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Studio IS 250

Lexus IS 250

The launch of the all-new second generation IS range marks an important stage in the development of Lexus as a global prestige brand. The IS is well-established as Lexus’s top-selling model in Europe, acclaimed for its superb driving dynamics, refined performance, peerless quality and superb specification.

The new IS extends all these qualities in a vehicle that benefits from striking, individual styling, superior dynamic performance, enhanced safety provisions and hallmark Lexus range luxury and refinement.

The IS is the latest expression of L-finesse, the design language that is shaping the appearance of an entire new generation of Lexus models. The IS has a wide track with short front and rear overhangs, giving the car a broad, muscular stance. Sweeping coachwork lines emphasise the ‘shadow finish’ of contrasting convex and concave surfaces and flow into a signature arrowhead shape through the C pillar.

The new Lexus range build quality and perceived quality are of the highest order throughout, with attention to detail witnessed in the careful matching of wood trim sections, ‘invisible’ seam stitching on leather upholstery and improved fit and finish that reduces gaps to new low levels and eradicates some altogether.

The IS is 175mm longer and 75mm wider than its predecessor, with track width increased by 40 and 50mm front and rear respectively. For driver and passengers this translates into greater front and rear leg and shoulder room, while contributing to the car’s excellent dynamic handling qualities.

The IS 250 is powered by a direct-injection 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with dual VVT-i. The aluminium unit is no heavier than the 2.0-litre engine featured in the previous generation IS. It develops 204bhp (208 DIN hp) at 6,400rpm and a maximum 252Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. This enables nought to 62mph acceleration in 8.1 seconds with manual transmission, 8.4 seconds in automatic versions. Top speed is 144mph manual, 141mph automatic. Combined cycle carbon dioxide emissions are 231g/km manual, 214g/km automatic. Fuel consumption in combined cycle driving is 28.8mpg with manual transmission, 31.0mpg with the automatic gearbox.