The overall drive deserves to be placed in the sports sedan category as the 2009 Lexus IS 350 competes well with similar prices (MSRP $ 36,605) vehicles from BMW, Audi, Infiniti and Cadillac.
Still, there is always something uniquely special about Lexus cars. The acceleration, particularly from a standing stop, is super-responsive and yet cautious enough to delight. Punching down the accelerator on its way to passing cars or simply fly down the motorway also your driver's heart free with almost instantaneous bursts of speed and heavenly suspension at fast speed. And the 2009 Lexus IS 350 even get reasonably good gas mileage at 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg city.
Maybe all these great driving characteristics are also borne from Lexus' many mechanical and technological innovations, including a few show up on 2009 Lexus IS 350 Here is the list: "intelligent" electronic throttle control, vehicle dynamics integrated management and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution.It's been a while since I've road-tested something so totally fun to drive as the 2009 Lexus IS 350 All-new for 2009, this second generation Lexus IS 350 certainly makes today's boring driving experience a thrill.
First off, you know the journey will be good when you're idling at a stop, and you feel like there is a growing beast under your feet. The roar coming from this sport sedan's six-speed automatic, 3.5-liter, 306 horsepower V6 engine that goes from zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds
Lexus also got it right inside and outside. The outer makes a sporty statement with its subtle racy haunches, Curvy cap, hefty doors and large rear. The glittery dark red model I tested road glinted in the sunlight on me and made heads turn to check his sexy good looks.
Inside, the 2009 Lexus IS 350 can please both guys and gals with its cockpit-style driver's and passenger's space. In 2009 Lexus IS 350 comes in only one trim level and includes a long list of standard features including power front seats, all-leather seating, automatic climate control, 17-inch wheels, moon roof, six-CD player, MP3 player auxiliary jack, keyless ignition, cruise control and manual tilt and telescoping steering wheel cylinder.
The soft leather seats are rather roomy and comfortable, especially with cushy lumbar support. Meters are lush and dash controls are designed to please the eye and be very user friendly. The large central console runs down the middle of the car, the driver and passenger is a great versatile armrest and "hidden" cup holder. The driver's right hand seems to rest happily in the cool faux BOIS stick shift. On my test drive, but my family found the back seat to be inclusive in the head room, but certainly not in the leg room for large adults.
Optional packages on the 2009 Lexus IS 350 is expensive. About Matador red mica road vehicle I tested, parking assist option ($ 500), pre-collision system ($ 2,850), sport package ($ 3,800) and premium audio and navigation package ($ 3,990) bumped up the price for this fully loaded model to $ 47,810.
With the sports package, the 2009 Lexus IS 350 is installed with a sport suspension and rides lower to the ground. The package also includes sport pedals, aluminum scuff plates, 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive headlamps, heated and ventilated front seats, perforated leather seating, memory seats, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel cylinders and rain-sensing wipers.
Lexus' excellent voice-activated, turn-by-turn navigation system is bundled with a premium audio system, which unfortunately makes navigation option cost an extra $ 3,990. Audio package comes with a 14-speaker, 300-watt Mark Levinson surround sound system with DVD / CD changer and XM satellite radio.
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