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  • 2014 Lexus IS 300h Executive Edition

    Lexus has presented the Executive Edition of the new 2014 IS 300h. The super-efficient saloon is now available to order with pricing starting from £29,995. It packs a number of nice upgrades and boasts low tax and running costs.

    2014 Lexus IS 300h Executive Edition is based on the Luxury grade model and comes with leather upholstery and Satellite Navigation system. It represents £3,390 of “complimentary” value to the customer.

    Standard extras include front and rear parking sensors, a set of 17” alloy wheels, dusk-sensing HID headlights, cruise control, auto-dimming rear view mirror, dual-zone climate control and rain-sensing wipers.

    The IS 300h boasts impressive street presence and offers the kind of comfort and luxury for which Lexus is renowned. The Hybrid Drive system returns impressive official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures – 4.5 liters / 100 km (64.2 mpg UK) with 103 g/km of CO2. Still, the performance is not harmed at all and the new IS300h accelerates 0-100 km/h in just 8.3 seconds.

    The Hybrid Drive consists of a 2.5 liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine with 178HP (133 kW) and a 141HP (105 kW) electric motor. The petrol engine benefits from a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-i intelligent variable valve timing and a high-efficiency exhaust gas recirculation system.

    Source: Lexus

  • Geneva Motor Show: European Debut For 2014 Lexus IS 300h

    2014-Lexus-IS-300h-THUMB2014 Lexus IS 300h makes its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The model is equipped with 2.5-litre full hybrid powertrain posting CO2 emissions from 99g/km and has a rear-wheel drive.

    As a matter of fact, the key sub-100g/km CO2 figure is achieved by the IS 300h SE model, fitted with 16-inch wheels. IS 300h’s powertrain delivers a total output of 220 hp (164kW) and gives the new Lexus a dynamic drive with quick and smooth acceleration.

    The hybrid system included in this Lexus model features a 141 hp (105kW) electric motor and a newly developed 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine. The latter generates a maximum 178 hp (133kW) and in addition it benefits from a new D-4S fuel injection system, Dual VVT-i intelligent variable valve timing and a high-efficiency exhaust gas recirculation system.

    In addition, rear wheels of the IS 300h are driven through the hybrid powertrain’s E-CVT transmission. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is measured at just 8.3 seconds on the way to a Vmax of 125 mph.

    Furthermore, the driver can select the style of driving through different modes: EV all-electric running, with the petrol engine switched off; Eco, for optimum fuel efficiency; Normal, and Sport, for sharper throttle response and a sportier steering setting.

    In the new IS range is included the F Sport model as well, which comes with sports-tuned suspension and electric power steering. It is also distinguished by a dedicated exterior and interior design features.

    2014 Lexus IS 300h Details:

    IS 300h engine specifications (figures based on pre-production model)
    Engine type 2AR-FSE
    Cylinders and arrangement 4 cylinders, in-line
    Valve mechanism 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i
    Bore x stroke (mm) 90.0 x 98.0
    Displacement (cm³) 2,494
    Compression ratio 13.0:1
    Fuel injection system EFI, D-4S with direct and port injection
    Emission certification** EURO 5+ (WVTA countries and ECO grade
    in non-WVTA countries)
    Euro 5 (other grades in non-WVTA countries)
    Fuel type Petrol
    Combined max output (petrol electric) kW 164
    Max power

    (petrol only) kW/rpm

    (electric only) kW

    		 133 / 6,000

    105
    Max torque

    (petrol only) Nm/rpm

    (electric only) Nm

    		 221 / 4,200-5,400

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    Source: Lexus