Lexus begins marketing the new IS in Israel.
Starting from NIS 280,000.
Lexus announces the start of marketing of the IS replacement in Israel.
The specification is different than before and is based on a supercharged gasoline engine without any electrical assistance.
Since the IS is no longer marketed in Europe, the new car comes to us in American standard and with a different scent.
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It can be said that Lexus' luxury sedan now places the emphasis on a more sporty direction.
It also fits the DNA that Lexus is interested in pouring into this brand here and in general.
This means that there is rear-wheel drive, a more powerful engine than before and also a planetary and non-continuous automatic transmission for example.
The new IS 300 F SPORT arrives here with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with a maximum output of 241 horsepower and 35.6 kg of torque.
Acceleration data has improved compared to the outgoing 300 hybrid and stands at acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds.
Lexus talks about more things that driving enthusiasts love to hear.
The chassis in this generation is stiffer with reinforcement of key areas such as strengthening the side supports of the radiator, increasing the number of front welding points and optimizing reinforcement structures from C-pillars to the roof walls.
Lexus notes that the increased stiffness not only helps reduce unwanted noises and vibrations, but also helps improve ride comfort and driving performance with an improved response to steering commands.
This IS uses lighter materials, including suspension components, to improve its road behavior.
It also comes here with an active suspension system as an AVS Active Variable Suspension standard), which adapts itself to the nature of the driving.
The new IS will be offered in Israel in the F SPORT trim level only and will arrive here with a unique front bumper, aggressive rear bumper, front grille with a different finish, dual exhaust system, blackened rear spoiler, 19-inch diameter rims, different hood, wider rear tires, Sporty front seats and more.
The level of high comfort equipment and advanced safety equipment include Lexus' advanced safety systems.
The price is NIS 280,000 and a version is also offered that offers an improved system with 14 speakers for NIS 295,000.