Despite targeting the prior two iterations of the IS sedan against
the sporty class leaders, Lexus has decided to take a more comfort - orientated approach to the current car.
Other segment
leaders were the Honda Fit, best small car with 114 problems per 100, Buick Encore (small SUV, 110), Buick Verano (compact car, 77), Toyota Prius V (compact MPV, 130), Mini Cooper and Mini Coupe / Roadster (tied for best compact
sporty car with a score of 161 for both), Chevrolet Equinox (compact SUV, 85) and Mercedes - Benz GLK -
Class (compact premium SUV, 115).
Strong demand for both the Mercedes - Benz passenger vehicles and SUVs fueled sales for the month with the
sporty C -
Class — the gateway to the Mercedes - Benz brand for younger and first - time Mercedes - Benz buyers — as the volume
leader posting sales of 7,214, up 10.6 %!