Teaser oficial de la nueva generación que presentan en un par de días, los habrá RWD y AWD con L4 2.0 245 cv, V6 3.5 265 cv y V6 3.5 355 cv, aunque ya no se van a comercializar en Europa...
The new Lexus IS looks edgier, but isn't more powerful. Even though the Lexus IS has been around for 20 years, it doesn't get much credit in the compact luxury car segment. With historically good alternatives like the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4 taking up most of the limelight, it’s easy to overlook the offbeat Lexus. But the 2021 Lexus IS hopes to change all that. Sporting a new look, more advanced features – both inside and out – and a revised suspension that's said to be sportier, Lexus hopes the new IS will get people talking… as long as they don't talk about power. Sharp Facelift Not much has changed for the new IS visually (or underneath, really, as the IS rides on the same platform). The sedan still wears the brand's signature spindle grille – albeit a revised "three-dimensional" version of it – which now comes accented by a larger lower intake and two larger accenting vents on either side. On the Lexus IS F Sport specifically (pictured below), the grille and vents get more blacked-out elements and a unique mesh pattern that separates that trim from non-F Sport models. The headlights are lower and larger, too. The 2021 IS ditches the previous model's split headlight fixture – with the main beam up top and the accenting LED "swoosh" beneath it – for a more traditional setup with the LED accent now embedded within the housing. Triple-beam LED headlights are available as an option. The new Lexus IS also gets a more sculpted profile with a muscular shoulder line that extends up and over the rear wheel wells. The wheels are new, too, with the 2021 IS F Sport rocking optional 19-inch BBS wheels for the first time while 18-inch wheels are now standard on lower trims. The backend of the IS, meanwhile, gets a full-width LED taillight bar that forms seamlessly into angular fixtures on either side. The company previewed that new rear design earlier in the month in a teaser image. Bigger, But Not More Powerful Believe it or not, the 2021 Lexus IS uses the exact same engines as the previous model. And they each produce the same amount of power, too. The base IS 300 with rear-wheel drive keeps the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, good for 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet. The all-wheel-drive IS 300, meanwhile, gets a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 good 260 hp and 236 lb-ft. And at the top of the range, the IS 350 – available in both RWD and AWD – gets a 3.5-liter V6 good for 311 hp and 280 lb-ft. Both RWD models use an eight-speed automatic, while AWD versions of the new IS get a six-speed automatic. The IS 350 with RWD can hit 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds, while the AWD IS 350 gets there in 5.7 seconds. And now buyers will have to upgrade to the 350 model if they want the F Sport trim; Lexus isn't offering an IS 300 F Sport with this new model. Engine Horsepower Torque Transmission IS 300 RWD Turbo 2.0L 241 258 6-Speed Automatic IS 300 AWD 3.5L V6 260 236 8-Speed Automatic IS 350 RWD 3.5L V6 311 280 6-Speed Automatic IS 350 AWD 3.5L V6 311 280 8-Speed Automatic While the chassis isn't totally new, engineers thoroughly reworked the IS' suspension to give the sedan an even sportier feel. The 2021 model's new coil springs are 20 percent lighter than those found in the previous version, the new A-arms are 18 percent lighter, and the stabilizer bar is 17 percent lighter. And the 2021 Lexus IS grows as well; it's 1.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider, and 0.2 inches lower than its predecessor. Buyers of the IS 350 F Sport model can also option a Dynamic Handling package with an adaptive suspension. Hopefully, that newfound size and engineering lead to better overall dynamics. Updated Interior Like its underpinnings, the inside of the 2021 Lexus IS isn't totally new either. But the refreshed cabin does offer a bit more in the way of tech. An 8.0-inch touchscreen comes standard – which is now three inches closer to the driver – while a larger 10.3-inch touchscreen is available as an option. Things like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatibility come standard, but the same maddening touchpad controller from the previous model carries over. The new IS also gets the latest Lexus safety equipment. Dubbed "Lexus Safety System+ 2.5," the standard suite of active safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicyclist detection and a pre-collision warning system. More advanced equipment – like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, road-sign assist, and even lane-departure alert with lane-centering technology – is available at an extra cost. No word on how much the 2021 Lexus IS will cost when it goes on sale, but we expect the new sedan to hit dealerships before the end of the year.
Lexus IS 2021, la berlina de lujo nipona debuta más deportiva y más equipada Llega la nueva berlina del segmento D de la marca japonesa de lujo. El Lexus IS 2021 se presenta con un diseño actualizado y más deportivo. Un profundo lavado de cara para un modelo más equipado que, por primera vez en su historia, no se venderá en Europa, y solo se ofrecerá con mecánicas de gasolina. Lexus ya ha decidido que no venderá el IS en Europa. Parece que a la marca nipona no le salen las cuentas de ofrecer este modelo en el Viejo Continente en la lucha con los fabricantes alemanes del segmento Premium. Al menos, no lo veremos en lo que le resta en el mercado, después de someterse a un lifting más profundo. El Lexus IS 2021 presenta una nueva imagen frontal, dominada por una gran parrilla del radiador y por unos faros que se han más rasgados, ahora contando con LED y un inserto en forma de flecha en la parte superior que pone una nota de agresividad, junto a unas branquias verticales más que discretas en los extremos del paragolpes. El acabado de la parrilla puede ser cromado en las versiones normales o negro en el deportivo "F-Sport". Los faros delanteros ahora integran la función de luz diurna, una de las mejoras en el Lexus IS 2021 El cambio más grande se produce en la parte posterior, donde Lexus ha impreso la imagen del UX, con los grandes pilotos unidos por una barra luminosa, manteniendo también parte del diseño de los grupos ópticos. El resultado es una estética más vanguardista y un cambio significativo en esta parte, más deportivo en el acabado "F-Sport" al sumar las llantas de aleación de 19 pulgadas, frente a las de 18 pulgadas de serie. Incluso a pesar de que se trata de una actualización estética más profunda de lo habitual en la firma y de utilizar la misma plataforma del modelo lanzado en 2013, sus medidas han cambiado creciendo en todas las cotas, como puedes ver más detalladamente a continuación: MEDIDAS IS 2020 IS 2013 Largo 4.705 mm 4.675 mm Ancho 1.840 mm 1.810 mm Alto 1.435 mm 1.430 mm Distancia entre ejes 2.800 mm 2.800 mm Medidas oficialmente homologadas por Lexus En el interior, el acabado lujoso de los nipones se ve aumentado con una nueva pantalla táctil de 8 pulgadas en la consola central, dejando en opción una de 10,3 pulgadas. El salpicadero mantiene sus formas originales, incluso también la superficie táctil de control típica de la marca, a pesar de añadir nuevas funciones de conectividad como el Apple CarPlay y Android Auto o el control por voz Alexa. Mayor estilo y deportividad en la parte posterior del Lexus IS 2021 con los pilotos unidos Lexus también ha mejorado considerablemente el equipamiento de seguridad, ofreciendo la generación 2.5 del paquete de soluciones "Lexus Safety System+", destacando las siguientes Frenada automático de emergencia Detección de peatones y ciclistas Advertencia de colisión frontal Sistema activo de mantenimiento de carril Reconocimientos de señales Control de velocidad de crucero adaptativo con función "stop&go" Monitorización de puntos ciegos Alerta de tráfico cruzado trasero La gama del IS 2021 con opciones de tracción total y propulsión, disponible en las versiones IS 350 e IS 300. La primera utiliza un motor de seis cilindros en V y 3.5 litros con una potencia máxima de 311 CV y asociado a una transmisión automática "Sport Direct Shift" de ocho velocidades, con la que acelera de 0 a 100 km/h en 5,7 segundos. La segunda versión es más especial, ya que la variante de tracción al eje trasero se basa en el motor de cuatro cilindros y 2.0 litros turbo con 241 CV, mientras que la dotada de tracción total utiliza el mismo bloque del seis cilindros y su potencia máxima asciende hasta los 260 CV. La caja de cambios de estas dos es la misma automática de 8 relaciones. El nuevo Lexus IS 2021 aumenta el tamaño de la pantalla táctil de la consola central https://www.motor.es/noticias/lexus-is-2021-202068326.html
Vaya cambio de estilo con respecto al anterior .. yo porque veo el anagrama de Lexus si no hubiese sabido de que marca era..
Le disputa a Audi el dominio BBQ Curioso detalle en la puerta PRESS RELEASE 15 JUNE 2020 Writing yet another chapter in the book of compact luxury sports sedans, the new 2021 Lexus IS was unveiled today via a unique and engaging online virtual reveal. Since its debut nearly 20 years ago in the U.S., the IS has thrived on creating exhilarating driving performance in the form of a true rear-wheel-drive luxury sports sedan. The IS has served as a whetstone to help sharpen Lexus driving performance across the lineup but, more directly, it has forged indelible bonds between driver and machine that reach into the hundreds of thousands. It’s no wonder the IS has earned worldwide adoration for its extraordinary driving performance. There may be no greater fan of IS than Toyota President Akio Toyoda, who notes the vehicle’s special place in his heart during the introduction to the Art of Lexus book, where he credits the IS as “The car that really taught me what performance driving was, and it was the moment when my love affair with Lexus began.” The new 2021 IS, which is expected to arrive in dealerships in late fall of this year, looks to expand upon the legacy it has carved out in the compact luxury sports car segment over the previous two decades. Truly a global vehicle, it will be available for sale in approximately 40 countries around the world, including the US, Japan, and other countries in Asia. The Lexus Driving Signature Lives at Shimoyama From day one, the IS has left a lasting impression in the compact luxury sports sedan segment, where dynamic capability and driving performance are mandatory attributes. The 2021 IS looks to further cement the bond between driver and vehicle by providing an enhanced linear driving characteristic that provides clear and direct feedback to the driver. In order to achieve this objective, Lexus engineers needed the proper tool with which to hone the vehicle’s skills. Enter the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. More than merely a new test facility, this asphalt track signals a change in Lexus’ product development course and speaks to the brand’s commitment to its human-centered nature. Since Lexus launched, the tactile feel, behavior, and execution for each model has been driven by the vision and efforts of the Chief Engineer. Moving forward, the efforts of the CE will be focused on elevating the vehicles to a new standard of performance and handling as developed by Lexus International President Koji Sato and Chief Branding officer Akio Toyoda. The ultimate goal is to deliver a new generation of Lexus vehicles that is more balanced, refined in control, and confident than ever before. Linear steering, brake responses, and optimized handling with exceptional ride quality is the result of heightened focus on tuning of the chassis and its interactions with the control surfaces through diligent evaluation at a test facility unlike any other. By establishing a uniform Lexus Driving Signature across the entire lineup, the hope is to continue propelling the brand’s evolution and reinforce its identity in the luxury space. This cultural shift within Lexus product development builds on the learnings and improvements seen on the F brand cars, and the latest models of the flagship vehicles (LC, LS, LX) that involve an “Always On” philosophy for continual, running enhancement. Over the past 30 years, Lexus has been defined by the detail-oriented and thoughtful nature of its products. The latest IS represents the first step down a path that has evolved into a uniquely Lexus tarmac testbed that will affect the trajectory of every Lexus product that comes next. “What we had foremost in mind in developing the new IS was to make it a car that excelled in communicating with the driver regardless of the road conditions or driving situation,” said Chief Engineer Naoki Kobayashi of Lexus International. “We aimed to make the new IS a Lexus compact sports sedan that provides high-quality riding comfort while offering a high level of vehicle control.” Opened in 2019, the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture is near Lexus’s global headquarters. Its country road test course is inspired by Lexus’s many years of experience driving on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife, famous throughout the world for its grueling driving conditions. Much like the IS itself, Nürburgring is near and dear to Akio Toyoda’s heart since it played a key role in his quest to become a master driver. The 3.3-mile test course at Shimoyama is designed to take advantage of the local topography, and it features a nearly 250-foot change in elevation, a wide range of curves and corners, and multiple types of road surfaces. Developing the new IS in such a severe driving environment made it possible to infuse an ever-higher dimension of vehicle performance. Maturation of Driving Performance With a new tool at its disposal, Chief Engineer Kobayashi’s team worked tirelessly to make the new IS the best to date. The Lexus philosophy of continuously improving meant no stone was left unturned. Countless test hours at the Shimoyama track and other test facilities were conducted on various road surfaces and conditions to identify ways to increase responsiveness and reduce unnecessary movement from unsprung mass. The “relentless pursuit of perfection” has always been a guiding philosophy for the brand, but also at stake is the mission to create a uniform Lexus Driving Signature, and that objective begins with the new IS. One of the first things engineers targeted was enhancing body rigidity. This was done in key areas such as reinforcing the radiator side supports, increasing the number of front-side-member weld points, and optimizing reinforcement structures from the C-pillars to the sides of the roof. The increased rigidity not only helps reduce unwanted noise and vibration, but it also helps improve riding comfort and driving performance with enhanced response to steering input. For the first time, the new IS will be available with larger 19-inch wheels to improve cornering force and provide a greater contact patch with the road. Engineers revised the suspension layout and front pickup points to help accommodate the larger tire-and-wheel package. Overall two different 19-inch wheels are available on F SPORT models, including a unique BBS wheel specific to the F SPORTs equipped with the Dynamic Handling Package. Standard 18-inch wheels will replace the outgoing 17-inch wheels on all other models. Taking a cue from the Lexus LFA supercar, engineers took rigidity enhancements one step further by employing lighter weight hub bolts to secure each wheel to the new IS. The use of hub bolts allows for improved fastening strength and therefore an increase to rigidity to further enhance braking and handling. What’s more, the move to hub bolts sheds approximately 2 pounds of total unsprung weight. The new bolts also feature a black coating so as not to draw any attention away from the attractive new wheel designs. Complementing the enhancements to overall rigidity, multiple refinements were made to the suspension setup. For starters, engineers targeted a reduction in unsprung weight. The new IS features coil springs that are 20 percent lighter than the outgoing model. New A-arms are employed as well that feature a forged aluminum material versus the outgoing steel composition, resulting in an 18 percent weight reduction. Engineers also opted for a new material for the suspension stabilizer bar to optimize the diameter and thickness to provide a 17 percent weight reduction. With unsprung weight reduced, engineers equipped the IS with new swing-valve shock absorbers equipped with ultralow-velocity valves in their pistons to manage oil flow in response to the most minor of road irregularities. Even when the stroke speed of the shock absorbers is low, the new velocity valves provide excellent responsiveness to apply appropriate damping force on all varieties of road surfaces. The result is consistently even ride quality. New bound stoppers are also employed to help manage the sprung weight more effectively for enhanced ride comfort. Fast, Fun, Ferocious – Putting the “F” in F SPORT The IS F SPORT lineup is restructured in the 2021 model year, as F SPORTs will only be offered on the IS 350 powered by the 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. F SPORT features a host of visual and performance cues that immediately set it apart, including a unique front bumper with functional aerodynamic enhancements, rear bumper, grille surround, rear lip spoiler, rocker molding and more. Along with F SPORT 19-inch wheels, a unique center cap and larger rear tires for added performance (265/35R19), they are also equipped with a cool air intake with sound generator and an F SPORT exhaust and diffuser. In addition, unique F SPORT badges adorn the sides and rear of the vehicle as well. Inside the new IS, stainless-steel scuff plates adorn the door sills. Eyes are immediately drawn to the stylish F SPORT front seats, especially when dressed in the available new Circuit Red option. The front seats also offer standard heated and ventilated functions. A heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with unique center ornament, perforated leather-wrapped shifter and F SPORT combination instrumentation meter await the driver, as do unique F SPORT accelerator pedal, brake pedal and footrest. The distinctive front seats offer available two-way power adjustable lumbar support as well as four-way adjustable headrests. Unique F SPORT door accents are highlighted with black geometric film window switch surrounds. Active Sound Control has been improved to further enhance the exhilarating performance notes of the V6 engine while reducing unpleasant tones. F SPORT models can be further augmented with the addition of a Dynamic Handling Package (DHP) that includes Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). For 2021, engineers have optimized the damping force of the AVS system to help enhance performance. In addition, the DHP also includes lighter 19-inch forged alloy BBS wheels finished in matte black. Not only are they impressive looking, the 19-inch BBS wheels are approximately 4 pounds lighter per wheel compared to the standard 19-inch F SPORT wheel. The RWD F SPORT models with the DHP are equipped with a Torsen® limited slip differential (LSD) that improves handling and performance thanks to enhanced traction when cornering or exiting turns. The LSD helps maintain straight-line stability as well. F SPORT models equipped with the DHP also feature drive select mode Sport S+, which provides advanced engine and transmission mapping to enhance performance. Sport S+ also adjusts the amount of EPS steering assist and damping force to deliver sportier handling to match the updated powertrain settings. Custom Mode is available on DHP models, offering multiple combinations for powertrain (Normal/Eco/Power), chassis (Normal/Sport) and air conditioner (Normal/Eco). F SPORT models equipped with the DHP receive a unique carbon-fiber rear spoiler and side-view mirror caps, center console knee pad with contrast stitching, and a Lexus Card Key. Athletically Inclined & Designed The bold new exterior styling of the 2021 IS not only aims for a provocative design, but its athletic silhouette is also meant to signify the agile changes that have taken place below the sheet metal. Overall, the new IS evokes lower, wider proportions. It is slightly wider, with muscular fenders that extend to enhance and accommodate the larger available 19-inch wheels and larger diameter tires. The wide and low form nods to the inherently high level of driving performance the IS possesses, but the sleek lines are also complemented with overtly aggressive sharpness carved into the side and shoulder character lines. Starting at the front of the new IS, a newly designed spindle grille features a three-dimensional, polyhedral structure that originates from the foremost tip of the grille to emphasize a sense of presence. On F SPORT models, block forms based on a spindle motif combine with a mesh pattern to achieve a sporty impression. F SPORT models also feature a grille-bottom air intake that allows air to flow through to assist in cooling the brakes, a design inspired by the RC F. Standard IS models feature a new grille that includes mini spindles within its design. This intricate pattern required six different types of cutting tools in order to create the mold. New slender headlamps are fitted on the IS that feature daytime running lights with a sharp L-shape signature that runs across the lateral axis just above the newly developed compact and lightweight lamp units. These new headlamps help contribute to expressing a low center of gravity through low-positioned areas around the grille, and they are matched by lowered side character lines that carry all the way through to the rear of trunk. Available triple-beam LED headlights are also redesigned to complement the low-profile hood. New rocker panels accent the side profile of the new IS with a design that kicks up in the rear, featuring a sharper overall contour that carries into the muscular shoulders over the rear wheel wells. Gently sloped rear-quarter pillars, which help form a firm cabin silhouette that wraps around from the sides, contrast with the rear fenders to further enhance the aggressive look. Moving toward the back of the IS, lines of the rear fenders blend into the extended, lowered rear deck to create a low stance that enhances the wider hips. The three-dimensional form of the rear deck design is created with a stamping technology called press-in mold construction. No question eyes will be drawn most immediately to the L-shaped blade-style lightbar that spans across the rear of the vehicle. There are five new exterior colors available on the 2021 IS, including Iridium, Cloudburst Gray, Matador Red Mica, Infrared*, and Grecian Water. These new colors will be added to other popular exterior options that include Ultra White, Eminent White Pearl, Atomic Silver, Caviar and Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0*. *Colors unique to F SPORT models, includes a premium paint charge of $595 Bask in Cabin Comfort Luxury and performance are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and yet the two live in harmony in the new IS. The interior features standard NuLuxe®-trimmed seating, with 10-way power driver and 8-way power adjustable front passenger seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control system with touch-sensitive controls, an available power moonroof, and SmartAccess with push button start. New trim adorns each door in F SPORT models with a graphic pattern of embossed intersecting lines, representing a new form of Lexus decorative expression and Takumi craftsmanship. Decorative ornamentation is finished for the first time in Black Metallic paint, Black Geometic Film, or the unique Ash ornamentation exclusive to F SPORT models equipped with the Dynamic Handling Package. Piano Black accents also can be found on surface elements for cabin atmosphere that is both dignified and sporty. Standard NuLuxe interior color options include Black, Glazed Caramel and Rioja Red. On F SPORT packages the options include Black, Circuit Red, and two-tone White/Black, while the F SPORT Dynamic Handling Package is available in Black or Circuit Red interior. The IS features a standard 8-inch touchscreen nearly 3 inches closer to the driver for easy access to the controls. An expansive new 10.3-inch touchscreen is available on vehicles equipped with navigation or Mark Levinson with navigation. The new multimedia system features Apple CarPlay® compatibility, Android Auto™ compatibility, and Amazon Alexa integration. With Apple CarPlay compatibility, customers can access the familiar interface from their iPhone through the vehicle’s multimedia display. Simply connect an iPhone to get directions, make calls, send and receive message via Siri®, all hands free, and get access to favorite apps like Spotify, Audible® and Apple podcasts. With Android Auto, Android users can seamlessly cast their device’s interface onto the vehicle’s multimedia display, play music via apps such as Spotify® and Pandora®, send messages through a range of commonly used apps like WhatsApp®, navigate with Google Maps™, and request information—all with just the sound of your voice—through the Google Assistant™. With Lexus+Alexa integration, you can bring all the convenience of Amazon Alexa on the road. Just ask Alexa for the same access to information and the thousands of skills available with Alexa at home. Listen to audiobooks, play favorite music, make lists, check the weather, get news briefings, and much more. Users can also control compatible smart-home devices such as lighting, thermostat and security systems. Offering added in-vehicle convenience, Alexa even syncs to the navigation system to provide on-the-go recommendations. The available Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System is also enhanced, with the previous system expanding from 15 speakers with 835 watts of power to a 17-speaker system with a new amplifier offering an impressive 1,800 watts. The new Mark Levinson system aimed to reduce interference, improve output (aided by the addition of two speakers), and improve overall sound quality with new EQ tuning. Rear surround speakers have been changed to tweeter/mid-range combination Unity speakers. The audio amplifier has enhanced Quantum Logic Surround for playback of compressed sound sources and to provide a 7.1 surround sound listening experience. Drivetrains and Powertrains Although, for some, the IS can only be viewed as a rear-wheel-drive compact sports sedan, others reside in climates where all-wheel-drive is a necessity. Fortunately, the 2021 IS will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drive options, and there are three distinct powertrain options available depending upon the grade. The rear-wheel drive IS 300 features a 2.0-liter, turbocharged and intercooled inline four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-liter engine is updated for 2021, featuring an adaptive transmission control that helps determines the most appropriate gear for each driving situation based on driver input to achieve linear response. Rated to deliver 241 horsepower, the stout four-cylinder also produces a solid 258 lb-ft of torque across a flat torque range from 1,650 rpm all the way up to 4,400 rpm. It’s not only powerful, it’s efficient, too, thanks to a sophisticated Variable Valve Timing intelligent – Wide (VVTi-W) system which allows the engine to switch between the Otto and Atkinson combustion cycles to maximize efficiency. It comes equipped with an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift (SPDS) automatic transmission. It integrates an advanced G-force Artificial Intelligence (G-AI) system that monitors multiple performance parameters to determine the optimum gear selection. For added traction in cold-weather climates, the IS 300 is also available with all-wheel drive. The IS 300 AWD is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that delivers 260 hp and 236 lb.-ft. of torque to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The electronically controlled all-wheel drive system is designed to help enhance traction and grip by automatically varying front-to-rear torque distribution. On dry roads it maintains a 30:70 front-to-rear torque split for maximum performance, but it’s capable of sending as much as 50 percent of the power to the front wheels in certain conditions. For buyers who crave maximum power, there’s the IS 350 in either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 311 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of peak torque. The rear-wheel drive model uses the same eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission found in the IS 300 RWD, while the AWD version sends power through a six-speed automatic. If there’s any question about the performance-minded nature of each vehicle, look no further than their 0-60 times, as the IS 350 RWD covers the ground in 5.6 seconds while the IS 350 AWD goes from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Enhanced Lexus Safety System+ The standard Lexus Safety System+ (LSS+) found on the new IS receives additions for 2021 in the form of the new LSS+ 2.5. A number of key features that are part of the Lexus Safety System+ have been enhanced, along with the addition of a few key features. For starters, the Pre-Collision System (PCS), which include Frontal Collision Warning (FCW), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection and Bicyclist Detection, features an enhancement to the single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements to expand the response range. By enhancing the radar and camera capabilities it is now possible for the system to help detect not only the vehicle ahead but also a preceding bicyclist in daytime and even a preceding pedestrian in daytime and low-light conditions. At intersections, the system has improved recognition of an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian when performing a left-hand turn and may activate typical PCS functions if needed. Additional PCS functions include Emergency Steering Assist (ESA), which is designed to assist steering within the vehicle’s lane as cued by the driver. All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) can be activated above 30 mph and is designed to perform vehicle-to-vehicle distance controls down to 0 mph and can resume from a stop. DRCC also includes a new feature that allows for smooth overtaking of slower vehicles. If traveling behind a vehicle traveling slower than the preset speed, once the driver engages the turn signal the system will provide an initial increase in acceleration in preparation for changing lanes; after changing lanes, the vehicle will continue acceleration until it reaches the original preset driving speed. Lane Departure Alert is designed to help notify the driver if it senses the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal via steering wheel vibrations or audible alert. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to provide slight steering force to help steer to the center of the lane to assist the driver with staying in the lane using lane markers or a preceding vehicle. LTA alerts the driver with a visual warning and either an audible alert or steering wheel vibration. In the new IS, the lane recognition performance, which makes LTA possible, has been improved with enhanced recognition of line and road edge, lateral G performance, and enhanced control and stability after lane change. Additional LSS+ 2.5 features include Intelligent High Beams, which detects preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switches between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist (RSA) is designed to acquire certain road sign information using a camera and navigation maps and displays them on the multi-information display (MID). With DRCC engaged and activated, RSA can also adjust speed up to the posted speed limit if driving slower or down to the posted speed limit if driving faster than posted. To help IS drivers change lanes with confidence, the standard Blind Spot Monitor is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes. Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) can offer added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out with a visual and audible warning. Explore More with Lexus AR Play App In support of the launch of the new 2021 IS Lexus has unveiled the Lexus AR Play, an immersive augmented reality app that allows users to explore the vehicle on their smart phone or tablet. The app allows users to preview the vehicle in an interactive way, with the ability to virtually walk around the new IS, zoom in and out, and explore 360-degree exterior and interior views. The IS can be personalized with eight different colors, open and close the doors and trunk, explore vehicle design and features, and even virtually drive the IS in augmented reality like a remote-controlled car. The Lexus AR Play app is now available for download for iOS and Android devices in the App Store and Google Play. Lexus Enform for Safety and Convenience Lexus Enform Safety Connect comes with a three-year trial with access to Lexus Enform response centers 24/7/365. With Lexus Enform Service Connect, complimentary for the first 10 years, the vehicle can send alerts for specific factory recommended maintenance while simultaneously alerting a preferred Lexus dealer. In addition, the Lexus App allows guests to do everything from starting their vehicle remotely with a smartphone, to contacting dealers for a service appointment, and much more. With an active subscription, the Lexus App dashboard provides a personalized view of convenient vehicle and connected service information, including the Vehicle Health Report, scheduled maintenance and vehicle health alerts. Guests also can manage their subscriptions right from the palm of their hand.
Se ve más limpio el morro con las luces diurnas integradas...aunque a cambio más bocachancla parrillera ... también la zaga se ve con lineas más limpias por las luces y mejor con los escapes redondos en lugar de los embellecedores de palo
The 2021 Lexus IS Gets An Extensive Facelift And A Sportier Driving Experience The third-generation Lexus IS dates back to 2013, but it’s getting a significant update for 2021. While the model isn’t all-new, the car has been extensively revised and it’s far better looking than its predecessor. Starting up front, there’s a new spindle grille with a “three-dimensional, polyhedral structure.” It’s flanked by new headlights which now feature integrated LED daytime running lights. This gives the car a much more modern and upscale appearance. The styling changes don’t end there as designers gave the IS a fresh silhouette complete with restyled side skirts and larger 18-inch alloy wheels. The model also has restyled door, a sportier greenhouse and lower character lines which flow into sleeker rear fenders. Out back, there’s a new rear end with a curvier trunk – and at least one of us over here at CarScoops even saw a hint of the infamous ‘Bungle’ butt in the boot design. The model also sports a new bumper and restyled taillights which are now connected by a thin illuminated strip. In terms of size, the 2021 IS is slightly larger than its predecessor as it measures 1.18 inches (30 mm) longer, 1.18 inches (30 mm) wider and 0.19 inches (5 mm) taller than before. The only dimension that doesn’t change is the car’s wheelbase of 110.2 inches (2,800 mm). Barely Noticeable Interior Updates While the exterior styling changes are pretty dramatic, the interior updates are barely noticeable. That being said, there’s a modestly revised dashboard with new circular air vents at the outside edges. The trim on the glovebox has also been removed, while the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system moves 3 inches (76 mm) closer to the driver for improved access. The model also gains a newly available 10.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility as well as Amazon Alexa integration. The larger display is included on vehicles equipped with the navigation package and it can be paired with the upgraded Mark Levinson premium audio system which now boasts 17 speakers and 1,800 watts of power. While a number of interior components carryover, the 2021 IS comes nicely equipped with power front seats that are trimmed NuLuxe upholstery. Buyers will also find a dual-zone automatic climate control system and a SmartAccess system with a push button ignition. No IS F, But There Is An F Sport The IS F Sport returns to the lineup and it features unique styling inside and out. Starting with the latter, the model has sportier bumpers, a unique grille and a rear spoiler. There’s also has a sports exhaust system, a diffuser and 19-inch alloy wheels. F Sport buyers can order an optional Dynamic Handling Package which includes an adaptive variable suspension as well as 19-inch forged BBS wheels with a matte black finish. The latter aren’t just for looks as each weighs approximately 4 lbs (1.8 kg) less than the standard 19-inch wheels. The package also includes carbon fiber mirror caps and a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Moving into the cabin, F Sport drivers will find heated / ventilated sport seats, a heated leather steering wheel and a perforated leather shifter. Other niceties include alloy pedals, stainless steel scuff plates and special door panels with “embossed intersecting lines.” A Familiar Engine Lineup Under the hood, the rear-wheel drive IS 300 has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 241 hp (180 kW / 244 PS) and 258 lb-ft (349 Nm) of torque. It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which features an “advanced G-force Artificial Intelligence system that monitors multiple performance parameters to determine the optimum gear selection.” Despite the similar sounding name, the all-wheel drive IS 300 features a 3.5-liter V6 with 260 hp (194 kW / 264 PS) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. It’s paired to a six-speed automatic which sends power to a rear-biased all-wheel drive system. Lastly, the IS 350 has a 3.5-liter V6 pumping out 311 hp (231 kW / 315 PS) and 280 lb-ft (379 Nm) of torque. The rear-wheel drive variant has an eight-speed automatic transmission and can run from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 5.6 seconds. The all-wheel drive IS 350 makes do with a six-speed automatic and it’s a tad slower as the dash to 60 mph (96 km/h) takes 5.7 seconds. A New Driving Signature While the 2021 IS isn’t all-new, that doesn’t mean the chassis carries over as Lexus told us the “changes are on the scale of a partial redesign.” In particular, the model was tested and developed at the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama and is the first vehicle to feature the new “Lexus Driving Signature.” Thanks to the extensive testing, engineers focused on enhancing body rigidity by “reinforcing the radiator side supports, increasing the number of front-side-member weld points, and optimizing reinforcement structures from the C-pillars to the sides of the roof.” Lexus said the changes help to reduce noise and vibration, while also improving ride comfort and driving performance. The car has also been equipped with a thoroughly revised suspension which has forged aluminum A-arms that are 18% lighter than their steel predecessors. That wasn’t the only weight saving measure the 2021 IS has a new stabilizer bar and new coil springs which are 17% and 20% lighter, respectively, than the old components. The model also features hub bolts which improve braking and handling, while also eliminating approximately 2 lbs (0.9 kg) of unsprung weight. Other highlights include new swing-valve shock absorbers with ultralow-velocity valves which can “response to the most minor of road irregularities.” Engineers also added new bound stoppers which “help manage the sprung weight more effectively for enhanced ride comfort.” New Safety Tech On the safety front, the 2021 IS benefits from an upgraded Lexus Safety System+. It features an improved camera and millimeter-wave radar that allows the car to better see bicyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles. The model also features an improved Lane Tracing Assist function. Other safety features include a Pre-Collision System, Frontal Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking. The model also has Emergency Steering Assist, All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Intelligent High Beams, Road Sign Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a Blind Spot Monitor. On Sale This Fall The 2021 Lexus IS will arrive at U.S. dealerships this fall and pricing will be announced closer to launch. The model will also be available in approximately 39 other countries.
2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport | Ultrasonic Lexus IS 350 Specifications: ▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 185.4/72.4/56.5/110.2 in ▪ Ground clearance – 5.5 in ▪ Curb weight – 3,748 lb ▪ Cargo volume – 10.8 cu-ft ▪ Engine – 3.5-liter (3,456 cc), 6-cylinder (V6), petrol ▪ Max output – 311 hp at 6,600 rpm ▪ Max torque – 280 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm ▪ Transmission – 8-speed automatic, RWD ▪ 0-60 mph – 5.6 seconds ▪ Top speed – 143 mph ▪ Fuel consumption – 20/28/23 mpg city/highway/combined ▪ Exterior color – Ultrasonic ▪ Footage location – Texas
2021 Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport | Infrared Lexus IS 350 AWD Specifications: ▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 185.4/72.4/56.7/110.2 in ▪ Ground clearance – 5.5 in ▪ Curb weight – 3,880 lb ▪ Cargo volume – 10.8 cu-ft ▪ Engine – 3.5-liter (3,456 cc), 6-cylinder (V6), petrol ▪ Max output – 311 hp at 6,600 rpm ▪ Max torque – 280 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm ▪ Transmission – 6-speed automatic, RWD ▪ 0-60 mph – 5.7 seconds ▪ Top speed – 143 mph ▪ Fuel consumption – 19/26/22 mpg city/highway/combined ▪ Exterior color – Infrared ▪ Footage location – Texas
