Lexus IS300h ASEAN debut
The facelifted Lexus IS300h made its ASEAN premiere at the Bangkok International Motor Show, which runs March 23–April 5—Lexus is pushing this update as part of a luxury electrified‑sedan push in Asia. The Motor Show opened with ten highlighted vehicles and lively exhibition floors, making it a key regional platform for luxury debuts. (topgear.com.ph) (car250.com)
Thailand will receive the CBU‑imported IS300h in two trim levels—Premium priced at 2.799 million baht and F Sport at 3.099 million baht, with the F Sport optionally gaining a sunroof for 50,000 baht and a 17‑speaker Mark Levinson system on the F Sport. (paultan.org ) Lexus’s IS300h pairs a 2.5‑litre NA petrol engine (181 hp, 221 Nm) with a permanent‑magnet electric motor (143 hp, 300 Nm) for a combined output of 223 hp, and uses a Ni‑MH battery pack specified at 230V with 192 cells. (autolifethailand.tv ) Performance figures claimed for the IS300h include 0–100 km/h in 8.7 seconds, a top speed of 185 km/h, combined fuel consumption of 18.52 km/l and CO2 emissions of 122 g/km. (autolifethailand.tv ) The cabin has been reworked around two 12.3‑inch displays (full digital instrument cluster plus infotainment touchscreen), the legacy touchpad has been removed, and the car gains wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, four USB‑C ports, a wireless phone charger and 50‑colour ambient lighting selectable in 14 themes. (paultan.org autolifethailand.tv ) Chassis and safety upgrades include a variable‑gear electric power steering system, a new linear‑solenoid adaptive variable suspension, an Electronic Control Brake (ECB) and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 with All‑Speed Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Tracing Assist. (lexus.co.th autolifethailand.tv ) Exterior revisions cited by Lexus and local press are a redesigned front bumper and grille, the replacement of the rear “L” logo with full LEXUS lettering, an expanded palette including a new Neutrino Gray, and wheel options up to 19 inches with red brake‑caliper finishes available on some packages. (lexus.co.th paultan.org )
