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Lexus IS 300 Reviews
In-depth Professional Review
Intro - Walkaround - Interior Features
Driving Impressions - Final Word
Lexus IS 300 Review Summary
"Inside the beltline is low, letting in lots of light and a great view."
"Very, very fun to drive."
"The IS pulls solidly in any gear at any speed."
"Striking instrument panel with gauges that look like a fine Swiss watch."
"Aided by an easy-to-modulate clutch, the new 5-speed manual makes the IS feel more responsive."
What reviewers liked least about the Lexus IS 300:
"It all looks great until you start getting touchy-feely."
"The overall styling might not age well."
"Instrument panel tends to reflect, unpleasantly, in the windshield under bright sunlight."
"The front seats will be confining for broad-beamed users."
Lexus IS 300 Comparisons:
"Whereas the Volvo [S60] and the Mercedes-Benz [C320] feel plush inside, the Lexus feels thinly padded."
"Sporty enough but not quite BMWish"
Best one-liners about the Lexus IS 300:
"This Lexus keeps digging us in the ribs and saying, 'Let's play!'"
"On-the-edge interior design; on-a-budget interior surfaces."
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