New Lexus IS: Amazing In Motion From £26,495

13 February 2013

KEY POINTS

  • New Lexus IS to deliver bold new styling and enhanced driving performance in all new package
  • Pricing starts from £26,495 for IS 250 SE models,
  • IS 300h SE models available from £29,495
  • 2.5-litre full hybrid system available for the first time in IS range, with CO2 emissions below 100g/km
  • Lexus dealers available to take orders from today, with deliveries from mid July

Lexus today revealed the pricing and specification details of its all-new IS range, which will be launched in the UK this summer. The line-up, unveiled at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit includes the first full-hybrid IS, the IS 300h, together with the 2.5-litre petrol-powered IS 250. Both versions feature rear-wheel drive and will be available with a further evolution of Lexus’s F Sport package.

Lexus dealers are open for orders from today, with customer deliveries from mid July, the third generation IS benefits from Lexus’ new focus on a rewarding driving experience and bold design, featuring the signature spindle grille.

The entry point to the new range is the SE, priced from £26,495 for the 2.5-litre IS 250, and £29,495 for the 2.5-litre full hybrid IS 300h. This model is generously specified, and includes the following specifications:

  • 16” alloy wheels
  • Drive mode select (Normal, Eco & Sport – additional EV mode on IS 300h)
  • Cruise Control
  • Smart entry and start system
  • Dual-zone climate control air conditioning
  • Power-fold heated mirrors
  • HID headlamps with dusk sensing function
  • 8 airbags
  • 60/40 split rear seats (IS 250 only)
  • Lexus display audio with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Temporary spare wheel (Tyrerepair kit on IS 300h)

The feature model of the new IS range is the Luxury, priced from £27,995 for IS 250, and £30,995 for IS 300h. This model adds the following to the SE model:

  • 17” alloy wheels
  • Lexus Park Assist
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • 60/40 split rear seats (both IS 250 & IS 300h)

F Sport is priced from £30,495 for IS 250, and £33,495 for IS 300h, and adds further sport cues to the interior and exterior design, including:

  • 18” 10 spoke F Sport alloy wheels
  • Sport suspension with lateral damping system
  • F Sport mesh grille
  • LFA-style instrument meters
  • F Sport aluminium sports pedals
  • F Sport leather trim on steering wheel and gear lever

Premier models are priced from £35,495 for IS 250 and £38,495 for IS 300h, and offers the highest standard specifications available, including:

  • 18” 5 spoke alloy wheels
  • Automatically folding wing mirrors
  • 8-way power-assisted leather seats including heating and ventilation functions
  • Electrically operated steering column
  • 7-inchHDDfull map satellite navigation system with dynamic route guidance, rear view camera and connected services
  • Mark Levinson sound system with 15 speakers and 5.1 channel surround sound

Accessories

A range of options are available for New IS, giving owners a cost-effective way of adding items of specification that are important to them.

Black leather upholstery is available on Luxury and F Sport models. Pricing starts from £1,400 for 6 way adjustable leather seats with heater function (available on Luxury models only). F Sport customers can also specify 8 way adjustable leather seats with heater and ventilation functions for £2,300, in either black or dark rose leather.

7-inch HDD full map satellite navigation system featured as standard on Premier models is available as an option on the rest of the range for £1,995.

Premier models can be equipped with a sunroof for £1,000

Metallic or mica paint can be specified on all models for £610

Colour range

SE, Luxury and Premier models are available in an 8 colour range: Velvet Black, Arctic Pearl, Satin Silver, Sonic Titanium, Mercury Grey, Mesa Red, Atlantic Blue and Celestial Black.  F Sport models are available in F Sport White and Ultra Blue, colours that are unique to this model.

Prices

MODEL

POWERTRAIN

OTR PRICE

TRANSMISSION

IS 250 SE

2.5-litre V6 petrol

£26,495

6AT

IS 300h SE

2.5-litre full hybrid

£29,495

E-CVT

IS 250 Luxury

2.5-litre V6 petrol

£27,995

6AT

IS 300h Luxury

2.5-litre full hybrid

£30,995

E-CVT

IS 250 F Sport

2.5-litre V6 petrol

£30,495

6AT

IS 300h F Sport

2.5-litre full hybrid

£33,495

E-CVT

IS 250 Premier

2.5-litre V6 petrol

£35,495

6AT

IS 300h Premier

2.5-litre full hybrid

£38,495

E-CVT

 

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