The Lexus IS F-Sport 2010
Lexus has added the IS F-Sport models to the IS range for 2010, and some very modest tweaks to the remainder of the IS models.
Lexus is having a play with its IS for 2010. But best not to get too excited – the changes are not immense, although the introduction of the 2010 Lexus IS F-Sport does add a couple of nice cosmetic bits to the mix.
Biggest news is the addition of the F-Sport model, which fits in between the IS SE-I and IS SE-L Models. Confused? Just think of it as a Lexus IS with a couple of bits from the IS F added and a spec a notch up from the SE-I. Clear as mud? Thought so. Let’s spell it out.
The Lexus IS F-Sport comes as either the IS 220d F-Sport or the IS 250 F-Sport automatic. It gets 18″ alloys, IS F front grill and lowered suspension – but the lowered suspension is only on the IS 250 F-Sport. Inside you get all black leather/Alcantara sports and seats with grey stitching. You get aluminium pedals and a sports steering wheel and gear knob. You also get a few extra toys such as auto wipers, HID headlights and memory seats/mirrors. Which I suppose makes it easier for buyers than the Lexus IS Convertible with F-Sport options.
The rest of the range gets an upgraded HDD SatNav system with touch screen and 40gb HDD. It’s an option on the SE and SE-I models as part of package that also includes a rear park assist and on F-Sport and SE-L versions of it’s part of the Multimedia Package, which gives you a a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System and the rear park assist.
Other tweaks are bigger wheels for the SE (now 17″) and the IS 250 now manages to be a not exactly significant 1% more fuel efficient.
As we said, not exactly huge changes, but the IS F-Sport is a decent addition and gives a nice visual edge.
2010 Lexus IS Model Range and Prices
| MODEL | OTR PRICE | INSURANCE
50 group |
VED BAND |
| IS 220d SE | £24,350 | 27 | F |
| IS 250 SE manual | £24,625 | 29 | L |
| IS 250 SE automatic | £25,285 | 29 | K |
| IS 220d SE-I | £26,610 | 28 | F |
| IS 250 SE-I manual | £26,885 | 29 | L |
| IS 250 SE-I automatic | £27,545 | 29 | K |
| IS 220d F-Sport | £28.290 | TBA | F |
| IS 250 F-Sport automatic | £29,365 | TBA | K |
| IS 220d SE-L | £29,075 | 29 | F |
| IS 250 SE-L automatic | £30.150 | 30 | K |
Option prices
| HDD navigation | £2,350 |
| Multimedia package | £3,120 |
| ACC/PCS (250 SE-L only) | £2,640 |
| DAB audio | £360 |
| 18-inch Hoshi wheels | £1,425 |
| 18-inch Baransu wheels | £1,425 |
| 18-inch Tsuki wheels | £1,550 |
| Metallic/mica paint | £595 |
Lexus IS F-Sport 2010 Photo Gallery
