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This is not your typical Lexus . Where several brand models get criticized for being bland to drive , 2012 Lexus IS F is sporty and spicy . With aggressive performance and styling inspiration flourishes , it is ready to challenge the establishment of luxury sport sedans . But this is not always the case .

When the Lexus IS F was introduced five years ago , he suffered too harsh suspension tuning . Moreover , the violence failed to provide performance advantages over its competitors . But thanks to various revisions last year , the IS F suspension is much more appropriate , and as a result , give you not only more convenient but also more confident .

These improvements make the IS F is worth your attention , even though you may have been interested in the V8 416 - horsepower . But there are still some shortcomings that need to be considered . Compared with the competition , the IS F does not have a higher interior space drivers and passengers will no doubt soon find depressing . There is also no manual transmission is available to meet the driving purists , although it should be noted that the automatic in Manual mode is quite good .

Just as supporters of the IS model, the 2012 Lexus IS F has a quiet cabin , well-placed controls and top-notch materials . Unfortunately , the IS F also suffer from the same drawbacks in the form of limited space . Headroom and rear legroom is at a premium , which may prove problematic for tall occupants . The trunk can accommodate a maximum of 13 cubic feet of luggage , which is about average for cars in this class .

Distinguish the interior of the IS F quieter IS stablemates by utilizing sporty accents and features . Front sport seat upgrades are most prominent , with the additional strengthening and suede inserts and two-tone color scheme . The rear seats IS F is set to only accommodate two passengers instead of the normal three . Other sporty touch including woven aluminum - slender composite ( non-timber ) and cool blue ambient lighting .