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MotorTrend: Lexus IS350 AWD long term update

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Old 05-15-14, 07:32 PM
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Default MotorTrend: Lexus IS350 AWD long term update

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._awd_update_3/

They will be swapping this out for a F-Sport Lexus IS350 RWD in the next few months. Looking forward to that.

2014 Lexus IS 350 AWD
BASE PRICE $42,610
PRICE AS TESTED $50,220
VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
ENGINE 3.5L/306-hp/277-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6
TRANSMISSION 6-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3822 lb (54/46%)
WHEELBASE 110.2 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 183.7 x 71.3 x 56.3 in
0-60 MPH 5.3 sec
QUARTER MILE 13.9 sec @ 99.4 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 117 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.85 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 26.4 sec @ 0.69 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB
FUEL ECON 19/26/21 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY 177/130 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2
EMISSIONS 0.90 lb/mile

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz31qFvZ5OH
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I forgot about the long-term IS what started with the 250. Thanks for posting!
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I've been waiting for this one. It's essentially my car (350 AWD non F Sport).

Thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I've been waiting for this one. It's essentially my car (350 AWD non F Sport).

Thanks for posting!
I think it has the smaller 17 inch wheels. Not the 18 inch luxury package wheels.
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I noticed that too. I have the 18s, but I don't have ML like this tester does.
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