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Kelley Blue Book Review
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Overview
2008 Lexus IS 350 Sport Front angle medium view photo KBB Editors' Overview
The current "entry level" model for the Lexus sedan line, the IS consists of the IS 250 in rear-drive or all-wheel-drive variations and the more potent rear-drive IS 350 -- as well as a new-for-2008 high-performance version, the IS-F (reviewed separately). Visually reminiscent of the larger GS, the IS melds sporty looks, enthusiast flair, a generous roster of standard equipment and legendary Lexus quality into a premium four-door sedan specifically intended to steal buyers away from the gold standard of this segment, the BMW 3 Series. Other competitors include Acura TSX and Audi A4, both of which are marginally more spacious inside.
You'll Like This Car If... You May Not Like This Car If...
Sporty handling, an engaging personality and multiple powertrain and packaging configurations make the Lexus IS well worth considering by anyone who believes that small is beautiful and that a car is much more than a mere transportation appliance. Some purists might argue that the Lexus IS lacks the handling precision and crisp visual tailoring of BMW's 3 Series, which remains the benchmark in this category. Limited rear-seat room might also draw frowns from all but the most modestly-scaled passengers.
What's Significant about this Car?
Both the IS 250 and IS 350 carry forward with only minor cosmetic detail enhancements. The sole change of note is that the IS 250 AWD's previously standard semi-aniline heated and ventilated leather seats are now optional, and are replaced by the baseline heated leather units that are fitted to the rear-drive models.
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© 2008 Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. All rights reserved. 11/21/2008. The specific information required to determine the price for this particular vehicle was supplied by the person generating this report. This report is intended for the individual use of the person generating this report only and shall not be sold or transmitted to another party. Kelley Blue Book assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. (v.081103)

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