d+a | Issue 115 • Apr/May 2020

14 / MOOD BOARD / ergonomic seat from which to enjoy the double wishbone front suspension system with a multi-link rear system for excellent grip and steering response. After owning the IS and experiencing all it has to offer, it will be equally difficult to switch back to a sports car or a sedan. THIS LEXUS MODEL PROMISES TO CONVERT YOU WITH ITS SPORTS SEDAN DESIGN. POWER TRIP H ow can a car be a sedan and sporty at the same time? The designers of Lexus have proven it is possible through the IS that is dynamic, sleek and athletic. On the front, the restyled spindle grille is flanked by prominent air intakes and tipped by the headlamp clusters, giving it a resolute appearance and heightening the sense of power and agility. An enhanced character line runs the length of the car’s silhouette. It accentuates the shape of the body and emphasises the broad flare of the wheel arches, giving the IS a wide and powerful rear stance. Round the back, rectangular chrome exhaust tips accentuate its sporty nature. The rear light clusters feature the trademark L-shape motif, bringing the attention to a firmly planted stance of the sedan. The interiors prioritise driver comfort – everything from controls displayed in a way that follows a single line of movement, to an WORDS LOW SHI PING