For The F-Sport styling inside and out makes this look like the hot IS-F, while the V6 engine is smooth.

Against You have to work the engine hard for maximum performance, which doesn't sit well with the automatic gearbox. Plus, the F-Sport's lowered suspension and 18-inch alloys do make the ride too firm.

Lexus IS Saloon

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

This is the best engine to have in the IS, but do you really need to go beyond the basic SE specification? F-Sport adds considerably to the price and doesn't make the car drive any better.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Standard
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Pack Only
Exterior
Metallic paint £610
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation £2,400
Leather Seats Standard
Split/fold seats Not Available
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Pack Only
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Passenger Knee Airbag Standard
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Metallic paint £610
Satellite navigation £2,400
Total Price: £30,396
Running costs
Town mpg 23.9
Out of town mpg 43.5
Average mpg 33.6
Tank capacity (litres) 65
CO2 Rating (g/km) 194
Carbon offset cost £28
Green rating J
Insurance group 28
Typical insurance £765.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 38%
Typical contract hire £474.00
Pence per mile 76
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,195.00
Service intervals 10k/1yr
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£27,281
Company car tax
Percentage charge 29
Benefit in kind £8,665.00
Tax payable 20% £1,733.00
Tax payable 40% £3,466.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 2500/V6
Number of Valves 24
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 205/6400
Pulling power (lb/ft) 186
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4585
Width (mm) 1800
Height (mm) 1430
Front headroom (mm) 870
Front legroom (mm) 1090
Rear headroom (mm) 825
Rear kneeroom (mm) 635
Boot space (min ltr) 378
Boot space (max ltr) 378
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Towing weight (kg) 1500
Kerb weight (kg) 1560
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 8.5
Max speed (mph) 140
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 5 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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