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2012 Lexus IS C

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$ 49,100 - 57,000
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I Say
80 %
(250)
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I Say
73 %
(250)
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I Say
78 %
(350 AWD)
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2012 Lexus IS 250C Review
Rating
80 %
By Alexandra Straub
Monday, August 27, 2012
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (80%)
Accessories (82%)
Space and Access (76%)
Comfort (82%)
Performance (77%)
Driving Dynamics (80%)
Safety (82%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (70%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (70%)
Driving position (70%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (70%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (70%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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No red lights
Trunk space compromised with top down
Some might find the car to need more power
Great seat colour
Easy-to-read cabin instrumentation
2012 Lexus IS 250 C Special Edition Review
Rating
73 %
By Rob Rothwell
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (75%)
Accessories (76%)
Space and Access (66%)
Comfort (77%)
Performance (70%)
Driving Dynamics (77%)
Safety (72%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (70%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (70%)
Driving position (70%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (80%)
Manoeuvrability (70%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (70%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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No red lights
Rearward visibility is not the best, roof up or down
Limited cargo/luggage space
High level of operational refinement
Delightful balance between ride comfort and handling
Well crafted, attractive cabin
Economical V6 engine
2012 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review
Rating
78 %
By Mathieu St-Pierre
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Summary Rating: Complete Rating
Styling (77%)
Accessories (80%)
Space and Access (80%)
Comfort (75%)
Performance (80%)
Safety (77%)
General Appreciation (80%)
Styling
Exterior (70%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (80%)
Interior Fit and Finish (80%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (80%)
Instrumentation and controls (80%)
General ergonomics (80%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (80%)
Cargo space and access (80%)
Storage capacity (80%)
Access to mechanical components (80%)
Comfort
Seats (70%)
Driving position (70%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)
Performance
Acceleration (80%)
Engine output (80%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (70%)
Mirrors (80%)
Visibility (80%)
General safety (80%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (80%)
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No red lights
Side-view mirrors
Front seats OK
Driving position could be better
Powerful V6
Autobox on the ball
Good drive
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Auto123 Experts
77%
(3 ratings)
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