Lexus presents in the Detroit Motor Show the new IS model that will be launched in Europe in June 2013 and will be available in two motorizations: 2.5 New generation hybrid and 2.5 V6 gasoline.
The new lexus is follows the design lines l Finals introduced with the launch of GS and LS. However, it introduces a new evolution of the front grill, with a more powerful presence and a strong brand identity. The frontal design incorporates as a novelty, the design of the headlights and diurnal driving lights located independently.
In profile, an ascending line flows from the bottom of the body to the rear headlights, adding additional elegance and dynamism.
The rear has its own personality, with revolutionary design optics, identified with the L of Lexus, and with a rear diffuser that improves aerodynamics. In the hybrid version the escapes remain hidden.
The new IS grows in 80 mm length compared to the current version, 5 mm in height, and 10 mm in width. The battle increases 70 mm. The total measures of the lexus IS are 4,665 meters in length; 1,430 meters high; 1,810 meters wide and 2,800 meters away between axes
Interior design of the new lexus
The interior of the new lexus is is conceived for the driver to be in an ergonomic environment. The new driver's seat design offers greater comfort and greater lateral support. The driving position was reduced for a more dynamic driving.
The central console incorporates as a novelty in Lexus, electrostatic switches for a tactile control of the air conditioner.
As for the Easpace, the new IS has a greater wheelbase and is wider, to provide greater comfort in the rear seats and allow greater capacity in the trunk. The knee space in the rear area has increased by 85mm the knee space.
The new lexus IS, and in particular the IS 300h hybrid model, offers an excellent trunk capacity, thanks to the optimization of battery size. In addition, its installation under the trunk allows the rear seats to be folding (60:40), improving the usefulness of the vehicle.
Driving dynamics in the lexus is
in the development of the new IS, the stiffness of the chassis has increased through new welds. In addition, aerospace technology has been used in the processes of binding parts. The suspension has been redesigned, offering an increase in rigidity. In the rear, a new multi-a-axis system similar to that of the latest generation GS has been adopted. The address has also been modified to create a smaller weight system, soft assistance, but with a more precise address response.
The new IS has four driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport S and Sport S + (the latter available in vehicles equipped with Variable Suspension AVS), so that the driver selects the combination of fuel, comfort and performance consumption, selectable from the steering wheel.
NEW LEXUS IS F SPORT
The F Sport design is available in both gasoline and hybrid versions. It has specific design characteristics and is equipped with dynamic improvements such as suspension. Its design differs by the front grill with an exclusive mesh, and a new front bumper. Inside, the F Sport models exclusively have an innovative LFA inspiration box, with the sliding ring to access the menus.
The engines of the lexus
is in the new IS -range, there will be an IS300 h hybrid version, and a version of IS 250 gasoline.
The IS 300h will be the main model in the IS range in Spain, rear -wheel drive with a maximum power of 220CV, an average mixed consumption of 4.3 liters / 100 km, and CO2 emissions of less than 100 g, although these data have not yet been permanently approved. This model combines a powerful new development electric motor (2.5 liters and four ATKINSON cycle gasoline cylinders) with a new D-4S fuel injection system and intelligent VVT-I Dual Valve opening system.
The hybrid passee has been specifically developed for the 2.5L front engine with rear traction, with a compact design. A two -speed reduction system similar to that of GS 450h (for maximum acceleration at low speed, high speed performance) allows linear acceleration.
The new IS will also be available in the IS 250 version with rear traction and 2.5 -liter V6 gasoline engine.
The security of the lexus is
the lexus IS will have standard of the Pop Up Hood Potones Protection System. In case of frontal abuse,
the emerging hood will activate to absorb the pedestrian impact force on the hood.
On the other hand, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert will alert the posterior traffic driver, when reverse back.
The new IS will also have certain versions of functions already introduced in the GS, such as smart road lights (Automatic High Beam), Precision System (PCs), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Trajectory Assistance System in the lane, and Dead Angle Detection System (BSM).
