nm of torque at 4,800rpm
- Acceleration - 0 to 62mph 8.1 (8.4) seconds with manual transmission (automatic)
- Top speed - 144mph (141mph) manual (automatic)
IS 220d
- All-aluminium, four-cylinder, 2.2-litre common rail direct injection unit
- 175bhp (177 DIN hp) produced at 3,600rpm
- 400Nm of torque between 2,000 and 2,600rpm
- Acceleration - 0 to 62mph 8.9 seconds
- Top speed - 134mph
Transmission
A new six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard, with a newly-developed six-speed automatic available as a £905 option on the IS 250. The close ratio automatic system features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts for sequential manual gear selection. IS 220d Sport benefits from a shorter differential gear ratio for sharper in-gear acceleration.
SPECIFICATION
The Lexus IS range is offered in four grades: the entry point IS 250 and IS 220d, SE, SE-L and Sport. All come equipped as standard with an excellent range of equipment, but owners can take advantage of high-tech options that deliver exceptional performance in satellite navigation and on-board entertainment.
IS 250 models include:
- Driver and front passenger front, side and knee airbags
- Front and rear Curtain Shield airbags
- ABS with Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Traction Control (TRC)
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Cruise control
- Smart keyless entry system
- Push-button start
- 16in alloy wheels
- Optitron instrumentation
- LED sequenced interior lighting
- Multi-Information Display
- 13-speaker sound system with in-dash six-disc CD autochanger, MP3 compatibility and AUX socket for connecting personal music players
- Electrically adjustable folding and heated door mirrors
- Steering wheel controls for audio and Multi-Information Display
- UV-reducing tinted side and rear windows
SE models add:
- 17in alloy wheels
- Leather Seating Pack (leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, eight-way electric front seat adjustment)
SE-L models add:
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic headlights
- Auto-dimming rear view and door mirrors
- High Intensity Discharge headlamps with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) and washers
- Rear armrest with storage box hatch through to boot
- Electric rear window sunshade
- Illuminated front scuff plates
- Bird’s eye maple wood trim detail
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Memory settings for steering wheel, front seats and door mirrors
Sport models include:
- 18in alloy wheels
- Sport suspension
- Sports pedals
- Metal effect trim
- Cellensia Seating pack (Cellensia suede-effect upholstery, heated front seats, eight-way electric front seat adjustment and memory settings for the front seat, steering wheel and door mirror positions)
Sport specification matches that of SE-L models, with the exception of the power rear window blind, illuminated front scuff plates and front seat ventilation function.
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
| Models |
Insurance Group |
VED band |
CO2 Emissions [g/km]
(euro) directive |
MPG
Urban/Extra Urban |
Combined MPG |
| IS 250 SE/SE-L, Sport (Manual) |
13E-14E |
G |
231 (4) |
20.9/36.7 |
28.8 |
| IS 250 (Auto) |
14E |
F |
214 (4) |
22.2/40.4 |
31.0 |
| IS 220d |
12E-13E |
D |
163(4) |
37.2/53.3 |
46.3 |
| Model | Combined (mpg) | Extra Urban (mpg) | Urban(mpg) | CO2 (g/km) |
| IS 250 Manual |
28.8 |
36.7 |
20.9 |
231 |
| IS 250 Auto |
31.0 |
40.4 |
22.2 |
214 |
| IS 220d Manual |
44.8 |
40.4 |
37.2 |
163 |
IS F
|
11.4 (l/100km) |
8.3 (l/100km) |
16.8 (l/100km) |
270 |
PRICE
On-the-road prices for the Lexus IS range (as of December 08):
2009 IS MODEL
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OTR PRICE
|
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IS 220d SE
|
£22,015
|
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IS 220d SE-I
|
£24,470
|
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IS 220d SE-L
|
£26,585
|
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IS 250 SE
|
£22,715
|
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IS 250 SE auto
|
£23,505
|
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IS 250 SE-I
|
£25,180
|
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IS 250 SE-I auto
|
£25,970
|
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IS 250 SE-L
|
£28,240
|
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IS F with ACC/PCS
|
£50,076
|
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IS F with ACC/PCS and sunroof
|
£50,861
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