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GSE20R (Mk2) IS 250Nov 2005

GSE20R (Mk2) IS 250

Lexus’s second attempt at a BMW 3 Series rival arrived in late ’05 in three highly equipped models, led by a keenly priced opener.It also replaced three cars in the Lexus range in one hit: the 1999 IS 200 and 2001 IS 300, as well as the 2001 ES 300 Mk3.The IS 250 shares nothing bar model variant names with the original: IS250 base, Sports and Sports Luxury.It is larger in every direction, with length, width and height rising by 175mm, 75mm and 5mm respectively. The upshot here is 35mm of extra width inside.The IS 250 is based on a shortened version of the third-generation GS platform introduced earlier this year and retains its predecessor’s rear-wheel drive layout.But with a new lightweight 60-degree design V6 slotted within a longer (by 60mm) 2670mm wheelbase and wider (by 40mm front and 50mm rear) track, it eschews the in-line six-cylinder format that helped make the old little Lexus more unique – for greater packaging efficiencies.Driving the rear wheels, the 2.5-litre twin-cam 24-valve 4GR-FSE D-4 (direct-injection four-stroke petrol) VVT-i (variable-valve timing) V6 delivers 153kW of power at 6400rpm and 252Nm at 4800rpm.Emissions outputs are said to better Toyota’s current petrol-electric Prius.A choice of two new, Aisin-supplied, six-speed gearboxes replaces the old four-speed automatic and six-speed manual IS200 and five-speed automatic IS300 items respectively.A revised double-wishbone front and new multi-link rear suspension set-up is implemented, along with firmer suspension and closer steering gear ratio calibrations for the Sport model.All models have eight airbags (including a knee airbag), stability and traction controls, ABS brakes with EBD and BA, ‘Smart Entry’ push-button start that requires no key insertion, a premium audio system, 16-inch alloy wheels, leather seats with heating and cooling, and climate-control air-conditioning.For 2007 Lexus rolled out 260 examples of its limited-edition IS250X sedan, priced at $64,390.Available with either manual or automatic transmission, however, exterior colours restricted to silver, black or a “one-off” Vermilion red.Over the standard specification, the IS250X has unique five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, a 14-speaker Mark Levinson stereo, satellite-navigation, a moonroof, leather seats, sports pedals and metallic scuff plates. Sports suspension is also standard.

MuranoAug 2005

Murano

NISSAN Australia's new Murano five-seater crossover wagon was released in August ’05, and positioned slightly above the R51 Pathfinder SUV.Based on a derivation of the 2003 Maxima FF-L platform architecture, the Murano is powered by Nissan's familiar 3.5-litre V6 - in this case producing 172kW at 6000rpm and 318Nm at 3600rpm.The only gearbox choice is a six-speed continuously variable transmission.The Murano is Nissan's first soft-roader and is pitted against prestige wagons like the Lexus RX330.Equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a Bose audio system (with six-disc in-dash CD stacker and steering-mounted audio controls), climate-control air-conditioning, power-adjustable driver's seat, leather trim, cruise control, six airbags and Xenon headlights.The Ti adds a sunroof, roof rails, heated leather seats, metallic paint and reverse parking sensors.Drive is fed electronically through an all-wheel drive set-up based on Nissan’s All-Mode 4x4 system fitted to the X-Trail and Pathfinder.In most conditions the system runs in front-wheel drive, switching automatically to all-wheel drive when traction wanes. For extra traction, the system can be locked into all-wheel drive via a dashboard-mounted switch.The FF-L platform features an exceptionally long wheelbase (2824mm) for maximum cabin space.Suspension is fully independent, comprising a multi-link arrangement at the rear and a strut-style configuration with cradle-type front subframe at the front. High-stiffness stabiliser bars are used at each end.The steering is power-assisted, speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion.Size-wise, the Murano’s wheelbase is 4765mm – 109mm longer than the Lexus RX. It is 1709mm high and has a front and rear track measuring 1631mm and 1626mm respectively.The Murano was styled at Nissan’s California Design Studio, which had a brief to build a highly sculptural crossover 4WD. It is named after an island near Venice that specialises in high-quality glassware.

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