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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Performance
Even if you like the looks inside and out — which many likely will — there is
nothing endearing about the driving experience.
First there's the body-lean issue. When you take a highway off-ramp at ...
Cargo
If getting to your destination isn't enjoyable, loading up the GX is even
more exasperating. To get to the cargo area, you have to open a huge swing gate.
While most SUVs have moved to a liftgate ...
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 ...