2014 Lexus IS sedan on sale summer
Standard equipment includes real-time traffic and weather information without a subscription.
The all-new 2014 IS sedan will arrive at dealerships this summer with two V-6 engine choices in rear or all-wheel drive. Starting prices for the 204-horsepower IS 250 range from $36,845 for the rear-wheel drive model to $39,380 for AWD. The 306-hp IS 350 ranges from $40,360 to $42,595; pricing includes the $895 freight charge. More than $1,400 in previously optional equipment has been made standard for the new model, Lexus says.
The new styling has “aggressive elegance,” Lexus says, and includes the new “spindle” grille treatment.
The new styling has “aggressive elegance,” Lexus says, and includes the new “spindle” grille treatment.
The IS engineering injected more overall body rigidity for “a more dynamic driving experience with enhanced stability and body control with improved ride comfort,” Lexus said in a statement. The stiffer body came from new, laser-screw welding, adhesive body-bonding and more spot welds.
The multilink rear suspension, revised front suspension and steering were adapted from the larger GS sedan.
Design enhancements to the cabin include an improved seating position for the driver and more headroom. The back seat also has more roominess and easier ingress and egress, Lexus said. Separating the shocks from the springs made for a larger trunk.
Standard IS features include HID headlamps, L-shaped LED daytime running lights, paddle shifters, dual zone climate control, a next-generation Remote Touch Interface and a display audio with a color 4.2 inch TFT multi-information display. In an industry first, the new multimedia system delivers real-time traffic and weather information without a subscription.
Safety features include 10 air bags.
The F Sport package includes a full-mesh grille and special front bumper.
Premium, Luxury and F SPORT packages will be available for all models.
The Premium package ($1,050 for RWD models) adds LED headlamps and heated and ventilated front seats.
The Luxury Package ($3,665 for RWD models) includes the Premium package plus a perforated leather upholstery, wood trim, electrochromic exterior mirrors (with reverse tilt), rain-sensing wipers, driver seat memory, a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel, center stack knee pads and blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert.
The F SPORT package includes a center-mounted tachometer with moving bezel adopted directly from the LFA.
The revised F SPORT Package ($3,115 for IS 250 RWD and $3,620 for IS 350 RWD) adds a full-mesh grille and special front bumper, LED headlamps, 18-inch split five-spoke wheels, front sport seats and a more aggressive sport-tuned suspension. Inside, all F SPORT models have a center-mounted tachometer with moving bezel adopted directly from the LFA.
The IS 350 F SPORT adds standard Adaptive Variable Suspension with a Sport S+ drive mode.
For the first time, the F SPORT package is also available for IS AWD models.
