driver

- 3.5L V6 w/ 320HP
- 0-60 in low 5's
- Six Speed Automatic with Paddle-Shift Control integrated into the steering wheel
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Speed Sensitive Steering
- Pre-Crash Safety System
- 10 Standard Air Bags
- Rotating Xenon Headlights
- Bluetooth
- Assembled in Japan

Not all of the listed are standard but it looks to be a very good car for starting at $32K. Both exterior and interior styling are amazing also.

What do you think?

ccannizz11

I think I need to see some pics

SeCsTaC

3.5L V6 w/ 320hp base for 32k? sounds a little too good to be true

driver

Articles:
http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101980
http://www.nctd.com/sneakpreview.cf..._IS&ReviewID=85

Pictures:
http://www.lexus.com/2006is_preview/...l?s_ocid=20117
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specia...is/pages/1.htm
http://my.is/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=537

I forgot to mention that it also has keyless entry and start. You never even have to touch your keys to enter the car and start the car.

driver

That's what the rumor is right now and all the articles I've read states but it could change as it get's close to release date of Fall 2005.

RedRSXGrrl

IS350 is not the base. IS250 is the base. I think the IS350 will go for almost $40K. I got this info from reading the discussions on is300.net.

RedRSXGrrl

From the Autoweek article

"... but look for the IS 250 to come in somewhere below the IS 300’s $29,980 sticker, with the IS 350 commanding a moderate increase."

driver

IS250 is supposed to be priced below the current one which is $29K. I've heard around $27K. IS350 is supposed to be around $32K but I'm sure if you start adding all the options like Nav, Rear Camera and things it could reach $40K.

SeCsTaC

by IS350 base i meant a bare IS350 w/ no options, not the IS250

RedRSXGrrl

Ok that makes sense.

srika

damn, new IS is gonna pwn the competition

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

120 HP difference between the two models??

That's gonna make the 250 model look absolutely anemic...

driver

Here is updated bullet points. These include standard and optional stuff.

- 3.5L V6 w/ 320HP
- 0-60 in low 5's
- MPG in High 20's
- Six Speed Automatic with Paddle-Shift Control integrated into the steering wheel
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Speed Sensitive Steering
- Pre-Crash Safety System
- 10 Standard Air Bags
- Smart Keyless Entry and Push button start
- MP2/WMA Audio Input
- Mark Levinson Audio (7.1 ???)
- Voice-Activated Navigation
- Standard 17" Wheels (225/45R17 & 245/45R17) & Optional 18" Wheels (225/40R18 & 255/40R18)
- Adaptive Bi-Xenon HID/AFS
- Bluetooth
- Assembled in Japan

driver

Rumor is IS250 will be at least 200HP so it could be 250HP. IS250 will be also available in AWD.

Crazy Bimmer

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127535


jeebus people, travel around the forum somtimes.

Zapata

sweet, only if they offer nav seperately and they'll have a homerun.

GreenMonster

Let's continue this conversation in the automotive news forum...