According to information available to us, the about to be released 2013 Lexus IS will come out with minimal changes. Three body styles will be offered: the sedan, convertible and F body style. There will be two models each on the sedan and the convertible: 2013 Lexus IS 250 and 2013 Lexus IS 350. To start with, the body styles will feature a navigation software update with an Enform 2.0 application suite, a HD Radio with iTunes tagging and many other convenience features like SmartAccess with push button start, automatic climate control, Bluetooth wireless phone technology, cruise control, first aid kit, front seat headrest, power door lock with anti-lock out.
2013 Lexus IS Sedan
On the sedan, the major 2013 IS changes is the discontinuation of the manual transmission system from the IS 250. The pricing also changed; the price of the IS 250 RWD Sedan was raised by $100 to $35,065 USD, the AWD also jumped to $37,525. On the IS 350 sedan, the price became $40,320 and $42,780 for the RWD and AWD respectively.
2013 Lexus IS Convertible
Apart from the discontinuation of the manual transmission system on the IS 250 convertible, the other 2013 IS changes include the following
- The 18-inch wheel has changed to a split-five spoke design
- A Red leather-trimmed colour was added to the interior colour options and the Cerulean Blue colour was removed from the exterior colour option
- Tungsten Pearl also replaced the Silver Lining Metallic.
Prices of 2013 IS convertible model will increase by $150 USD; the IS 250C will now start at $42,510 and the base price of the IS 350C will be $46,790.
2013 Lexus IS F
There are three changes available for the IS-F body style, these are:
- Some exterior colour options changed; the Star-fire Pearl and Mercury Metallic colours replaced by the Ultra White and Liquid Platinum colours respectively
- All the exterior colours were also touched by a scratch-resistant clear-coat,
- Just like it normally does, the 2013 IS F will also have some minor mechanical adjustment. The suspension will be fine-tuned.
Like the other body styles, it also gained minor bump in price. It has a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $61,600; this represents a $300 increase in price.
2013 IS Powertrain that powers the IS 250 is a 204 HP and 185 LB/FT of Torque, 2.5 litre direct injected V6 engine mated to a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission system . Estimated fuel economy for the 2013 Lexus IS 250 is 21 and 30 mpg in the city and on the highway for the RWD and 21/27 mpg in the city/highway for the AWD.
On the IS 350, the 2013 IS Powertrain that will be used is a 306 HP and 277 LB/FT of Torque rated 3.5 litre direct injected V6 engine and a 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. The EPA ratings of the 2013 Lexus IS 350 RWD are 19 and 27 mpg on the city and in the highway, and 19/26 mpg city/highway for the AWD.
With safety features like anti-lock braking system (ABS), child restraint seat, daylight running light, car traction control, vehicle stability control and many others, the designers and engineers did not only built the 2013 Lexus IS to be luxurious and high-performing, they also have your safety at heart.
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