LATEST LEXUS A BREAKTHROUGH POLLEN FIGHTER
Lexus IS250 has a breakthrough system to remove pollen from the cabin.The breakthrough Lexus pollen removal mode is designed to optimise occupant comfort by quickly removing pollen present inside the car from around the upper bodies of the driver and front passenger.
This feature is part of the raft of technology introduced in Lexus' newest and what is predicted to become its most successful model yet.
The pollen removal function is an additional feature to IS250's clean air (pollen) filter, introduced in Lexus in 1994 and standard across every model.
It builds on the hallmark Lexus cabin comfort technologies of a smog ventilation sensor and an easy-to-change pollen filter in the air conditioning system.
Lexus Australia divisional manager Scott Grant said the new system is an absolute must, considering Australia has such a high number of asthma and hay fever sufferers.
Australia has one of the world's highest incidence of asthma, and pollen is one of the most common cause of seasonal allergies.
IS250's pollen removal mode operates for up to three minutes, blowing recirculated pollen-free air through the front face air vents.
A switch on the heater control panel activates the pollen removal system.
When the switch is activated, IS250's automatic air conditioning system switches the air inlet to 'recirculate' and the air vents to 'face' mode.
It then blows recirculated pollen-free air around upper bodies of driver and front passenger, using the medium blower speed setting.
Once the pollen removal mode has ended, the air conditioning ECU automatically resumes control of the climate control system, using 'auto' mode.
The system will usually operate for approximately three minutes; however, it will operate for approximately one minute if the outside air temperature is low.
Lexus pollen and dust filters, standard across the range, are made of polyester for non-hazardous disposal and located near the glove box for ease of replacement.
Lexus IS250 is powered by a 2.5-litre direct-injection quad-cam V6, and is offered in three grades.
Its recommended retail price starts at $53,890*.
*Recommended retail price excludes dealer delivery, government and statutory charges, and optional extras.