Performance

IS 2017 - Performance Aerodynamics

Careful attention devoted to aerodynamics contributes to the fuel-efficient performance and quiet comfort of the cabin, even in high-speed driving. Aero stabilizing fins on the front doorframe covers and rear combination lamps contribute to handling stability and road tracking performance, while aero stabilizing fins on the underbody help smooth airflow. Aluminum tape inside the front and rear bumpers helps suppress airflow separation, further enhancing handling stability.

IS 2017 - Performance 8-Speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift)

The dynamic linear acceleration of the lightweight and compact 8-Speed SPDS delivers smooth shift feeling and superb drivability, together with excellent fuel efficiency and outstanding quietness even at high speeds. In D position with Sport/Sport S or Sport S+ Mode, G AI (Artificial Intelligence)-SHIFT selects the optimum gear and downshift pattern in response to input from a G force sensor. In M position, it enables gear holding, as well as full lock-up shifting from 2nd through 8th gears.

IS 2017 - Performance Front and rear suspension/performance damper

Individual components in the double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension were optimized to deliver sports driver-friendly characteristics, for agile yet stable driving, with superb grip and excellent response to steering input. The use of aluminum for the front arms realizes both lightweight and high rigidity. A front performance damper enhances rigidity and vibration damping performance, to realize exceptional handling stability at the heart of sports driving enjoyment.

GS F 2016 Performance Body structure

A high rigidity body structure provides the foundation for the heart-pounding exhilaration and approachable fun of “F” sports driving. Its outstanding rigidity is the product of innovative production technologies including laser screw welding, laser welding and body adhesives. The addition of front and rear body braces with extra brace coupling points on the front, together with extensive spot welding, further contributes to the highly responsive and stable handling, as well as the refined ride comfort.

GS F 2016 Performance Front and rear suspension

For dynamic high-performance “F” sports driving that feels right at home running a series of corners on the race track, the GS F is equipped with double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. In addition to the use of exclusive components, each component was optimized for rigidity and layout. They were then honed under demanding conditions on race tracks around the world to ensure excellent steering response for exhilarating driving fun, together with outstanding ride comfort.

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