Before you prototype production version of the sedan Lexus IS, and if you look closely at his body, you will find many similarities in design with the concept Lexus LF-CC, presented in Paris in September of this year, including a sloping grille, which extends to of the bumper, the strong belt line, enlarged side skirts and rear design.
It is not a coincidence, as the LF-CC was established as a thinly disguised concept coupe IS, which will join the lineup soon after the sedan version, shown here, which Lexus has created to compete with the BMW 3-and 4-Series coupe and Audi A5. The interior of the new sedan and coupe models IS is also based on the concept LF-CC.
Another thing that went into the production version of the concept - it#39;s hybrid powertrain that includes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, electric motor-generator and battery. If that mission seems familiar to you, it is because it is also used on the new Lexus ES300h, as well as the latest versions of the hybrid Toyota Camry and Avalon, where it has a capacity of 200 liters. s.
In addition to the new hybrid powertrain IS sedan will get to choose from a pair of gasoline engines V6, and, at least in Europe, one or more 4-cylinder diesel engines in the BMW part of the agreement between the two companies.
