The 2009 Lexus IS350 Base was introduced to compete in the sedan market. 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.

Lexus IS350 Engine Specs

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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The 2009 IS350's traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 19.20 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the IS350 Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was $37,500, with an invoice cost of $33,188. This price is above average of 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 2009 IS350 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 2008 model began the promise of the Lexus IS350. The 2009 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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