Lexus Intelligent Sport

The Lexus IS (short for Intelligent Sport and was originally known as the "Altezza") has been given a very sporty new look. They are bred on Lexus's favorite race course in Japan and is also a very well known race track in motorsport. The Fuji Raceway is where lots of cars go to be tested and designed to specifically beat lap records and out perform their competitors. Plus, Japan's most famed and precious land mark, Mt. Fuji (which the track is named after), can be seen from the track.

So the new 2014 Lexus IS costs anywhere between $34,000 and $45,000 (and higher depending on options) depending on which model you like best. There are four editions to chose from and the higher the price the better performance and styling. There is the Lexus IS 250, IS 250 F Sport, IS 350, and IS 350 F Sport. The "F Sport" models where designed off/on the Fuji race course in Japan, hence the "F" in the title, which stands for Fuji. So they have much better brakes, suspension, tires, and transmission. The IS 250 comes with a 204 horse power engine that gives you 30 miles per gallon highway and the car comes with a weather and traffic update in real time. The IS 250 F Sport comes with everything mentioned with the IS 250 and beefed up suspension and bolder styling. The dashboard display is also different and inspired by Lexus's supercar the LFA. The Lexus IS 350 comes with a 306 horse power engine that produces 28 miles to the gallon highway and larger front brakes and better pistons. The IS 350 F Sport comes with the same engine, plus special adaptive suspension and better gear ratio steering. All of this really only matters to those interested in numbers and power but I come in and say that they have such a great design. They look like they are just eager to tare up the tarmac and break some lap time records and racing events. It will become the best in show and performance. The form of the car does not just follow its function, it raises the intensity of the function.

The IS 250 and 350 are identical in appearance.

The IS 250 F Sport and 350 F Sport are also identical in appearance.