2011 Lexus IS 350 Review

by

StradaApril 2011

Appealing Styling

Discreet, elegant, subdued street

presence.

Notice the LED lights in the lower portion of the

headlamps…cool feature.

Dual Exhaust…

The chromed exhaust tips are a subtle

indication of the sporting nature of this car.

Soft Leather

That feels like leather.

Wonderful interior, with all the features that you expect, including a rear

sunshade.

The black wood is cool…

Black Wood…

Its subtle, rich, refined.

Controls are intuitive.

The Mark Levinson sound system is

awesome.

Attention to Detail

Well appointed rear seat, although a little tight for

adults.

Good Sized Trunk

The trunk is a reasonable size, with a

pass through.

Well finished too…

306 HP

Willing and aggressive power.

Effective power delivery across the entire RPM

range.

Authoritative sound.

Smooth shifting 6 speed automatic.

Notice the finish of the under hood area.

How Does It Drive?

Pleasantly surprised, more than you expect.

Strong performance.

Precise steering, strong progressive brakes.

Encourages spirited driving.