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29th November 2010

Press Release 29
November 2010
037/EAD/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE

PRODUCT INFORMATION RELEASE


THE 2011 LEXUS IS 250 LUXURY / IS 250

For the 2011 model year, the Lexus IS 250 has been updated to refresh its
exterior and interior appearance. As before, there are two variants
available – Lexus IS 250 Luxury and IS 250.

EXTERIOR

Customers can choose from two different interior colours with wood trim
for the IS 250 Luxury, coordinated with the six exterior colours, one of
which is new for 2011. This is a unique finish known as Starlight Black
which has photoluminescent glass flakes to give sparkles like a star-filled
night sky.

The exterior design of the IS 250 has a combination of bold concave


surfaces with a sculpted image that gives a sensation of speed and high
performance. Various design elements have been changed to give the car
a more dynamic, high-performance image.

The front grille has been restyled in a way that creates more visual depth
while the slats have an image of flowing air. This not only expresses a low
centre of gravity but also gives a vibrant feel to the appearance of the IS
250.

The front bumper and lower grille area now take on a bolder and more 3-
dimensional feel. Each side of the lower grille area has an intake shape
that is visually connected to the brake cooling ducts.

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High Intensity Discharge with hyper-wide projectors (HID headlamps are


now standard for both the IS 250 Luxury and IS 250), give stronger
illumination of the road ahead. While a dark smoke coating around each
headlamp gives a bolder look, what makes the new IS 250 distinctive is
the arrowhead LED clearance lamp with Daytime Running Lights
functions. Very bright and clear, these lights are like a signature of the
Lexus identity. The headlights are approved for use by the JPJ and have an
auto-leveling mechanism to ensure that they are correctly aligned at all
times and do not cause inconvenience to other motorists.

At the rear, there is strong contrast between light and dark in the
character of the bumper. The rear combination lamps now have a more
unified colour tone with clear pink-smoked lenses on the indicators and
reverse lamps. Also new is the tip of the dual outlet tailpipes, which is now
circular and has thicker walls.

The IS 250 comes with 17-inch alloy rims with a new 10-spoke design that
conveys a sporty image. Like many performance oriented cars, the rear
tyres are wider (245/45 R 17) compared to those fitted at the front
(225/45 R 17).

INTERIOR

Though the exterior dimensions seem compact, the cabin of the IS 250
has a spacious feeling, thanks to the large surfaces and long character
lines around it. The instrument panel’s character lines softly flow towards
the driver and then cut back to form the hood for the meters. On the door
panels, the stylists have created a unique appearance with a raised
surface that runs from rear to front and then fluidly reverses direction to
form the door grip.

The IS 250 now has a black metallic high-gloss coating on a number of


trim panels while the IS 250 Luxury continues to have genuine Bird’s Eye
maple wood trim.

For a sportier and more premium feel, metallic ornamentation has been
added to areas like the steering wheel bezel, meter rings and glove box
door. Additionally, the steering wheel bezel shape also has a more 3-
dimensional design with a silver surface coating. The same silver coating
is also used for the paddle shifters on the right and left sides at the back
of the 3-spoke steering wheel.

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As with other Lexus models, the IS 250 has Optitron meters which are
brighter than normal meters and have a 3-dimensional appearance to
enhance clarity. The speedometer and tachometer are now surrounded
with metallic rings to highlight the sporty nature of the IS 250. Warning
indicator rings inside the meters can be set to illuminate in different
colours at certain speeds to alert the driver visually. Each time the driver
switches on the engine, an illuminated ‘start-up’ sequence provides a
warm welcome, synonymous with Lexus hospitality.

For the IS 250 Luxury, there is a 13-speaker Lexus Premium Audio system
which delivers superlative quality of sound reproduction. A 6-CD in-dash
changer is provided and the system is MP3/WMA capable.

For the IS 250, the standard audio system is the Lexus Premium system
with 8 speakers; a 6-CD in-dash changer is also fitted. The audio system
now comes with USB and AUX connection points so music from personal
devices can also be played.

Lexus Malaysia also offers a Mark Levinson 14-speaker Premium Surround


Sound system as an option for the IS 250 Luxury version. This audio
system, specially engineered for the IS 250 cabin by Mark Levinson, a
leader in audio systems, has a 300-watt 10-channel power amplifier to
satisfy the serious audiophiles. The system also plays DVDs (video and
audio content).

Customers who choose the optional Mark Levinson system would also
have to install the optional Lexus Navigation package as the display
screen is integrated. The Lexus Navigation system comes with a 7-inch
touch screen neatly housed in the dashboard and can be interfaced with
the reverse camera system. Bluetooth connectivity is also in the
Navigation Package, enabling mobile phones to be connected for
handsfree conversations and calls through the steering wheel controls.

Maps of Malaysia (including Sabah & Sarawak), Singapore, Thailand and


Indonesia are provided and have numerous points of interest (POIs) to
help the driver locate petrol stations, restaurants, hotels and of course,
Lexus service centres in each country.

PERFORMANCE

The rear-wheel drive of IS 250 is powered by a DOHC 24-valve 2.5-litre V6


petrol engine with an aluminium die-cast cylinder block and intake
manifold, and a resin-made intake chamber. Featuring the D4 direct-
injection technology which affords this unit with a very high injection

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pressure, it develops 153 kW (205 bhp) at 6,400 rpm and a class-leading


252 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. This gives the IS 250 the ability to
accelerate from 0 to 100 km/ in 8.4 seconds and attain a top speed of 225
km/h.

The adoption of D-4 direct injection technology reduces the intake mixture
temperature, which allows for a higher compression ratio, resulting in both
enhanced power output and fuel efficiency. Unlike conventional petrol
engines, this unit can control both injection timing and volume, for greater
precision. In addition, compression stroke injection is applied during cold
engine starts to increase exhaust gas temperature and expedite catalyst
warm-up, starting the chemical reaction that converts the poisonous
components in exhaust gases to harmless gases and moisture.

The engine also has Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent)


controlling both intake and exhaust camshafts to significantly enhance
performance. Able to control intake and exhaust camshafts through
angles of up to 40 and 35 degrees respectively, Dual VVT-i allows a
greater intake/exhaust valve overlap, benefiting both low-end and top-end
torque as well as contributing to a reduction in exhaust emissions and
better starting performance.

With a dual-tube exhaust manifold construction, both heat-loss and noise


are reduced. The enlarged dual main mufflers with variable back-pressure
valves and a long-tail structure both reduce low-frequency booming noise
- 7dB less at 1,200 rpm - and reduce high rpm back-pressure by 30
percent to enhance engine output.

A closely-spaced 6-speed automatic transmission with A.I. SHIFT Sport


Driving Control is a standard. This advanced transmission features paddle-
shift control, with large dedicated upshift and downshift paddles. The gear
shift paddles are mounted directly on the back of the steering wheel,
eliminating the need to readjust steering wheel grip, even when
cornering. In addition, gear selection can also be performed through the
conventional gear lever. Providing a faster downshift than fully automatic
mode, the sequential mode allows for greater driver involvement to
exploit the IS 250’s dynamic abilities to the fullest.

AI-SHIFT Sport Driving Control (an Artificial Intelligence control program)


automatically changes the gear shifting schedule according to road
conditions and driving style. The ECT-Power mode enhances enthusiastic
driving pleasure with a more responsive throttle and transmission setting,
holding the gears for instantaneous acceleration. While an enhanced lock-
up timing control improves fuel consumption in 5th and 6th gears, an
automatic transmission fluid warmer helps benefits fuel economy during
cold starts.

The IS 250’s front and rear suspension system provide superior handling
dynamics with a high threshold for more spirited driving. The suspension

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design optimizes dynamic wheel alignment to help provide precise,


confident handling and maximum tyre grip. A rear transverse brace
between the rear suspension arms provide additional stiffness for better
body control.

With its high levels of performance, the IS 250 has to have enough
stopping power too. This comes from 296-mm ventilated disc brakes front
and 291-mm solid disc brakes at the rear with a brake-fade pressure
compensation system. A link-type variable ratio brake pedal provides a
progressive action combining optimum low-deceleration feel with
maximum high-deceleration power.

SAFETY

Since the 2009 model year, the IS 250 has had Lexus Vehicle Dynamic
Integrated Management (VDIM), a new concept of vehicle kinematics
control that integrates brake control, drive power control, steering control
and coordinated control with the automatic transmission. This is a very
advanced form of vehicle stability control and helps the driver to retain
control of the car in low traction conditions by automatically applying the
brakes to counteract understeer or oversteer and at the same time,
adjusting engine torque to match.

Other Active Safety features include 4-wheel ABS (anti-lock braking),


Brake Assist and Electronic Brake-force Distribution. The brighter HID
headlights provide better illumination of the road ahead while headlamp
washers (integrated with the front bumper) send a high-pressure spray of
water onto the headlights to remove dirt that may collect while driving in
bad weather.

Inside the cabin, there are areas which are fitted with energy-absorbing
material to reduce injuries to the passengers. These areas include the
ceiling and roof pillars where the head may hit during an accident.

No less than 8 airbags surround the cabin to provide maximum protection


for the occupants during an accident. During frontal collisions, the airbags
for the front passenger and driver will deploy along with smaller airbags at
knee level. If there is an impact on the side of the IS 250, airbags at the

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sides of each front seat will inflate and curtain airbags will also deploy
over the windows, providing protection and

reducing injuries. The airbag for the driver has a multi-stage inflation
strategy where the severity of the impact will determine the speed of
inflation.

Whiplash is a painful condition that occurs when an accident occurs from


behind and the head is flung backwards, causing extreme stress on the
spinal area. The front seats of the IS 250 have a special design to reduce
such an injury.

As with most of the models offered by Lexus Malaysia, a division of UMW


Toyota Motor, the new Lexus IS 250 Luxury and IS 250 come with a 36-
month/100,000 kms (whichever occurs earlier after first registration)
warranty, subject to conditions stated in the Owner’s Handbook.

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For further information, please contact:


Zulkefli Mohamed
External Affairs, Marketing Division
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd,
Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03 5123 6688 Fax: 03 51236321
Lexus Toll Free Line: 1 800 88 53987 (1-800-88-LEXUS)

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