Lexus introduced the all-new Lexus IS model range in Qatar to demonstrate a fresh direction for Lexus sedans. With a base price of QR138,000 the new IS is expected to do well in the local market. The price for the high-end model can go upto QR192,000
According to Dr Nasser Abdulghani Al Abdulghani,Managing Director for AAB: “With its contemporary and elegant design, advanced driving dynamics and innovative technology, the new IS range marks the entry of a distinctive and premium sports sedan to provide a truly responsive vehicle which is a natural extension of its driver. The pursuit of perfection has earned us a reputation for amazing technical excellence, not to mention superior service and a new standard of luxury. Beyond the rational, however, we now aim for amazing emotion to make the Lexus IS a fun to drive car. So the Lexus IS represents much more than a car — it’s an emotional experience and that is what the IS exemplifies by bringing our customers joy as part of a fulfilling and sophisticated lifestyle.”
Putting the Fun in “Fun to Drive”
Junichi Furuyama, IS chief engineer, said: “We specifically made driving pleasure the major premise behind all aspects of performance.”
“For example, new laser welding and adhesive bonding techniques were used to increase body rigidity. New sub frame and cowl side braces improve handling and steering. The revised front suspension has a 20 percent increase in sway rigidity while the multilink suspension provides better grip and control. The new electric power steering system offers a more authentic road feel, with better feedback. All these technical improvements add up to one thing — the New IS handles better under all conditions, accelerating, cornering, and in the fast lane. At the wheel, you feel every move really is your move. The car is a true extension of its driver.”
The IS 350 offers a 3.5 litre V6 with D4-S direct and port fuel injection. The 3.5 litre engine produces 312 hp @ 6,400rpm, 38.5kg-m/4800rpm torque. The IS 250 is powered by a smooth 2.5 litre V6 providing 204 hp @ 6,400rpm and 25.5kg-m/4800rpm torque.
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