The new 2017 Lexus IS was launched yesterday by Ebrahim K Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Bahrain.
Present at the launch, at the Lexus showroom in Sitra, were company officials including Lexus marketing senior manager Ayman Shehadeh and Ebrahim K Kanoo sales executive general manager Ismail Akbar.
“We are happy to introduce the first new model launch among the 2017 range,” said Mr Shehadeh.
“The 2017 model continues to deliver on performance, but modernises the IS, with a sportier, more aggressive look, while retaining the luxurious feel that the Lexus brand has come to be trusted for.”
The IS boasts a 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 306 horsepower and has an eight-speed electronically controlled transmission. It also offers a wider, more aggressive rear design.
There is also a stronger sense of depth with three inter-lapping doted LED lights.
The new model comes in two ranges; sport at a cost of around BD19,000 and regular at a cost of BD18,000.