2016 Lexus IS 0 t |
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2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC I-4, direct injection, CVVT (241 horsepower @ 5800 rpm, 258 lb.-ft. @ 1,650 rpm -4400) Eight-speed automatic 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 24.6 (observed MPG) base price: $ 38,275 * As Tested :. $ 45,065 * * Prices include $ 950 destination charge |
Lexus has tended to prefer conservative design in almost every aspect of product development. Words such as safe and reliable usually spring to mind before sports or exciting
Yet the brand has tried to change that in recent years with the love-it-or-hate-it designs. in particular, a new "mouth Predator." Lexus The changes are not just skin deep. The current generation is the sedan also stepped outside the luxury brand's comfort zone with rough handling and a focus on dynamics. of course this is Lexus we're talking about, so this change in a more aggressive direction changes to, you guessed it, a conservative pace.
Now in its third year of production, third generation iS does not receive a refresh as we usually would see from ze Germans. instead, Lexus has decided to focus its attention under the hood with a new engine four-cylinder turbocharged and one-tuned V-6 for buyers intermediate.
refreshed transmission can help the iS stand out in a crowded segment? Let's find out.
Exterior
with a ginormous and swoopy side profile (and thankfully optional) grid F-Sport, the IS continues to be the most expressive option in the small luxury segment . Although the style is not my cup of tea, I have to admit that the polarization designs elicit more emotion to those who love the look. (Believe it or not, there are some who love it.) For me, the angular design of the Cadillac ATS is the most attractive in the segment, followed by the new Mercedes C-Class at number two. I have not warmed DRL Lexus, who are now divorced and projectors have their own cut in the bumper cover. Lexus says they are styled after the Lexus "L" but they look like Nike "Swooshes" to me.
Interior
front seat comfort proved excellent during my week, easily beating the base seats in the Audi, Mercedes , Cadillac and BMW. However, Infiniti Q50 and S60 are more comfortable in the basic models. Regarding higher-level trim, the IS accuse the Germans still not Lexus offers lumbar support four lanes, the articulation of the seat backs or extending cushions thigh. space for rear legs had been longtime IS gap and, although the IS was stretched considerably back in 2013, the Q50, A4 and 3-Series all provide more room for people in the back.
The style inside the IS is a deviation from the calm dashboards seen in European sedans. Parts quality is largely comparable to that of large industry players, but the table edge and voluminous interior panels strongly style produce a cockpit-like feel with respect to an open and airy cabin. Table 7-inch LCD panel in the F-Sport models is an interesting touch in this segment, but it is not as exciting as the 12-inch units that are increasingly common.
Infotainment
Although I could not find a single example on the lot of a dealership, the base is 0t is without options the only way you can escape from the infamous Lexus Remote touch joystick. All other models use a small controller with haptic feedback to control a software interface originally designed for use with a touch screen LCD. I find the controller requires much more concentration and time "eyes-off-the-road" compared with a rotary controller is Audi MMI. Whatever the input method, all IS models get a color LCD 7-inch positioned away from the driver. The distance between the driver and the large plastic bezel conspire to make the screen look much smaller than it is. The problem is compounded by the is be smaller than the high-level system in the competition
Twenty-four made software updates soft infotainment software .: support and traffic information via HD radio HD radio so you do not need an XM subscription for a color traffic map. Despite the updates, however, the software interface seems behind the times in terms of style and input method. On the other hand, the touch interface we see in the Lexus NX has not made an appearance in this cabin.
Training
Obviously, the reason why we took the SI was to sample the new turbocharged 2-liter . This is essentially the same engine that we first saw in the NX 0t, but rotated 0 degrees and coupled to an eight-speed transmission. The rotation and freer breathing power bump to 241 hp while torque remains the same at 258 lb-ft. Lexus uses a variable valve timing system which allows the engine to switch between Otto and Atkinson cycles to maximize efficiency. A single injection system that combines port and direct injection and is also featured on the 0t. According to the EPA, the new powerplant offers 26 mpg combined, which is better than both the IS 250, but still two shy of the BMW 320i and three behind the Volvo S60.
The new turbo engine and all-wheel drive are mutually exclusive, for reasons that I do not quite understand. Instead of a turbo AWD model with 8 auto reports we had hoped, Lexus has created a new intermediate model called IS 300 AWD using a 3.5-liter V-6 making 255 horsepower of de-tuned and 236 lb- ft of torque. The IS 300 made do with Ye Olde six speeds, but Lexus sell you an AWD IS 300 F-Sport to absorb the shock.
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the last time I sampled the old IS 250, I noted that it was by far the softer entry operator in America, even though the engine has the same level of grunt found in the competition. As I said, Unfortunately refinement is what propels you to 60, so that when the light turns green, you will have a quiet whisper to the rear bumper of the competition. This is, in theory, why IS 0t was created. But there is a problem.
On paper, 241 horses sent by an automatic 8-speed rear-wheel and pitted against 3583 pounds curb weight should not be much slower than the power 240, 3370 BMW 328i books. Unfortunately, we drive cars on paper. In the real world, the IS 0t is a full 1.1 seconds slower to 60. We lose the first 7 / 10ths or before car hits 30 miles per hour. This is due to several factors
The first effective gear ratio of 14.8: 1. In the IS 0t is essentially the same as 14.4: 1 in the 328i, but 2-liter turbo BMW product a maximum torque through a 30 percent speed range wider than the Lexus turbo mill, and eight speeds ZF has a second lower speed. Between 30 and 60 mph, the BMW wins again 4 / 10ths of the Lexus through the wider powerband and the fact that small BMW engine probably puts more than 240 ponies.
Although the acceleration of 0t IS is a notable improvement over the IS 250, it is a very conservative improvement. These figures also mean that the 0t more directly involved with the 180 hp BMW 320i, which accomplishes the same task 3 / 10ths of a second slower than the Lexus still withdraw four thousand fewer dollars from your bank account.
Fuel economy is another area where paper and reality disagree. According to the EPA, 2016 IS scores 0T two miles per gallon better than the 2015 is 250 on the combined cycle. In my tests, however, both were essentially the same. The 2014 250 broke the EPA score by two miles per gallon while the IS 0t fell just shy of the total of 26 mpg.
Jeter SI 0t in a corner and begins to redeem itself. Each system in the small sedan feels like a team player. Self eight-speed is a loan dance partner and was scheduled to hold in manual mode speed, even if you apply full throttle. While the IS is not always the hardcore, corner carving machine you find in the ATS 2.0T, the Lexus simply feels more harmonious and balanced on the road. The air suspension in the F-Sport is firm but not punishing, the steering is precise and nicely weighted. On the down side, Lexus does not give the F-Sport 0t variable direction of the report or adaptive suspension that the F-Sport package includes the 350. The variable direction can be an acquired taste, but it allows is to feel more responsive at low speeds while eliminating the feeling "twitchy" than some sports sedans on the highway.
Push the Lexus hard into a corner and the tires gave way to a predictable and neutral manner. Do the same in the current 3 Series and you'll be surprised with more understeer and body roll than in the Lexus. While the previous series 3 was precise and engaging, BMW recently realized that driving more flexible and more with rear seats move more metal. Meanwhile, the Audi A4 and Volvo S60 as a John Deere plow when they encounter a bend in the road.
As the acceleration, accuracy and balance are not always move faster track, and because most of turbo 2-liters of competition accelerate significantly faster they are likely to beat the 0t iS on anything but a very small tight track.
handling capacity and Lexus well-deserved reputation for running costs, reliability and low maintenance are strong selling points, regardless of the slow acceleration. In the past, another highlight of the sale was low MSRP IS sedan with former IS 250 undercutting the BMW 320i by almost $ 2,000.
The price for 2016 IS is a complicated affair. Things start to $ 37,325 for a base 0t and $ 40,870 for a base 0t F-Sport. While Lexus includes equipment $ 3.300 more standard you find in a basic 3-Series, the optics are the BMW starts $ 4,175 less. Since the Lexus is faster than the 320i, the delta of about $ 00 between similarly configured models is a reasonable amount to pay, but Lexus should know that low MSRP more feet the door. The other problem with the charging system is the BMW 328i is only $ 1,000 more than the 0t despite performing more like the IS 300.
I had a long low for Lexus ( I attribute a 1993 Lexus LS 400 to spark my interest in cars) but the 0t iS failed to stand out in this crowded segment. dynamic handling - such as reliability and security - just does not excite the public procurement more, which makes the hot spots in the SI as infotainment and more glaring acceleration. While I do not doubt that the conservative ethical conception Lexus IS will 0t one of the most reliable sedans and the lowest cost-to-own luxury turbo, that moderation leaves me longing for the turbo that could be. (Note to Lexus. Please, please, please twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, pronto) Until Lexus injects a bit of passion spawned the huge grille F-Sport in the above image transmission in their R & D department, even this new iS is destined to play third fiddle
Lexus provided that the vehicle, insurance and a review of gas
Specifications as tested ..
0-30 mph: 2.8 seconds
0-60 mpg, 6.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.9 seconds @ 96 mph
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