This is Lexus' entry-level model, but its performance doesn't show it: A taut, muscular exterior and a V6 with more than 300 hp give it personality and panache. There's also real value here: It's loaded with useful, high-tech features, like adaptive bi-Xenon headlights and radar cruise control, but avoids superfluous luxury items.
Most entry-level luxury sedans are a compromise between luxury comforts and performance attributes. The horsepower might be there, but the handling might be on the softer side to accommodate as many different tastes as possible. Lexus, however, provides a clever alternative to this compromise -- the company offers two entry-level sedan models, with the IS line specialized for performance.
The Lexus IS 350 (and its lesser-powered sibling, the IS 250) considerably improves on the first-generation IS sport sedan in terms of style and performance. With its potent V6 engine, sharp reflexes, aggressive exterior styling and the latest techno-gadgets, this sedan has no major weaknesses. It's one of our top choices for a luxury sport sedan, though test drives of the most popular vehicles in this segment are wise, as each model provides varying degrees of driver interaction. You'll want to find the one that suits you best.
Current Lexus IS 350
