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short on rear legroom and the rear seat feels cramped in general compared to compact luxury sedans
feels overly floaty on high-speed dips, almost as if the shocks and springs aren't quite simpatico
The seats on our test car were heated and ventilated, and they provided soothing comfort along with effective side bolstering during rapid travel.
QUALITY | 7 out of 10
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short on rear legroom and the rear seat feels cramped in general compared to compact luxury sedans
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feels overly floaty on high-speed dips, almost as if the shocks and springs aren't quite simpatico
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The seats on our test car were heated and ventilated, and they provided soothing comfort along with effective side bolstering during rapid travel.
Edmunds' Inside Line
In most of its guises, the 2011 Lexus IS isn't especially opulent, however. Even with the optional wood trim packages, the IS family feels at times too much like the dressed-up version of a less-expensive car inside. Enforcing that impression is quite a bit of tire thrum from coarse surfaces and a fair amount of wind noise at higher speeds, even though the powertrains remain smooth and isolated.
Interior space is also quite limited. Though the front seats are roomy and well-padded, headroom borders on tight in front, while the rear seats are cramped and short on headroom and legroom both. Don't plan on having adults ride back there—even across town—if you want to keep business relationships.
Conclusion
The 2011 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 feels luxurious, but it's not particularly comfortable.
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