2011 LEXUS IS 350
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Lexus is expanding choices in its popular IS sport sedan line for 2011, adding a 306-horsepower Lexus IS 350 all-wheel drive (AWD) model and offering a new F Sport Package for the IS 250/350 rear-wheel drive (RWD). Revised front and rear styling details sharpen all IS models for 2011. In addition, the IS sedans feature minor interior trim changes.
A new front grille and bumper distinguish the Lexus IS sport sedans for 2011, while at the rear, the models show a new taillamp cover and revised tailpipe design. New HID headlamps with LED daytime running lamps are standard on the Lexus IS 350 and available for the IS 250. Keeping with Lexus' attention to detail, the 2011 IS models feature new-design standard 17-inch and optional 18-inch wheels, along with revised exterior color choices.
2011 LEXUS IS 350
The Lexus IS 350 AWD model joins
the IS 250 AWD, which has accounted for 30 percent (nationally) of IS
250 sales since the model's introduction. Now, IS customers can have
the traction and grip of all-wheel drive with the Lexus IS 350's
higher performance capability.
The F Sport Package available
for the 2011 IS 250/350 RWD takes inspiration from the IS F
ultra-performance sedan, combining special suspension and steering
tuning and 18-inch wheels with distinctive design touches. Giving the IS
250 and IS 350 F Sport Package model a sporty demeanor are a front
lip spoiler and rear deck spoiler, plus the 18-inch alloy wheels with a
dark super-chrome finish. There is also a matching dark-chrome front
grille insert, and a new Ultrasonic Blue exterior color is available in conjunction with the F Sport Package.
Inside, special F Sport heated
front seats feature a special microfiber insert and leather side
bolsters to provide more grip for the driver and passenger during
cornering. The package also adds F Sport badging to the steering wheel, shift knob and doorsill scuff plates.
Engine/Transmission/Drivetrain/Performance
The
IS 250's 2.5-liter V6 engine delivers 204 horsepower at 6,400 RPM and
185 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,800 rpm. The Lexus IS 350's 3.5-liter
V6 offers a more potent 306 horsepower at 6,400 RPM and 277 lb.-ft. of
torque at 4,800 rpm. The IS 350 RWD model can accelerate from
zero-to-60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines employ dual Variable
Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls timing on both
the intake and exhaust camshafts.
Aside from its larger
displacement, the 3.5-liter V6 also differs in that it augments the
direct fuel injection with port fuel injectors. In light- and
medium-load conditions, these additional injectors help produce a
precise burn, optimizing power and efficiency. A dual exhaust system
reduces backpressure at higher engine speeds.
An advanced six-speed automatic
transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters is standard on
the Lexus IS 350 models and the IS 250 AWD. The IS 250 RWD comes
standard with a crisp-shifting six-speed manual transmission, with the
paddle-shift automatic offered as an option.
Chassis/Body/Suspension/Tires/Brakes
The
Lexus IS models provide a sporty driving experience while also
offering a supple, quiet ride. The double-wishbone front suspension
and multi-link rear suspension use high-strength steel and aluminum
components to reduce unsprung weight. Sophisticated monotube
shock-absorbers integrate multi-leaf linear control valves to optimize
damping force, plus internal rebound springs for firmer body control
without degrading ride comfort.
The all-wheel-drive system
available for the IS 250 and IS 350 provides extra traction in diverse
driving conditions. A planetary-gear center differential and a wet-type
multi-disc clutch control front-to-rear power distribution. The
system normally sends 70 percent of available power to the rear wheels
to provide the performance advantages of a rear-drive car and will
vary the torque-split ratio from 30:70 to 50:50 in response to driving
conditions and driver input. The AWD system's electronic-control
strategy takes inputs such as steering and throttle angle from driver
activity combined with vehicle signals from wheel speed and yaw rate
sensors.
Aiding the IS models' traction
and stability is Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More
advanced than other traction and stability systems, VDIM is designed to
anticipate the onset of a vehicle skid or slide and help correct the
situation with a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM
integration provides precise management for Electric Power Steering
(EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), the Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and
engine torque (via the electronically controlled throttle). The
driver can disengage VSC via the "TRAC off" switch, which can be
useful in certain situations.
The Lexus IS 350's brake system
is equipped with larger ventilated front and rear rotors and aluminum
four-piston front calipers. Standard all-season performance tires are
225/45R17 in front and 245/45R17 for the rear (225/45R17 on IS 250 and
IS 350 AWD). Eighteen-inch wheels are available.
Safety/Security Features
A
reinforced passenger compartment helps protect the occupants with
front- and rear-crush structures. Seatbelt pretensioners and force
limiters are used for the front and outboard rear seats. In addition to
the advanced dual-front airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags,
the Lexus Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for the IS includes
side-curtain airbags that extend from A-pillar to C-pillar, and a knee
airbag for both the driver and the front passenger. The front passenger
airbag features two chambers, creating an indentation in the center
impact area that helps to provide overall occupant protection.
The IS 250 offers optional High
Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with LED daytime running lamps.
Lexus IS 350 models feature standard HID headlamps with LED daytime
running lamps and headlamp washers. The rear back-up camera, included
with the optional navigation system, automatically projects an image of
what its lens can detect behind the car onto the navigation screen
when the transmission is in reverse gear. The exterior mirrors
integrate turn signals.
The optional Intuitive Park
Assist (IPA) system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects close to
the car's front and rear bumpers, helping to alert the driver and
showing distance to objects in the multi-information display within the
speedometer. When any IS model is also equipped with the optional
navigation system, information on objects detected is shown in greater
detail on that system's seven-inch touch screen display.
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience
The
Lexus IS models include a standard leather-trimmed interior with
10-way power front seats; some competitive vehicles make a leather
interior optional. The numerous standard amenities in the IS models
also include dual-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat vents
and a pollen filter (plus a smog filter on Lexus IS 350), power
moonroof with one-touch open/close and seven open-position settings,
manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, all power windows with
automatic up/down feature and jam protection, HomeLink® and an
auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
The AWD models in addition feature standard heated seats. The
SmartAccess keyless entry and push-button-start ignition allows the
driver to keep the access fob in a pocket or purse.
The standard Lexus Premium Audio
System features a six-disc, in-dash CD changer, 194 watts (max.)
total power, 13 speakers, iPod®/USB connectivity, Bluetooth® hands free phone and music streaming
and an integrated satellite radio receiver. The Automatic Sound
Levelizer (ASL) maintains consistent sound levels at varying vehicle
speeds.
Luxury Options
An
optional Luxury Plus Package includes wood trim, perforated leather
seating trim and heated and ventilated front seats, plus three-position
memory for seats, steering wheel and outside mirrors, rain-sensing
wipers, power tilt and telescopic steering column and auto-dimming
outside mirrors.
Like all Lexus models, the IS
offers its own version of the Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound
Audio system, which is available in conjunction with the optional DVD
touch-screen navigation system. This 14-speaker audio system features
discrete 5.1 multi-channel playback with 7.1-channel speaker
architecture. Its 10 amplifier channels provide 300 watts total output
at 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD). The Mark Levinson
system plays conventional CDs and DVDs, plus MP3/WMA-formatted CDs.
DVD movies can be viewed on the optional navigation system's color
seven-inch touch screen when the parking brake is engaged.
The Lexus IS also offers a
telematics system, Lexus Enform® with Safety Connect®, available by
subscription. Complimentary one-year trial subscriptions are included on
all purchases of new Lexus vehicles equipped with these features.
Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while Lexus Enform with
Safety Connect is on vehicles equipped with the optional Navigation
system. The Lexus Enform and the Safety Connect response centers operate
24 hours a day, 7 days a week—every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles are
factory ready for subscriptions to a variety of innovative XM services
including XM NavTraffic®, XM NavWeather™ and XM Sports and Stocks
services. XM services require separate XM subscriptions. The XM Sports
and Stocks service is included with an XM radio subscription. All XM
services offer complimentary 90-day trial subscriptions.
Exterior Design
The
Lexus IS sedans show a strong family resemblance to the Lexus GS
models while establishing their own distinctively sporty identity. A
notably wide stance and long wheelbase, coupled with tightly drawn
bodywork, give the IS an athletic, road-hungry yet sophisticated style.
Carefully shaped body contours, a subtle ducktail-curved trunk lid
and "air kick" tail lamps contribute to a low 0.28 coefficient of drag
(Cd).
A highly rigid body structure is
the starting point for controlling noise intrusion. Strategically
placed noise-suppression materials, including special window and door
seals, acoustic windshield glass and asphalt sheeting, take over from
there.
Interior Design
The
IS models' luxurious cabin features intelligently designed displays
and controls that are easy to see and use. Bright, clear Optitron
gauges and smartly integrated metallic trim, or available Bird's-eye
Maple trim, contribute to an elegant yet sporty environment. Premium
interior materials and meticulous attention to detail convey the Lexus
identity.
The multi-information display
located within the speedometer integrates a trip computer and an
oil-maintenance reminder and system warnings, all grouped in one
convenient location. When equipped with the available Intuitive Park
Assist (IPA), the display can show a car icon with the location and
distance of objects detected near the bumpers.
F Sport Performance Accessories
Lexus
offers a selection of F Sport Performance Accessories for the IS
models, including performance-enhancing parts such as 19-inch forged
alloy wheels, brake upgrades, suspension systems, air intake, exhaust
system and more. F Sport Performance Accessories by Lexus U.S.A. are
engineered by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). When installed by an
authorized dealer, the accessories are covered by warranty for 12 months
or for the balance of the new car warranty, whichever is greater.
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