{"id":6997,"date":"2016-04-26T19:17:04","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T15:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=6997"},"modified":"2017-01-12T16:10:51","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T12:10:51","slug":"2017-lexus-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/2017-lexus-models.html","title":{"rendered":"2017 Lexus IS pictures are in"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Beijing Motor Show officially started yesterday and with a fleet of manufacturers\u00a0launching long-wheel base models, Lexus went with a simple showcase with it’s 2017 IS sedan refresh.<\/p>\n

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As previously mentioned<\/a>,\u00a0Lexus focused mainly on the IS’s front end. Now sporting a massive front grille with no breaks or cuts, it’s just a single piece and will appear on both F Sport and standard models. Either side plays host to expanded air ducts and headlights appear to come in two\u00a0flavours rather than the previously suggested one.<\/p>\n

Fitted into reconfigured housing, one choice strikes a resemblance to last year’s model whereas the second choice breathes new life with three LED squares\u00a0and xenon. Both retain the swooping ‘tick’ daytime running LED strip, lovingly placed underneath.<\/p>\n

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Two new paint palettes are available to coat the exterior; Graphite\u00a0Black Glass Flak and Deep Blue Mica are complemented with a selection of refreshed alloys and the rear end is completed with squared-off chrome exhaust tips on either side and more prominent L-Shaped rear LED’s.<\/p>\n

Inside, the only noticeable enchantment is in the centre console as the multimedia screen has grown to 10.3 inches, up from 7 inches in 2016 trim. New stitching\u00a0lies above the instrument cluster and to make selecting media much smoother; Lexus have added an “enter\/return” button. It’s also worth mentioning some markets will receive\u00a0additional colour options.<\/p>\n

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Engine outputs and displacements stay the same. IS 200t models run a four-cylinder 2-litre turbocharged engine good for 241 horsepower\u00a0while the Lexus IS 350 sticks with a 3.5-litre V6 motor rated at 306 hp.<\/p>\n