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 Practicality 3/5
Lexus IS
Lexus IS
The Lexus IS has an inexpensive purchase price, low insurance grouping, and low servicing prices make the IS even more attractive. Although it only gets average fuel economy, it does retain a high resale value.

The Lexus IS front passengers enjoy most of the cabin space, as legroom in the back is very limited, as is room in the boot due to the wheel well cutting into the boot space. The boot is very small.

The Lexus IS dials are updated and the controls are all easy to read and operate. This doesn’t disguise the fact that they have a cheap look to them. The plastics in the cabin seem too cheap and don’t live up to the Lexus badge.

Where access to the front seats is easy and unrestricted, getting to the back seats is a bit more challenging. The door is shaped so that when opened, it leaves only a small opening near the floor. The boot is only accessible by unlocking it with a key. It doesn’t have an automatic open or close mechanism.

Parking the IS is easy as steering is light and visibility is unrestricted. Both a camera and sensors are optional cost alternatives, but neither will be necessary.
 
 
 Life Style 3.5/5
Lexus IS
Lexus IS
The Lexus IS delivers a smooth ride and even on longer journeys provides more than adequate levels of comfort. Cars with the optional automatic gearbox do come with steering wheel-mounted paddles, but you're likely to eventually revert to full automatic mode because it’s easier. Driven hard the IS responds well, but the car is not likely going to be meant for speed or performance.

The Lexus IS is not that practical as a family car. Space is limited for rear passengers and the boot space does not provide adequate cargo space. The leather seats will not do well sustaining abuse from children. There are other much more practical family cars out there.

This is an unlikely first car. Even though it boasts entry-level prices, it is highly unlikely that many first time car buyers will be able to afford it. The car also doesn’t offer much to attract the younger crowd. There are also much more suitable first cars available.

Lexus represents a good build quality, and what was once seen as a brand only affordable to an elite few can now be afforded by many car buyers. Some cabin materials are of questionable quality, but for the most part the Lexus IS is quality built and represents good value for the money.
 
 
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