Sunday, May 6, 2012

Lexus IS 350 review

Lexus IS 350
Lexus 350 is expand its line of popular options is the sports sedan for 2011, adding a 306-horse Lexus IS 350 model four-wheel four-wheel drive (AWD) and offers a sports package for the new traction is F 250/350 back (RWD). After reviewing the details front and back style is all refine models for 2011. In addition, small sedans is owned upholstery changes.
The new front grille and bumper distinguish the Lexus IS sport sedans for 2011, while in the rear, the models show a tail light cover of the new bill, revised exhaust.The new HID headlights with LED daytime running lights are standard on the Lexus IS 350 and is available for 250. Keeping up with the Lexus attention to detail, are the 2011 models feature a new design standard 17-inch and optional 18-inch wheels, along with the revision of the external color choices.
The Lexus IS 350 AWD IS 250 AWD combines, which represented 30 percent (national) is 250 sales following the introduction of the model. Now, are the customers can have the traction and grip for all-wheel drive Lexus IS 350 with high performance capabilities.
The M Sports Package for 2011 is 250/350 rear-drive sedan is based on ultra-performance IS F, the combination of suspension and special set of management and 18-inch wheels with distinctive design touches. Giving the IS 250 and IS 350 F Sport Package model's behavior is a sporty front spoiler and rear spoiler and alloy wheels 18-inch super-dark chrome finish. There is also a corresponding black insert Chrome front grille and a new F Ultrasonic blue available in combination with the Sport package

2011 Lexus IS 350
F in front of the interior, heated sports seats have a special inclusion of special microfiber and leather reinforced side to provide more grip for the driver and passenger in the corners. The package also adds F Sport badging on the steering wheel, shift knob and sill plates wear.
Transmission / / transmission / performance
The IS 250's 2.5-liter V6 produces 204 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 185 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. The Lexus IS 350, 3.5-liter V6 offers a more powerful 306 hp at 6,400 rpm and 277 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. IS 350 RWD model can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. Both engines use dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which controls the time, both the intake camshaft and the exhaust.
In addition to its larger displacement, 3.5-liter V6 is also different because it increases the direct fuel injection with port fuel injectors. Under conditions of light and medium load, these additional injectors help produce a precise combustion to optimize power and efficiency. A dual exhaust system reduces the pressure at higher speeds.
A shift levers six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel on the forward wall is standard on the Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 AWD. The IS 250 RWD comes with a clear shift six-speed manual with automatic blade offered as an option.
Chassis / Body / Suspension / Wheels and Brakes
The Lexus IS models offer a sporty driving experience, offering a ride, quiet flexible. The components of the double wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension of the use of high strength steel and aluminum to reduce unsprung weight. Monotube dampers integrate sophisticated multi-leaf linear control valves to optimize the damping force, the more coilover springs for internal control of the body more solid comfort without degrading.
The all-wheel-drive system available for the IS 250 and IS 350 offers increased traction in different driving conditions. A center differential gear and a wet-type multiple Power Disc control of the distribution of the clutch back and forth. The system sends typically 70 percent of the available power to the rear wheels to provide the performance advantages of a rear wheel drive and can vary the ratio of torque distribution of 30:70 to 50:50, in response to driving conditions and input controller. The control strategy of the electronic AWD system from the power supplies such as steering angle and of gas from the driver's activity in combination with the signals of wheel speed and the vehicle speed sensors.
Helping to drive the models is "and stability is the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). More advanced than other systems of traction, stability, VDIM is designed to anticipate the appearance of a rash of vehicle or a slide andhelp to correct the situation with a combination of braking and throttle control. VDIM integration provides precise management for Electric Power Steering (EPS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), anti-lock brakes (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) , electronic force distribution (EBD) and engine torque (via the electronically controlled throttle). The driver can disable through the VSC "Trac off", which can be useful in certain situations.
The Lexus IS 350 is fitted with larger brakes ventilated discs front and rear four-piston aluminum front calipers. Normal tire for all season performance 225/45R17 front and 245/45R17 are for the rear (225/45R17 on IS 250 and IS 350 AWD).Eighteen-inch wheels are available.
Safety / Security Features
A reinforced passenger compartment helps protect occupants front and rear structures passion. Safety belts pre-tensioners and force limiters are used for front and rear outboard seats. In addition to advanced airbags and dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side, the Lexus Supplemental Restraint System) for the IS includes side-curtain airbags that extend from the C-pillar to pillar and a knee airbag for the driver and front passenger. The front passenger airbag features two chambers, creating an indentation in the center impact area that helps provide occupant protection in general.
The IS 250 offers optional High Intensity Discharge (HID) with LED daytime running lights. Lexus IS 350 models feature standard HID headlamps with LED daytime running lights and headlight washers. The camera turns on again, that comes with the optional navigation system, automatically projects an image of what the lens can detect behind the vehicle on the navigation screen when the transmission is in reverse. The outside mirrors incorporate turn signals.
The Intuitive Park Assist option (IPA) system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect nearby objects in front of the car and the rear bumper, helping to alert the driver and showing distance to objects in the multi-information display on the speedometer. When one of the SE is also provided with information by the navigation system on detected objects is shown in greater detail in view of the touch screen system seven inches.
Luxury comfort / convenience /
The Lexus IS models include leather interior trimmed seats with standard 10-way power front, some competitive vehicles make a leather interior option. The standard models also include dual-zone automatic climate control with air vents for the rear seats and a pollen filter (plus a smoke filter in the Lexus IS 350), power moonroof with one-touch positions opening / closing and seven open environments, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, all power windows with automatic protection up / down and jam, and a HomeLink ® Auto-dimming rearview mirror.Models and standard AWD, heated seats. The entry and keyless starter button, SmartAccess allows the driver to maintain access fob in a pocket or purse.
The standard Lexus Premium audio system has a hard year, in-dash CD changer, 194 watts (maximum) total power, 13 speakers, iPod ® / USB, Bluetooth ® hands-free phone and streaming music and satellite radio receiver integrated .The cursor automatic sound (ASL) maintains consistent sound levels at a speed of vehicles.
Luxury Options
Deluxe Plus package includes optional wood trim seats, perforated leather seating trim and heated and ventilated front, and three memory positions for seat, steering wheel and exterior mirrors, rain sensors, power tilt and telescopic steering column and self-control outside mirrors.
Like all Lexus models, the IS offers its own version of the Mark Levinson ® Premium Surround Sound audio, available in combination with the optional DVD navigation with touch screen. This 14-speaker audio system features 5.1-channel playback with multi-channel speaker architecture 7.1. Its 10 amplifier channels provide 300 watts of total output by 0.1 percent total harmonic distortion (THD).The Mark Levinson system plays conventional CDs and DVDs and CDs MP3/WMA-formatted. DVD movies can be viewed on-screen navigation system, touch screen optional seven-inch color when the parking brake.
The Lexus IS also offers a telematics system, Lexus Enform with Safety Connect ® ®, available by subscription. Signature courtesy of a year of probation are included with all purchases of new Lexus vehicles equipped with these features.Safety Connect is standard on all vehicles, while Lexus Enform with Safety Connect is a vehicle equipped with the optional navigation system. The Lexus Enform and connect Security Response Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Lexus Enform vehicles at the factory ready to sign a series of innovative services, including XM XM ® NavTraffic, XM NavWeather ™ and XM Sports populations and services. XM services require different subscriptions for XM. XM service and sports activities are included with a subscription to XM radio. All the services of a subscription offer XM 90-day free trial.
Exterior design
The Lexus IS sedans show a strong family resemblance to the Lexus GS models and establish their own identities sports. A particular position and width spacing, with well-designed body, giving it a sleek, sporty all-terrain hunger and sophisticated. Carefully sculpted contours of the body, a trunk lid subtle ducktail-curved and "kick" tail lamps contribute to aggravate a low coefficient of drag of 0.28 (Cd).
The body structure of high rigidity is the starting point for the control of noise intrusion. Strategically placed noise-suppression materials, including special window and door seals, acoustic windshield and asphalt sheeting from there.
Interior Design
The cabin is luxury models are cleverly designed displays and controls that are easy to see and use. Light, clear Optitron trim and smartly integrated metallic or available air frame finish, contributing to a. Elegant and sporty quality of interior materials and meticulous attention to detail convey the Lexus identity.
The multi-information display located in the speedometer integrates a trip computer and alerts maintenance of oil and a system of reminders, all bundled in one convenient location. When equipped with Intuitive Park Assist available (IPA), the display can show a car icon with the location and distance of objects detected near the defenses.
F Sport Performance Accessories
Lexus offers a selection of accessories F Sport Performance for models ie including performance parts, such as the wheels best 19-inch forged alloy wheels, the updates of the brakes, suspensions, suction systems, exhaust system and more. F Sport Performance Accessories Lexus USA are engineered by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Once installed by a dealer, the accessories are covered for 12 months or the balance of new car warranty, whichever is greater.

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