Performance
Review-OnRoad You need to work the 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine hard to extract maximum performance, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and is punchy enough for assured overtaking. Similarly, the diesel is fine at low speeds, but the gearing is too long and you often find yourself going from sixth to fifth to keep up with motorway traffic. The V8 petrol engine in the high-performance IS-F model is sensational, however, churning out 417bhp and hurling the car from 0-62mph in just 4.8 seconds.
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Luxury/Comfort/Convenience
The standard Regency leather-trimmed, heated, 10-way power front seats
(perforated leather trim on Lexus GS 460) are comfortably contoured for support
on long trips. Ventilated front seats are sta ...
SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of
severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They
work together with the seat belts to help reduce the ...
Luxury/Comfort/Convenience
The Lexus IS models include a standard leather-trimmed interior with 10-way
power front seats; some competitive vehicles make a leather interior optional.
The numerous standard amenities in the IS ...