Exterior Design
The Lexus IS sedans show a strong family resemblance to the Lexus GS models while establishing their own distinctively sporty identity. A notably wide stance and long wheelbase, coupled with tightly drawn bodywork, give the IS an athletic, road-hungry yet sophisticated style. Carefully shaped body contours, a subtle ducktail-curved trunk lid and "air kick" tail lamps contribute to a low 0.28 coefficient of drag (Cd).
A highly rigid body structure is the starting point for controlling noise intrusion. Strategically placed noise-suppression materials, including special window and door seals, acoustic windshield glass and asphalt sheeting, take over from there.
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Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)
KDSS is standard on the Lexus GX 460, and enhanced for 2010 with steering and
yaw sensors. By adjusting roll resistance provided by the front and rear
stabilizer bars, KDSS can reduce maximum body ...
Safety
Even with the issues Consumer Reports raised and the sales halt that
followed, the federal government has not yet crash-tested the GX. Nor has it
issued a rollover rating. Most large SUVs, like th ...
Suspension
The Lexus CT 200h features a bespoke suspension design which combines an
L-arm type MacPherson strut front system with a new, fullyindependent double
wishbone and trailing arm architecture to the ...