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The IS is the smallest and most affordable Lexus. It is very similar in size to its main rivals, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The IS is offered in four trim levels, 250 rear-wheel drive, 250 four-wheel drive, 350 rear-wheel drive and IS-F. The latter is new this year and powered by a 5.0-litre V8 outputting 416 horsepower. Interior and trunk Access to the front is easy. The seats are very comfortable but some people will find them a bit narrow at thigh level. The driver gets a very good driving position thanks to the tilt and telescoping steering wheel. Legroom is good, but the sunroof limits headroom for tall people. It’s worse on the right, because the passenger seat cannot be lowered as much as the driver’s

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The journey of a GS driver can follow multiple paths: the GS 350, GS 350 AWD and GS 430. While the paths vary slightly, the destination remains the same: pure, unbridled exhilaration. Both GS 350 models feature dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) while the GS 430 features single VVT-i. By continually monitoring and adjusting the engine’s valves, the VVT-i systems provide optimal power at all times to the driver. The GS 350 is propelled by a direct-injection, 303-horsepower, 1 3.5-liter V6. And a 290-horsepower, 1 4.3-liter V8 gives the GS 430 its 0-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds. 1,2 With so much power, it’s all the more appropriate that a “launch” button is used to ignite the engine. Because the less time you have to spend turning a key, the more time you’ll have to spend as you please