Lexus IS 200d

Starting this summer the range of the Lexus IS 200d is enhanced version of the 2.2 diesel which offers a new configuration with 150 hp against 177 for the IS 220d. The expanded course is aimed at creating a new production entry level, more for its fuel efficiency, emissions of CO2 as well as most competitive list price starting from € 32,900.

150 hp EFFICIENCY OIL
The engine of the new Lexus IS 200d is the same 4-cylinder 2.2-liter common rail, which equips the IS 220d, but the power was reduced to 150 hp (always at 3,600 rpm) as well as the torque down 400 to 340 Nm The traction is transmitted to the rear wheels with the classic 6-speed manual transmission. The maximum speed of the IS 200d is 205 km / h, while acceleration 0-100 takes 10.2 seconds. The excellent combined fuel consumption figure is about 5.1 l/100 km and 134 g / km of CO2.

ALSO FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS IS 220D
With the introduction of the IS 200d, available in base and executive, was also revised the list disappear Lexus sees the basic version of the IS 220d. The latter is now offered only in the fitting Executive, F-Sport and Luxury, with the diesel engine from 177 hp in efficiency has been improved: compared to the previous model, the average consumption fell from 6.9 to 5.5 l/100 km and emissions of carbon dioxide increased from 179 to 144 g / km.

MORE IS 250 ‘EFFICIENT
Improvements in fuel economy and environmental performance will also boast the Lexus IS 250, including 6-cylinder petrol engine of 2.5 liters and 208 hp was subjected to a “cure-efficiency” that allows you to maintain its performance, reduce combined consumption 8.9 to 8.4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions from 209 to 194 g / km. Same goes for the IS 250C Coupe-Convertible, whose values decrease respectively from 9.3 to 9.2 l/100 km and 219 to 213 g / km.

UPDATES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Among the minor updates of this style of model year 2011 Lexus IS will indicate in particular the newly designed headlamps, now with LED daytime running lights combined with bi-Xenon headlights. Different is the profile of the bumper, air intakes and the housing of the fog, as well as the design of alloy wheels. New to the IS are the metallic colors Blue, Blue Silver, Brilliant Black and Blue Sports. The interior has new chrome profiles in instrumentation, steering wheel and above the glove box, with metal inserts now darker color. Also slightly amended version of the standard equipment of the Executive, now equipped with rain sensor, electrochromatic interior mirror and can be equipped with sunroof (1,000 €) and bi-Xenon headlights (1,100 €).