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2012 Lexus IS 350 review

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Lexus IS 350 highlights

Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 26 highway, 21 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Lexus IS 350 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Lexus IS 350 11th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Lexus IS 350 features and specs

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Base 2D Convertible 2WD

Standard Features

  • Overhead Airbags
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Hard Top
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Leather Seats
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Mark Levinson Sound
  • Navigation System

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

306

Torque (ft-lbs)

277

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17.1

Wheelbase

107.5"

Overall length

182.5"

Width

70.9"

Height

55.7"

Leg room

F 44.1"/R 25.9"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 36.1"

Front tires

P225/45VR17

Rear tires

P245/45VR17

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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