Lexus has launched the facelifted IS entertainment sedan in Australia today on the backdrop of one zillion global sales of the 3 Series and C-Class match. The new IS range is expected to assist Lexus win a new all-time sales record in Australia of enhanced than 9,000 deliveries.
The substantial amelioration are across the board of the three Lexus IS representation, each available in three grades with improvement packages to help owners personalise their conveyance.
Lexus Australia chief executive Cock sucking McGregor said the upgrades brought new levels of Chauffeur engagement, styling, luxury and convenience.
“Every advance on the new Lexus IS Line has been made with the aim of enhancing the holder, driver and occupant experience,” Mr McGregor aforementioned.
“It is a typically thoughtful response to the requisite of continual improvement in everything Lexus take.”
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
Highlighting the new renew are eight exterior styling changes and 15 inside the cockpit as well as major improvements to the blaze audio screen and the Lexus sound manner.
The entire IS range now also incorporates the dispatch suite of the Lexus Safety System+ application which includes Lane Departure Counsel, sway warning system and automatic adenoidal beam.
These features are in addition to the existent pre-collision safety system with at liberty emergency braking, active cruise curb and hill-start assist control. F Fun and Sports Luxury are also equipped with dim sum-spot monitor and rear cross-freight alert.
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
The updated Lexus IS carries above the existing powertrain line-up, which embody the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol apparatus in the IS 200t, 2.5-litre petrol-exciting hybrid setup in the IS 300h and 3.5-l V6 petrol unit in the IS 350.
All three variants are uncommitted in Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury rank with varying degrees of specification according to possessor requirement.
Headlining the exterior styling substitution is a new front fascia even bolder than beforehand with new headlights, redesigned front bumper with large air intakes and an evolution of Lexus’ signature mandrel grille.
The grille now folds back at a higher speck, changing the proportions at the top and bottom sections to accommodate a sportier, more aggressive appearance patch blending effortlessly into the reshaped cowl.
The F Sport model spindle grille hallmark an exclusive three-dimensional F-mesh replica with jet-black metallic coating that include functional brake ducts.
2016 Lexus IS 350 Recreation Luxury
At the rear, subtle changes combine a more pronounced L-shaped LED light show with a triple layering feature in the lamp housing, new rectangular exhaust tips and redesigned bottom diffuser.
New 10-spoke 17-advance alloy wheels for the entry-level Sumptuosity variant feature revised spoke draw up and bright machine finishes, while the top-description Sports Luxury model scores redesigned 18-advance wheels.
Inside, the most noticeable restore is the new multimedia screen, which has increased in immensity from 7 to 10.3 inches. The new high steadfastness display runs the latest Lexus transmission system. “Enter” buttons have been accessorial to the sides of the Lexus Remote Touch Port (RTI) on the centre console to boost user functionality.
2016 Lexus IS 300h F Play
The audio and ventilation control panel has besides been refined to fit completely within the exaggerated knee bolsters with a new “hairline-finishing surface” that aims to provide visible appeal while also giving a high-pitched quality feel.
New stitching on the dashboard and purified instrumentation deliver an additional sporty finish, while new cup holder designs that are reshaped to likewise house larger smart phones, a large leather-wrapped palm rest and new markings for the in-dart analogue clock provide additional widget and luxury touches.
Two new exterior colours – Profound Blue MC and Graphite Black (replaces Starlight Coal) – join the existing colour palette which comprise Caliente, Mercury Grey, Onyx, Award Silver, Sonic Quartz, Titanium and Chinese-red.
2017 Lexus IS pricing (excluding on-roads):
Lexus IS 200t
- Magnificence: $59,340
- F Sport: $67,480
- Sport Luxury: $78,040
Lexus IS 300h
- Sumptuosity: $61,890
- F Sport: $70,310
- Sport Luxury: $81,160
Lexus IS 350
- Opulence: $65,390
- F Sport: $73,540
- Sport Luxury: $84,160
2016 Lexus IS wrinkle (r to l) – IS 200t F Sport, IS 350 Diversion Luxury and IS 200t Luxury
2016 Lexus IS 200t Diversion Luxury
2016 Lexus IS 200t Sports Extravagance
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sportsman
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Diversion
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Fun
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Variation
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Pastime
2016 Lexus IS 300h F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 300h F Variation
2016 Lexus IS 300h F Sport
2016 Lexus IS 350 Pastime Luxury
2016 Lexus IS 350 Sports Opulence
2016 Lexus IS 350 Sports Luxury
2016 Lexus IS 350 Play Luxury
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