TO THE POINTWhat’s New? Virtually everything. The 2005 Lexus IS is similar to the GS sedan, with more engine displacement and a more aggressive character. Selling Points: Sexy design, well executed interior, powerful engines with smooth power bands Deal Breakers: No manual transmission offered with the IS 350 – the real performance variant, virtually silent exhaust note, IS 250 misses some power. Our Advice: Test drive today
Despite one or two hiccups, the 2006 Lexus IS is exactly what people expect the entry level player from the Lexus family to be: Fun to drive, great to look at and equipped with the latest in terms of safety and performance technology.