LEXUS IS350

The Lexus IS 350 is a compact luxury sport sedan. Its singular trim level comes standard with 17-inch wheels, a moonroof, leather upholstery, power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control and a premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer and an auxiliary input jack for MP3 players. Additional features are mostly offered through optional packages. Heated and ventilated front seats, three-position driver and passenger seat memory, xenon HID headlights, adaptive front lighting, a power rear sunshade, 18-inch wheels and rain-sensing wipers are all available. So is a navigation system, a Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, dynamic cruise control, parking assist and a sport-tuned suspension.

Lexus is somewhat exclusive in that it happens to offer two entry-luxury sedans. The ES 350 is designed for optimum comfort and coddling, while the IS line is specialized for performance. This method allows the automaker to avoid the "jack of all trades" loom that other automakers must use with their odd entry-level offerings and therefore more directly appeal to buyer wants.
As the devoted athletic sport sedan, the Lexus IS 350 carries on the tradition of the Lexus IS model. Along with its lesser-horsepower sibling, the IS 250, the IS 350 replaced the original IS 300 last year when it debuted as an all-new design. From a performance standpoint, the IS 350 simply rocks.

This rear-drive sedan packs a 306-hp V6 engine capable of propelling the car to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. muscular brakes allow short stopping distances and a double-wishbone front and free multilink rear suspension, along with optional 18-inch wheels with performance tires, provide significant agility. Until Lexus' new flagship sports car arrives, the IS 350 is the most enjoyable model to drive in the brand's lineup.

In the entry-luxury sport sedan segment, the IS 350's strongest rivalry comes from the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35. Finding a winner isn't easy. The Lexus excels in authority, comfort and features. Only in the more esoteric areas of chassis response and driving enjoyment does the 330i prove to be superior. In reality, it's hard to go incorrect with any of these great machines. The 2007 Lexus IS 350 is one of our top choices, and sport sedan shoppers should definitely give it strong contemplation.

Exterior
Length: 180.1 in. Width: 70.9 in.
Height: 56.1 in. Wheel Base: 107.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.7 in. Curb Weight: 3527 lbs.
Gross Weight: 4500 lbs.

Interior
Front Head Room: 37.2 in. Front Hip Room: 54.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 54.4 in. Rear Head Room: 36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 52.7 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 43.9 in. Rear Leg Room: 30.6 in.
Luggage Capacity: 13 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 13 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5

Performance Data
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.6 sec. Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 119.93 ft.
Base Number of Cylinders: 6 Base Engine Size: 3.5 liters
Base Engine Type: V6 Horsepower: 306 hp
Max Horsepower: 6400 rpm Torque: 277 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4800 rpm Drive Type: RWD
Turning Circle: 33.5 ft.

Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.1 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 21 mpg / 28 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 359.1 mi. / 478.8 mi.