New models - Lexus - ISLexus slashes IS200 pricingSafety fast: The IS200 range has increased safety equipment as well as slight revisions to the looks. The sporty Lexus IS200 gets some new equipment and a big price drop19 Nov 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON DESPITE a recent rush of all-new models, Japanese sports and luxury brand Lexus has not ignored its biggest seller, the IS200, which has come in for a series of mid-life upgrades and a substantial price cut at the same time. All the IS200s drop close to $2000, the base model manual now set at $51,490. Many of the line-up's changes relate to safety with the IS200 and IS200 Luxury Option now standard with side curtain-shield airbags, frontal collision safety improvements and Brake Assist, electronic brake force distribution. Lexus is also claiming improved handling for its 2.0-litre, six-cylinder sports model. Other mechanical changes include the addition of a water-cooled automatic transmission fluid cooler to improve transmission efficiency and potential fuel economy. Styling changes include new seven-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels, a three-bar radiator grille, four new exterior colours, new profile side protection moulding and smoked rear combination lamps for dark exterior colours. Interior changes include a new soft-feel upper portion for the instrument panel, a new look for the air-conditioner control panel and chrome-plated surrounds for the front door audio speakers. Ivory trim is now available for all IS 200 models and a centre armrest for the driver and front passenger, which includes provision for two front and two rear-seat cupholders. An air-conditioning upgrade includes the addition of a dust/pollen filter. The IS 200 Luxury Option model has the additional feature of a leather gear lever knob - for both manual and automatic. Pricing IS200 $51,490 IS200 (a) $53,490 Luxury Option $58,280 Luxury Option (a) $59,690 All new models![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() IS pricing
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