The specs: IS 350

Type of vehicle AWD compact premium sedan

Engine 3.5-litre sequential multiport electronic fuel-injected V6 Power 306 hp, 277 lb.-ft. of torque

Transmission Six-speed automatic Brakes Four-wheel ventilated disc Tires P225/45R17 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L/100 km) 12.4 city, 9.0 highway

Price (base/as tested) $47,000; $55,672 Standard features Driver’s and front passenger airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain, side and frontal airbags; LED running lights, stability control, tire pressure monitoring, 8-speaker audio with HD radio, voice recognition, bluetooth, iPod connectivity, 7” display screen, power accessories, 60/40 split rear seats, electrochromic mirrors