LEXUS IS parts and accessories

LEXUS IS parts: find out more!

Lexus IS cars has been produced from 1999 till present time in Japan. The marketing company JD Power and Associates named the car the best in its class in 2005 and 2006 in its “Initial Quality Survey” reviews. The car won the titles “World Car of the Year”, “Canadian Car of the Year” in 2006, and took “Best Prestige Car” award in “Australia's Best Car” competition. In 2007 the car received “Intellichoice” award in “Luxury” category. In Japan this model is known under Toyota Altezza name.

History of Lexus IS cars

At this moment, the manufacturer presented three generations and three restyled versions of the model. The first generation cars, XE10, were produced in body versions of saloon and 5-door estate. Unique parts, which weren’t used in other brand’s vehicles earlier, were included in IS, for instance, the compact, folding into the console navigation system display, the side mirrors with auto-dimming function. The air-conditioner, CD-player, heated and electrically adjustable seats were amongst the options available for the car.

Debut of the XE20 generation saloons took place on Geneva Motor Show in 2005. The company presented modifications with the diesel engine for the first time in company’s history. The cars interior had LED lighting; the seats were trimmed with natural leather and equipped with function of adjustment memory. Optionally, the manufacturer offered Mark Levinson acoustic system, navigation system, rear view camera and cruise-control. The convertible with the rigid folding roof appeared after restyling in 2008.

Lexus IS saloon of XE30 generation was presented at North American Motor Show in Detroit in 2013. The manufacturer upgraded the model safety systems. Thus, standard equipment included the systems of vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM), lane keeping assist, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert. Moreover, the car was equipped with 8 airbags. According to results of Euro NCAP crash-test this car got the highest rating – five stars.

Features of restyled Lexus IS XE30

Presentation of the restyled car took place in 2016. The renewed cars still look luxurious. The large radiator grille mesh which covered almost the whole front part of IS saloon was replaced with the horizontal bars. The fog lights frames were enlarged, and decorative chromed elements appeared on the rear bumper. The LED headlights, equipped with high beam assist in top trim level, became slightly bigger, and prolonged rear lights got new configuration.

Standard equipment of the car includes the automatic climate-control. Natural leather is used for trimming of the steering wheel and gearbox lever. The steering column features electric adjustment of height and reach, while the steering wheel is provided with the buttons of audio-system control, trip computer and hands-free system.

The following systems are worth noting amongst the safety-responsible equipment: pedestrians detection system, rear cross traffic alert system (RCTA), adaptive cruise-control. Multimedia equipment includes the multifunctional 7-inch colour display, acoustic system with 6 speakers and the available optionally satellite navigation system. Basically, all the cars had the trip computer with 4.2-inch screen.

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