Lexus announces pricing for third-gen IS
New petrol and hybrid IS models launch in Australia from $55,900Arriving in Australia just six months after its debut at the Detroit motor show, the all-new Lexus IS range will be priced from $55,900 (plus on-road costs) when it goes on sale next week.
Lexus says its Medium prestige sedan offers more resolute styling that will bring it in line with others in the range. The dramatic new IS now features the same spindle grille-front as its larger GS cousin, which is complemented inside by a “clean, horizontal theme”, again referencing others in the Lexus portfolio.
The Australian-spec IS range arrives with a trio of engine options. These include the familiar 2.5- and 3.5-litre V6 petrol units carried over from the outgoing model, as well as a range-first petrol-electric hybrid.
The smaller of the carry-over engines, the normally aspirated (4GR-FSE) 2.5-litre V6 (in IS 250 variants) develops 153kW and 252Nm. It returns a combined cycle fuel figure of 9.2L/100km and emits 213g/km of CO2.
Stepping up to the mid-grade IS 300h, we find a (2AR-FSE) 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine coupled to a synchronous electric motor. The hybrid package develops a combined output of 164kW with Lexus registering only the petrol engine's torque value of 221Nm.
The IS 300h offers an impressive combined cycle fuel consumption tally of 4.9L/100km with CO2 emissions of 113g/km.
Finally, the remaining carry-over engine, the (2GR-FSE) 3.5-litre normally aspirated V6 outputs 233kW and 378Nm. The combined cycle fuel consumption figure for the performance flagship of the new IS range is listed at 9.7L/100km whilst emissions are rated at 225g/km.
All engine options are offered in conjunction with an automatic transmission (CVT in case of the hybrid; six and eight-speed automatics for the IS 250 and IS 350 respectively), and all are rear-wheel drive. Australia will not offer the all-wheel drive model sold in Japan and the USA.
The third-generation (XE30) Lexus IS range is offered in three model grades locally: Luxury, Sports Luxury, and F Sport. However, the Sports Luxury variant is not offered in conjunction with the hybrid (IS 300h) powertrain.
The new entry grade 'Luxury' variant (which replaces Prestige models) is available across IS 250, IS 300h and IS 350 variants.
It offers an extensive list of standard equipment including dual-zone climate control with electrostatic (touch sensitive) temperature control switches, a seven-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with full iPod integration.
The Luxury rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels and features smart entry and start, bi-xenon HID headlamps, electrically adjustable heated and cooled front seats, leather upholstery, eight airbags and LED daytime running lamps.
Infotainment standards include satnav, reversing camera, digital (DAB+) radio, Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming.
Stepping up to the F Sport model we find all three engine variants are available. The F Sport model adds more aggressive body treatment, model-specific 18-inch alloy wheels, LFA-inspired instrumentation and sport seats.
Inside a model-specific upholstery colour dubbed Dark Rose is offered. The Mark Levinson audio package detailed in the Sport Luxury model (below) is available optionally.
The F Sport rolls out Lexus’ Adaptive Variable Suspension which offers two damper settings. See also MECHANICAL for other F Sport tweaks.
Finally, at the top of the IS tree sits the Sports Luxury variant. It features an alternative 18-inch alloy design, a 15-speaker / 835-watt Mark Levinson premium surround sound system, Blind Spot Monitoring and Lane Departure Warning systems, rear side airbags (for a total of 10!) and a Pre-Collision Safety system incorporating Adaptive Cruise Control.
From late 2013, Lexus IS models will also be offered with an onboard application suite know as Enform. The system works in conjunction with smartphones to provide IS owners with on-road access to roadside assistance, navigation assistance, point-of-interest search functionality and weather services.
Full pricing on the 2013 Lexus IS range is detailed below.
IS 250 F Sport: $64,900
IS 250 Sports Luxury: $77,900
IS 300h Luxury: $58,900
IS 300h F Sport: $67,900
IS 350 Luxury: $65,000
IS 350 F Sport: $73,000
IS 350 Sports Luxury: $84,000
*All pricing shown is exclusive of on-road costs.
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