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2009 Lexus IS 250 Features Review

April 24, 2009

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Instruments and controls are thoughtfully designed
Orlando Sentinel

plenty of luxury features
Edmunds

user-friendly
Kelley Blue Book

The 2009 Lexus IS has plenty of standard features as well as cutting-edge options.

The Orlando Sentinel is especially complimentary regarding Lexus IS features: "Instruments and controls are thoughtfully designed, and the navigation system is very easy to use, one of the best offered." Edmunds's opinion is in line with that of the Orlando Sentinel, calling the Lexus IS's electronic interfaces "one of the best...in the luxury game, with easy to use controls all around." The navigation system of the 2009 Lexus, which can be a bugbear on many vehicles, is "particularly friendly," declares Edmunds. According to Cars.com, features include "a standard Smart Access keyless entry system with a push-button engine starter."

Audiophiles will enjoy the 13 (count 'em, 13) speakers in the sound system; a retractable moonroof is also available. According to the Orlando Sentinel, both of these features are standard on the IS 2009 Lexus.

Cars.com reports the following options for the 2009 Lexus IS 250: "ventilated front seats, dynamic radar cruise control, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a navigation system that incorporates a backup camera."

Conclusion

Every review read by TheCarConnection.com heaps praise on the 2009 Lexus IS 250 for its many useful and high-tech features.

FEATURES | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:Instruments and controls are thoughtfully designedOrlando Sentinelplenty of luxury featuresEdmundsuser-friendlyKelley Blue Book The 2009 Lexus IS has plenty of standard features as well as cutting-edge options. The Orlando Sentinel is especially complimentary regarding Lexus IS features: "Instruments and controls are thoughtfully designed, and the navigation system is very easy to use, one of the best offered." Edmunds's opinion is in line with that of the Orlando Sentinel, calling the Lexus IS's electronic interfaces "one of the best...in the luxury game, with easy to use controls all around." The navigation system of the 2009 Lexus, which can be a bugbear on many vehicles, is "particularly friendly," declares Edmunds. According to Cars.com, features include "a standard Smart Access keyless entry system with a push-button engine starter." Audiophiles will enjoy the 13 (count 'em, 13) speakers in the sound system; a retractable moonroof is also available. According to the Orlando Sentinel, both of these features are standard on the IS 2009 Lexus. Cars.com reports the following options for the 2009 Lexus IS 250: "ventilated front seats, dynamic radar cruise control, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a navigation system that incorporates a backup camera." ConclusionEvery review read by TheCarConnection.com heaps praise on the 2009 Lexus IS 250 for its many useful and high-tech features. 2009 LEXUS IS STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "decor is the Lexus-typical mix of rich-looking upholstery” The Los Angeles Times: “crowded and turbulent” Kelley Blue Book: "lacks...the crisp visual tailoring of BMW's 3 Series " According to the firsthand impressions of ...

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Other Choices:

The Infiniti G37 is a relative newcomer but has impressive handling, perfect sport-sedan proportions, and available all-wheel drive. It's also substantially less expensive than the German sedans. The BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are the perennial leaders in this segment. Both come in a range of body styles and drivetrains, and they have ultimate-performance editions—the BMW M3 and the Benz C63—that the Lexus IS-F version takes on.

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