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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the new Lexus IS in order to give you an expert opinion here in this Bottom Line. TheCarConnection.com also researched available road tests on the new Lexus IS to produce this conclusive review and help you find the truth where other reviews might differ. |
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| Road Test |
Both the Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 feature improved handling, revised styling, and an upgraded interior for the 2009 model year. Already standard on the IS 350 model, the 2009 IS 250 receives Lexus’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system, which integrates the car’s dynamic-control systems to improve handling and traction. VDIM is available on both the rear- and all-wheel-drive IS 250 models.
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| Positive Points |
- Crisp handling
- Supple ride
- Attractive exterior
- Lexus ownership experience
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| Negative Points |
- Crash-test results
- Rear seat space
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