With a muscular design, the New Lexus IS F is a great performer on the roads. Only a few cars of its class can rival it in performance and beauty. The New Lexus IS F is both a luxury and a sports sedan.
Coming with a 5-litre V8 engine, the New Lexus IS F has a powerful engine with a 416 hp at 6,600 and a torque of 371 lbft @ 5,200. The four door, four passenger luxury sports sedan is available just only in one trim. With its powerful engine and eight-speed auto transmission, the New Lexus IS F comes in higher speeds than other models. It fetches you 16 miles per gallon and 23 miles per gallon in the cities and highways respectively.
The design and the unique features give the New Lexus IS F a great steering experience. The low chassis reduces the New Lexus IS F’s Centre of Gravity, which helps in quicker handling of the vehicle. The steering and suspension are well modified that makes the driving so smooth on the roads.
The RSB, Double Wishbone Suspension, Gas filled Shock Absorbers, Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column (power) are among the features that gives the New Lexus IS F a powerful grip on the curves and on the roads. The airbags (front-side, knee and side-curtain), tire pressure monitor, ALB, brembo drilled rotors, EBF, VDIM, pre-collision system all give the New Lexus IS F a safe drive on the roads.
Unlike the other IS models, the New Lexus IS F comes with a unique hood, front bumper, rear spoiler and fenders that gives it a muscular appearance. As the exterior, the New Lexus IS F also has a furnished interior. The Four-bucket seats, which come very tight and with leather upholstery, are very comfortable. With matching colours of roof and the dashboard, the New Lexus IS F is so elegant.
In terms of legroom, there is enough in the front seats. But the rare seats are not comfortable with an additional centre console.
The added features that comes with New Lexus IS F include rain-sensing wipers, bi-xenon headlights, 10-way adjustable front seats, sound system and keyless ignition. The New Lexus IS F also has one of the best entertainment systems with Mark Levinson system and six-disc CD/DVD changer. The optional features include voice activation, touch screen navigation system and a rear camera.
A fascinating sports car, the new Lexus IS F is really inspiring and an experience on the roads. Once you get in and start the engine, you can just forget everything and drive on. Driving the new Lexus IS F is a pleasure.
The New Lexus ISF
Technical Specialties:
Body: four door sedan
Engine: 5 litre V 8
Horsepower: 416 @ 6,600
Torque: 371 @ 5,200
Transmission: eight speed auto
Cylinders: 8
Fuel Economy: 16 in the cities and 23 in the highways
Fuel system and type: Gas engine/sequential electrical fuel
Combined Fuel Economy: 18
Cruising range: 304.2 miles
Turbo: No
Compression: 11:8:1
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam