The 2014 Lexus IS sedan now comes packed with more forceful style and more respectable presentation. This promising vehicle also boasts a brand new transmission, better mileage and loads of noteworthy interior upgrades. The most recent models of Lexus IS will be obtainable in two trim levels which include base and sport models.
Interior
Inside the 2014 Lexus IS, you will have the aluminum trim and austere detailing prevails, extra shoulder room for both front and rear, soft and inviting surfaces that give a high-quality look, voice-controlled navigation system along with the 13.1 cubic feet of cargo area. The SH-AWD model provides the contoured front sport seats with contrasting leather stitching. Other standard interior equipments are tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery, heated 8-way power front seats, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 6-CD changer, auxiliary audio jack, satellite radio, 8-speaker sound system, and iPod/USB audio interface.
Exterior
Outside, the base IS has 17 inches alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights and sunroof. The IS SH-AWD offers 18 inches alloy wheels and sport-tuned suspension. The Advance package provides the bigger 18 inches wheels for the base ARE and 19 inches wheels for SH-AWD models. The company has reduced the silver shield grille and included the horizontal crease in the bumper which causes the silver segment look smaller. Also, you will see that the front overhang is now shorter and the company has revised the headlights and turn-signal lights. Different from its predecessor, the latest Lexus IS doesn’t come with chrome-under-glass look of the tail-lights. Moreover, the position of license plate has also been migrated and the automaker has downsized the silver trim on the trunk lid. That’s why this car looks more stylish than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Engine
Under the bonnet, the Lexus IS boasts the 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission that can produce 280 hp and 254 lb-ft. of torque. Lexus base IS can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The Lexus SH-AWD boasts a larger 3.7-liter V6 engine that can generate 305 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The standard clutch is the 6-speed automatic and the optional clutch will be the 6-speed manual transmission. The SH-AWD model can reach 60 mph in 5.7 seconds using the manual transmission. There will be also the optional active-damping suspension which varies shock-absorber firmness to smooth the ride and control body roll.
Price
The price range of 2014 Lexus IS may start from $35.905 – $39.455.
