If control is indeed a fantasy, then the IS 250 is a control freak's dream. It is a wonderfully responsive car. Steering is tight, precise. It feels perfectly balanced, especially on twisty, downhill roads where multiple weight transfers -- some of them abrupt -- could cause a lesser automobile to lose its composure.
The car's optional all-wheel-drive system bolsters driver confidence on wet and snow-covered highways. Power shifts automatically from slipping to gripping wheels. The action is smooth, non-intrusive.
An array of other electronic defenses, including advanced traction and stability control systems, as well as electronic brake distribution and other braking assistance technology, help keep the IS 250's driver and passengers safe.
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