New Lexus IS300 'An Instant Hit'
The new Lexus IS300 luxury sports sedan launched recently has proved
an instant success. A spokesperson for Lexus in Oman, said that young
motorists in particular have taken to it enthusiastically. Response
from new owners is equally encouraging. “Owner feedback is that
the new IS300 delivers an excellent all-round package, combining sports
sedan handling and performance with top-end luxury.
The New IS is driven by a spirited 3.0 litre, 270 HP (228 HP Net),
V6 engine that delivers awe-inspiring power and acceleration. The
IS300’s agile ride, nimble handling and outstanding safety make
it a driver’s delight. With racecar inspired paddle shift gears
and countless other performance features.
The Lexus IS 300 looks like a sports sedan with short front and rear
overhangs. Its wheels are pushed out toward the corners of the car.
The IS 300's wedge-shaped form features a low prow with a bulge down
the center of the hood that suggests power, especially from the driver's
seat. Creased lines on the hood flow down steeply from raked A-pillars
to a familial trapezoidal grille, ringed with chrome and bordered
by jewel-like HID headlamp clusters. White Illuminated Fog lamps are
shielded within the air dam behind trapezoidal composite lenses. In
the rear, wrap around red taillights peer out of contoured bezels
behind aerodynamic clear covers.
Designed to suggest a cockpit, the Lexus IS 300 cabin is oriented
around the driver. Graphite-tinged plastics and machined metallic
finishes set the theme. Neat pedals, a polished metal shift ball,
a notched shift gate rimmed by chrome, and doorsills covered with
stainless steel scuff plates studded with rubber cleats add a racy,
high-tech image. A graphite plate on the driver-side door panel
surrounds rocker toggles that power the windows, door locks and
mirrors.
The instrument panel includes a round analog speedometer inset
with three smaller gauges for temperature, battery charge, and instant
fuel mileage. The whole cluster is designed to resemble a sports
chronograph wristwatch, and in its attempt to be cute, cool, clever,
unique, whatever, it fails the no-nonsense test. The watch-face
cluster stands between a half-moon tachometer on the left, whose
clarity is compromised by the clutter of the faux chronograph and
quarter-circle fuel gauge to the right, above a digital display
for gear selection and trip odometer. It's all accented with bright
silver.
The vents and pods for audio and climate controls drop down from
the center of the dash to the console. Climate and audio controls
are accented in bright silver and black trim. The center dash has
a storage compartment with a lid. The doors lock automatically when
underway.
The Lexus IS 300 is agile and fun to drive. You’d be impressed
by the agility of the E-shift sedan, and it seems to corner even
better, thanks to its slightly more balanced weight distribution
and wider rear tyres.
The IS 300 offers a great balance between handling and ride quality.
The ride presented remarkable equanimity, which is to say it felt
the same over every kind of surface. On high-speed ripples it was
firm and steady; on low-speed bumps, firm and never harsh. Out on
the freeway, it delivered a nap-inducing smoothness. The Lexus IS
300 offers a sporty balance of ride, handling, power, brakes, comfort
and price.
Lexus vehicles are brought to you in Oman by the Saud Bahwan Group.
In Oman, every Lexus vehicle comes with special benefits and privileges
such as a 6 years unlimited extended mileage protection –
AMAN BAHWAN and Lexus Prestige Club Card that offers 24 hours on-road
assistance from AAA, shopping discounts from more than 300 premium
outlets, Exclusive Meet & Greet Service at Seeb International
Airport, and much more.
Lexus has announced one of the most exciting Ramadhan festive Offers
of the recent times. The offer attractions include 2 years/30,000
kms. free service package, 2007 IS300 on grand raffle, opportunity
to win 30 Corollas (common raffle for Toyota, Daihatsu and Lexus),
attractive prices, hi-value gifts and 6 years protection. This year
Lexus has introduced two new models. During Ramadhan, Lexus showrooms
will remain open till midnight on weekdays and from 7.00 to midnight
– even on Fridays.
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