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Ford Transit Custom 340 L1 Diesel Fwd 2.0 Ecoblue 130ps High Roof Trend Van

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

Easy fuel capless refuelling system Driver Convenience
Embedded modem Driver Convenience
Ford Eco mode Driver Convenience
PAS Driver Convenience
Selectable drive mode Driver Convenience
Vehicle maintenance monitor Driver Convenience
Audio controls mounted on steering wheel Entertainment
Automatic lights and wipers Exterior Features
Body coloured door mirrors Exterior Features
Body coloured front bumper Exterior Features
Door open tyre carrier drop Exterior Features
Electric front windows with one touch facility for driver and front passenger Exterior Features
Emergency brake light flashing Exterior Features
Headlamp levelling Exterior Features
Intermittent front wash/wipe Exterior Features
Partialy body coloured rear bumpers Exterior Features
Passenger side sliding load door with track cover Exterior Features
Rear door edge warn reflectors Exterior Features
Rear mudflaps Exterior Features
Rear splash guards Exterior Features
Wide bodyside grey mouldings Exterior Features
2 adjustable sunvisors Interior Features
2 Interior grab handles Interior Features
Cloth upholstery Interior Features
Driver and passenger sun visors Interior Features
Front splash guards/Mud flaps Interior Features
Header mounted courtesy lights - 2 map lights Interior Features
Header mounted package tray Interior Features
Height adjustable front headrests Interior Features
Illuminated footwell Interior Features
Lockable glove box Interior Features
Map reading lights Interior Features
Molded gear shift knob Interior Features
Moulded cab floor liner Interior Features
Partial molded headliner Interior Features
Partial rubber inside floor cover Interior Features
Passenger underseat storage box Interior Features
Reach and rake adjustable steering column Interior Features
Recirculation heater Interior Features
Side rear door trim panel - Level 1 Interior Features
Tool kit Interior Features
Washer tank level warning lamp Interior Features
Interior trim accent pack B- Transit custom Packs
Less rear seat pack - Transit Custom Packs
3 point seatbelts for all seats Safety
Drivers airbag Safety
Dual note electric horn Safety
Height adjustable drivers seatbelt mount Safety
Passenger seatbelt height adj Safety
Seatbelt remainder for driver and passenger Safety
Auto locking on drive-away Security
Auto relocking Security
Power door dead locks Security
Remote central locking Security
Speed dependent power lock group Security
2 12v sockets Technical
80 litre fuel tank Technical
ABS Technical
Auto start/stop system Technical
Diesel particulate filter Technical
ESP Technical
Extra heavy duty alternator Technical
Mechanical parking brake Technical
Roll stability control Technical
Side wind mitigation Technical
Standard duty suspension Technical
Full wheelcovers Wheels

Colour and Trim

Metallic - Blue
Metallic - Diffused silver
Metallic - Magnetic
Metallic - Moondust silver
Metallic - Orange glow
Metallic - Shadow black
Solid - Frozen white
Special solid - Blazer blue
Special solid - Race red
SVO special - Custom

Options

Automatic headlamp control off
Electric windshield defroster
Washer fluid level indicator
Driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Dual passenger seats
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Heated dual passenger seats
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Heated Single passenger seat with armrest and with multi-way control (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt)
Glazed bulkhead
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Heated Single passenger seat with armrest and with multi-way control (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt)
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen
DAB Radio
Emergency assistance
FordPass Connect
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen
DAB Radio
Emergency assistance
FordPass Connect
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port
Navigation system
Adaptive speed control
Collision mitigation braking system
Front parking aid
High series cluster
Intelligent emergency brake
Lane keeping aid
Leather wrapped steering wheel
2nd 10 Radio speakers
6 Radio speakers 2 Woofers/2 Tweeters
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen
Bluetooth
DAB Radio
Emergency assistance
ICE- Dual screen radio with TMC
ICP Mini EFP
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
Microphone
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port
Navigation system
Curtain airbags
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Heated dual passenger seats
Tray table
Curtain airbags
Heated driver seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height, tilt)
Heated single passenger seat with lumbar support, armrest and multi-way controls (fore/aft, recline, height and tilt)
Kerbside side load doors
Load area protection kit
Load floor covering
Rear climate control
Rear compartment trim panel
Rear compartment, heating
Black powder coated roof rack (BLYBB)
Deleting roof mounted turn signals
Extended length running boards (BLBBL)
Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Slam handles with integrated slam lock
Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Independently operate hook locks on the side/rear and release secure hooks doors
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards on both front doors prevents the cables and prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Designed armourshell security pack by TVL
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism
Designed armourshell security pack by TVL
Independently operated deadlocks between the door and B pillar security on both front doors
Loom guards prevent cables to prevent access to vehicle
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Visual deterrent armourshells robust security with interlocking shell design and supporting bolt mechanism
Enhanced security lock
High security anti-pick cylinder
Latch shields protect from external puncture attempts to override Mechanism
RepLock prevents driver door lock
Slam handles with integrated slam lock
Specifically designed slam locks to courier sector
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Front parking aid
Partialy body coloured rear bumpers
Reverse parking aid
Front parking aid
Part body colour front bumper
Self coloured rear bumper
10 speakers
8" Colour TFT multi-touch screen
Bluetooth connectivity
DAB/AM/FM radio with 2 x USB
Fixed rear view camera
Front fog lights
ICP Mini EFP
Lane departure warning system
Microphone
Mini Multimedia Hub 2 USB port
Power foldback mirrors
Power heated signal mirrors
Satellite navigation system
SYNC Emergency Assistance
Washer tank level warn lamp
Aux Fuse panel-6
Configurable internal light/Battery saver - 30 mins
Delete tachograph
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 550.83333333333337 110.16666666666663
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 290 0
Automated parking system includes parking slot measurement, front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps Driver Convenience 300 60
Automatic headlamp control off Driver Convenience 0 0
Blind spot monitor Driver Convenience 0 0
BLIS (Blind spot information system) with Cross traffic alert, includes power folding door mirrors Driver Convenience 160 32
Configurable front parking aid contains reverse parking aid and front fog lamps Driver Convenience 100 20
Front and rear parking aids Driver Convenience 0 0
Lane departure warning contains electric windshield defroster, Automatic headlamp control Off and Mid series cluster Driver Convenience 335 67
Lane keeping aid (includes Lane departure warning) Driver Convenience 440 88
Low series cluster Driver Convenience 0 0
Parking slot measurement includes front and rear parking aid sensors, front foglamps Driver Convenience 195 39
Police wiring harness Driver Convenience 150 30
Programmable CAN Interface Module Driver Convenience 300 60
Rear view camera with trailer hitch assist incudes front and rear parking sensors, and front fog lamps Driver Convenience 250 50
Smart tachograph Driver Convenience 500 100
Speed control contains leather wrapped steering wheel Driver Convenience 0 0
Tyre pressure monitor Driver Convenience 100 20
Aux input socket Entertainment 0 0
180 Degree rear cargo check arms Exterior Features 0 0
2nd row flip open windows Exterior Features 400 80
Dual side load doors Exterior Features 300 60
Electric windshield defroster Exterior Features 0 0
Fixed window in rear cargo doors/liftgate Exterior Features 100 20
Halogen projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights and Adaptive cornering front fog lights Exterior Features 0 0
High intensity discharge headlamps with daytime running lamps level 2 and Static bending headlamps Exterior Features 550 110
Metallic paint Exterior Features 650 130
Power fold mirrors Exterior Features 0 0
Privacy glass Exterior Features 80 16
Quickclear heated windscreen Exterior Features 0 0
R/H 2nd Row window linked glazing Exterior Features 60 12
Rear cargo door check arms - 90 degree Exterior Features 0 0
Rear ladder Exterior Features 200 40
Roof flasher wiring 3/Enhanced touch screen control Exterior Features 255 51
Solid paint Exterior Features 0 0
Special solid paint Exterior Features 300 60
SVO special paint Exterior Features 800 160
Tinted glass Exterior Features 0 0
Trailer tow attachments Exterior Features 325 65
Trailer tow electrics Exterior Features 100 20
Trans linked rear washer/wiper Exterior Features 150 30
8 Load compartment tie down loops Interior Features 0 0
B pillar assist handle Interior Features 25 5
Blue tie down hooks Interior Features 50 10
Cargo Stowage Rail Interior Features 325 65
Electronic high visibility panels Interior Features 1200 240
Front manual air conditioning Interior Features 800 160
Full htg load area protection kit Interior Features 1250 250
Full width unglazed steel bulkhead with through load hatch Interior Features 0 0
Heavy Duty load area protection kit Interior Features 1400 280
LED load compartment light Interior Features 150 30
LED load compartment rail light Interior Features 230 46
Load area protection kit with full height load compartment trim boards and 8 tie down loops Interior Features 100 20
Load compartment interior light Interior Features 0 0
Mini overhead console Interior Features 0 0
Rear interior overhead stowage contains hinged rear cargo door Interior Features 300 60
Wood load floor cover with aluminium integrated airline rails, fixed two piece wooden floor, slip resistant and easy to clean Interior Features 950 190
Wooden load floor Interior Features 300 60
Adaptive speed control pack - Transit Custom Trend/Limited/Sport Packs 500 100
Armour shell security pack (TVL) - Transit custom Packs 940 188
Armour shell security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom Packs 750 150
Colour keyed exterior pack 2 - Transit custom Packs 0 0
Colour keyed exterior pack 3 - Transit custom Packs 0 0
Enhanced security lock (TVL) - Transit custom Packs 110 22
Front seat pack 13 - Transit Custom Packs 0 0
Front seat pack 14 - Transit Custom Packs 150 30
Front seat pack 14 - Transit Custom with Glazed bulkhead Packs 150 30
Front seat pack 15 - Transit Custom Packs 150 30
Front seat pack 16A - Transit Custom Packs 400 80
Front seat pack 17A - Transit Custom Packs 410 82
Hook lock security pack (TVL) - Transit custom Packs 680 136
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD]- Transit custom Packs 575 115
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tail gate code [DSLD]- Transit custom Packs 755 151
Hook lock security pack (TVL) with tailgate and code [SSLD]- Transit custom Packs 650 130
ICE pack 21 - Transit Custom Packs 0 0
ICE Pack 24 - Transit Custom Packs 705 141
ICE pack 25 with Intelligent adaptive cruise control - Transit Custom Packs 760 152
Marketing CV pack 7 - Transit Custom Packs 850 170
Roof flasher wiring 2/Utility vehicle switch pack - Transit custom Packs 100 20
Slam handle security pack (TVL) - Transit custom Packs 1040 208
Slam handle security pack (TVL) with code [SSLD] - Transit custom Packs 730 146
Sortimo van racking pack - Transit Custom Packs 1200 240
Visibility Pack 3 - Transit Custom Packs 550 110
Visibility Pack High - Transit Custom Packs 0 0
Metallic - Blue Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Diffused silver Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Magnetic Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Moondust silver Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Orange glow Paintwork 650 130
Metallic - Shadow black Paintwork 650 130
Solid - Frozen white Paintwork 0 0
Special solid - Blazer blue Paintwork 300 60
Special solid - Race red Paintwork 300 60
SVO special - Custom Paintwork 800 160
First aid kit Safety 25 5
Front passenger airbag restraint with driver/Passenger front seat belt buckle pretensioner and Passenger air bag deactivation Safety 200 40
Front seatbelt pretensioners Safety 0 0
2 Stage unlocking with slam locking Security 85 17
2nd remote key Security 0 0
Anti-theft perimeter alarm system Security 150 30
Configurable Unlocking Security 0 0
Configurable unlocking 3 Security 130 26
Configurable unlocking 7 Security 130 26
Fleet key Security 10 2
Ford MyKey Security 50 10
Overload protection system on board weighing Security 1350 270
Rear window protector Security 175 35
Thatcham category 1 alarm with 2nd remote key Security 250 50
3 Pin point power converter - 230V/150W Technical 60 12
62mph fixed engine governor Technical 65 13
70mph fixed engine governor Technical 65 13
Auxiliary fuse panel Technical 45 9
Configurable interior lighting/battery saver - 30 minutes Technical 150 30
Converter high power supply system Technical 400 80
DPF manual regeneration Technical 430 86
Engiine underbody protector Technical 200 40
Engine RPM speed control Technical 55 11
Fuel filler neck without misfuel inhibit Technical 30 6
H7 AGM deep cycly battery Technical 150 30
Low series police brakes Technical 0 0
Mechanical limited slip differential Technical 550 110
Misfuelling device Technical 0 0
Non limited slip front axle Technical 0 0
Power point Technical 0 0
Rear power point plug Technical 60 12
Reduced GVM rating Technical 0 0
Single H8 AGM battery Technical 300 60
Smart acceleration control Technical 50 10
Standard duty battery Technical 0 0
Starter equipment (-20C degree) Technical 0 0
Starter equipment (-29) Technical 100 20
SVO Auxillary fuel ports Technical 250 50
Cloth - Capitol city material in ebony Trim 0 0
15" goodyear all weather tyre - style 104 Wheels 330 66
16" 6.5 alloy wheels Wheels 500 100
16" goodyear all weather tyre - style 109 Wheels 330 66
16" steel wheels Wheels 0 0
Conventional steel spare wheel Wheels 0 0
Delete spare wheel Wheels -25 -5
SVO Spare wheel Wheels 140 28

Technical

CO Emissions - ICE Not Available
CO2 Emissions - ICE 165
HC Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Noise Level dB(A) Emissions - ICE Not Available
NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb Emissions - ICE 205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH Emissions - ICE 207
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL Emissions - ICE 182
Automatic Transmission Engine and Drive Train No
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 1996
Cooling System Engine and Drive Train WATER
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 4
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make Engine and Drive Train Not Available
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type Engine and Drive Train DIESEL
Gears Engine and Drive Train 6 SPEED
Manual Transmission Engine and Drive Train Yes
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 16
Valve gear Engine and Drive Train DOHC
EC Fuel Consumption - ICE No
EC Combined Fuel Consumption - ICE 44.1
EC Extra Urban Fuel Consumption - ICE 48.7
EC Urban Fuel Consumption - ICE 38.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 7.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 8.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 6.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 6.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 8.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 7.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH Fuel Consumption - ICE 33.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL Fuel Consumption - ICE 38.2
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? General Not Available
Badge Engine CC General 2.0
Badge Power General 130
Based On ID General Not Available
Chassis Engine Number General Not Available
Coin Description General Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code General Not Available
Coin Power Output Code General Not Available
Coin Series General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code General Not Available
Generation Mark General 1
Ghost model for valuation purposes General No
Insurance Group 1 General Not Available
Insurance Group 2 General Not Available
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV General Gold
NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General 63
Running Cost League Headings General Not Available
Service Interval Frequency - Months General 24
Service Interval Mileage General 25000
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months General 120
Timing Belt Interval Mileage General 150000
Vehicle Homologation Class General N1
Vin/Frame No. General Not Available
0 to 62 Performance Not Available
BHP Performance 130
Engine Power KW Performance 96
Engine Torque LBS.FT Performance 284
Engine Torque MKG Performance 39.3
Engine Torque NM Performance 385
Top Speed Performance Not Available
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
RDE Certification Level Test Cycles RDE 2
Alloys? Tyres No
Automatic Clutch Tyres No
Plated 3rd Axle Tyres Not Available
Plated 4th Axle Tyres Not Available
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Make Tyres Not Available
Tyre Size Front Tyres 215/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 215/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare Tyres FULL SIZE
Wheel Style Tyres Not Available
Wheel Type Tyres 16" STEEL
Front Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1012
Height Vehicle Dimensions 2366
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Length Vehicle Dimensions 4973
Load Deck Height Vehicle Dimensions 564
Load Height Vehicle Dimensions 1778
Load Length Vehicle Dimensions 2554
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches Vehicle Dimensions 1351
Load Width Vehicle Dimensions 1775
Lower Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1404
Rear Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1706
Rear Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1028
Side Load Door Height Vehicle Dimensions 1324
Side Load Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1030
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb Vehicle Dimensions 11.6
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall Vehicle Dimensions 12.2
Upper Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions 1404
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 2933
Width (excluding mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 1986
Width (including mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2272
Boot Capacity Saloons Weight and Capacities Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 80
Gross Train Weight Weight and Capacities 5365
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 3400
Load Space Volume Weight and Capacities 7.2
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked Weight and Capacities 2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked Weight and Capacities 750
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 2057
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 3
Payload Weight and Capacities 1343
Plated 2nd Axle Weight and Capacities 2015
Plated Front Axle Weight and Capacities 1625

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

The Lexus IS range had long been viewed as a very talented, if slightly derivative, underperformer. With the second generation car, it achieved an identity all of its own and along with that came genuine reasons to buy it other than not liking or being able to afford a BMW 3 Series. With outstanding build quality and peerless dealer backup, the MK2 IS might just be the most stress-free used executive car around right now.

Background

Models Covered: (4dr saloon 2.2-litre diesel, 2.5-litre petrol [base, SE, SE-L, Sport])

Driving Experience

If anything, Lexus downplayed quite how far the second generation IS model had come at its launch, relying instead on the car's sharp styling to get it noticed. The previous generation model was a looker in its own right but many of the design cues that looked so daring in 1999 looked a little dated some six years later. The second generation model was tauter but less ostentatious. It was also a smaller range, shorn at launch of the punchy three-litre petrol engine and the SportWagon estates. What was offered rectified a glaring gap in the old line up - a diesel engine. Cars arrived in UK dealers in December 2005 and received warm reviews from press and public alike.

Design and Build

The second generation Lexus IS has to be one of the most photogenic cars ever seen in the compact executive class. If the amount of digital images captured at its Geneva Motor Show launch could be converted into sales, the IS would probably outstrip BMW's latest 3 Series by two or three to one. Much of this is attributed to what Lexus calls its L-Finesse design philosophy. Car designers have justly developed a reputation for taking themselves rather seriously and it's not hard to see why when L-Finesse is described as being composed of three fundamental elements, Incisive Simplicity, Intriguing Elegance and Seamless Anticipation. Translated from PR speak, L-Finesse is a way of clothing the car in sheet metal that looks as if it has been shrink wrapped onto the car's frame. The end result is a very taut, muscular looking car with origami-sharp swage lines and very painstakingly finished detailing. Bigger than its predecessor by 90mm in length and 75mm in width, the latest IS looks sportier and unapologetically Japanese. Try imagining this car wearing an Audi or Saab badge. It's quite impossible. One of the key design elements of the old MK1 IS - the chronograph style instruments - has been been dropped in favour of a more conventional fascia. This means that although the quality and ergonomic excellence of the IS interior is virtually beyond reproach, there's now no longer a signature styling point to really catch the eye. The side air vents at first seem a little oddly positioned, but Lexus attribute this to the principle of 'Hazushi' - to 'shift out of phase'. This expresses the notion of something that is part of the whole but, at the same time, retaining its independence. A strong and independent air vent must be a happy air vent. One complaint levelled at the old IS was the rather tight rear quarters and the addition of another 60mm to the new car's wheelbase has done much to solve this problem. Consult the specification sheet and it becomes apparent that in one fell swoop, this IS has gone from being one of the meanest in terms of rear knee room to the top of the class. One area that was rarely questioned was equipment provision and the IS nails home its advantage yet further. You could be listening to CDs on four speakers in your BMW, or six if you're feeling a little flush when it comes to ticking the options boxes. The IS features 13 speakers as standard and a six CD autochanger that will handle MP3 and WMA files. How's that for a crushing advantage?

Market and Model

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Cost of Ownership

You're buying a nearly new Lexus and you want to know what to look for? Aside from the look of chagrin on your neighbour's face, not a whole lot. Build quality is very good and dealer backup second to none.

Summary

(approx. based on 2007 IS250 SE) Do you want the good news or the bad news? The good news is that if you've just purchased a MK2 Lexus IS, you've just bought into one of the reliable cars known to man. The bad news is that in the unlikely event that anything goes wrong with it, you're going to be paying some serious shekels for spares. An exhaust system on the IS250 less catalyst is around £900 and front brake pads are £80 a set. An alternator is £400, and a replacement starter motor £200.

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