Sportier-style, the new Lexus IS Spanish arrive in dealerships throughout the month of June. We do not know how it will be received now that no longer has a diesel version in the range, and the supply is reduced to a high performance hybrid and a powerful gasoline also.
Aesthetically has a very distinct and personal air. The front lights are perhaps most strikes us but it is also true that later, biting the fin, are also peculiar. Inside there is a dash of clean lines and high quality feel through the use of nice-looking materials.
The IS250 is equipped with a removable 2.5-liter, six-cylinder vee and develops an output of 207 hp. Only be associated with a six-speed automatic transaxle. The block IS300h gas combines with another 183 hp 143 hp electric developed, although the total power remains set at 223 hp. The best is the authorized consumption of just 4.3 L/100. Having a transmission with a planetary gear so that no fixed relationship. In manual mode, the management tries to simulate a sequential transmission.
Luggage capacity in the IS250 is 480 liters, a figure well above the previous IS. The hybrid 30 liters reduced that number to accommodate the battery under the floor. Stresses that Lexus has included a system with four driving modes acting on the electronic management, the accelerator and change. It can choose between ECO, Normal, Sport and Sport+. The IS300H add another EV all-electric operation.
Available The endowment has been enriched by the arrival of many security features. Highlights alert inadvertent lane change, detector objects behind the vehicle to avoid shocks when is circulating reverse angle detector dead objects, adaptive cruise control, active bonnet that rises is struck to reduce injuries , automatic high / low beam, pre-collision system, etc.
Currently do not know the offer for the Spanish market but it is known to be acquired with the sportier looking finish F-Sport. Prices and details give a little before the launch.
