The 2.5 litre V6-powered Lexus IS 250 will be replaced by a new variant called the Lexus IS 200t in the Chinese market sometime in August 2015, according to Chinese automotive website XCAR.
This is something we’ve expected Lexus to do since the introduction of the new 2.0 litre turbo engine in the NX 200t, but we thought an IS 200t would only be introduced when the IS is scheduled for a facelift, which could be still a year or two away.
The IS 200t will be powered by the same 2.0 litre turbo engine in the NX 200t, however unlike the NX, it will be mounted longitudinally in the engine bay and drive the rear wheels.
The new engine features a liquid-cooled cylinder head, an integrated 4-to-2 exhaust manifold and a twin-scroll turbocharger. Power output is 235 hp at 5,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,650 to 4,000 rpm.
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Sound promising.
But the pricing in msia is a problem.
Lexus=glorified Toyota, nothing special
Say what ever you want, but your cheap VW will never be an Audi.
And your not so cheap audio will never be a porches…hihihi
Say what you want, but your cheap R8 will never be on par with my Gallardo.
Went to Parkson last night with my wife. I thought I try my luck and follow my wife to the ladies undergarments department. Could not believe it but I actually met the legend Same Lorrr. I even talked to him and he admitted sales in Toyota was so bad that he jumped boat to Triumph International promoting bra and panties.
Danny, good luck for your parkson job, I hope you can do well for living from now on.
Then I can say ToyotaLexus syok sendiri, last time the route is bigger cc but frugal engine but this is turbo route
Really syok sendiri company!
That kind of statement shows just how ignorant you are about luxury cars. A Lexus justifies its price in many aspects outside the description of a spec sheet. I’m not just talking about their service.
Luxury is not all about those description of spec sheet. The spec is there but the quality is not.
That’s what I meant. Were you not able to comprehend my comment?
Honestly dude, go and drive one. I’m not kidding.
Yes, in the same manor, an Infiniti is a glorified Datsun, Lexus from Toyota and for some time, a Jag was also a glorified Ford.
It doesn’t mean these cars are poor.
A Lexus LS offers NVH levels that can better an S and a 7 these days.
The next generation of Jags are no longer Ford underneath, though.
Explain why is it better? Even Ah Beng can make any car totally silent like Lexus! And that’s not LUXURY!
My Vios Turbo TRD got hyper sound proofing. NVH is much better than even Lexus LS600H. Less than 1 decibel in the cabin. Now that is what I call luxury. Rolls Royce Phantom better move aside.
I can’t say much if you lack experience and knowledge. Go experience a Lexus. It’s oklar, for you to call yourself a peasant, so be it. Go enjoy your bullock carts.
So many jealous people here. Trust me, all the negative comments here are from poor people who cannot afford a Lexus or a Toyota.
Do you know why you are poor? You are poor because you are lazy and don’t want to work hard. Half the time you are sleeping, in office, you are surfing the net or looking at some upskirt. You are not interested in working hard and getting more money.
Be like me, I work hard for my money not like the lazy PT readers. If you work hard, buying a Lexus is not a big deal
Both you fake Sam and Danny at umw are just talk coxk sing song. work hard, dont lie and hope both of you can moved out from your flat soon.
I thought Same Lorrrr got plenty of time surfing the net then bashing other car makers. No customers in showroom?
I agree with you Same Lor. Most of them are working 8:30 to 6pm. go home eat, sleep,watch TV, online and masterb**ing. haha
Proof?
When you say like that, it shows that you are kata bawah tempurung. You seems like equating UMW to Toyota and generalized the greed and incompetency of UMW to toyota.
Else where in the world, toyota is no 1 and Lexus is one of the top selling luxury car.
I never think to buy a single lexus & i hv my own reason:
1. Too pricey if compare to power, handling & practicality ( same price can buy audi a4,series, vw) , why i should go to lexus?
2.design was no got, too robotic
3. Its always about luxury but if talk about car i need a car more power, good handling & practicality. This trio is always 1st pririority… luxury a bit its also ok
Urmmm.
You don’t mention the most important: Safety?
They don’t want to mention because cheapest variant also got VSC but they no money to buy the cheapest variant
This : DUAL FRONT AND DUAL REAR CUPHOLDERS
EPIC FAIL! Is that LUXURY?
Lol that reminds me if aerodynamic bumper of much cheaper car! So luxury!
ROTFL
Iriz don’t even have it.
EPIC FAIL! Haha
Comparing Iriz B segment with “luxury” D segment lexus?
FAILED COMPARISON!
You have nothing to bash but have to bash the cupholders !?
EPIC FAIL COMMENT!
Cup holders are luxurious?
That’s why Lexus is not luxury
To Proton owners, cupholders are luxurious coz they never seen it in their cars. Haha
I agree this is not a luxury car. Still left far behing german marques
You will start thinking of Lexus when your Audi starts to frequent service center and you have to use all your annual leave to have your vacation in SC.
Real rich people will never think of that, have 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th cars to use, even have chauffeur to drive.
Lexus is for not really rich people, for those who want to show off a bit and eat maggi to pay installment. Nobody gives it a damn!
And you are only driving Proton…
Criticise Lexus not for rich people but don’t have money for better cars
I agree Lexus owner is not really rich.
But richer than Proton owners
cheaper than v6?
what same lorr said Toyota is good RV
urgh sienz
to be honest, Lexus design is much nicer than Toyota design
and i thought lexus people said they are not interested in pursuing down the turbo route, and will still focus on the development of NA engine?
That’s because they are syok sendiri company
Go back to your Proton with slow turbo and syok yourself
I dun drive one but 205nm torque beats Sylphy Civic Altis anytime anyday
Those who talk crap here probably just drive a Perodua MyVi. It’s proven Toyota has conti quality with Malaysian price, let alone Lexus which is far better than the German sausages, French breads, or Italian pizzas.
Work harder people. It’s time to upgrade your Perodua MyVi.
What? Conti quality?
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Work harder instead of becoming a keyboard warrior Same L0rrr. It’s time to upgrade from your Toyota and Lexus. Don’t always get stuck in a Jap rot.
You are idiot fake sam, now camry hybrid booking is 145 and now I can affod to move to better flat at balakong. Unfortunately,my 25 yrs old son will still maintain the proton saga.
Imitator can bullshit whatever they want.
With such good sales, I still live in a flat? And get a junk home?
Come on, use your brain a bit.
But my MyVi smokes toyota and lexus many times. It’s not conti quality but crappy quality, it’s FACT.
Aiyah…my Myvi 1.5 lagi power lagi best can easily smoke your lousy overpriced lexus. Pay 10 times my price but still smell my smoke. What a joke.
theres 1 billion ppl in china , so they would try to sell as many there as they can…
everywhere else…..a much needed facelift is due…
probably nicked from the RC…..which is good enough…
FINALLY!!!!! I found the current IS 250 V6 engine to be abit dated in the current car. This engine should be a good upgrade to already a well designed car. I would love to also see improvements in the gears but I think the designers may just leave it for the next generation IS200t.
Finally the 2.0 turbo. Can join the club with Evos and Scoobies. Unfortunately Mitsu has raised their white flag.
Mitsubishi has really lost their interest with cars. After pouring a lot of investment with their Lancer EVO cars, they decided to give up because that car does not earn profit. Quite a shame really…
Anyway, you can get a CLA45 AMG with 360hp which is way better than any EVO in the past.
merc cla/a45 amg power is stunning..but cant compared with rally bred evos. of course mitsu UK have their own FQ400.
Overtook IS with my 528 around 130 km/h,while otw to Singapore last few days..
Overtook IS with my MyVi around 170 km/h,while otw to Singapore last few days..
Overtook IS with my old kapchai around 150 km/h,while otw to beach last few days..
Overtook 528, Myvi and Kapchai with Iriz using Punch CVT during test drive
Overtook 528, Myvi, Kapchai and Iriz with my Axia during test drive
Overtook 528,Myvi, Is250, Kapchai, Iriz and Axia with my trusty BMX. They all kwai tai at roadside waiting for tow truck
BMX Wins.
KWAITAILITY
I arrive on my two feet.
BMW tyres punctured
Pedestrian winrar
Finally Lexus gets the turbo goodness. And the engine sounds good too – just listen to the NX. Surely, in the IS, Lexus will give it a throatier sound. Hope when it comes here, it will be priced around the same or less than the current IS250.
The exhaust farting sound like those on wiralution
So funny!
Malaysian really got terrible tastes when it comes to automotive. 1st car would be myvi, resell then buy Vios. 3rd car then camry. That is during makan gaji. Then start busines or become CEO, buy BMW/Audi. When after rich buy Ferrari. When almost become billionare buy Veyron. Yucks. Boring.
What is your point?
So what car should we buy??
Straight buy Ferrari during makan gaji??
U dont get my point eh? The selection of car among Malaysians are boring and too common. I dont mean that u need to straight away jump buy ferrari lerr. Other than I mentioned above the alternative could be this way:
First Car – Iriz, Second car – Peugeot 308, Third Car – Volkswagen Passat, Next car when become businessman – Lexus GS or Jaguar XF . When rich – Aston Martin Vantage v12s. When become billionaire – Koenigsegg Agera or McLaren P1.
Yes it should be the other way round, Veyron first myvi is last
I wouldn’t go near the first 3 cars even with a 10 feet pole
In Lexus range the IS, GS, LS and RX series real Lexus, which are different from the run-of-mill Toyota. The rest of them are just luxurious and re-skinned Toyota.
Same shiatte different name
I agree
Same like Proton
Honestly the interior is on par if not better than a bmw. I had the pleasure of driving the 328i m sport and the is250 as well as the a250, since the c class was not available in Kuching at that time and dare I say the quality in Lexus’ interior is much better than the bmw only to be surpassed by the merc. Exciting? Yes! But of course where it lets itself down was the exterior. Honestly the 328 M sport looks way awesome than the love to hate Lexus IS strange headlamps. Honestly if you had the chance to go and see and drive the cars yourself, you will appreciate the level of craftsmanship being put into these cars. After jumping back into my Pajero Sport, it felt so 3rd world compared to these cars. Oh how lucky my wife would be when I get her the 328i. Looks like town drives would be done by me. Heheh..
Wow nice dream you had there. How lucky you are
Lexus are known for their great interior and reliability.
Not so much for their handling and performance, that belongs mainly to the Germans.
I have been driven Lexus IS250 UK spec for good three years, give it to my dad and bought Citroen DS5, even better drive and love the look. Both are gorgeous and head turning design. Always disgusted every time when I drive and pass through Old Town WC Kopitiam due to their poor hygiene. Cockroaches in the noodles and toad in their dishes. Yucks. Thanks government for creating the opportunities for people like me to create wealth.
don go oldtown…go pelita…best
about time. should benefit m’sia since lexus can finally put smaller engines (lower road tax) and still maintain decent power levels.
Many butthurt Proton macais are here talking kok
Proof?
Proof that you are the real ben?
For real luxury go for conti, for hypocrites cannot afford it for lexus. It’s fake luxury
For real luxury go for real BMW or Volvo. For hypocrites that cannot afford it, go for Proton
Since when p1 is luxury car?
Go get life dude
P1 is a luxury car for the rakyat but fake conti car for the riches
“Power output is 235 hp at 5,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,650 to 4,000 rpm.”
That’s only 5hp and 150Nm less compared to Volkswagen’s 2.0 TDI (240hp, 500Nm).
Comparing Diesel and Petrol?
BMW 328 or Merc C250 is a better comparison
It’s not my problem that Toyota cannot build proper diesels?
It’s your problem for comparing with the wrong type of engine
It should be compared with BMW 328 or Merc C250, not against a Diesel. *sigh*
i think next gen ct version also can get turbo engine, at least the new name is ct160t instead of hybrid ct200h
about time. the only reason i dont like lexus bcause of they ‘act’ as if they dont want to compete with german marque. they should be more serious. compete head to head..come out with various spec and engine. in the end sales numbers is important.
Definitely will go for Lexus IS for its reliability that recognized by the world.
But the luxury and prestige is not.