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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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are supplementary and sho ...
Interior Design
The IS models' luxurious cabin features intelligently designed displays and
controls that are easy to see and use. Bright, clear Optitron gauges and smartly
integrated metallic trim, or available ...
What’s it up against?
This one’s tough to answer: The ES doesn’t really have many direct rivals
aside from the Ford Fusion-based Lincoln MKZ, the Cadillac CTS , the Acura TL
and the Volvo S80 since the segment is all-b ...