Lexus is sportster takes on iconic teutons.

(From Bristol Evening Post)

Simon Harding discovers that the entry-level Lexus IS Compact Sports Saloon has an appealing cross- me-at-your-peril understatement Its cars may not be as common on the roads as the heavy hitting German marques, but Lexus, the luxury arm of the giant Toyota corporation, has established a reputation for pseudo- Teutonic efficiency and all-round appeal.

What I especially liked about the entry-level IS model was its cross-me-at-your-peril understatement, both inside and out.

The IS 250 Sport Auto petrol model I tested wasn't as brash as some sportier saloons - there was little to no fancy frilling around the bumpers and …