토요타의
프리미엄 브랜드 렉서스가 1월 14일 개막되는 2013 북미모터쇼에 차세대 IS를 출품한다. 정식 데뷔에 앞서 공개된 사진은 IS250과
IS250 F 스포츠 사양. GS처럼 과격한 스핀들 그릴을 채용해 공격적인 모습이 특징적이다. 또, 헤드램프 아래에 L자형 LED 데이타임 러닝
라이트를 붙였다.
스포티함을 강조한 F 스포츠 사양의 경우 그릴과 범퍼 디자인에 조금 더 힘을 주었고 LFA에서 모티브를 가져와
다듬은 실내는 시트 포지션과 스티어링 휠에 상당히 공을 들인 흔적이다.
미국 사양의 경우 인포테인먼트 시스템도 눈길을 끄는데
출고와 동시에 별다른 신청없이 교통과 날씨 정보를 제공하며 지상파 디지털 라디오 방송도 가능한 것으로 알려졌다.
엔진은 V6
2.5L 200마력과 V6 3.5L 300마력 버전으로 나뉘며 하이브리드 IS300h에는 직렬 4기통 엔진과 모터를 결합해 최고출력 240마력을
낸다.
글작성 : 오토스파이넷 (www.autospy.net)
2013년프리미엄자동차시장의돌풍의주역이될렉서스 IS의풀체인지모델이드디어베일을벗었다.
렉서스브랜드는미국디트로이트에서 1월 14일부터 27일까지개최되는 2013년북미국제자동차쇼(North
American International Auto Show 2013)에서렉서스브랜드의컴팩트스포츠세단「IS」의풀체인지모델을선보인다고 10일밝혔다.
렉서스관계자는 “현재상반기중국내에풀체인지된렉서스 IS를출시한다는일정으로세부모델등최종검토중에있다” 며 “지난해 New Generation GS로시작된차세대렉서스라인업을완성하게될렉서스 IS 풀체인지모델은금년도국내프리미엄시장에서가장고객의주목을받게될것으로자신한다” 고말했다.
TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) - The all-new Lexus IS compact sport sedan will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2013. A press conference will be held in the Cobo Center at 9:30 a.m. EST, and live webcast streaming of the event will be available at www.lexus.com and on the Lexus Facebookpage. The all-new IS model range will include IS 250, IS 350, and the first IS to feature Lexus Hybrid Drive, the IS 300h, which will be available in Europe, Japan and other international markets. F SPORT models will be available across the full range. Today, Lexus released photos of the all-new IS 250/350 F SPORT in advance of next week’s World Premiere. Exterior Design The all-new IS features the new Lexus spindle grille frontal design, awarding the compact sedan a combination of aggressive elegance, a more powerful road presence and a stronger brand identity. The tight, sporting proportions of the body are formed by powerful character lines generated by the shape of the spindle grille, which passes through the base of the A-pillars then tightens up as it flows toward the rear. They clearly delineate the body from the cabin, emphasizing the wide flare of the wheel arches to give the new IS a broad, powerful stance. In profile, the strong horizontal beltline shows off the large rear tires and its low center of gravity. The mass of the cabin itself is concentrated rearwards, visually applying weight to the rear tires to enhance the perception of traction. A rising crease line flowing from the lower body, through the rear wheel arch and into the rear lamp clusters adds the sweeping elegance to the sedan’s sporty profile. The exterior design incorporates a new, powerfully articulated headlamp cluster design with Lexus trademark, L-shaped Daytime Running Lights (DRL) located independently below. F SPORT models are instantly recognized by an exclusive grille and front bumper design. The ‘waistline’ of the grille is higher than on standard models, increasing the area of the lower grille to make it capable of drawing in a larger volume of cooling air appropriate to sporty performance. Interior Design The new IS interior design creates a focused, ergonomically ideal environment from within, which the driver can fully exploit the new Lexus compact sedan’s superb driving dynamics. The new IS’ increased width and longer wheelbase provide significantly improved rear seat comfort. The combination of the extended wheelbase and a thinner front seat design generates best-in-class knee room and improved accessibility. And new, 60:40 split/folding rear seats, provide expansive luggage capacity. Cabin material, trim and finish refinement is complimented by the latest advances in HMI technology and a high quality analog clock with surface-emitting illumination. The center console incorporates Lexus-first, electrostatic switches to control the air conditioning temperature with the touch of a finger. Both the seat hip point and the angle of the new, LFA-inspired steering wheel have been lowered and steering reach adjustment increased, creating a more sporting driving position. F SPORT models feature the LFA’s innovative driver’s meter with a moving center ring. F SPORT trim detailing includes a perforated leather finish to the steering wheel and shift knob, metal film 3-D-effect ornamentation, black seat stitching, and aluminium pedals and scuff plates. A choice of three F SPORT interior color schemes includes a new Rioja Red finish, which is exclusive to the marque.