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.
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
| Models | Insurance Group | VED band | CO2 Emissions [g/km]
(euro) directive | MPG
Urban/Extra Urban (l/100km)
| Combined MPG (l/100km)
|
| IS 250 (Manual) |
13E-14E |
L
|
231 (4) |
20.9 (13.5)/36.7 (7.7)
|
28.8 (9.8)
|
| IS 250 (Auto) |
14E |
K
|
214 (4) |
22.2 (12.7)/40.4 (7.0)
|
31.0 (9.1)
|
| IS 220d |
13E |
F
|
148(4) |
39.8 (7.1)/58.9 (4.8)
|
50.4 (5.6)
|
| IS F |
20A |
M |
270 (4) |
16.8/34.0 (8.3) |
24.8 (11.4) |
| IS 250C |
|
K |
219 |
21.6 (13.1)/39.8 (7.1) |
30.4 (9.3) |
PRICE
On-the-road prices for the Lexus IS range (as of Jan 10):
2009 IS MODEL
|
OTR PRICE
|
| IS 220d SE |
£24,350 |
| IS 220d SE-I |
£26,610 |
| IS 220d SE-L |
£29,075 |
| IS 250 SE |
£24,625 |
| IS 250 SE auto |
£25,285 |
| IS 250 SE-I |
£26,885 |
| IS 250 SE-I auto |
£27,545 |
| IS 250 SE-L |
£30,150 |
| IS 250C SE-I |
£35,295 |
IS 250C SE-I Full Map Navigation
|
£37,545 |
| IS 250C SE-L |
£40,200 |
IS 250C SE-I ACC/PCS & Multimedia
|
£44,185 |
IS F
|
£55,995 |
| IS F with sunroof |
£56,995 |