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MANILA: Lexus Philippines tonight unveiled the latest version of its compact rear-wheel drive executive car, the IS. While it is not yet a completely new model, the Lexus IS is significantly updated and updated.
Lexus reports that the IS nameplate, with the first generation debuting in 1999, has “captured the hearts of more than a million enthusiasts around the world,” explaining the fascination that resides in its “pull-and-drive chassis. precisely, close to the ground, and powered by a longitudinally-mounted motor that sends drive to the rear wheels. “
The new SI is said to be based on this “satisfying feeling.” Development and testing took place at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. Located in a mountainous region between Toyota City and Okazaki, the central test drive is 5.3 kilometers long, features a 250-foot elevation change, many curves, and terrain types. Lexus said in a statement that it is “where the world’s most difficult and challenging roads have been recreated,” and that IS’s performance development was based on the challenges posed by the course “in order to deliver an experience unlike any other. to drivers around the world. Going forward, the new IS sets the standard for the dynamic handling of all future Lexus models. “
The new IS is lower and 30 millimeters wider than the version it replaces, and the silhouette was conceived to enhance this by creating “deeply sculpted three-dimensional shapes”. A new unified taillight runs the length of the rear fascia, giving it an overall dynamic look that matches the “speed, agility and athletic performance” of the car.
The new IS F Sport variant is equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke wheels with a premium dark metallic finish, a nod to the Lexus RC and LC models, which use 235/40 R19 tires for the front and 265 / 35 R19 for the rear is fixed. The IS 300h hybrid, on the other hand, also has 19-inch wheels with a multi-spoke design and a shiny silver metallic finish. All their tires measure 235/40 R19.
Meanwhile, the cabin is punctuated by a horizontal instrument panel layout and a driver-centered dash layout. The gear lever and steering wheel are upholstered in perforated leather. The larger circular air vents are a tribute to the first-generation IS.
Lexus equips the IS with a new, larger touchscreen for its infotainment system. The display has been brought closer to the driver to facilitate operation and “minimize driver distraction.”
The new IS 300h Premier has three available color schemes: Black, Deep Pink, and Ocher with complementary stitch patterns and decorative trims. Color options for the IS 350 F Sport are F Sport White, F Sport Black, and F Sport Flare Red. In both variants, the center console panel is finished in Piano Black along with touch-sensitive temperature controls that can be easily adjust by sliding a finger over them.
The front seats are sculpted and have eight-way power adjustable positions with lumbar support; they are also ventilated. The IS receives a 10 speaker surround sound system. The F Sport model comes with a 10.3-inch Electro Multi Vision touchscreen, while the IS 300h features an eight-inch touchscreen. Both variants are ready for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Under the hood, the F Sport variant has a NA V6 producing 310 hp and 380 Nm, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The IS 300h has a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder hybrid power plant mated to a Lexus E-CVT smart transmission for optimum efficiency.
The new IS is equipped with the LSS + 2 suite of safety features, including dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracking assist, automatic high beams and more. A total of 10 airbags can be deployed when needed, while a pop-up hood reduces injuries to pedestrians.
There’s also a rear-facing camera and backup guide monitor, plus a parking assist brake. protected by 10 airbags. A pop-up hood also reduces injuries to pedestrians in the event of a collision.
The IS 350 F Sport is priced at P3,808 million, while the IS 300h Premier costs P3,328 million. Lexus IS is available in eight exterior colors, including two newly developed chromatic colors: Sonic Iridium and Sonic Chrome. The F-Sport color options are White Nova, Radiant Red Contrast Layering and Heat Blue Contrast Layering while; the Hybrid Premier gets Sonic Quartz and Red Mica Crystal Shine.
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