The IS has a plush, quiet interior with simple controls, but the car lacks the sporty feel found in some competitors. Handling is secure, but the steering is short on feedback and the ride is jittery. The refined 2.5-liter V6 delivers decent acceleration and a good 24 mpg overall. The IS 350's 3.5-liter V6 is very strong. All-wheel drive is optional. The cabin is tight, and the rear seat is extremely cramped. The hard-top convertible version has little useful trunk space when the top is lowered. Reliability of all versions has been above average.
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