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Goodbye electricity, hello turbo: the renewed Lexus IS in Israel
With the discontinuation of the model in Europe, Lexus is moving to import the redesigned IS from the United States and moving to a turbo engine.
You will arrive at the F Sport finish level and at a price of NIS 280,000
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Keenan Cohen
Tuesday, 02 February 2021, 18:40
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The Lexus grill is growing from model to model (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
The changes in the mix of Lexus models in Europe and the possibility of importing cars to Israel under American standards are leading to a change in the supply of Lexus models.
Those who have been flooded with hybrid models for years separate from the IS300h in favor of the IS300 but this time instead of h of the hybrid it should get a T of turbo.
The revamped model (again) in the third facelift to the model introduced in 2013, comes with a sportier direction than before.
The solution for customers looking for a hybrid with hybrid propulsion will be offered by Lexus in Israel with the ES, which at a price of NIS 290,000 is close to the price of the renewed IS, which climbs to NIS 280,000 (an increase of NIS 45,000).
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Sporty and muscular performance (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
Engine:
The hybrid engine is replaced by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with a power output of 241 hp (increase of 18 hp compared to 300 h) and with 35.6 kg. Performance is 6.9 seconds per 100 km / h (8.4 seconds in Hebrew ) And up to a maximum of 230 km / h. The declared fuel consumption is definitely different from that of the hybrid and stands at 10.6 km per liter (16.4 in hybrid).
One connection to the hybrid version has been maintained, with a valve management system that switches between the Atkinson cycle mode (common in hybrid cars) and the car to improve fuel economy.
The continuous gearbox is replaced by an eight-speed planetary gearbox.
Chassis:
Toyota is talking about using its new test track in Shimoyama, which was inspired by the Nurburgring to recalibrate the IS.
These included weight reduction from the springs, suspension arms and even the bolts on the wheels.
The dampers are adaptive and together with the driving mode selector change the stiffness depending on the selected mode.
The torque guidance system is responsible for improving the car's turning ability.
The axle spreader is wider than before and it is equipped with 235/40 wide tires at the front and 265/35 wider at the rear.
10.3-inch touch screen, electric leather seats (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
Passenger compartment:
The F Sport trim level also includes a high trim level in the cabin, with electrically-oriented leather seats with heating and cooling, sunroof, keyless propulsion and opening, front and rear sensors.
Surprisingly and regrettably, it is still equipped with a touchpad for controlling the multimedia system, but the multimedia screen allows for touch control, so the necessity of the problematic surface is reduced.
There is also compatibility with Apple or Android connectivity.
At the higher finish level is an Mark Levinson audio system with 18 speakers.
Appearance: The
facelift also includes a larger and very large "hourglass" grille than before and new lighting units at the rear, which extend across the trunk.
The F package also includes bumpers with a more aggressive design, dual exhaust finishes, a modest rear spoiler, and 19-inch rims.
Modest spoiler, double exhaust ports and a light strip across the back (Photo: Manufacturer's website)
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Safety: The
facelift adds new systems and improves those that were in the car.
Automatic braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, similar detection at intersections on the left turn including activation of evasive assistance from accident, correction of lane departure, adaptive cruise control with overtaking function of vehicles, detection of traffic signs, warning of a vehicle in "dead zone", cross traffic warning Backwards and more.
Competitors:
Lexus will continue to compete in the compact family segment, facing competitors such as the Audi A4, Volvo S60, BMW 3 Series and today a new electric representative - Tesla Model 3.
Prices:
IS300 F SPORT will cost 280,000 shekels for the entry version while the finish level F SPORT PLUS, which has the upgraded audio system and the seats with the memories, will cost NIS 295,000.
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