2010 Lexus IS

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Likes
Responsive handling
Comfortable ride
Attractive exterior
Lexus ownership experience

Dislikes
Crash-test results
Rear seat space
Somewhat bland interior

Last year saw both the Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 pick up improved handling, revised styling, and an upgraded interior, and this year those changes carry forward as Lexus finally joins the drop-top party with the addition of the all-new hardtop convertible variants, the IS 250C and IS 350C. The convertibles are covered in a separate review.