2006 Lexus IS 250 Road Test

I couldn't imagine anyone demanding better handling from a premium-level, 4-door sedan. Out of the box, the 2006 LEXUS IS 250 exhibits handling characteristics well beyond the needs of most, if not all non-competitive drivers. Sure, the 3-Series BMW might edge out the IS 250 in a head-to-head dash around the cones but in real life driving, any such edge would be too minimal to be noteworthy. Plus, any car capable of surpassing the handling competency of the IS 250 is unlikely to match its impressive ride quality and outstanding operational refinement- and that's what I take away from this week's road test.