2009 Lexus IS Review Pictures
As a driving machine the Lexus IS 300 is a match for any compact 4-door sports sedan. Superb engine, fine handling, impeccable build quality distinguish this car. 6-cylinder inline engine, rear drive. Prices: US $29,980, $31,350 as tested. For the 2009 Lexus IS 300 handles just like that Bavarian icon it hopes to match. The IS 300 comes in two flavors, a 4-door sedan and a European-style 5-door wagon called the SportCross, which is not only the most useable of the two, but better-looking to boot. It is not particularly distinctive. With 225 hp on tap, this 3-liter unit, derived from the last of the Supras, launches the 2009 Lexus IS 300 to 60 mph from a dead stop in seven seconds. Torque flow is steady from the moment you tickle the throttle right up to the top of the rev range; there are no distracting hot spots. Providing that you cant have too much of a good thing, Lexus offers three distinct versions of the IS 300.
No matter
what you are looking for, there's an IS 300 that is perfect for you.
The 2009 IS 300 is a 4-door, 5-passenger sports sedan, or luxury wagon,
available in 3 trims, ranging from the 5-Speed Sedan to the SportCross.
The 2009 IS 300's closest competitors include the Acura TSX, the Mitsubishi
Diamante, and the Volvo XC70. IS 300 SportCross is a 4-Door, rear
wheel drive luxury wagon with seating for 5. It comes standard with
a 5 speed automatic transmission and a 3.0L I6, 24-Valve, DOHC, SEFI
engine with a horsepower rating of 215@5800 and a torque rating of
218@3800. It has an EPA fuel economy rating of 18 city/24 highway
miles per gallon. All models equipped with a manual transmission go
one step further and incorporate a Euro-tuned suspension ensuring
that the car feels as good as it looks.
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