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2009 Lexus IS350 Review
Fast sports sedans and new hardtop convertible.
2009 IS350 Review Summary & Specifications
The IS lineup encompasses a range of fast, fun, rear-wheel drive sports cars. They offer Lexus-quality workmanship, contemporary design, and a surprisingly diverse array of prices, performance options and luxury appointments.John Stewart filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Lexus IS models near Newport Beach, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | John Stewart |
| Model Lineup | Lexus IS 250 manual transmission ($31,305); IS 250 automatic ($32,475); IS 250 C manual ($38,490); IS 250 C automatic ($39,660); IS 250 AWD ($34,935); IS 350 ($36,755); IS 350 C ($43,930); IS F ($56,760) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 2.5-liter V6; 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-Speed manual; 6-Speed automatic with paddle shift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | driver and passenger front airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; driver and passenger knee air bags; four-channel anti-lock disc brakes; electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD); brake assist; Traction Control; vehicle dynamics integrated management (VDIM); three point belts for five seating positions; tire pressure monitoring system; child restraint seat top tether anchor brackets |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive; Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; HID headlamps with Adaptive Front lighting System |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 mile |
| Assembled In | Tahara and Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-872-5398 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.lexus.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 31305 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Lexus IS 350 ($36,755) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; dual-zone climate control; Lexus Premium Audio with 13 speakers, 194-watt amplifier and theft-deterrent design; rear glass-imprinted radio antenna; SmartAccess keyless entry with pushbutton engine start; SmartAccess illuminated entry; headlight-off delay feature; multifunction in-key remote; manual tilt and telescoping adjustable steering wheel; front center armrest; dust/pollen interior air filter; foldable rear headrests; power windows with auto up/down jam protection; power door locks with anti lock-out; inside auto-dimming electrochromic rear view mirror with compass; cruise control, HomeLink garage door opener; four cup holders; covered center console storage box; cigarette lighter, front ashtray; first aid kit; tool kit; illuminated scuff plates; sound-absorbing sun visors with vanity mirrors; rear armrest with storage box; electronic digital quartz clock; exterior temperature gauge; digital twin trip meters and odometer display; headlights-on indicator in instrument panel; foglamp indicator; 17-inch wheels, shark fin antenna for XM radio; foglamps; projector bulb headlamps; LED brake, tail and license plate lamps; heated, color-keyed outside rearview mirrors with incorporated turn signals; puddle lamps |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 875 |
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| Price as Tested | 36755 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 306 @ 6400 |
| Torque | 277 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 180.3/70.9/56.1 |
| 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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| Front Suspension | double wishbone with coil springs, gas shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | multilink with high-mount upper arms, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 |
| Curb Weight | 3527 |
| Stock Tires | 225/45VR17 front; 245/45VR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 |
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