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Lexus IS350 2016 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
7.0

Likes

  • Range topping IS looks tougher than rivals
  • Improved cabin ambience

Dislikes

  • Tight rear quarters for passengers
  • Thirsty
Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
23 Nov 2016
1 min read
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The $65,390 Lexus IS350 was updated in November 2016 with a mid-life facelift that added safety technology and a new front bumper bar, along with minor suspension changes. It sits above the IS200t, which starts at $59,340, and the IS300h, which starts at $61,890. The IS350 is available in $65,390 Luxury, $73,540 F Sport and $84,160 Sport Luxury trim levels.  The rear-wheel-drive IS350 Luxury comes with leather trim, front performance damper, a new 10.3-inch multimedia screen and 17-inch alloys. It’s equipped with a rear view camera and automatic emergency braking  The F Sport brings a sports body kit with different front bumper and variable gear steering rack. The top Sports Luxury is the only trim level to come with rear-cross traffic alert, blind-spot monitor and adaptable suspension with emergency anti-dive control.
Built in Japan, the IS350 is powered by a 3.5-litre, naturally aspirated six cylinder petrol engine that makes 221kW and 370Nm. It’s backed by an eight-speed automatic gearbox as the only option.

Lexus IS350 2016: Luxury

Engine Type V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 9.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $20,130 - $25,520
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Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist
Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport.  Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010. Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor. He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia. Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG. You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.
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