2009 Lexus IS 250 Review
STYLING | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
decor is the Lexus-typical mix of rich-looking upholstery
ConsumerGuide
crowded and turbulent
The Los Angeles Times
lacks...the crisp visual tailoring of BMW's 3 Series
Kelley Blue Book
According to the firsthand impressions of TheCarConnection.com’s
editors and reviews from around the Web, the 2009 Lexus IS wins with
styling that reminds everyone of larger, more expensive Lexus sedans.
For 2009, styling upgrades include revised front and rear bumper
covers, as well as a grille. IS wheels feature new designs, and new
turn signals are now integrated into the exterior mirrors.
The Los Angeles Times reports “the luxury division of Toyota has
managed, not quite consciously, to build the 3-series that Munich would
have built if they hadn’t gotten a straitjacket on design chief Chris
Bangle” and dubs the look “crowded and turbulent.” The Orlando Sentinel
calls this 2009 Lexus a "BMW Series-3 fighter," while Car and Driver
sings its praises: "the styling Lexus gave the new IS line turns the
car from sharp to stunning." Cars.com points out that the 2009 Lexus
IS's styling this year "bears a strong family resemblance to its
larger, GS series of sport sedans." Kelley Blue Book also comments on
this, calling this 2009 Lexus "visually reminiscent of the larger GS."
This vehicle's visual attractiveness seems to be a matter of personal
taste; Kelley Blue Book, comparing the Lexus IS to its rival BMW
3-Series, finds it lacking.
ConsumerGuide describes the Lexus IS's interior in glowing terms:
"decor is the Lexus-typical mix of rich-looking upholstery, soft-touch
surfaces, and high-grade plastics." In addition to the Lexus IS's
"athletic poise [and] impressive build," the Edmunds reviewers are very
impressed with its interior, deeming the cabin "impeccably finished."
Car and Driver reports that the interior "has a more luxurious look,
and the leather and plastic seem even better than those in the original
model."
Conclusion:
The 2009 Lexus IS bears the styling hallmarks of larger Lexus sedans.
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