This Version S model has all the gear: ventilated seats, rear electric sunblind and adaptive cruise control
What makes it even better is Toyota's steadfast and potent 3.5-litre V6 with 234 kilowatts.
Don’t you love a car that does what it says on the tin?
That’s exactly what you get with the Lexus IS350. What you see is a compact and right-sized luxury car, and what you get inside are 12-way electric front seats with three-position memory, heated and cooled leather seats, plus a rear electric sunblind.
That ticks the first box. Noticing paddle shifters behind the steering wheel leads you to another point: its engine. Powered by a reliable and surprisingly potent 3.5-litre V6 engine with over 230 kilowatts, the crisp-shifting six-speed auto gets the best of it.
It has plenty of grunt with the right foot flexed. With lots of features, solid reliability and an air of luxury, you can’t get much better value for money than this.
The car pictured – 2007 Lexus IS350 Version S
This Lexus IS350 was built in March 2007 and is a ‘Version S’ trim level.
That means it’s the sporty model in the range that’s powered by a 3.5-litre petrol V6 ‘2GR’ engine with 234 kW / 380 Nm. Power is sent through a six-speed automatic and then exclusively to the rear wheels.
As a flagship ‘Version S’ model, it features heated and cooled leather seats, electric front seats with three-position memory, adaptive cruise control and adaptive front lights. Other features of the vehicle include a sports exterior styling kit, 18-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera.
This example was purchased from the Japanese auction car network as a grade 4.0B example. Although it comes with no service history, there are service stickers on the vehicle that show it’s been cared for over its life. The exterior presents in above-average condition and has never been repaired. Its interior is showing wear on its door trims; otherwise, it is in good condition.
Upon arriving in Australia, the vehicle was comprehensively serviced and fitted with new tyres. It comes with a Japanese export certificate with odometer guarantee, Australian compliance and three months of NSW registration.
Quick facts
- 2007 Lexus IS350 Version S
- 85,638km
- Exterior styling kit
- 3.5-litre V6 ‘2GR’ engine
- 234 kW / 380Nm
- Six-speed auto transmission / rear-wheel drive
- Factory equipment: Heated and cooled seats, leather trim, electric seats with three-position memory, front and rear parking sensors, rear view camera, rear electric sun blind, keyless entry and start, auto HID headlights with adaptive front lighting
- Adaptive cruise control
- Japanese export certificate with odometer guarantee
- Vehicle serviced in Australia
- Price includes three months NSW registration
- Price includes Australia-wide vehicle compliance
- Price includes a NSW roadworthy
It’s a capable, polite, right-thinkers’ sport sedan. And Lexus will no doubt sell a motza.Lexus IS350 review, Curt Dupreiz, drive.com.au
