In its new IS250, Lexus has outfitted the passenger side airbag with a dual-chamber bag, which supports more of the upper body than traditional single chamber bags and cradles the face.

Standing in its way is another car that majors on refinement – the Lexus IS250. As well as a more powerful V6 engine, this range-topping SE-L model also has a higher price tag than the Mercedes ...

But you can now add Lexus to that list ... However, it will go 60 fewer miles between fill-ups. The flagship IS250 SE-L will be worth £13,006 in three years – or 43.9 per cent of its price ...

The basic design of the Lexus IS has been around for more than a decade, so it’s ancient by modern measures, with a cramped second row and small trunk. But the magic of the IS 500 F Sport ...