2012 Lexus IS

TCS

78.23

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TCS Converted Score

53.64

Consumer Guide

"Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, front-side airbags, and front-knee airbags. Also available is Lexus' Pre-Collision Safety System, which is designed to automatically cinch seatbelts and apply brakes if an unavoidable crash is detected. Leather upholstery and a sunroof are standard."

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TCS Converted Score

N/A

Edmunds.com

"Unfortunately, all of the IS variants suffer from a lack of interior space, especially in the cramped backseat, which is notably short on legroom. As a result, the 2012 Lexus IS 250 remains a second-stringer among star athletes in the luxury sport sedan segment."

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TCS Converted Score

80.00

MSN Autos

"The IS sedan is Lexus’ entry sport sedan that debuted originally at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show. An all-new second-generation design was introduced for the 2006 model year with the IS 250 and more powerful IS 350."

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TCS Converted Score

75.50

The Car Connection

"All considered, the 2012 Lexus IS sedans still look great, with a sleek, low, and attractive silhouette; the rather low hoodline and rising beltline altogether gives it a wedge-like appearance from some angles --and an undeniable go-fast look compared to the more luxury-oriented (and Camry-based) ES 350."

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TCS Converted Score

83.00

US News/World Report

"In a class filled with sporty, fun-to-drive cars, the automotive press says the 2012 Lexus IS falls short of other upscale midsize cars. Although it looks sporty, they say its acceleration and handling don’t match its looks. Since reviewers find the IS 250’s engine weak, they suggest shoppers upgrade to the IS 350 since it’s more powerful."

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TCS Converted Score

80.50

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TCS Converted Score

N/A

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Safety Administration Scoring:

TCS Converted Score

90.00

National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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TCS Converted Score

85.00

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

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Fuel Economy Factor:

Fuel Economy Factor

1

 

The Fuel Economy Factor influence to the Total Car Score is determined by first calculating a vehicle's average fuel economy number. This number is derived from the average miles-per-gallon figure a vehicle receives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) across all available drivetrains (engines, transmissions and driven wheels). The number is then compared to the average fuel economy number for the entire segment in which a vehicle competes. The difference between a vehicle's fuel economy average number and the segment's fuel economy average number is what decides whether the fuel economy factor pulls a vehicle's Total Car Score up or down, and by how much.


For instance, if a car's average fuel economy is 21 mpg and the entire segment's fuel economy average is 19 mpg that vehicle gets 2 points added to its Total Car Score.

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