2017 Lexus IS: A Sports Sedan that’s Well Above Excellent

You shouldn’t settle for just excellent when it comes to a luxury ride and the minimum standard for a truly luxurious ride is better than excellent right now. Even a sports sedan that wears a luxury badge and is made to be more exciting on the road will give you the features and equipment needed to give you the build and drive you’re looking for. The Lexus IS is a gorgeous sedan that offers you the sharp looks you expect to have from Lexus along with the impressive build and feel of a car that’s ready to give you the ride you want to enjoy.

You’ll recognize the Lexus IS right away as it shows up on the market with its spindle grill and striking good looks. Once you step inside the drive you get will be nearly flawless and you’ll wonder where this car’s been all your life. This is one of the most impressive luxury cars on the market today and with the long list of items that are part of the makeup of this gorgeous luxury ride you’ll have the vehicle you want to drive for a long time.

What’s just as impressive as the long list of great features that are included in this car is the fact you can have as much as 32 mpg on the highway. When you choose the base engine, which is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder model you’ll have 241 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is attached to an eight-speed automatic transmission to give you the fuel mileage of 22 city/32 hwy mpg.

Moving up the engine lineup you find the 3.5-liter V6 engine that provides 255 horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque while using the same transmission. This powertrain is able to bring you 19 city/26 hwy mpg to give what you want. Of course if you want to go to the top of the power for the IS the 3.5-liter V6 engine can be tuned up to 306 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque while being attached to the same transmission for the RWD model or to a six-speed automatic for the AWD version. The RWD brings you 19 city/28 hwy mpg and the AWD model shows up with 19 city/26 hwy mpg to offer you good fuel mileage and more control on the road. Every IS model does require premium fuel to operate properly.

As you look at the features of the IS, the base model shows up with the Lexus Safety System+, a moonroof, HID headlights, LED running lights, LED fog lights, 17-inch wheels, push button starting, keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, Lexus Personalized Settings which give you the ability to have the electronic settings that match your driving, Siri Eyes Free, an eight-speaker audio system, a seven-inch VGA screen, USB ports and auxiliary ports to give you all the features you want when you spend the least on the Lexus IS that you’re going to drive.

Moving to the options the menu continues with the AWD system, an upgraded 10.3-inch infotainment screen, a Navigation Package which brings in upgraded Bluetooth, HD Radio and the Lexus Enform suite. You can also upgrade the IS with a Mark Levinson audio system which comes with fifteen speakers. There is also a luxury package which brings you a rearview camera, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery and wood trim. The sport model you can enjoy is the F Sport package which puts on a more aggressive grill, adds great looks, improves the suspension, adds better braking and many other cool items that give you the features you want to have on a sports sedan.

The Lexus IS is a car that you will love to drive and is one of the least expensive luxury cars on the market today. This sporty sedan is a great way to enjoy the drive and have the equipment you want all in one package. This car is an impressive way to have the drive you’ve been searching for in a car that’s right for you. Check out the active and feature filled beauty of the Lexus IS at your local Lexus dealer and you’ll drive away happy in your new luxury sports sedan.