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| [[Image:06.lexus.is.340.jpg|frame|Lexus IS 350]] | | #REDIRECT [[Lexus IS]] |
| The Lexus IS "Intelligent Sport" is a rear-wheel drive, compact luxury sports sedan manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corp. under the Lexus brand and originally sold as the Toyota Altezza in Japan. The model was introduced to slot below the ES in the Lexus lineup and to compete against the BMW 3 Series and the Nissan Skyline/Infiniti G. The first-generation Altezza (codename XE10) was launched in Japan in October 1998, while the Lexus IS 200 made its debut in Europe in 1999 and the IS 300 in North America in 2001.
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| See WikiCars' comprehensive [[(Your Make) (Your Model) Review|'''(Your Make) (Your Model) Review''']].
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| ==Current Model Year (2006)==
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| 2006 Lexus IS: Highlights
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| Lexus redesigns its sporty compact sedan for 2006 with new styling and available all-wheel drive. IS borrows its basic architecture from Lexus's larger GS sedans and loses its wagon body style for '06. Compared to the 2001-05 IS 300, the '06s are some 3 inches longer and wider on a 2.4-inch-longer wheelbase. The IS 250 versions have a 204-hp V6 and offer rear-wheel drive or AWD. The IS 350 has a 306-hp V6 and rear-wheel drive. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard for the rear-drive 250. Available for the rear-drive 250 and standard for the other models is a 6-speed automatic with a manual shift gate and steering-wheel paddles.
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| All come with ABS, traction/antiskid control, front torso side airbags, curtain side airbags, and front knee airbags. Also standard are leather upholstery and a sunroof. Available are a sport suspension, wood interior trim, and heated/cooled power seats. An optional voice-activated navigation system includes a rearview camera and wireless cell phone link. Rear obstacle detection and steering-linked bi-xenon headlights are also available. So is adaptive cruise control. A new option is Lexus's Pre-Collision Safety System, designed to automatically cinch seatbelts and apply brakes if an unavoidable crash is detected.
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| ===Recent Changes===
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| ===Styles and Major Options===
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| ===Pricing===
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| ===Gas Mileage===
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| EPA estimates [1] (http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm)
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| Premium Fuel
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| o MPG City 21
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| o MPG Highway 28
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| o MPG Combined 24
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| ===Reliability===
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| ===Safety===
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| Lexus IS 350 safety should be an important consideration in your vehicle purchase. An important factor to consider for Lexus IS 350 safety should be crash test results which are conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS). NHTSA is actually part of the U.S. federal government and is overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The organization rates vehicles on how well they protect drivers and passengers during frontal and side-impact collisions, as well as during rollovers. Performance is judged through a five-star system, with five being the best. IIHS is a non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. The IIHS performs various tests on vehicles, including frontal offset tests. Reviewing crash results when considering Lexus IS 350 safety should be helpful in your purchasing decision. IIHS test results can be viewed at their website.
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| ===Photos===
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| ===Colors===
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| <div style="border-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); position: relative; padding-bottom: 0px;" >
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| <table border="1">
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| <td height="20" width="145">Exterior Colors</td>
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| <td height="20" width="73">Base</td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Black Onyx</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#060607" width="73"> </td>
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| <table border="1" bordercolor="#0000FF">
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| <td width="145">Blue Onyx</td>
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| <td width="73" bgcolor="#203d55"> </td>
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| </tr>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Breakwater Blue Metallic</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#424854" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Crystal White</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#fdfaf7" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Desert Sage Metallic</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#9d8860" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Glacier Frost Mica</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#ccd2d0" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Matador Red Mica</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#881b22" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Mystic Gold Metallic</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#d1b997" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Smoky Granite</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#717775" width="73"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="145">Tungsten Pearl</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#d0d0d0" width="73"> </td>
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| <div style="border-color: rgb(98, 89, 178); position: relative;" >
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| <td height="20" width="140">Interior Colors</td>
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| <td height="20" width="76">Base</td>
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| <td height="20" width="140">Black</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#1b1b1b" width="76"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="140">Cashmere</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#a9a699" width="76"> </td>
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| <td height="20" width="140">Sterling</td>
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| <td bgcolor="#4d5656" width="76"> </td>
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| </div>
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| Lexus IS 350 Colors
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| When shopping you’ll want to look at the full range of Lexus IS 350 colors. There may be Lexus IS 350 colors that you are unaware of until you do your research. Having a couple choices in mind for Lexus IS 350 colors will make the buying process go that much smoother. Manufacturers often have a good idea of how many vehicles of each shade to produce. However, sometimes a particular color will be unexpectedly popular and there will be high demand. That’s why it’s good to have a back-up color so you won’t have to place a special order, which often can result in a higher price. Dealers are more wiling to make attractive offers if a vehicle is on their lot, and not for one that has to be ordered.
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| In case you think you may be holding off on you car purchase, you should know that vehicle colors remain fairly consistent from one year to the next. The big change occurs when a car undergoes a major redesign, which often happens every three to five years. The classics, though, such as black, silver and white, are practically available every year. But a lot depends on the vehicle and manufacturer.
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| ===Main Competitors===
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| Acura TSX, Audi A4, and BMW 3-Series.
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| ==Hybrid Models==
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| ==Unique Attributes==
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| ===Sports Sedan and Mods===
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| ==Resale Values==
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| ==Criticisms==
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| ==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
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| ==Previous Generations==
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| (Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary)
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| ===Seventh generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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| ===Sixth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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| ===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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| ===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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| ===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
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| The second generation IS was redesigned for the 2006 model year and was introduced in the fall of 2005. The Toyota Altezza name ceased to be used with the introduction of the Lexus name in Japan. A pre-production example of the model was shown in the 2005 Geneva Autoshow. The slow-selling SportCross station wagon version was dropped from the lineup worldwide.
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| For the United States, three IS models are sold by Lexus:
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| IS 250 - 2.5 L V6, 204 hp (152 kW), Rear wheel drive
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| IS 250 AWD - 2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 with all wheel drive, 204 hp (152 kW)
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| IS 350 - 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6, 306 hp (228 kW), Rear wheel drive
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| In the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, 2 models are sold by Lexus:
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| IS 250 - 2.5 L V6, 204 hp (152 kW), Rear wheel drive
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| IS 220d - 2.2 L Inline-4, 175 hp (130 kW), Rear wheel drive. Manual transmission only.
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| The IS 250 RWD comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, and a 6-speed automatic transmission is available as an option. The IS 250 AWD and the IS 350 are only available with the 6-speed automatic. A precrash system is a novelty in the market.
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| The IS 350's performance has been admirable, and its acceleration is class-leading. Some say this marks Lexus' first foray into the "sport compact" market that compares fairly well with its German competitors. However, prevailing criticisms are that its steering is not as communicative as that of the BMW 3 Series, its stability and traction control systems cannot be fully disabled, and that the higher-performance IS 350 is only offered with an automatic transmission. ***The stability control system/traction control system can be disabled by using a code during engine start. Start the car with the parking brake engaged, release the parking brake, push the brake pedal twice, holding it on the second push, engage the parking brake twice, holding it on the second, ...repeating until the vehicle traction light appears on the dash. The systems will be disabled until you turn off the car*** [1]
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| There are rumors of a higher performance IS, likely with a V8 engine, but there have been no official announcements yet.
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| ===First Generation/Origins===
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| ==Worldwide==
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| ==Design quirks and oddities==
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| ==Awards==
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| Calendar Year 2005
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| Fastest in Its Class [1]
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| -IS 350 2006, AMCI (October 2005)
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| Top Ranked Entry Luxury Car
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| -IS 300, J.D. Power and Associates (May 2005)
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| Mountain Climber: Lexus Unveils The Next IS Sport Sedan
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| -IS 350 2006, Autoweek Magazine (March 2005)
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| ==See also==
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| ==External Links==
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| http://www.euro.lexusownersclub.com/forums/
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