In keeping up with the brand philosophy based around New Energy Vehicles, Lexus has removed the blue badge on the Lexus IS 300h.
The IS hybrid badge and the push-start-button change from blue to gun metallic are some noticeable alterations.
While these minor changes may seem insignificant, they form part of the company’s long-term strategy to shift all Lexus models to hybrids, plug-in hybrids or fully electric. But customer requests see the F Sport model gain a sunroof, a feature previously available only on the IS 300 SE.
The power supply has not changed, and the IS petrol-hybrid 2,5 litre CVT engine provides 133 kW at 6 000 r/min and maximum torque of 221Nm from 4 200 r/min. The IS has a combined-cycle fuel consumption of as low as 5,2 l/100 km.
Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels for the EX and SE and 19-inch for the F Sport.
More features include:
• An electric park brake,
• A 10,3-inch touch-display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
• A pre-collision system for the SE grade and F Sport,
• All-speed active cruise control (SE and F Sport), lane tracing assist (SE and F Sport), blind-spot monitor (SE and F Sport), rear cross-traffic alert brake, as well as a panoramic view monitor for the SE and F Sport when reversing.
The Lexus IS models retail from R924 200 for the EX grade, R988 500 for the SE grade and R1 007 300 for the F Sport. The IS range has a 7-year/105 000 km Warranty and a Full Maintenance Plan. The vehicle service intervals are pegged at every 15 000 km, alternatively once a year.
