At the auto show in Beijing, we could see cars, created specifically for the Chinese market, but there were also several prime, which are intended for the European market. That such is the upgraded Lexus IS.
present, the third generation Lexus IS is presented in the proposal, beginning with 2013 of the year, which is relevant to the present day. That's why the designers decided to make only small changes.
Experts model notice a change lights, slightly larger air intakes in the bumper and a modified grille. Traditionally, in the range of introduced new designs of the rim (standard established by 17 inch). Behind changed stylized lamp and two chrome tip exhaust system. Outside updated IS can stand as one of two colors – Deep Blue Mica или Graphite Black Glass Flake.
The biggest change occurred in the interior, then literally there was a big screen multimedia system. Former, seven-inch, looked very modest compared to new models of Lexus - now he is a diagonal 10,3 inch. To control the system adds "Enter" button, which is designed to facilitate the use of. Besides, slightly changed the look of the speedometer and tachometer, introduced fresh threads trim and new coasters. Installed other analog clock.
Under the hood, all the old left. The smallest sedan Lexus will continue to be offered in version IS 200t (engine 2.0 turbo power 245 L. with.), as well as a hybrid version of the IS 300h (gasoline engine of 2,5 liter and an electric motor, total capacity 223 L. with.).
by the way, As for the modernization and improvement of safety equipment. On board the new appearance of the Lexus IS there a package Lexus Safety System +, composed, in particular: automatic braking system to obstacle, about uncontrolled lane changes with the correction of the movement path warning system, automatic headlights and Active Cruise Control.
Lexus IS after lifting has to get on sale in Europe later this year.
