2017 Lexus IS
The facelifted Lexus IS is celebrating
its European debut at the Paris Auto Show.
For the 2017 model year, Lexus opted to remain
true to the outgoing model's bold design, but have updated it on a few fronts.The front fascia has been revised and now incorporates updated
headlights with a slightly different shape, a revised version of the Japanese
marque's customary spindle front grille as well as a different bumper with
larger air intakes.
The new dark chrome front grille of the updated IS
range also now incorporates functional brake ducts on either side. The exterior of the model has been updated with new 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheel
designs as well as a reshaped character line stretching the length of the car.
Changes at the rear include new taillights, rectangular and chrome-finished
exhaust tips. In Europe, Deep Blue Mica and Graphite Black have been added to
the exterior paint palette.
Interior wise, the facelifted range enjoys a larger
multimedia display, now measuring 10.25-inches rather than seven. Refinements
have also been made to the speedometer and tachometer while new cupholders have
been installed. Select markets will also receive optional Nuance Black and
Noble Brown color schemes.
In Europe, the range of engines go unchanged. That
means the IS 300h will continue to utilize a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol
engine mated to an electric motor. On the European combined cycle, it returns
65.7 mpg UK and emits 97 g/km of CO2 emissions. Also, European buyers will be able to opt
for the smaller 241 hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder coupled with the
same eight-speed automatic transmission as the potent RC F.
Pricing details and delivery dates will be announced
shortly.
