2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia - 2017 IS lineup bid adieu to the  IS 350 F Sport and welcome two new models. IS 350 F Sport features a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, while the all-wheel-drive  IS 350 employs a 3.5-liter V6. The update features as small as 18-inch wheels standard on the IS 350 rounds out the changes.

2016 Lexus IS luxury sedans small took a major step towards full competitiveness of this year, and it's all about what's under the hood. Previously, the entry-level model is the IS 250, the car generally satisfactory let down by a 2.5-liter V6 engine of his obsolete. For 2071 the model gave way to new IS 200t, which offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine capable of 241 horsepower and EPA-rated 33 mpg highway. Finally, the basic IS can match the turbo-4s was found in the fuel-efficient European rivals.

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia - Design

2017 Lexus IS hews closer to the concept Lexus LF-CC than anyone could have imagined, and displays the most powerfull form of the brands design philosophy. Now-signature "spindle grille" dominates the front, and especially in F Sport, Sloping panels hide functional elements, too, such as a wide stance and long wheelbase makes the auto more stable or underbody panel wind-cheating and vortex generator on the outside mirrors and rear lights serve to improve aerodynamic and The 1375 Created Strip Ultra models all wearing white paint. IS C stands out with the folding hardtop roof that transforms the car from coupe to a convertible.

2017 Lexus IS dashboard design view similar to the Lexus GS sedan also conventional switches and touch-sensitive all easy to find and use. We particularly liked the rat-like controller is used for infotainment system, which is immediately familiar to anyone who uses a computer so Comfortable front passenger and rear legroom is acceptable, if not class-leading. We dug Lexus LFA supercar inspired by measuring the F Sport model, which uses a digital instrument cluster and sliding bezel cool. Model Line made prominent by a black interior with red accents. IS C convertible models retain the old interior design.

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia - Engine

Lexus IS offers two different models - IS 250 and IS 350 - both of which come standard with rear-wheel-drive but can be spec'd with all-wheel-drive as well as performance-minded package F Sport.

Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-liter V6 that makes 204 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. It was less muscle than the base engine offers many competitors, and a mileage of 21 city / 30 mpg highway (20/27 mpg with AWD) is equally impressive. On the plus side, the small six is ​​a smooth operator that produces power that is smooth and linear.

For output, the buyer can move into IS 350 F Sport, which is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 that uses direct injection and port system unusual to churn out 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. At 19/28 mpg (19/26 mpg with AWD), only requires a small sacrifice compared with the efficiency of a smaller motor.

IS 350 RWD models shifted through an eight-speed automatic transmission; The 6-speed auto used in all other derivatives IS.

Standard entire lineup is Drive Mode Select system that tailors the effort transmission, the steering ratio and steering with driver preference.

All Lexus IS models can be equipped with excited F Sport package, which brings an aggressive bodykit and firmer suspensions with adaptive damping system, unique interior trim - including TFT instrumentation inspired by the LFA supercar - and more.

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Release Date Australia - Price

2016 Lexus IS 250 standard with rear-wheel drive starts at about $ 37,500. However, we think that you will pay $ 41,000 for the IS 350 is worth the price. Not only a more powerful engine and it is almost as fuel efficient thanks to a new automatic transmission 8-speed. You will add about $ 2,500 if you want all-wheel drive in the IS sedan models. For those seeking exclusivity, limited Strip Created IS 250 starts more than $ 42,300 in the form of a rear-drive. Fully charged, the IS tops north of $ 51,000.

IS facing off against a variety of worthy competitors, including the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Cadillac ATS, Infiniti Q50 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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