NEWS & EVENTS

NEW LEXUS IS200d

Lexus have announced a significant update to the IS model range for 2011 sales with the arrival of the new IS200d in November of this year. The new IS200d leads the updated 2011 IS model range incorporating new design elements giving the IS a more distinctive look and character and a lower entry price of just €34,680.

The new IS200d replaces the outgoing IS220d, and features a 150bhp 2.2 litre diesel engine which delivers improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and a refined and smoother drive. With CO2 emissions of 134g/km, annual road tax for the IS200d clocks in at just €156.

Building on the dynamic sports sedan’s award winning style, comfort, refinement and class–leading equipment levels, the 2011 IS model range incorporates improved powertrains, exterior styling revisions and refreshed interior design.

• Reduced prices with IS200d starting from €34,680
• New 150bhp, 2.2 litre IS 200d engine with Tax Band B CO2 emissions
• Revised exterior and interior styling for a more distinctive look and character
• Newly launched F-Sport grade influenced by styling of high performance IS F
• IS 250 now availble exclusively with 6-speed automatic transmission

New to the IS line-up, the F-Sport grade is now available with both petrol and diesel versions. Replacing the previous Sport grade, the F-Sport is heavily influenced by the styling of the ultra-high-performance IS F, and features a range of exclusive, exterior and interior styling details together with bespoke suspension - lowered by 15mm on the IS200d and featuring IS F components on the IS250. The new F-Sport comes to the market with a competitive price of €38,620 for the IS200d version

With the upgraded range the IS 250 is now available exclusively with 6-speed automatic transmission, with revisions to the powertrain ensuring compliance with Euro 5 emissions standards, improvements to fuel consumption, and reduced CO2 emissions from 209 to 194g/km.

The new IS models are now available to order will be in Lexus showrooms from November 2010.