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2014 lexus is review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New for the 2014 model year is the latest iteration of the lexus is, the sporty sedan that's all too often dismissed as a runner-up to the bmw 3 series. The lexus is is further differentiated by new led daytime running lights akin to angular nike swooshes that sit below the headlamp cluster. beneath the sheet metal, the 2014 lexus is is built on a new, rear-wheel-drive platform. The chassis has been strengthened with additional bracing and other technologies like adhesive bonding (also used on the lexus ls), which in total make the 2014 lexus is more than 20 pounds lighter than the old model. suspension has been redesigned for 2014 for added stiffness and reduced body roll. A new multi-link rear setup not only keeps the car more planted, but, according to lexus engineers, it allows for a bigger trunk (which is curious, considering cargo space in the new is has shrunk). Updates have also been made to the all-electric power steering, including a revised gear ratio and improved steering feel. It's good for an estimated 0-60 mph time of 7. 9 seconds and gets an unofficial manufacturer-estimated 21/30 mpg city/highway on rwd models and 20/27 mpg on awd models. That's nearly identical to the outgoing model's epa ratings of 21/30 mpg for rwd and 21/27 mpg for awd. 2014 lexus is 350 models are powered by a 3. 5-liter v6 that pumps out 306 hp and 277 lb.-ft., with a track-worthy 0-60 mph time of only 5. 6 seconds. Preliminary fuel economy estimates are 19/28 mpg city/highway with rwd and 19/26 mpg with awd, one mile per gallon in city driving compared to the official epa estimates for the outgoing is 350. a hybrid version of the is is available in europe and japan, but lexus has no plans to bring it to the u. S. toyota's 6-speed automatic transmission carries over on is 250 models and the is 350 awd. The is 350 gets the 8-speed sport direct shift automatic transmission found on the current-generation is-f performance sedan. Lexus dumped the manual transmission available on the last generation, and one marketing exec proclaimed that manuals are dead, arguing that lightening-fast shift times and predictive ability of electronics systems make old-fashioned gear-rowing obsolete. for now, the is-f performance sedan remains unchanged, and carries over with the previous body style. interior updates include a new instrument panel design, including a revised climate control panel that uses electrostatic controls for the temperature. On cars with the f-sport package, a cool tft display from the is-f replaces the standard instrument cluster in front of the driver. Standard upholstery is nuluxe polyurethane, which interior designers say holds its shape over time better than leather. Leather is optional. competitors to the 2014 lexus is include the bmw 3 series and mercedes-benz c-class, although one could argue these are different animals in the same zoo. The c-class is a more relaxed luxurious cruiser, whereas the bmw remains a true driver's car, provided the driver knows what she's doing. The cadillac ats is a new, but worthy challenger. lineupthe 2014 lexus is comes in two basic variants: the is 250 35,950) and the is 350 39,465), both rear-wheel drive. The is 250 awd 38,485) and is 350 awd 41,700) add all-wheel drive. (all prices are msrp and do not include $895 delivery fee.) standard features on both models include nuluxe polyurethane upholstery, automatic climate control, power door locks/windows/mirrors, a manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with multifunction controls, cruise control, analog clock, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, first aid kit, bluetooth handsfree phone and streaming audio connectivity, 7-inch display screen with complimentary traffic and weather information, an 8-speaker audio system with cd player, hd radio, satellite radio capability and voice recognition, usb port, power moonroof and 17-inch wheels. All-wheel-drive models also get standard heated front seats. options include a navigation system with the lexus enform telematics system, rearview camera and real-time weather, sports, stocks and fuel prices with one-year included subscription 2,085); a mark levinson premium sound system 3,225) that includes the navigation package. The premium package includes heated/ventilated seats and twin-projector led headlights; the luxury package includes heated/ventilated seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, memory driver's seat, leather and wood-trimmed interior, rain sensing wipers, blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and twin projector led headlamps. standalone options include backup monitor 350); front and rear intuitive park assist 500); and 18-inch wheels 935) with summer or all-season tires. An f sport package is available for is 250 3,115), is 250 awd 2,675), is 350 3,620), and is 350 awd 3,180) that features special suspension tuning, 10-way power driver's seat and 8-way power passenger's seat with contrast stitching, perforated leather steering wheel, tft instrument cluster, unique front fascia and grille, f sport badging and 18-inch wheels. Rear-wheel-drive models include adaptive variable suspension with sport s+ driving mode. Optional on rwd models with the f sport package is a variable gear ratio steering, which also includes a power tilt/telescoping steering column 400). safety features include driver's and front passenger's airbag, driver's and front passenger's knee airbag, front seat-mounted side airbag, front and rear side curtain airbags, antilock brakes (abs) with electronic brakeforce distribution (ebd), brake assist, traction control and electronic stability control. All-wheel drive can enhance stability in slippery conditions. Optional rearview camera can help the driver spot a small child behind the car when backing up. walkaroundthe big-mouthed spindle grille is the most noticeable design change on the 2014 lexus is. Love it or hate it, this new face is becoming a signature across the entire lexus lineup. Models with the f-sport package have a particularly gaping maw, covered with mesh and uninterrupted by horizontal lines, unlike the classier, more understated fascia of the base models. Then again, much of the grille will be covered in states requiring front license plates, at least for owners who abide by these laws. daytime running lights shaped like nike swooshes, or leaning check marks, sit below the headlights, which is unusual these days; most manufacturers favor integrating the drls into the headlamp assembly to reduce costs. On base models, round fog lamps are set into deep, angular housings. Curiously though, lexus deleted fog lamps from u. Versions of f-sport models, even though they appear on cars earmarked for japan and europe. From the side, the is has a high, deep beltline that runs straight from the hood seam to the trunk lid. Rocker panels sweep up toward the rear fender. Standard 17-inch wheels look plenty big on this car, in part thanks to wheel arch hemming, or tucked-in seams along the wheel arches. This allows the wheels to be set further out, making the wheels look more prominent. Still, the f-sport's 18s look even better. in back, the bumper line is high, with black plastic covering the dual exhaust pipes. Angular wraparound taillamps start narrow on the inside and grow wider, with lower outside corners that sweep down and into the rear quarter panel like butterfly wings. A triangular line frames the license plate holder, topped with the high, sharp-lipped deck lid. interiorin the cockpit, it's instantly apparent that everything on the redesigned instrument panel is set high-up. The logic behind this is to keep the driver's eyes from drifting too far below the windshield. the standard 7-inch display sits at the top of the center stack and is set far back. While some carmakers are switching to touchscreens, lexus opted to keep its hands-off setup with a separate control button located on the center console. Although this design might frustrate ipad junkies, it does cut back on reaching over and fidgeting around while driving. Not to mention it keeps the screen free of fingerprints that can make touch-screens hard to read in bright sunlight. real-time traffic and weather via hd radio are included on all models subscription-free, unlike other systems that require a monthly fee. On cars equipped with navigation, the map will automatically display nearby gas stations when fuel levels are low. beneath the screen and flanked by air vents sits an analog clock, which looks a little silly for a car that's supposed to be at the forefront of technology. Underneath is an upward-slanting panel of air conditioning controls that take up a vast amount of space a ple. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Sport Package✔ Bluetooth
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