The 2007 IS350 is an important vehicle to Lexus for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the IS350 which include Base. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Lexus. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

The IS350 Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.

The fuel system for the 2007 IS350 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

The IS350 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

IS350 Base Statistics

The IS350 is 191.10 inches long, 71.70 inches wide, and 57.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $33,470, with an invoice cost of $29,676. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 IS350 gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the Lexus IS350. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the IS350 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus IS350, Sedan, United States market

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