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.
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Energy Saving and Environmental Performance
Allowing for independent control of left and right hand sides of the cabin,
the new CT 200h is equipped with a compact, lightweight air conditioning unit.
It incorporates a hybrid battery-powered ...
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
l “ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display:
The engine may be overheating.
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the m ...
Performance
Review-OnRoad You need to work the 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine hard to extract
maximum performance, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and is punchy enough for
assured overtaking. Similarly, the di ...