For Sensational 417bhp V8 and a 0-62mph time of 4.8s. The steering's accurate and there's added grip on the ragged edge thanks to a limited slip differential (best to try this out at the track, we think).

Against The ride is firm and there's a lot of road noise, while the purchase price and running costs are high.

Lexus IS Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Potty. There are an awful lot of things in favour of the IS-F, chiefly its speed, but the BMW M3 is a better car overall.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof £1,020
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 Standard
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Standard
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 Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
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
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £1,020
Total Price: £58,416
Running costs
Town mpg 16.3
Out of town mpg 33.6
Average mpg 24.4
Tank capacity (litres) 64
CO2 Rating (g/km) 270
Carbon offset cost £39
Green rating M
Insurance group 44
Typical insurance £1,078.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 36%
Typical contract hire £1,000.00
Pence per mile 144
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,859.00
Service intervals 10k/1yr
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£49,923
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £20,065.00
Tax payable 20% £4,013.00
Tax payable 40% £8,026.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 4969/V8
Number of Valves 32
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 417/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 372
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 4660
Width (mm) 1815
Height (mm) 1415
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
Kerb weight (kg) 1700
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.8
Max speed (mph) 168
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 5 stars
Child protection 4 stars
Pedestrian protection 2 stars

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