Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD - Is it Improved Enough?
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- I review the refreshed 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD to see if the changes underneath the skin are as dramatic as the changes to the exterior are. Sadly, while the driving dynamics are improved, some aspects simply pale in comparison to many of the newer competitors that offer more for the same or less money than the IS. What do you think of the 2021 IS 350? Thanks to Lexus for providing this vehicle to review.
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:59 Interior
3:57 Initial impressions
6:31 Acceleration
8:40 Handling
14:07 Advanced safety tech
18:26 Fuel economy
20:24 Pricing and competitor comparisons
24:41 Final thoughts
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Man this is the most attractive Lexus EVER.
Looks good in the front not so much in the back not luxury enough
@@TheBestMemesLolsShorts true!
I own the 2018 version and I love it.
That’s debatable. I’d say the LC is much better looking, among many other past models.
@@kgisabeast Yeah but im not sure about it, the rear is weird.
I think they nailed the look. Probably the best exterior looking one in the class
@Tony Dinh no 😉
@Tony Dinh TLX is not everywhere. It's very discrete in it's appearance to say the least.
Agreed. It's even nicer in person. The body lines and proportions work really well. The vehicle in Iridium paint scheme looks stunning.
Key word being "exterior" the interior looks like it's from 2013...
Finally a person actually reviewing this car with driving review not some "oh look at the refresh it looks nice" for 15mins
Niche. If you want a reliable daily that looks great and has great sound, resale and some soulful fun aspects- this is perfect (and for me). If you want a rocket ship , don’t buy a petro anyway. This car is plenty fast for what it is.
Really cool to see Lexus isn't focusing on achieving pwr/trq with a turbo motor. People tend to forget that a fast car today will be a slow car a generation from now. A N/A v6 sounds and feels good today, and will continue to do so many years from now.
Only thing slowing turbo cars from today down in the future is carbon build up from GDI, as cars move to include both GDI and Port Injection this will be less and less of an issue. Besides, look at all the turbo cars of the past how much slower are they than their original baseline?
Keeping NA engin is a great idea (especially they are indestructible) but it also shouldn't prevent them of thinking of making an IS500 and ISF, if they really want to compet with their german rivals.
As far as I'm concerned, an IS 300h will do the job for my daily use
@@alexkid408 What is preventing to even dare of thinking of the IS500 and ISF are fleet carbon taxes slowly coming everywhere. BMW, Mercedes and VW are already whining and trying to have them removed, what will very probably not happen because european peoples are voting green party into the government so that this will come.
It means Toyota is one of the few who actually has a plan/idea, of what they are doing in the long run.
There is a way around though, and it's the inline 6 they are working on. Less emission because of 3Liter displacement, more torque, because of the inline 6, a more favourable bore/stroke ratio, lighter, and more power (around 350hp announced - will more probably be around 335 hp).
@@boboutelama5748 bmw already has inline6, but i would love to see an inline6 made in toyota/lexus.
For sure we will all miss the toy/yamaha NA V8 with its incredible sound and reliabiltiy (isf, gsf, rcf, lc 500)
Since it's NA, it would probably live for many years too.
As compared to the new BMWs, this looks more desirable.
M340i is a better car in 904 different ways than this. And Toyota used its motor in the new Supra because it’s the modern 2jz
Nah not really the front end just looks more aggressive
Same engine for 3 generations in a row. B58 is something else, like mentioned here, the M340i. Literally the same interior as the 3is.
@@TJ-cw3mv The Beemer is a better car for driving, sure. If you want a luxury car to reliably and comfortably commute day after day, year after year? Nothing touches a Lexus. There is a car for different priorities and everyone's preferences.
@@TJ-cw3mv Lexus makes a reliable luxury sport car. BMW makes a luxury sport car that MIGHT make it to 70 thousand miles before needing 904 different repairs. Lexus makes a car to last you 300k miles or longer, and bmw loves to see you come in with your credit card to swipe away lmao.
holy moly, this time they really nailed it with the design - and the sound... amazing.
This thing looks beautiful on the outside
It’s a Camry 🤔
Ookkaayyy....
@@fashone6574 pretty much except it’s the luxury TRD Camry
@@thatoneporscheguyok5300 or Avalon
The rear end looks hideous. Those tail lights were way better with a 2006 lexus is250
matt is killing it with these reviews!
I think it's the best looking car in this class and for me it's enough power I prefer naturally aspirated engines you know this is going to run forever
I have a 2013 335is and has over 100k and it runs buttery smooth very reliable. I am 3rd owner so stop with the cliche saying only Japanese cars are reliable. Look at the disaster of Acura Honda V6 transmissions and Nissan GTR. With that said this car needs a little more torque and HP
@@titusrome2863 bro if you think 100k miles from a 2013 is proof of reliability then you are a moron.
Great thorough review! Thanks Matt!
Thanks for watching Randy!
“GET 500” License plate. Lol ok Lexus I see you. IS 500 name was patented in July too. Thanks Lexus for listening to feedback!
Love this review! I have seen many other review about the same car. You bring up things that matter for a car enthusiast!
Agreed...nice job here
thanks for the reviews Matt!
Thanks for watching!
5:26 Ohh my goodness....look at the profile of this IS! This car looks damn good! 😲
solid review man, love your reviews
Man I haven't seen a review from this guy in forever....must be the algo
The exterior redesign is so sick, colours popping off like crazy with those lines. I wished they updated the interior too because it would be an instant buy for me.
Love the car. Always good to hear about Japanese car from a subaruwrxfan ;)
By the way EXCELLENT VIDEO! This Lexus is my favorite from the brand.
Nice review Matt. Your honesty is much appreciated. I definitely have to compliment Lexus on the revised exterior styling which still might convince me to go with this car on my next 3 year lease especially with that awesome blue color! Good point about the excellent reliability.
Nobody:
Matt Maran: hit the button........and it starts right up
Stunningly striking design! 😍😍
The new IS looks beautiful in that Ultra Sonic Blue color!
Hello and thank you for this great content. Would you say the cabin is very quite during highway driving? Are phone calls clear during driving, currently own a 20 forester and it has the worst wireless speakers. Conversation are very irritating and never want to have one while I’m driving.
What are your thoughts on the rwd?
Thinking of getting cloudburst gray with red interior. What are be your thoughts on that combo?
That front is beautiful. I'm glad they went away from the Predator/Crab look of the previous models.
In your opinion. Which one is fun to drive between this and the ES?
This refresh looks great. The M340, G70, and C43 AMG are good cars to lease.... but the IS350 F sport is the smarter buy!!! Hopefully Lexus builds the IS500, that would get my money
lexus 5.0L = 470hp
Alfa Romeo 2.9L = 540hp
lmao at asian engineering
@@ivangamer8022 I'll take the Lexus engineering over a sketchy Alfa V6TT because I know the V8 will be around for years to come. That 5.0 liter is bulletproof.
The Alfa is a great choice for someone, just not me
Love the looks! And since it's a Lexus, it will be reliable as well.
Loving this car!!
would this be better or the audi r7 2021?
I love how it looks and interior is cool
I like that it's different to the other more boring cars that sort of all feel the same
i luv it more
@@hanswurst6742 I feel the same way!
You crazy
@@ericuh14 you should go watch another car review if you really don't like this car.
Happy 420 matt!
If you compare this with an Audi S4 which one would you buy? Why? Thx
Based on this review I had to go test the G70! Nice car too and a worthy contender to the new IS350, but all considered (fuel economy too) a new sport sedan is a 5 plus yr thing and if my 2002 IS300 5 spd is any indication of reliability, I could also be enjoying this new ride 15 yrs from now!
Please can you do a video on the 2022 lexus RC and compare it to this? Have they made any significant changes to the RC yet?
7:09 "but it does sound...😶" 😂😂
Great review. One thing you forgot to mention is the RWD model also gets an 8-speed transmission. That is probably the biggest factor in the faster 0-60 time.
I thought the awd will have more grip? how would the rwd have more grip?
MUCH better review then REDLINE Review.
Beautiful car the rear ended I have to get use to. I feel like Lexus has a more powerful model incoming. This is just a taste of the better driving dynamics
Redline was right though. The outside of the car looks amazing but everything else about it is ancient.
so true Redline Reviews sucks
@@AFCompany once again redline reviews did not need to touch on what wasn’t changed. His job is to educate us on what was updated. Not throw a hissy fit and state the obvious.
@@Toyota4Life ya but to be fair he does that with a lot of brands. I notice it when he talks about Volvo, INFINITI, Audi, and Acura as well as Lexus. He focuses on what they are missing compared to the competition and less of what they do offer. I don’t think it makes him a bad reviewer. I do agree with him on this one though. Love the exterior look of the IS but everything else is lacking. I honestly think they may discontinue the IS.
Its either we get a higher trim (Is500, IsF with 5L V8 or TTV6) or they are going to discontinue the Is. Only time will tell
Does anyone know if the 2022 is350 will finally have more power? Or the same weak v6? Weak compared to the competition in the same price range
Does it have adaptive headlights like mercedes mutlibeam?
I LOVE this color combo
Got a 15 is f sport right now. Once these drop in value I’ll pick one up. Love them
In what ways is the 2022 IS 350 F Sport different than 2021?
Hey Matt great video , love the new from facia so much better than the old spindal grill. Now the front looks uniform. Not like a predator.love the rear so aggressive wide stance:-):-):-):-):-)
Question is.. what shoe do you have on?
It looks really good
If it gets the 5.0 V8 I won't complain about anything and will buy it hands down no questions asked
Sounds like a lambo huracan exhaust when you were flooring it
I thought I was crazy but yeah kinda
6 cylinders can sound very similar to 12 cylinder.
🤣🤣🤣
Careful! Takes gas to drive.
Has any one closely notice the number plate
“6et - 500. I wonder it’s a hint that the v6 TT 500 is coming.
hmm interesting..that might be.. good catch if thats what it means
When I saw that, I was thinking “Get 500”; but similar to what you’re saying though.
It’s a beast!
I'll take two. Thank you.
How does this feel compared to the new TLX? Maybe not quite a fair comparison?
I think it's a fair comparison, and I actually just filmed a TLX review. It'll be posted next week but I'll say I definitely like the TLX much better. Easy choice in my mind. TLX turns in quicker, feels way lighter and more agile, and even manages to have a much smoother ride than the IS.
I have had the Rwd version since 2021. Nice car, but I would like to know if swapping in Michelin Pilot 4S tires would increase grip to reduce tail wagging in sharp corners and wheelspin on acceleration?
Sportier tires should definitely help with grip.
I got myself a Lexus ES350 F Sport. These new designs are killer! Bravo Lexus.
Where did they put the EV battery?
Great looking car.
Now please Lexus put a 5.0 or twin turbo under the bonnet.
Got both IS F Sport and Mustang 5.0.
Mustang is a killer beast and Lexus Is F Sport is an elegance piece of machinery.
great review mate.
Does it have the Tailights of the Toyota Avalon
Touch screen now? i can still see the mouse pad
the front of this car looks so much better than the weird led check marks
Upgraded looks are great and at least they went to a touch screen for the interior
the car looks lifted, why is it that high?
hi Matt. nice vid. liked before watching because I knew it was going to be good
Needed the twin turbo from the ls500. The v6 is good for a mid range option. But it's not competitive
Nice shoes. What are they?
Puma Drift Cats
I really LOVE that blue! Black and blue has always been one of my favorite combos. I like the looks of the car, but I have a harder time getting in and out of a sedan nowadays, so I prefer an SUV. But I almost HATE the RX, because I like something more like the GX in shape. The RX has too much of a crossover looks.
Hate black interior. Blue/red color is my fav color. Why they dont nake blue/brown or blue/red color combo?
Can they just remake the isf 😭
Sadly, was a very poor seller
@@burtdemill9393 really? I thought they did well with them, all i know nowadays theyre hard to come by and dont come cheap
I come from the future and your wish is granted.
@@mugensamurai did you see now the is500!! You are from the future🤩
@@surf183 ^
The front fascia I love, not so much the rear end. Not a fan of the full running rear lights.
6:42 your welcome 🚗💨💨💨💨
This is beautiful
Legend I love this car!
Does it have remote start?
Not on the key fob at least.
I want an Is350 f sport. Perhaps not this one but the next generation if they make it
It looks really good.
Honestly it's gorgeous.. Straight stunning..but it needs a 350hp twin turbo v6 to match the look.Dont get me wrong these things have power and are quick cars but that engine is dated and it needs to keep up with the BMW 3 series and new upcoming TLX
And the Infiniti Q50 with its twin turbo V6 with 400HP
@@SlimeZ33 absolutely and the TLX I was talking about is the type S..dude even the kia stinger GT..This Is 350 for it's price and looks the engine should match the competition or be ahead
This is a F sport not a IS F this competes with Aspec , M sport and S line and not the M3, Type S or RS.
@@ryb2189 but c'mon it's like 50 grand and this is the is350 which is suppose to be the fast is it should easily stick with type S.The RCF is a league ahead of the top S on the top end I'm sure that should be the is350s job the RCF should be chasing proper performance cars not type S or s line stuff..I didn't mention msport cuz the new msport are so fast lol
@@lexusrcflover9175 The lexus patent the IS 500 and that will compete with the Type S.
How is the 0-60 only 5.5 seconds?? It should be 5 seconds easy
The RWD gets an 8-speed auto right?
Yep!
@@MattMaranMotoring why wouldn't they include it with the awd version though?
@@SkaterOrnez right my wife just got one, I'm a little upset it doesnt have the 8speed. Oh well she wouldn't know the difference anyway.
Looking at the comments I can tell that a lot of people don’t have a business mindset of how Toyota/Lexus operates from a business perspective. In life you can’t have everything that you want. With every choice comes a trade off, cost and benefit. Just because every other car brand is following the trends of turbo chargers doesn’t mean Toyota/lexus needs to as well. The company knows that the market is shifting from sedan to suv. It doesn’t make sense to invest heavily in the sedan market especially since consumers market are filled with people eager to buy suv. On the other hand this IS is not at all bad. 311 horsepower is still enough for the average consumer that commutes from home, to work, and occasional outings. As a business it doesn’t make sense to devalue a Toyota/Lexus engine to appeal to a small minority of people that want a turbo charged 350-390 horsepower sedan. Your average consumer is not driving a car with 390 horsepower because if your living in the city there’s no point if you’re using it as a daily driver. I can give u an example, Mercedes sold more c300 from 2016-2020 ( 256 horsepower) than that of the c43 and c63. Why you ask? Because the average consumer is not looking for the fastest car. The average consumer which is a majority, is looking for a car that is nice but relatively good looking to commute within the city. Therefore I feel like Lexus nailed it with this IS. Within three years you will see a lot of owners with this car on the road in comparison to the German competition that get tossed out before it reaches 100,000km with problems
Please do the 2021 Acura TLX next!
Coming next week!
Why does it look like a hatchback from the 3/4 angle.. i thought it was a CT review in the thumbnail
This needs a matte grey or black color and its perfect👌
Yep love mine!
I can’t wait to see what they do with Mazda on the next gen IS. This one will be good enough to hold them over until that new one is ready for 2023-2024.
Cannot wait! Mazda makes excellent sedans in FWD, can you imagine a Mazda tuned RWD version? The dynamics and style of a Mazda with Lexus reliability.....I'm for it!
Don't really like the rear taillights, but everything else about the styling is top of the class imo.
I love how the license plate says GET 500
I heard rumors of a new motor coming soon is that a lie ?
There’s rumors of the V8 going in, who knows if it’ll actually happen.
So Matt, how does this compare to the Kia Stinger GT?
Stinger GT is much faster, has more dynamic handling, better grip (tires), better transmission, more space, more practicality and a slightly more luxurious interior. Oh and a much longer warranty lol.
But does the Kia have Lexus reliability?
Great review Matt!
Only time will tell with reliability but I don't think Kia would put a 10 year warranty on a car that will fall apart before then.
@@MattMaranMotoring Unfortunately KIA still has too many serious recalls.
If you commute long distances every day and not only you, but your employees depend on you being there every day, a Lexus is really the only choice with some level of luxury. Nothing else comes close to serving this purpose day after day for a few years straight with no fuss. Maybe a Toyota Avalon does, but really, nothing else.
Very good looking , and yes your going to feel understeer before you feel over steer , especially in a AWD , the rear of normal cars should never swing out in normal cornering under a power oversteer yes but throwing it into a right corner no ...
As an owner of ‘16 is350 rwd(bought it used and owned it for 2.5 yrs) I love what Lexus has does with the redesign.
Yes, the power could always be more, but I don’t plan on racing anyone on the road or track.
As someone who sold their rsx with 208k miles on it I don’t plan of getting a new car every 3 years.
Aside from tires (stock tires are utter crap) I have spent $204 bucks in maintenance charge with 66k miles on it. My rsx cost more to maintain lol
Is350 awd is quick for a lil ass car 0-60 in 5.6 seconds is quick my brother own a is300 f sport its pretty quick tbh
I would love a race between a F sport ES vs IS...
I have both. The is is faster.
good looking car love it
Why does it still have halogen rear turn signals? It cheapens the look of the car.
It has decent power. It looks good and has a good sound system. And Lexus reliability. I like it.
Hey mate, if you like Lexus reviews I've made a few of them including all 3 IS models. If you're interested to watch let me know what you think :)
I own a 2017 model and it doesn't seem like it's improved much. I do like the headlights more. It has the same transmission lag and the same old V6.
Hasn’t had much improvement since the late 2000s
Your wrong I went to go test drive this and all though it’s the same engine, the shift between gears is much quicker especially during sharper turns and it’s much more responsive. The overall ride quality is better than the 3rd generation IS
But is the IS500 coming that is the question
Why cant Lexus slap a v6 3.5l twin turbo from the LS500 and call it the new ISF?
The complaints about the automatic in SportPlus mode doesnt make sense when you can just use manual mode to hold the gear you want....