Lexus has announced the UK market launch of the 2010 model year IS sedan that brings some equipment upgrades, improvements in fuel consumption and emissions as well as the introduction of a new F-Sport grade.
Available for both IS 250 and 220d models, the new F-Sport grade takes its cue from the IS F and is positioned in the line-up between the SE-I and SE-L models. Special features include a lowered sport suspension (IS 250 only), unique 18-inch wheels and an IS F-style front grille and rear bootlid spoiler.
In the cabin there are aluminium sports pedals, IS F-style sports seats, steering wheel and (on the IS 250 automatic) gear lever.
The seats are finished in a combination of Alcantara upholstery with leather side bolsters while the black-on-black interior colour scheme is complimented by a black headlining and grey stitching detail on the front seats and steering wheel.
All 2010 model year IS sedans benefit from an optionally available new HDD navigation system.
For 2010, the IS250 petrol model gains some subtle tweaks under the hood improving fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In particular, with manual transmission, the combined cycle economy for the IS250 is now 29.1mpg UK, compared to 28.8mpg UK for the '09 model; the new figure for the automatic is 31.7mpg up from 31 mpg UK.
MODEL | OTR PRICE | INSURANCE | VED BAND |
IS 220d SE | £24,350 | 27 | F |
IS 250 SE manual | £24,625 | 29 | L |
IS 250 SE automatic | £25,285 | 29 | K |
IS 220d SE-I | £26,610 | 28 | F |
IS 250 SE-I manual | £26,885 | 29 | L |
IS 250 SE-I automatic | £27,545 | 29 | K |
IS 220d F-Sport | £28.290 | TBA | F |
IS 250 F-Sport automatic | £29,365 | TBA | K |
IS 220d SE-L | £29,075 | 29 | F |
IS 250 SE-L automatic | £30.150 | 30 | K |
