Engineering Explained – 2016 Lexus IS200t Review – Video

 

2016 Lexus IS200t Review – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. The all new Lexus IS200t brings a turbocharger to the Lexus IS family. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbo I4 producing 241 HP and 258 lb-ft of torque. Bigger brakes and an 8 speed auto also make there way down to the IS200t trim level. The vehicle also has four driving modes: eco, normal, sport, and snow.

2016 Lexus IS200t Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED:$45,205 (base price: $41,810)

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port and direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 241 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 183.7 in
Width: 71.3 in Height:56.3 in
Passenger volume: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 11 cu ft
Curb weight: 3717 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 19.3 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 41.3 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 8.0 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 4.4 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.3 sec @ 91 mph
Top speed (mfr’s est): 143 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 171 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.85 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 22/33 mpg
C/D observed: 22 mpg