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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What’s it look like?
The current GS continues the theme introduced more than a decade ago with
Lexus’ subtle-but-shapely original GS 300. A bulbous greenhouse and tall tail
give it a more distinctly recognizable desig ...
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is
detected.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations:
A locked door is unlocked or opened ...
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 ...