BUILDING on the dynamic sports saloon’s award winning refinement and class–leading equipment levels, the 2011 IS model range incorporates improved powertrains and styling revisions. The Lexus’ IS200d leads the updated 2011 IS model range, incorporating new design elements to the IS a more distinctive look and a lower entry price of just €34,680.
Replacing the previous IS 220d, the new 150 bhp 2.2 litre IS 200d delivers better fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and a refined and smoother drive. With CO2 emissions of 134g/km, annual road tax for the IS200d clocks in at €156.
New to the IS lineup the F-Sport grade is now available with both petrol and diesel versions, replacing the previous Sport grade. F-Sport is heavily influenced by the styling of the ultra-high-performance IS F, featuring a range of exclusive, exterior and interior styling details together with bespoke suspension – lowered by 15mm on the IS200d and featuring IS F components on the IS250.
The new F-Sport comes to the market with a competitive price of €38,620 for the IS200d version.
With the upgraded range the IS 250 is now available exclusively with 6-speed automatic transmission, with revisions to the powertrain ensuring compliance with Euro 5 emissions standards, improvements to fuel consumption, and reduced CO2 emissions from 209 to 194g/km.
The new IS models are now available to order will be in Lexus showrooms from November 2010.
