Design of The Lexus IS 350

The Lexus IS 350 F-Sport manages to be what the Lexus IS F isn’t -- attractive. The F-Sport’s lowered stance, dished wheels and rolled exhaust tips add just the right amount of menace to the already-handsome standard IS sedan. But outside of the bright blue brake calipers or polished exhaust tips, the F-Sport’s image is pretty understated. Inside the Lexus IS 350 F-Sport, well, nothing has changed. It’s the same interior that is found in any Lexus IS 350. Driving position is good, though the low roof makes things seem a bit cramped for taller drivers. The backseat isn’t all that usable, but since we’re not in the business of carting our friends or colleagues around, the tight backseat really isn’t a concern for us. Our test car also came with Lexus’ excellent touchscreen nav/command system, complete with rearview camera. All in all, the cockpit was what you’d expect from a Lexus, but we’d like to see at least an F-Sport performance seat upgrade offered in the near future.