2010 Lexus IS 350 Power Figures Confirmed Ahead Of 4th Quarter Australian Debut

May 18, 2010
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LEXUS AUSTRALIA has confirmed that the Australian-delivered IS 350, due to arrive later this year, will offer the same 233kW output as its Japanese-market counterpart rather than the emissions-restricted 228kW of the US model.

Filling the void between the IS 250 and the V8-powered IS F, the IS 350 is powered by a 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine, delivering 378Nm of torque.

Mated to a six-speed sequential transmission, the rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS 350 will cover the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds. The 311kW, 5.0 litre V8-powered IS F still betters its V6 sibling however, rocketing to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

Lexus Australia CEO Tony Cramb said having the IS 350 join the local IS range was the result of an intense negotiation process with the company's Japanese headquarters.

 

"Lexus Australia has always stated that IS 350 would be a welcome addition to the local vehicle line-up and we are very excited about its arrival," he said.

"The IS 350 will slot nicely between IS 250 and IS F, further strengthening Lexus' performance credentials.

"IS 350, along with future product from Lexus, will go a long way to solidifying Lexus' popularity in Australia," Mr Cramb said.  

 

Joining Japan, the US and Canada, Australia will be one of only four countries to offer the IS 350. Lexus Australia has not confirmed if the IS 350 will be available in the convertible bodyshape, released last year as the IS 250 C.

Click here to read TMR's review of the Lexus IS F


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Comments

  • [reply]
    5 months ago 1 points
    About time, Lexus.
  • Jake02 [reply]
    5 months ago 0 points
    What about the IS220d? I'd like that as well Lexus!
  • bru [reply]
    2 months ago 0 points
    its great car and combo but im sure the price will high too.
    Aurion is 70% there for less money... but great engine and auto.
  • mltzer [reply]
    2 months ago 0 points
    Is this the same 3.5 in the Aurion?
  • bru [reply]
    2 months ago 0 points
    yes its the same engine, but this is tuned with Direct Injection resulting in more power and torque.

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