C&D 2017 IS350 Instrumented Test
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Wow. The 2017 is roughly 200 lbs heavier than the 2014-2016 IS! It also takes roughly 0.5 seconds longer to 60. I'll take the pre-refresh thank you.
Edit: C&D says 3783 lbs while my product spec sheet from Lexus for the 2015 model says 3583 lbs. Big discrepancy.
Edit: C&D says 3783 lbs while my product spec sheet from Lexus for the 2015 model says 3583 lbs. Big discrepancy.
Last edited by EZZ; 07-08-17 at 09:42 AM.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by PatrixUSA
That is interesting... I wonder what would account for the difference (actual car or testing environment?).Are you looking at RWD vs AWD, as my spec sheet (MY 2014) lists RWD at 3593 and AWD at 3737, both curb weights.
#5
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the car mags don't take the manufacturer's word on the curb weight specs, they place the vehicle on an actual scale. that's how they determine the F/R weight ratio as well.
no car mag that i have ever seen has ever had the is350 rwd weighing in at less than 3700 lbs:
for reference: IS200t RWD C&D 11/16 3798 lbs; C&D 11/15 3717 lbs
IS350 AWD MT 6/13 3846 lbs
no car mag that i have ever seen has ever had the is350 rwd weighing in at less than 3700 lbs:
C&D 5/13 3705 lbs
C&D 7/17 3785 lbs
MT 8/13 3797 lbs
R&T 9/13 3704 lbs
C&D 7/17 3785 lbs
MT 8/13 3797 lbs
R&T 9/13 3704 lbs
for reference: IS200t RWD C&D 11/16 3798 lbs; C&D 11/15 3717 lbs
IS350 AWD MT 6/13 3846 lbs
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the car mags don't take the manufacturer's word on the curb weight specs, they place the vehicle on an actual scale. that's how they determine the F/R weight ratio as well.
no car mag that i have ever seen has ever had the is350 rwd weighing in at less than 3700 lbs:
for reference: IS200t RWD C&D 11/16 3798 lbs; C&D 11/15 3717 lbs
IS350 AWD MT 6/13 3846 lbs
no car mag that i have ever seen has ever had the is350 rwd weighing in at less than 3700 lbs:
C&D 5/13 3705 lbs
C&D 7/17 3785 lbs
MT 8/13 3797 lbs
R&T 9/13 3704 lbs
C&D 7/17 3785 lbs
MT 8/13 3797 lbs
R&T 9/13 3704 lbs
for reference: IS200t RWD C&D 11/16 3798 lbs; C&D 11/15 3717 lbs
IS350 AWD MT 6/13 3846 lbs
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#8
drives cars
If the 0-60 time and roadholding are accurate, that's kind of a shame. IS 300 would only be 0.1 seconds slower to 60 (and per my testing, realistically only 0.2 seconds slower), and the roadholding is quite bad in the segment, especially for a "sport" trim. Maybe the tires aren't so good this time? I think they had the Turanzas for this review.
#9
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by arentz07
If the 0-60 time and roadholding are accurate, that's kind of a shame. IS 300 would only be 0.1 seconds slower to 60 (and per my testing, realistically only 0.2 seconds slower), and the roadholding is quite bad in the segment, especially for a "sport" trim. Maybe the tires aren't so good this time? I think they had the Turanzas for this review.
#10
drives cars
Ugh, don't read the Backfires section unless you want a bunch of commentary from uninformed keyboard warriors who looked at the 0-60 time and nothing else.
"DURR, WHY LEXUS SO SLOW? BMW 330i MUCH BETTER!"
I'm paraphrasing, of course.
"DURR, WHY LEXUS SO SLOW? BMW 330i MUCH BETTER!"
I'm paraphrasing, of course.
#11
Lexus Test Driver
Except the 330i is kind of much better.
#12
Lexus Champion
Pretty good review. They seem to understand that the real strength of the car is in its handling. Fantastic car.
I'd like to see more 2017 reviews for a better acceleration baseline. On the '14s, it was fairly consistently testing at 5.3 to 5.6 seconds.
I'd like to see more 2017 reviews for a better acceleration baseline. On the '14s, it was fairly consistently testing at 5.3 to 5.6 seconds.
#13
Lexus Test Driver
What? I test drove the 328 and 335 with sport pack before purchasing the IS350. The 328 was slower but the 335 was faster...both had worse handling vs the IS350. The 340 improved but the dead feel in the steering still makes it less fun than the IS350 (my buddy has one fully loaded). The 330 may / may not be slightly faster but if it has the same handling as the 340, i'll take the 350 all day long. Also, the BMW interior is so dated...can't wait for the new model to come out.
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I also tested and almost bought a 3 series but greatly favored the IS350. The only thing that made the decision tough was the BMW manual transmission. In the end, the IS just felt better to me.