Friday, January 27, 2017

Lexus IS gets to 3.Th generation with a lot of technology to the mix – GQ Portugal (press release) (Registration)

This Friday, Lexus gave continuity to his model of the most successful in Europe, and presented the third generation of the IS.

The model "S", Lexus, is the first car brand to be designed according to the preferences of the european market, and earns its third generation with improvements at the level of the carrier, and not only. Starting from the inside to the outside, there is now a screen 10.3 inch on the inside with the system Lexus Premium, and even technologies such as the blind spot Monitor and Traffic Alert Cross on the Back, that alert the driver about potential hazards that may go unrecognized.

the interior of The Lexus came from the head of Naoki Kobayashi, that before starting the work went on travels around the world looking for inspirations.

"Among the new design elements include a more prominent grille trapezoidal, the lateral line ascending more evident and LED lighting to remember articles of jewellery, which combine to give rise to IS the most distinguished that has ever built", explains the engineer-in-chief and leader of the team designers.

this Being the model of the Lexus sold in Portugal, the new IS will come to the country only with a hybrid engine (IS300h), which combines a V4 engine of 2.5 liters with an electric motor. In addition, the power consumption of the Lexus benefits from the "Lexus Hybrid Drive", it reduces emissions and fuel consumption with values around 4.3 litres/100 km.

"The changes in the IS to go beyond the simple cosmetic, demonstrating commitment to achieving the best dynamic performance possible, alongside the refinement of the refined style and an interior that reflects the whole that is the quality craftsmanship of master craftsmen, superb comfort and functionality rooted in carefully defined concept of Man-Machine-interface", refers to the Lexus in a statement.

The new Lexus IS has a price of sale to the public starting at 43.7 thousand euros.

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