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2007 IS350 Review Summary & Specifications
The Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 are true rear-wheel-drive sports sedans. They're quick and fun to drive. The IS 250 is a very enjoyable car. The IS 350 adds abundant power to the equation. And the IS 250 AWD boasts winter weather capability. Regardless of model, this is an easy car to drive quickly as it bonds with the driver, benefits of its balanced chassis and advanced electronic stability control systems. In fact, this bond that the car establishes with the driver is a key element for a great sports sedan.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg N. Brown filed this report from Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Lexus IS 250 6-speed manual ($30,255); IS 250 six-speed automatic ($31,425); IS 250 AWD ($34,285); IS 350 ($35,705) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5 liter dohc 24-valve V6 with VVT-i |
| Engines (optional) | 204-hp 2.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 306-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic w paddle shift |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 6-speed paddle-shift automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, three-point belts for all five seats, automatic locking retractor for all positions except driver, who gets emergency locking retractor, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, traction control, Vehicle Stability Control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tahara and Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-872-5398 (1-800-USA-LEXUS) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 30255 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus IS 350 ($35,705) |
| Standard Equipment | tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power windows with auto up/down and jam protection; power door locks with anti lock-out; speed-sensitive, shift-linked automatic door lock/unlock; auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass; cruise control; Homelink; door courtesy lights and various ambient, map and dome lighting features; pass-through to the trunk; dual-zone electronic climate control with pollen/dust filter; keyless entry and pushbutton ignition; front fog lights; power heated exterior mirrors with memory; power windows; theft deterrent system with engine immobilizer; puddle lamps on outside rearview mirrors; electronic digital quartz clock; exterior temperature gauge |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 36295 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 306 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 277 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/28 |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 180.1/70.9/56.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 33.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/54.1/43.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/53.7/30.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbones, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3527 |
| Stock Tires | 225/45VR17 front, 245/45VR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 |
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