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2012 Lexus IS 350

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Rating8.5

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Compact Sedan
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$40,220 - $42,680
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on August 18, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Progressive and punchy power output from the standard V6 engine

Only one powertrain combo is offered

Remains unchanged for 2012

Excellent ride quality and comfortable seats

Rivals are much more engaging to drive

Crafted interior with superb quality materials and impressive noise isolation

Cramped rear row compared to direct rivals

Specs & Features

$40,220

price

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the compact sedan segment, the 2012 Lexus IS 350 Sedan is a direct competitor to the BMW 335i Sedan, the Volvo S60 T6, and the Mercedes-Benz C 350 Sport Sedan. With a single trim in the lineup, the IS 350 Sedan starts off at an MSRP of $40,220, going all the way up to $42,680 for the AWD model. It is offered with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the IS 350 manages a 0-60 of 5.6 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG.

Buying Advice

The 2012 Lexus IS 350 Sedan is a powerful and premium sedan in its segment offered in a single trim. However, there are multiple packages and options available to equip. We recommend getting the Luxury Package that adds a power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, Lexus Memory System, Espresso or dark gray bird’s-eye maple interior trim along with perforated semi-aniline leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front seats and some other features over the base trim.

Trims

    Base
    $40,220 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

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8.5
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Price

$40,220- $42,680

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.5

Horsepower

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

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2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		5.2 sec13.9 sec-
    2012 Audi S4

    Ranked #1

    		4.9 sec13.5 sec155 mph
    		5.3 sec13.6 sec-
    2012 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    		5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    		5.5 sec13.8 sec-
    		5.7 sec14.2 sec130 mph
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    2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg27 mpg22 mpg17.1 gal.326.8/464.4 mi.
      2012 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      		25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      		25 mpg35 mpg28 mpg17 gal.425/595 mi.
      		23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      		23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg15.8 gal.363.4/537.2 mi.
      		22 mpg31 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.407/573.5 mi.

      2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		180.3 in.70.9 in.56.1 in.5.7 in.107.5 in.
        		197.6 in.72.8 in.58.5 in.5.3 in.111 in.
        2012 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        		195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.
        		194.9 in.72.7 in.58.1 in.6 in.110.2 in.
        2012 Audi A6

        Ranked #4

        		193.9 in.73.8 in.57.8 in.4.6 in.114.7 in.
        		191.3 in.72.5 in.58 in.6 in.113.4 in.

        2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		13.3 cu.ft.85.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          		24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		14.7 cu.ft.106 cu.ft.85.5 cu.ft.
          		12.4 cu.ft.88 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.
          		14 cu.ft.94.5 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi S4

          Ranked #5

          		12.4 cu.ft.90 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.

          2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		15.9 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            		5.4 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A4

            Ranked #3

            		57.9 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.57.9 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A7

            Ranked #4

            		323.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.-
            		20.8 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.13.6 cu.ft.-
            		-12 cu.ft.--

            2012 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-949 lbs.3527 lbs.
              		3307 lbs.890 lbs.3548 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1414 lbs.3858 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.850 lbs.3470 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.870 lbs.3572 lbs.
              2012 Audi A6

              Ranked #3

              		--3682 lbs.

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