Lexus IS Series

Started in 1989 by the Toyota Motor Corporation, the Lexus luxury brand of automobiles, is rapidly becoming the car of choice for those who desire luxury. Lexus continues to roll out great car designs as it did with the sporty Lexus IS series. The Lexus IS Series was first introduced in July of 2005 as a compact luxury vehicle. With a new sporty design and a wider wheel base, it has become a very popular vehicle for those who look for a quick response luxury vehicle.

The 2009 IS series, is designed to give an even more fun driving experience. Featuring a balanced chassis and a more sophisticated stability control, this rear-wheel drive vehicle is powered by a 306 hp V-6 3.5-litre engine. With a wide range of color choices and options available, you can design this car to fit your own personality. Handling is amazing, where safety was made a top priority, providing features like front-seat knee airbags for the driver and the passenger, as well as side curtain airbags, and a whole list of other safety features.

The IS series vehicles provide acceptable fuel mileage with the 3.5 litre engine achieving 25 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg in the city. The IS 350 has a DOHC, gas-pressurized front shocks, double wishbone suspension, E-shift sequential shift control and many other features that persist on giving it a great feel on the road.

The four-door Lexus IS can hold up to 5 passengers and comes with an AM/FM Satellite Radio with seek-scan capability, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD player and a voice activation navigation system. It also comes with a remote keyless entry and is pre-wired for cell phone usage. The Lexus IS series vehicles are definitely a fun, sporty alternative that will heighten your driving sensations. Combining its sleek design with a luxurious look and feel, you will have the best of both worlds at a price that you can afford.

Toyota continues to improve on their designs and the Lexus brand is quickly outpacing its competition for the luxury market. With the demand for better fuel economy and more environmentally friendly vehicles, you can be sure that the IS series will be at the forefront of more cutting edge technology and will just get better as Toyota continues to improve its designs.

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