Lexus IS 350 Review

The Lexus IS 350 is one of the best midsize luxury Lexus cars. The Lexus IS 350 is an amalgamation of beautiful design, top grade features and excellent performance. The car has been introduced to directly compete with the likes of Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series. This car is expected to be launched in the Indian automobile market through Toyota in 2010.

Lexus IS 350 Specification

The Lexus IS 350 review shows that the car has a powerful 3500cc, 24 valve V6 petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 306 bhp at 6400 rpm along with peak torque of 375 Nm at 4800 rpm. The length of the car is 4574 mm and its width is 1800 mm while its height is 1425 mm. Among the different Lexus cars the Lexus IS 350 is a perfect combination of style and performance.

The car has direct type fuel injection feature and this ensures that the cylinder become cool thereby allowing for high compression so that maximum energy is extracted from fuel. The car comes with 6-speed automatic transmission feature. The car has double wishbone suspension for the front while the rear has independent multilink suspension.

Prospective buyers can also choose sport tuned suspension by paying extra. Over all the handling of the car is balanced and good. The ground clearance of the car is 145 mm and it has boot space of 368 litres. The kerb weight of the car is 1599 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 64 litres.

Lexus IS 350 Mileage

The mileage figures for Lexus IS 350 are expected to be around 7 km/litre in the city and the car will be able to deliver 9 km/litre on highway.

Lexus IS 350 Interiors

Lexus cars have always had top class interiors and well designed cabins and this car is not an exception to it. The car has leather seats and power adjustment feature for front seats. The car also has automatic dual zone climate control feature, 6-CD changer system, moon roof, 14 speaker audio system and auxiliary jack for MP3 players.

Lexus IS 350 Safety features

The safety features in the car include traction and stability control, antilock brake system and front side as well as side curtain airbags. The car also comes with option of pre collision system and dynamic radar cruise control.

Lexus IS 350 Price and design variations

The car is expected to cost around Rs 32 lakhs and will be available in a single design variation.

Lexus IS 350 Colors

The car is available in 10 colors and these include amber pearl, breakwater blue metallic, black sapphire pearl, matador red mica, glacier frost mica, smoky granite mica, obsidian, truffle mica, tungsten pearl and starfire pearl.

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Lexus LX 570 Review

With the advent of Lexus cars in India the competition in the Indian automobile market has increased. Lexus cars have remained popular over a period of time for their luxurious interiors, beautiful design and powerful engine. The Lexus LX 570 is one such powerful SUV and this car is expected to be launched in the Indian market sometime in 2010.

Lexus LX 570 Specification

The Lexus LX 570 is a powerful and luxurious SUV and it offers excellent off road capabilities. The interiors of the vehicle are also classy and loaded with several top grade features. As per the Lexus LX 570 review the vehicle has a powerful 5700cc, 32 valve, V8 petrol engine with VVT-i feature. The car can deliver power of 383 bhp at 5600 rpm along with torque of 546 bhp at 3600 rpm.

This vehicle is among the most powerful lexus cars in India and its length is 4991 mm while its width is 1971 mm. The height of the car is 1920 mm. 7 individuals can be seated in the car with ease. The engine is accompanied with a 6-speed automatic transmission feature. The Lexus LX 570 like other Lexus cars delivers a smooth ride and the steering may seem too light for some individuals.

The vehicle has adjustable suspension and this ensures that drivers can select from sport, comfort and in between drive settings. The vehicle has turning circle of 9.10 metres and its boot space capacity is 360 litres. The ground clearance of the car is 226 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 2719 kgs and its fuel tank capacity is 93 litres.

Lexus LX 570 Mileage

The car can deliver mileage of 5 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 7 km/litre.

Lexus LX 570 Interiors

The Lexus LX 570 interiors have received mixed response from individuals. While the interiors are comfortable some think they are far more expensive and people also have complaints about the third row seat and the materials used in the car. The car has voice activated navigation feature, auxiliary audio inputs and Bluetooth jacks and entertainment option for rear seat. The car has heated seats along with memory positions, rearview camera and 4-zone automatic climate control feature. The third row seat in the car folds into the side.

Lexus LX 570 Safety features

The Lexus LX 570 like other lexus cars comes with several safety features. These include traction control, anti lock brake system and stability control. The car has as many as ten airbags, pre-collision system along with rearview mirror. The car also has electronic brake force distribution feature.

Lexus LX 570 Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 77 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Lexus LX 570 Colors

The car is available in seven colors and these include black onyx, golden almond metallic, nobel spinel mica, twilight gray metallic, costa azul mica, mercury metallic and starfire pearl.

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Lexus ES Review

Lexus cars are known the world over for their strong performance. These cars became popular in the upscale midsize market and the car will be released in the Indian market in 2010 through Toyota. Lexus cars also became known for their reliability and enjoy a great deal of popularity as these are one of the most comfortable cars in its price range.

Lexus ES Specification

The Lexus ES review indicates that the car comes with a 3500cc, 24 valves, V6 petrol engine. This engine can deliver power of 272 bhp at 6200 rpm along with torque of 344 Nm at 4700 rpm. The length of the car is 4854 mm and its width is 1821 mm while its height is 1450 mm. 5 individuals can be accommodated in the car.

As per the Lexus ES review the car has independent double wishbone with coil springs suspension. The car offers supple ride and the occupants are insulated against road bumps. The boot space of the car is 368 litres. The engine comes with 7-automatic transmission feature. The car has ground clearance of 145 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1624 kgs and it has fuel tank limit of 70 litres.

Lexus ES Mileage

The fuel consumption of the car in the city is expected to be 8 km/litre while the fuel consumption on highway is expected to be 10 km/litre.

Lexus ES Interiors

The Lexus ES interiors are extremely luxurious and comfortable. The car has soft grain leather along with fine walnut trim. The car has excellent 14-speaker surround audio system, touchscreen and navigation system. The car has ventilated leather seats and climate control feature.

Lexus ES Safety features

The Lexus ES is equipped with several safety features. The standard safety aspects in the car include ten airbags which include front, head curtain and front side airbags. The car has traction control and electronic stability feature along with anti lock brake system. The car also has electronic brake force distribution feature. Prospective buyers can opt for pre-collision system and this system employs sensors that can detect collisions before they occur.

Lexus ES Price and design variations

The price of the car is Rs 34 lakhs and the car is available in a single design variation which is Lexus ES 350

Lexus ES 350 Colors

The colors available in the car include black sapphire pearl, matador red mica, cerulean blue metallic, peridot mica, obsidian, smoky granite mica, satin cashmere metallic, truffle mica, tungsten pearl and starfire pearl.

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