New F-Sport Grade for Lexus IS range

Lexus have introduced a new F-Sport grade inspired by the ultra high performance IS F for the 2010 new model year. The new F-Sport grade includes lowered suspension (IS250 only), 18 inch alloy wheels, bootlid spoiler, sports seats, steering wheel and aluminum pedals, alacantara and leather upholstery. Other improvements across the Lexus IS range include new HDD navigation system, new DAB ready audio system featuring USB connectivity and Bluetooth, 17 inch alloy wheels as a standard feature on the Lexus IS 250 SE and the Lexus IS 220d SE and most important improvement in fuel consumption and emissions performance.

The new Lexus F-Sport grade is available for both Lexus IS 250 and 220d models and takes its cue from the high impact styling of the IS F and is positioned in the IS line-up between the established SE-I and SE-L models. The interior colour scheme is black on black and is complemented by a black headlining and grey stitching on the front seats and steering wheel.

The Lexus F-Sport models share a number of premium equipment features with the Lexus SE-L grade, including rain-sensing wipers, HID headlights with AFS, 13-speaker audio system and memory settings for the front seats and door mirrors. The revised Lexus range is on sale now and prices start at £24,350 on the road.

By Geraldine Ashton Green, motoring.co.uk

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