Lexus introduced an updated version of the IS sedan

The debut of the fourth generation IS model also marked the premiere of the new Lexus Driving Signature philosophy. As planned, within the framework of this idea, all Lexuses will acquire a more driver-oriented character. A separate test track was built especially for fine-tuning the new cars in Japanese Shimoyama. Its creators took inspiration from the legendary Nürburgring, the length of the track is 5.3 km, and the height difference is 75 m. It was here that the driving character of the new Lexus IS sedan was forged. Sounds promising?

Design

Among the changes in the car, the headlights and slightly modified face immediately catch the eye. The design is truly controversial, because no one is indifferent. Some people really like it, while others can't stand it.

It is worth noting that Lexus cars used to be gray and nondescript. Now designers are coming up with their own look for these cars, which defies any trends. A powerful aerodynamic bumper with air intakes says that this is not an ordinary car.

Car dimensions:

• Length: 4608 mm;
• Width: 1810 mm;
• Height: 1430 mm;
• Weight: 2125.

Interior

The car is very low and its door openings are small. A person of large dimensions will experience discomfort when landing. The seats are very comfortable and equipped with a wide range of electronic adjustments. The quality of materials is at the highest level: you won’t find a single plastic part in the cabin - everything is covered in leather.

Getting into the second row of seats is even more difficult than getting into the first one. The door doesn't swing wide enough and the upholstery is thick. Seating is cramped, but this is not a drawback, because the interiors of D-Class competitors are the same.

The manufacturer prides itself on the fact that this car has a lot of legroom, which is questionable. There is no room at all for a third passenger, because in the middle of the car there is a large central tunnel for the driveshaft.

The screen in most of new Lexus cars is still not touch-sensitive and is controlled by a joystick. I would like to note the large number of buttons in the car. This is good news, because many have a negative attitude towards touch screens - with them, the car looks more like a console than a car.

Motor and gearbox

For the new Japanese, a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine with a capacity of 245 hp was chosen as the power unit. Acceleration for the first hundred is exactly 7 seconds. The engine base is made of aluminum, cylinder head with direct injection, valve timing control. The same engines are installed on the Lexus NX or Toyota Hightlander.

According to the regulations, the motor is disposable and must be disposed of after its service life. Theoretically, the engine resource is 200 thousand kilometers. This is a good indicator by modern standards.

The transmission is an 8-speed automatic transmission. This gearbox is installed on the new Toyota Camry with an engine capacity of 3.5 liters. The IS motor is famous for its high torque, so the gearbox is designed to withstand heavy loads.

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