The 2017 Lexus IS 200t is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine which outputs 241 hp @
5800 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2017 Lexus IS 200t has cargo capacity of 310 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1625 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and Backup camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 263 N.m of torque and a top speed of 229 km/h. The 2017 Lexus IS 200t accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 10.6 L/100km in the city and 7.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 40,150
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Around town, the 2017 Lexus IS offers up a comfortable ride, luxurious surroundings, and it keeps an admirable lid on road noise, all qualities that you expect from a brand known for isolating its passengers. Yet under that soft layer, you'll also notice a bit more bite to the suspension, a sharper edge to the steering, and a satisfying growl every time you floor the throttle whether you're driving an IS with the 4-cylinder turbo or the V6. And when that prods you to take an onramp just a little quicker than you might have, the car responds beautifully, revealing itself to be an excellent luxury-sports sedan. Take it to your favorite mountain road and prepare to be rewarded with sharp turn-in and gratifying amounts of handling and horsepower. The F Sport models add bigger wheels and tires, and slightly firmer suspension if you need that extra little bit.
STANDARD LEXUS SAFETY SYSTEM+Standard on every 2017 Lexus IS is a suite of safety systems that are optional on competitors, if they're even available. There's a pre-collision system, lane-departure alert with steering assist, active cruise control, and even automatic high beams. It's a nice perk in any car, and even better that it's included.2.0-LITER TURBOCHARGED ENGINEThe new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine in the IS 200t is high-tech, using both direct and port fuel injection for a total of 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, all routed through an 8-speed automatic transmission, to get you from a standstill to 60 mph in less than seven seconds.
It comes as no surprise that the 2017 IS interior is impeccably assembled with high-quality materials everywhere. But with a few changes, Lexus has improved on an already good design. The center stack is now flush with the rest of the dash and looks better. The infotainment screen now makes full use of the real estate allotted on the dash -- it's no longer letterboxed by plastic -- but the mouse-like controller is still frustrating to use at times. We like the F Sport gauges, inspired by the Lexus LF-A exotic car, with their digital instrument cluster and sliding bezel.
It's no secret that the design of the Lexus IS -- especially that big "spindle" grille -- ruffled some feathers when it came out. After a styling update this year, it looks like Lexus is happy leaving those feathers ruffled, too. Lexus revised the headlights, grille, front bumper and taillights on the 2017 IS, but nothing detracts from the eye-catching grille that looks like it's about to eat you alive. The bumper revisions give the F Sport a bit of a "chipmunk-cheek" look though. Regardless, in profile and from most angles, the IS remains a uniquely styled car, and that's the point.
In addition to the newly standard Lexus Safety System+ on all 2017 Lexus IS models, you get a moonroof, HID headlights with LED running lights, LED fog lights and 17-inch wheels. Push-button start, keyless entry and Bluetooth are also standard. Included is Lexus Personalized Settings to allow drivers to tailor electronic settings to their liking. Siri Eyes Free Mode accommodates better integration with the infotainment system and Apple's iPhones, but curiously, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't available. There's an 8-speaker audio system with a 7-inch VGA screen on the dash, USB and auxiliary inputs and luxury comfort and convenience items.
Besides engine choice and all-wheel drive, options include an upgraded 10.3-inch screen for the Navigation Package, which adds upgraded Bluetooth, HD radio and the Lexus Enform suite. There's a Mark Levinson audio system available with 15 speakers and 835 watts. A luxury package adds a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, heated steering wheel, leather interior with contrasting stitching, and wood trim. The F Sport package gives the grille an even more aggressive look, firms up the suspension, increases braking power, and adds a lot of other sporty trim throughout, including the cool gauge package.
Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2017 Lexus IS models can be equipped with either the new-last-year 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with its 241 horsepower, or a 3.5-liter V6 with 306 horsepower. Both are connected to a very good 8-speed automatic transmission that includes paddle shifters on the steering wheel. If you want all-wheel drive (AWD), you have the option of the same 3.5-liter V6 in either 255- or 306-horsepower versions. IS models with AWD get a 6-speed automatic transmission. While the V6 has more power, the smaller turbocharged 4-cylinder feels plenty quick from behind the wheel, and gets notably better fuel economy as well. That's important, as all IS models require premium-grade fuel. 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4241 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,650-4,400 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/32 mpg3.5-liter V6255 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm236 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000-4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/26 mpg3.5-liter V6306 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm277 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 mpg (RWD), 19/26 mpg (AWD) Note: Due to changes in EPA testing to more effectively reflect real-world conditions, some 2017 models show slightly lower fuel-economy scores than their 2016 versions.
The base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on a 2017 Lexus IS 200t is about $ 38,800 including the $ 975 destination charge. If you want all-wheel drive, the 2017 IS 300 AWD starts at about $ 41,100. A rear-drive IS 350 runs about $ 42,300, while the AWD version is closer to $ 44,500. F-sport versions add about $ 3,000 to any given model, give or take. It's all fairly priced, along the lines of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but you can get into an Audi A4, BMW 3 Series or Cadillac ATS for notably less, but those cars may have less equipment standard. Check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area paid for their 2017 Lexus IS. Finally, rest assured that the IS, like just about all Lexus vehicles, will maintain a relatively high resale value over time.
In 2015, Lexus brought a refreshed IS compact sedan.
The 2014 IS sedan will be delivered with the promise of an engaging drive and better quality.
Performance offered in a sleek daily use sedan.
The Lexus IS C debuted on October 2, 2008 at the Paris Auto Show as the convertible version for the IS model, which for four years had only one body style.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2017 Lexus IS Consumer Reviews
reiteratewade, 07/11/2019
"Ugh...More cons than pros, Pros come with cons."
For me, The Lexus IS 200t was a very bad decision that I will spend the next decade paying for. Traded in a beastly BMW for it, and I miss it dearly.
Pro - Design. Excellent styling. In and out, the design of this car is quite beautiful. It looks fast, and futuristic yet classic. Inch by inch there is a touch of elegance and class in the design. Con - The paint is extremely thin, and the interior door panels are pleather! They rip if you even sneeze on them.
Pro - the seats are extremely comfortable. I love the heated and cooled seating. Con - no model seems to offer memory seats.
Pro - The technology is very good, I like all the customization, and all the features. And I absolutely LOVE the gauge cluster that moves. Super cool little feature. Con - The display resets randomly and frequently. Goes completely blank for random amounts of time. Resets in navigation mode. Also you can't cancel a route. you can only pause it. this is very annoying.
Pro - Its Turbo!! I love turbo...Especially two. This car is peppy, with decent power and torque. These days with the demand of seemingly opposite things, Power and fuel economy, I think this car does combine them well. HOWEVER....
Huge Con here - the Turbo lag is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. Are you reading this Lexus???? The atrocious turbo lag combined with an extremely LAZY transmission will frustrate you to no end. The computer forces the transmission into the highest gear possible at all times, probably for fuel econ. "Sport mode" does absolutely nothing but change the gauge colors.
If you step on it to pass, or accelerate at all - prepare to read a book while you wait for the turbo to spool and for the transmission to decide in each gear to downshift to the next four gears. REDICULOUS.
Why is this an issue?? Toyota has mastered the mechanics of the turbo and transmission symbiosis in years past. (Supra) I know everyone is less involved in the mechanical drive nowadays, but if they offered a six speed manual transmission, oh boy would I be happy and probably tons of other frustrated drivers.
In the end, if you are looking for an aggressive sport sedan that can handle the driving style to which it is marketed, I would avoid this model. Perhaps the IS V6 is better, but I will never know. This is my fist and last Lexus. Should have went with the Infinity.
giantenvoy, 06/26/2019
"Rattles"
Never owned a car with so many rattles. Will never buy another Lexus.
tamarinpersevere, 01/30/2019
"Fun Toy to Drive!"
Lexus IS300 F sport, RWD
This car is a very fun car that anyone can easily fall in love with and enjoy. The turbo is fun to have when pushing the car but it is not something I would consider a "performance" or "sports" car. The style is probably one of the best out in the market today when comparing sedans. I receive compliments almost every week, especially after the car is detailed.
I really enjoy the car and given its a Lexus, I never have to worry about heavy maintenance bills or reliability issues.
The 2016 Lexus IS doesn't quite hit the high-water mark set by German rivals, but it's a pleasantly capable compact luxury car. Find out why the 2016 Lexus IS is rated 8.0 by The Car Connection ...
2016 Lexus IS Review by Keith Griffin | March 11, 2019 The 2016 Lexus IS is a high-ranking luxury small car that features one of the better interiors in the class, as well as an above-average reliability score and good safety marks.
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