The 2015 Lexus IS 350 is a Rear-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 306 hp @
6400 rpm and is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2015 Lexus IS 350 has cargo capacity of 310 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1630 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2015 Lexus IS 350 has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Clearance and backup sensors and Backup camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 18" F SPORT wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 334 N.m of torque and a top speed of 247 km/h. The 2015 Lexus IS 350 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.3 L/100km in the city and 8.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 49,950
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2015 Lexus IS350 FSport top speed (242 kph)
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The 2015 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 are about as quick as their competition in a straight line, and when the road bends, the suspension is ready for action. This is a genuinely fun car to drive, one that's the equal of the sporty Cadillac ATS and BMW 3 Series. However, the suspension remains supple over bumps, and the superb front seats and quiet interior remind you that you're driving a Lexus. For more bite, the IS F Sport models add an array of sport-oriented hardware, but without more than a marginal increase in real-world performance, the $ 3,000 package is a tough sell. Good visibility and easy maneuverability make short work of U-turns and parking lots. In terms of power, the 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter V6 engines offer plenty of thrust for passing and merging. The fire-breathing V8-powered IS F is gone for 2015, but the previous-generation convertibles linger for open-top fans.
8TH-GENERATION INFOTAINMENTLexus prides itself on its technology, so it makes sense that the 2015 Lexus IS would be on the cutting edge. The infotainment system features goodies like a reconfigurable home screen, 3D building icons, and the Lexus Enform mobile application suite – all sure to scratch your digital itch.TWIN PROJECTOR LED HEADLIGHTSSimilar to the LED bulbs you can buy for your house, the LED headlights available on the Lexus IS last longer, weigh less and are smaller than standard headlights. They also use a lot less energy, and cast a light that's closer to daylight for better contrast during nighttime driving.
The 2015 Lexus IS dash design looks similar to the Lexus GS sedan, and the conventional and touch-sensitive switches are all easy to find and use. We particularly like the mouse-like controller used for the infotainment system, which is immediately familiar to anybody who's used a computer. Front passengers are comfortable, and rear legroom is acceptable, if not class leading. We dig the Lexus LFA supercar-inspired gauges in F Sport models, which use a digital instrument cluster and a cool sliding bezel. Crafted Line models stand out via a black interior with scarlet accents. The IS C convertible models retain the old interior design.
The 2015 Lexus IS hews closer to the Lexus LF-CC concept than anybody could have imagined, and showcases the most aggressive form of the brand's design philosophy. The now-signature "spindle grille" dominates the front, especially in F Sport guise. The angled panels hide functional elements, too, like the wide stance and long wheelbase that make the car more stable, or the wind-cheating underbody panels and vortex generators on the outside mirrors and taillights serve to improve aerodynamics. The 1,375 Crafted Line models all wear Ultra White paint. The IS C stands out with its folding hardtop roof that transforms the car from a coupe to a convertible.
The 2015 Lexus IS comes comprehensively equipped, even in its base-model form. Standard are a sunroof, HID headlights with LED running lights, new LED fog lights, and 17-inch wheels. Inside, there's push-button start with keyless entry, Bluetooth, and programmable Lexus Personalized Settings that pre-sets certain electronic settings to the owner's preference. New this year is standard Siri Eyes Free mode for iPhones, which allows better integration with the infotainment system and Apple's phone. There's also an 8-speaker audio system with a 7-inch VGA screen on the dash, as well as USB and auxiliary inputs.
The navigation system on the Lexus IS sedan is among the best available, and the same goes for the 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. Crafty car shoppers who seek fundamental vehicle enhancements like LED headlights and heated/ventilated front seats should opt for the Premium package rather than the more expensive Luxury Package. But for the ultimate Lexus experience, you'll want the leather interior, power tilt steering wheel, wood trim, and other high-tech features bundled with the Luxury Package. The F Sport package adds even sportier suspension and brakes, while the Crafted Line includes navigation, blind-spot monitoring, unique styling cues and two TUMI duffel bags.
Sedan or convertible, there are two engines available for the 2015 Lexus IS. The base engine is a 2.5-liter V6 with 204 horsepower. It comes connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is available. The upgrade engine is a 3.5-liter V6 with 306 horsepower connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission, or a 6-speed automatic if you get all-wheel drive. Note that the IS F and its 416-horsepower V8 engine are gone for the 2015 model year. On the convertible side, you can get either V6, but both come connected to the 6-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive isn't available on either car. Also, all 2015 Lexus IS models use premium unleaded gasoline.2.5-liter V6204 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm185 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/30 mpg (rear-wheel drive), 20/27 mpg (all-wheel drive), 21/30 (IS C)3.5-liter V6306 horsepower @ 6,400 rpm277 lb-ft of torque @ 4,800 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/28 (rear-wheel drive), , 19/26 (all-wheel drive), 19/27 (IS C)
The standard 2015 Lexus IS 250 with rear-wheel drive starts at about $ 37,500. However, we think that the $ 41,000 you'll pay for an IS 350 is worth the price. Not only is the engine more powerful, it's nearly as fuel efficient thanks to the new 8-speed automatic transmission. You'll add about $ 2,500 if you want all-wheel drive on either IS sedan model. For those seeking exclusivity, the limited Crafted Line IS 250 starts just over $ 42,300 in rear-drive form. Fully loaded, the IS tops out north of $ 51,000. The IS C hardtop convertible starts around $ 44,000. The sedan prices are on par with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Infiniti Q50, but the Audi A4, BMW 320i and Cadillac ATS start in the mid-$ 30,000 range. Check out the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for the 2015 IS before buying, and sleep easy knowing that, like most Lexus vehicles, the IS will hold its value.
The 2014 IS sedan will be delivered with the promise of an engaging drive and better quality.
Performance offered in a sleek daily use sedan.
The Lexus IS C debuted on October 2, 2008 at the Paris Auto Show as the convertible version for the IS model, which for four years had only one body style.
If American car-manufacturer heads had been warned about a Japanese take-over in the mid 80's, they would have almost certainly laughed at the prospect. Humorous or not, the Japanese did conquer US, not through mecha led wars but rather through anime and cars. However, before the mild-assault began, there were a series of weird meetings held in secrecy in chairman chambers.
Such a meeting was held in 1983 between Toyota chairman Eiji Toyoda and his company executives. Toyoda had not invited his enforcers over for cookies and tea but to question them about the possibility of developing a luxury-car line that could successfully compete with American brands. The project was labeled as F1 -Flahship 1- and proved to be a most lucrative endeavor. The result was a vehicle that later became known as the Lexus LS 400 prior to its US premier.
The LS 400 was not just a car that took time and resources to built. In researching American luxury-product consumer habits and lifestyles, the Japanese went as far as renting a house in Laguna beach in order to observe their “subjects” closely. Offspring of long-gestating consumer research and cutting-edge engineering, the LX 400 was a hit.
Endorsed by insightful advertising, the LS 400 made its entrance at the North American Auto Show in Detroit, 1989 where it was one of the main attractions. And how could it not have been after 24 engineering teams and a few thousands employees worked on 450 prototypes at the cost of a paltry $ 1 billion investment?
The main advantage Lexus had over Acura, that had reached US markets 3 years before, was its uniqueness. Unlike the first Acura models which were sold as rebadged Hondas, the Lexus held little connections to Toyota design patterns.
Silent, ergonomic, powerful and reliable, the LS became a fierce competitor for European imports such as Mercedes Benz and BMW, whose sales drastically dropped following Lexus' trumpeting market entrance.
Models like the ES 250 followed which along the LS registered enough sales to allow the brand expanding through an 81-dealership network. During those first years of sales, Lexus became the top-selling luxury car in the U.S. Things were going smoothly for the Japanese manufacturer, just like its cars, and in 1991, two new models were released: the SC400 coupe and the ES 300 sedan. The latter was marketed as a replacement for the ES 250 and quickly became the company's best selling sedan.
Following the release of a heir to the LS 400 and the Toyota Aristo-based series of the GS, Lexus entered the sport utility vehicle segment in 1996 with the launch of the LX 450, a large car based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. By 1998, Lexus would release the RX, a top-selling crossover based on Toyota's Camry model as well as a new series of the GS. During the following years, further technological improvements such as the introduction of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system on the 2005 RX 400h, resulted in an even greater sales increase.
Things were so good for Lexus that it has constantly grown since its inception. The brand has been introduced to the Japanese home-market in 2005 as well as it has in other regions of Asia and South America as well as Australia and Europe. By 2007, Lexus had spread in over 50 countries and it continues to grow. The company's “pursuit of perfection” is fronted by its current line-up, comprised of the IS, LS and RX series among others as well as the avant-garde LF-A concepts.
2015 Lexus IS Consumer Reviews
conclusiongigabyte, 07/11/2019
2016 Lexus IS
"Ugh...More cons than pros, Pros come with cons."
For me, The Lexus IS 200t was a very bad decision that I will spend the next decade paying for. Traded in a beastly BMW for it, and I miss it dearly.
Pro - Design. Excellent styling. In and out, the design of this car is quite beautiful. It looks fast, and futuristic yet classic. Inch by inch there is a touch of elegance and class in the design. Con - The paint is extremely thin, and the interior door panels are pleather! They rip if you even sneeze on them.
Pro - the seats are extremely comfortable. I love the heated and cooled seating. Con - no model seems to offer memory seats.
Pro - The technology is very good, I like all the customization, and all the features. And I absolutely LOVE the gauge cluster that moves. Super cool little feature. Con - The display resets randomly and frequently. Goes completely blank for random amounts of time. Resets in navigation mode. Also you can't cancel a route. you can only pause it. this is very annoying.
Pro - Its Turbo!! I love turbo...Especially two. This car is peppy, with decent power and torque. These days with the demand of seemingly opposite things, Power and fuel economy, I think this car does combine them well. HOWEVER....
Huge Con here - the Turbo lag is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. Are you reading this Lexus???? The atrocious turbo lag combined with an extremely LAZY transmission will frustrate you to no end. The computer forces the transmission into the highest gear possible at all times, probably for fuel econ. "Sport mode" does absolutely nothing but change the gauge colors.
If you step on it to pass, or accelerate at all - prepare to read a book while you wait for the turbo to spool and for the transmission to decide in each gear to downshift to the next four gears. REDICULOUS.
Why is this an issue?? Toyota has mastered the mechanics of the turbo and transmission symbiosis in years past. (Supra) I know everyone is less involved in the mechanical drive nowadays, but if they offered a six speed manual transmission, oh boy would I be happy and probably tons of other frustrated drivers.
In the end, if you are looking for an aggressive sport sedan that can handle the driving style to which it is marketed, I would avoid this model. Perhaps the IS V6 is better, but I will never know. This is my fist and last Lexus. Should have went with the Infinity.
stormletter, 06/26/2019
2014 Lexus IS
"Rattles"
Never owned a car with so many rattles. Will never buy another Lexus.
sheepmashing, 01/30/2019
2018 Lexus IS
"Fun Toy to Drive!"
Lexus IS300 F sport, RWD
This car is a very fun car that anyone can easily fall in love with and enjoy. The turbo is fun to have when pushing the car but it is not something I would consider a "performance" or "sports" car. The style is probably one of the best out in the market today when comparing sedans. I receive compliments almost every week, especially after the car is detailed.
I really enjoy the car and given its a Lexus, I never have to worry about heavy maintenance bills or reliability issues.
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