Not your momma’s sedan. That is the perfect words to describe the 2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport. Seriously I never thought I would get this much luxury, power, and style in a sedan. The look and sleek sharp style of the recent Lexus vehicles is aggressive and cutting. I dig how the lines of the vehicle jut out and swoop in to create a stunning look that turns heads as it passes especially in the red! I had to be a little more careful in this loaner because it was just too easy to want to go fast with that F Sport package.
The interior of the 2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport was just as sleek and stylish to match the exterior. Wrapped in leather throughout with brushed metallic accents just screamed luxury. As you sit down you feel as though you are in your own little cockpit directing this beast from the best seat in the house. I was a big fan of the cluster display and easy to read dials. My friend even loved the way the seat felt for her as a passenger. They wrap you and hug you into a comfortable position. My kids has plenty of room in the back seat. One feature that was brilliant was that the front seats had curved backs to optimize legroom for the rear passengers.
There were a few complaints about the interior. One being that the nav screen is far away and low in the dashboard. I could not reach it to change things. Secondly the kids could not see the screen from the back seats. They like to know who is singing the songs on the radio and it was so tucked back even I had trouble seeing it at times. Lastly, the leather got crazy hot in the Texas summer heat. I burned my tush a few times. It did have seat coolers/heaters but that only helped if you had the car running long before you got into the car to cool them down. Being that the seats were black leather didn’t help, but still a slight design flaw as hot as they would get.
The drive… oh man momma had a blast. Now on an everyday basis I don’t really need for a super speed car. But… it does come in handy when you want to pass the big trucks and 18 wheelers that we have here in Texas. Yes this pink haired soccer mom does like to drive fast!
Overall my week in the 2016 Lexus IS 200t F sport was more than I could have hoped for in a sport sedan. It gives you the sporty look that you want while having enough room and cargo space for a family on the go. It is slightly out of the budget that our family could afford, but a good middle ground for those who want just a taste of luxury.
2016 Lexus IS 200t F Sport in Redline: MSPR $44,235
- 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged inline, 4-cyl VVTi-W transmission, 8 speed automatic transmission
- 241 horsepower
- Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
- Drive mode select- ECO, normal, sport, and snow
- Dual chrome exhaust
- Power tilt, slide moonroof
- 10 airbags
- Lexus Enform safety connect
- Rear view mirror auto dimming
- Folding rear seats
- Multi informational display
- Lexus Premium Display Audio System
- Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert($600)
- F Sport package- spindle grill, LED headlamps, 18″ F sport wheels, TFT instrument cluster, heated/cooled front seats, aluminum pedals, perforated shift knob, back-up monitor, F sport tuned suspension ($3545)
- Navigation system ($1505)
- F sport perforated leather steering wheel ($150)
- Cargo net ($65)
- Trunk Mat ($105)
Red is always good!