2011 Lexus IS Sportcross

The 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross is smooth and sophisticated; it is hip and aggressive. It is comparably priced with the more conservative Lexus edition, but is targeted toward a younger audience.

The Lexus IS Sportcross uses an inline-6 and rear-wheel drive. The Sportcross is only available with the automatic. All come standard with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD), side-curtain air bags, high-intensity discharge headlights, five-spoke alloy wheels, traction control, nine-speaker audio system with cassette and in-dash six-disc CD player, plus all the power-oriented paraphernalia of a luxury car: automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows and door locks, auto-dimming rearview and driver’s sideview mirrors, heated external mirrors, remote entry, security system and more.

2011 Lexus IS Sportcross also gets a sturdy rear window washer/wiper.

 

The sedan with the manual gearbox comes with a sport-tuned suspension. All models come standard with five-spoke 17-inch wheels and 215/45ZR17 tires. Eleven-spoke wheels are optional. The 2011 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross features slightly wider rear tires (225/45R17) on half-inch wider rims. All-season tires are available as a no-cost option (16 inches on 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross, good for adding slightly taller snow tires).

 

Graphite-polished wheels are optional ($400). A Leather Package ($2,465 for the sedan, $2,505 for the2011 Lexus IS Sportcross) includes leather trim, eight-way driver and passenger power seats, driver’s-seat memory, and a programmable garage door opener. A similar package is available trimmed in leather and alcantara ($2,065 and $2,105). Heated front seats ($440) can be added to either package. We recommend the optional limited-slip differential ($390) to driving enthusiasts for improved traction when accelerating out of corners. We also recommend Vehicle Skid Control ($350) for models with automatics. A navigation system ($2,000) is also available. 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross opens up before you a new world of four-wheeler. 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross is crisp, stylish and sleek. Add to that invaluable assurance from Lexus – the front-runner in car manufacturing industry. 2011 Lexus IS Sportcross – simply unputdownable.

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