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It sounded better before the refresh. To me, it sounds like they are adding some kind of digital engine sound to the new IS 350, which is completely unnecessary since the existing IS 350 already had a sound tube under the hood.
As a 2016 owner of the same car, I'm not seeing enough updates to warrant upgrading. Same gated shifter, laggy shifts, and actually slower 0-60 now for some reason, on paper. It is a well-built machine--the engine is solid, the ride is confidence inspiring, it's just not keeping up with the competition. Cosmetic changes and a bigger infotainment screen are all I see. A note to any potential owners: f-sport seats look awesome, and feel good for 2-hour drives, but not ideal for long trips. There is no adjusting the camber, and with a staggered tire set up (225 front, 255 rear) there is excessive wear inside edges at the rear. Almost like they set it for 225 all around then added the wider tires on back (my 225 winters all around do not have this wearing issue). A minor annoyance, but it's an enjoyable ride every time. An extremely reliable car.
Miko_Pure that's my #1 choice right now (G70, 2021 model). My brother already stole my idea and bought the 3.3T in the same spec I was looking at, the bastard.
BINGO! i was going to say what you wrote to a T, but you beat me to it. Toyota keeps touting how much work went into this refresh, but its simply not evident in the results, still seems to understeer like crazy at the limit, super slow (by todays standards) shifts, lackluster power output from an ancient drivetrain..... about the only real good update they did was add a mechanical LSD, but that's not going to change the nature of the ride that was designed to be "confidence inspiring" which is corporate speak for "boring ride". I'll keep looking at much better alternatives, like the Cadillac CT4 V, Mercedes A35-C43, Genesis G70, BMW 330i\340i, Infiniti Q50 3.0t (not the best, but huge potential with a few simple mods).
Upgrading to this from my 2014 IS350 Fsport. I know it’s not logically the best upgrade , the fastest, or the fact it’s an ice car- but I just can’t get away from the IS lineup . It’s so great at so many things and just works . Also the new bbs wheels and little actual sporty upgrades are a big step up from previous gens
I can help answer, the interior room is adequate. I'm 5 11", slim, and can sit behind myself with 3" between my knees and the back of the seat, and the same space between the headliner and my head. It's not spacious like on a GS, but I think it's usable.
I have a 2019 IS350 AWD F-Sport and I'm strongly contemplating upgrading to a future IS350 in the same spec, just like you're going from 2014 to 2021. It's the perfect blend of every day daily driveability, comfort, luxury, sport, AWD (for winter, + winter tires), and tech like blind spot monitoring / adaptive cruise, and so on. I think it's basically the perfect sporty sedan for me, even though the competition may be faster. The 330i has a 2.0T and it's faster than the IS350, but I don't care, naturally aspirated V6 for the win.
Yeah the screen is ugly. It just looks like they slapped an iPad mini on the dash. Why couldn't they have just integated it into the dash like their other models?
My old car had the screen integrated into the dash. Now I have a screen mounted on the dash. I have to say I prefer the screen being up higher while driving. One that retracts is probably the best of both worlds.
@@pnourani Lexus will integrate it within a year or two. They’re banking on early adopters of this 2021 refresh to buy again just for it. Pretty dirty business strategy.
@@travisl1759 It did have some noticeable body roll in the models without adaptive suspension. (I owned one, and have driven a couple of AVS-equipped cars.) I will say it wasn't terrible, and appreciate that the car was actually reasonably comfortable for daily driving.
Godddd i got a new 2016 IS 200t and I want this one 😭😭. Man it’s beautiful. Idk what it is about Lexus but the engine they have sounds like no other. That paddle shift hits different
I honestly don't think the interior is that bad, aside from the fact that it looks nearly identical to the IS3 aside from the touchscreen. I think the ugliest part of the interior is the button cluster below the analog clock. That part just looks cheap, But hey, at least it has buttons. A lot of companies are deciding to remove buttons for important functions.
I always liked the functionality of the button bank in my IS 300 AWD. Sure it looks a bit odd in a Lexus, but like you said, physical controls are nice to have.
yeah, I'm not a fan at all of the newest gen Lexus radio stack, period. My biggest gripe, which may be petty, is there's nowhere to put your phone where it's accessible. I understand that I could use a magnetic A/C vent clip, but even then, there's no ledge that the phone would rest on, so any bumps would guarantee to send the phone crashing down to the center console area. I think ever car should consider where driver can safely lay their phone. You should at least be able to glance at it if, for instance, you're using it for navigation. I never use the one built into the car.
I don't get the hate of all those who constantly whine about the lack of Lexus performance, lack of sound etc. This one is a gorgeous car inside and out. It's comfy to drive and has a nice pickup. I had people in my car and it's so quiet inside, they didn't know that the engine was running... just as I like it. I am one of those that prefers quiet cars that perform well and people don't hear them a mile away. You guys want noise, do a muffler delete, etc. I think it's juvenile! It's my daily driver from one photoshoot location to another (I am a photographer in NYC) and it has a great pick up in traffic and highways. You always could get yourself a used LFA somewhere, if you have the money, or just look at another brand.
Hahaha "I'll take it if its reliable". It better be f'in reliable if the engine is 14+ years old and the technology is atleast 2 generations behind. Lexus is a fkin joke. You think if the germans did the same thing their cars wouldn't be deemed reliable?
thatfeel; I really don’t care. I spend my time working and learning. A car is just a tool. I value tested and reliable tech. “New” also means new problems. People like you are great product testers for me people like me to see if a concept/product works...Carry on.
Your 2016 IS200t POV video (and savagegeese) encouraged me to buy one! Thank you. It changed my life. Your driving seems to be more aggressive and is fun to watch but please be safe...
That sound is great, I like styling and it will cost less over time than a BMW or Audi. Not that I am a hater of those brands but if I had to own a car in this segment this would be up there. The only thing they should have done was update the interior and change the dash entirely to make it more modern but overall the exterior is sleek. Also, they should have tweaked the aerodynamics a little bit more but it would be a nice car to own.
In 2016/2017 the changed it to the 2GR-FKS from uber 2GR-FSE. The power and reliability was pretty much unchanged, however it does gets better fuel economy now.
People who say it's uncompetitive are lying. Performance-wise it falls directly in the center of similarly priced competition. And it will last a few decades of daily driving.
I don't understand all the people crying for more power. Where are you going to use this power at? If you want more power get an F model. This is a daily and the power is adequate for that.
This is a GREAT car if you like to drive manual and automatic transmission. This car also has lots of great features, and is selling for a cheap price of 40k.
@Dylan Matthew There is a lot more to a vehicle than numbers on a spec sheet, or performance data. I, for one, appreciate the conservative redesign. I will also gladly take a proven, naturally aspirated V6 over a turbo 4 pot everyday of the week, twice on Sunday. 0-60 times be damned.
@Dylan Matthew Perhaps you meant the Lexus IS? I find the interior of the Lexus to be a nicer place to spend time than the 330i. Suspension is not too firm, yet it doesn't flop around when you throw it into a corner. I find the torque curve of the NA V6 to be far more predictable of the elastic feeling of a turbo 4 coming in and out of boost during throttle modulation. (The latter is especially important on track). Speaking of track driving, the Lexus have far better heat management than the 330i (oil temp gets lofty on the street alone). This means more time is spent driving rather than shutting down due to thermal limitations. I only mention the 330i because I find it to be its closest competitor. (the base M340 is costs more than a loaded IS) The MB C series is not even worth mentioning in my opinion. Look, I'm not really trying to change your opinion, more just defending a product which I think you misunderstand. I'm not even arguing that the IS is best in its segment, more just saying that it is not an "embarassment" either. Do with that what you want. Cheers.
I rather have reliability. All that tech is why Mercedes Benz are junk, BMW, the list goes on. I wonder why Toyota is so popular and expensive when used. Rather spend more money on gas and luxury then on constant repairs that cost more than gas in a year.
@Dylan Matthew The infotainment does suck, I'll give you that. I don't know which cars you have been sitting in, though. The Lexus interior outshines the 330i's by a long shot. Far more design elements, variation in material, the 330i's interior is more dull looking than a Crown Vic. The BMW's screen isn't even integrated into the dash, just stuck on like an afterthought. IDK, we just may have to agree to disagree, because I'm clearly not seeing what you're seeing.
@Dylan Matthew I agree with you there disappointing "redesign" of the IS. But the the IS interior does have better materials than the 3 series. The seats in the 3 series are hard, the leather and arm rests are not comfortable. The piano black plastic etc it's not as luxurious FEELING as the IS. But I agree with everything else tho
Paddle shifters are just as slow as I remember from my 2014 IS. They really need to improve the powertrain. The exterior refresh is great. The interior is still okay - not that different. I like the overall layout but I remember the materials weren’t all that great - too much rubber and plastic.
@@elizabetha.8064 Disagree. After owning a 2014 IS350, I've owned a 2016 340i and now have a 2018 M3 with Competition Package. Granted, I'm not comparing apples to apples in terms of price, or even class of car. But I've had ZERO issues with my BMWs and they outperform my IS350 in every metric. That said, your experience with BMW may have been different. If/when they put a V8 or V6 Turbo in the new IS, I'll definitely give it another look!!
I had a 2018 Lexus IS350 F ( AWD ) this sounds EXACTlY the same. The transmission is so sluggish on these. Takes forever to shift and downshift. Rocks you back and forth
don’t know why i see the hate , in my opinion i think the [2021] f350 is better than most models going back AT LEAST 5 years , and i’ve driven two in the past . that’d be enough for someone else to upgrade coming from a bmw owner
@@theonewhostandsaboveall The steering wheel looks great, new steering wheels are getting too complicated with 30 different buttons and lcd screens on them. I’ve always thought the IS steering wheel looks sporty and functional without all the modern jazz.
@@theonewhostandsaboveall why would you want glossy piano black? it doesn't age well. And since you can keep this car running daily for 20 years, that's important.
I don't understand why people complain about the interior, it's right about perfect. The only flaw in the interior that the pre-refresh one had is that the infotainment system had that stupid mouse and non-touch screen, the refresh fixes that. Maybe you could argue that the analog clock is stupid, but that's a minor detail. For me, it's the exterior that's worse, the pre-refresh one just looks better in the rear.
Agh! The trans/computer doesn't let you redline in the sportiest setting. You can see at 5:03 that the car shifts for you at redline before he even pressed the paddle shifter. The whole point of a manual setting in an automatic car is to let you have manual control of the gear shift, I want 0 interference!
I don't like what they did to the red. The previous generation red was much darker and fits the car more. While I don't mind them carrying over the engine and chassis, the gas mileage in these things are horrible. On my daily commutes in the city, I'm getting no better than 15L/100km and that's with feathering the throttle on the IS300 AWD.
I wish instead of the cd slot, they made a cut out to put down your phone for storage or wireless carplay. Quite disappointed that the two cup holders are the only placeholders. Anybody agrees with me?
It’s kind of part of Toyota’s philosophy on manufacturing and it really applies to a lot of Japanese manufacturing and that of Herman Miller. I don’t think it imo car reliability supersedes overall tech but again imo
It’s not their main priority. They’re main priorities are making the car itself good and especially reliability and all that. While yea interior plays a big part of every car. It’s just how Lexus plays it’s game.
The only way to survive in the automotive industry is to have your own personality and not follow others. The personality is what making people remember. Lexus won't be as good now if they were to follow the Germans
@@whyareyoumad000 Lexus could add better tech, and or re-design the interior without copying the Germans. Who is going to spend 52k on a car that has stayed the same for the past 8 or so years? The only person going to buy this Lexus IS one who wants to keep it for more than 3 years. This car looks perfect from the outside, they could of at least updated and re-designed the interior, this would make it more competitive with rivals. If this car was more competitive than at that point who would want the others if the Lexus had a nice interior and is reliable / cheaper than the rivals.
Connor Pickett so tru i hate when the fanboys give them a pass just cuz they love lexus when in reality you gotta be vocal about the dislikes so lexus must change wats disliked in the car rather than the fanboys making excuses for all the cars cons
@@connorpickett4898 do as you wish 🙏 Just so you know, I'd rather spend that money on a car that gonna last me a decade worry-free rather than a car that gonna get me stranded on the side of a highway at any given time, just saying 🤷🏻♂️
Red Line the exterior looks good to me I atleast happy to know Lexus did something on the outside but the inside in that combination is just horrible I feel like they got extremely lazy on that part and only sticked an tablet out of the dash whit the old one still there a dashboard like one the LS ES LC would be great
That center console should have changed....I got bored of the same thing and the red seats should have had a black accent with it to reduce the too much red, exterior is gorgeous !!
this car was nice in '06 with the 350 motor. even 2014 it was pretty good. but damn if it isn't feeling old now. i timed the 0-60 as 5.7 which is slower than like a 330i or A4 2.0t.
@@DMCarReviews Engine's been updated a bit to keep up with others, the body's completely different, pretty much everything's different from the old IS except some parts of the motor and the chassis. It's not the same exact car.
@@DMCarReviews The mirrors on the 2021 IS are new - in fact it now has the same mirrors as the recently-refreshed RC - just to name one example of how your post is inaccurate.
Wish the IS had a dual clutch atleast. The engine and transmission are from like 2006. Lexus is well behind the competition in terms of technical advancement or maybe they're just lazy ? Who knows
@@_MIKIMOTO_ I owned a 2016, and it was significantly different from this. Smaller infotainment screen, different horn button, different A/C vents, etc.
When are they going to give the Lexus IS an automatic trunk and auto folding mirrors ??!! I'm still disappointed not seeing that in a car of this price point. I'll continue to hold on to my 2015 IS350
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Can the fake engine sound be turned off?
i drive my 06 250 at 120 normally, u gotta pull over 140 to really test drive a 3rd gen IS
its a rear wheel turn in wide and catch the mid inside turn
7:30 u should of been able to come out of the on ramp at 80mph, turn in wide and slow down till mid inside to accelerat out
when u turn too hard the tires skreetches, bad driving, u shouldnt even hear tires unless u are braking hard or burning out
Best reviews are the ones that don’t talk let the car speak for it’s self.
I know what you're trying to say, but I think you mean the best reviews are the ones that let's the car speak for itself.
Don't you mean the exact opposite of what you said? As in, you think unnarated reviews are better?
One of the most enjoyable rides I've been along for.
Excellent review, we get all the info and no talking. On another note, that 3.5 V6 engine will last a lifetime.
That 3.5 is so good they’ve been using it for 15 years. No complaints - owned an 06 IS350, currently have an 11
How can this man be able to remain Completely SILENT throughout the whole vid lol. I’d be clearing my throat n all that 🤣🤣
because the car really damn boring
kinmin 400+ HP and boring don’t mix lol
Nich Hollywood this car doesn’t have 400hp
@@RamzaBeo u mean 400 mice.
Damn I thought this was the other Lexus 😂. 311hp is still respectable
The engine sound is kind of difficult to explain how awesome it sounds at high revs...
Something to be said for the last naturally aspirated V6 in the class, it sounds aggressive but refined.
The 2GR is one of the greatest engines ever made. Silky smooth.
It sounded better before the refresh. To me, it sounds like they are adding some kind of digital engine sound to the new IS 350, which is completely unnecessary since the existing IS 350 already had a sound tube under the hood.
ARentz07 agreed, I feel like they have synthesized some extra sound through speakers. They did it in the RCF/GSF
YakuzaJZ as far as I know the GSF doesn’t have synthesized sound, but the RCF does have it.
As a 2016 owner of the same car, I'm not seeing enough updates to warrant upgrading. Same gated shifter, laggy shifts, and actually slower 0-60 now for some reason, on paper. It is a well-built machine--the engine is solid, the ride is confidence inspiring, it's just not keeping up with the competition. Cosmetic changes and a bigger infotainment screen are all I see.
A note to any potential owners: f-sport seats look awesome, and feel good for 2-hour drives, but not ideal for long trips. There is no adjusting the camber, and with a staggered tire set up (225 front, 255 rear) there is excessive wear inside edges at the rear. Almost like they set it for 225 all around then added the wider tires on back (my 225 winters all around do not have this wearing issue). A minor annoyance, but it's an enjoyable ride every time. An extremely reliable car.
It's extremely reliable and has a vast aftermarket for the engine.
We know they are gonna kill Is like the gs
Then upgrade the g70 is better than any is350 ha
Miko_Pure that's my #1 choice right now (G70, 2021 model). My brother already stole my idea and bought the 3.3T in the same spec I was looking at, the bastard.
BINGO! i was going to say what you wrote to a T, but you beat me to it. Toyota keeps touting how much work went into this refresh, but its simply not evident in the results, still seems to understeer like crazy at the limit, super slow (by todays standards) shifts, lackluster power output from an ancient drivetrain..... about the only real good update they did was add a mechanical LSD, but that's not going to change the nature of the ride that was designed to be "confidence inspiring" which is corporate speak for "boring ride".
I'll keep looking at much better alternatives, like the Cadillac CT4 V, Mercedes A35-C43, Genesis G70, BMW 330i\340i, Infiniti Q50 3.0t (not the best, but huge potential with a few simple mods).
I’m more of an Infiniti Guy, but damn this engine and how it sounds just sold me to Lexus 🖐
@Brian Lee I know, I own an F30 335i myself and it’s just expensive to maintain but the drive is just unmatched, I love it
Why’re you talking to yourself ya weirdo
@@jehadwadi4554 think he was talking to someone but their reply was deleted. RUclips does that
Upgrading to this from my 2014 IS350 Fsport. I know it’s not logically the best upgrade , the fastest, or the fact it’s an ice car- but I just can’t get away from the IS lineup . It’s so great at so many things and just works . Also the new bbs wheels and little actual sporty upgrades are a big step up from previous gens
How about the interior room. It don't look that spacious
I can help answer, the interior room is adequate. I'm 5 11", slim, and can sit behind myself with 3" between my knees and the back of the seat, and the same space between the headliner and my head. It's not spacious like on a GS, but I think it's usable.
I have a 2019 IS350 AWD F-Sport and I'm strongly contemplating upgrading to a future IS350 in the same spec, just like you're going from 2014 to 2021. It's the perfect blend of every day daily driveability, comfort, luxury, sport, AWD (for winter, + winter tires), and tech like blind spot monitoring / adaptive cruise, and so on.
I think it's basically the perfect sporty sedan for me, even though the competition may be faster. The 330i has a 2.0T and it's faster than the IS350, but I don't care, naturally aspirated V6 for the win.
Designers: What type of Infortaiment system do u want?
Lexus: TTABLET
Yeah the screen is ugly. It just looks like they slapped an iPad mini on the dash. Why couldn't they have just integated it into the dash like their other models?
My old car had the screen integrated into the dash. Now I have a screen mounted on the dash. I have to say I prefer the screen being up higher while driving. One that retracts is probably the best of both worlds.
Couldn't agree more
At least the infotainment system is usable
@@pnourani Lexus will integrate it within a year or two. They’re banking on early adopters of this 2021 refresh to buy again just for it. Pretty dirty business strategy.
Looks like a big difference in the handling of body roll, so that's a plus
@Sunamer Z the previous IS
The previous IS is very stable
@@travisl1759 It did have some noticeable body roll in the models without adaptive suspension. (I owned one, and have driven a couple of AVS-equipped cars.) I will say it wasn't terrible, and appreciate that the car was actually reasonably comfortable for daily driving.
This car with the RC F engine (V8 naturally aspirated with 477hp).
It’s called an isf. Which they need to bring back.
There are rumors!
@@rp6587 Yes, IS-F 2008 is very cool, a new one to fight with M3, C63, QV and other models would be very interesting.
@@renatospada5760 shh dont tell anyone but they are bringing it back with 2021 with naturally v8
@@rp6587 shh dont tell anyone but they are bringing it back with 2021 with naturally v8
Godddd i got a new 2016 IS 200t and I want this one 😭😭. Man it’s beautiful. Idk what it is about Lexus but the engine they have sounds like no other. That paddle shift hits different
My 2018 IS 350 is one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned. Yes it’s not as responsive or quick as my 335i, but it’s a great car to drive
if i closed my eyes and slept to this video, i wouldnt be able to tell the difference than the video from Winding Road Magazine in 2013/14
I honestly don't think the interior is that bad, aside from the fact that it looks nearly identical to the IS3 aside from the touchscreen. I think the ugliest part of the interior is the button cluster below the analog clock. That part just looks cheap, But hey, at least it has buttons. A lot of companies are deciding to remove buttons for important functions.
I always liked the functionality of the button bank in my IS 300 AWD. Sure it looks a bit odd in a Lexus, but like you said, physical controls are nice to have.
The only thing that looks bad in the interior is me
Its bad and old looking.
@@991carreras3 Lmfao, ironic given the button galore of the 991 Carreras.
yeah, I'm not a fan at all of the newest gen Lexus radio stack, period. My biggest gripe, which may be petty, is there's nowhere to put your phone where it's accessible. I understand that I could use a magnetic A/C vent clip, but even then, there's no ledge that the phone would rest on, so any bumps would guarantee to send the phone crashing down to the center console area. I think ever car should consider where driver can safely lay their phone. You should at least be able to glance at it if, for instance, you're using it for navigation. I never use the one built into the car.
I don't get the hate of all those who constantly whine about the lack of Lexus performance, lack of sound etc.
This one is a gorgeous car inside and out. It's comfy to drive and has a nice pickup. I had people in my car and it's so quiet inside, they didn't know that the engine was running... just as I like it.
I am one of those that prefers quiet cars that perform well and people don't hear them a mile away. You guys want noise, do a muffler delete, etc.
I think it's juvenile! It's my daily driver from one photoshoot location to another (I am a photographer in NYC) and it has a great pick up in traffic and highways.
You always could get yourself a used LFA somewhere, if you have the money, or just look at another brand.
Lexus are luxury vehicles known for reliability if they want sound or performance they should get a ricer 😂
The interior and the engine is just like the previous generation. I had the 2014 IS. So I know
That's the issue with Japanese luxury cars. Always 5 to 10 years dated back vs German/European ones
Lucien L; I’ll take it If means more long term reliability.
If it aint broke why fix it? Constant R&D for new engines every generation means less reliability.
Hahaha "I'll take it if its reliable". It better be f'in reliable if the engine is 14+ years old and the technology is atleast 2 generations behind. Lexus is a fkin joke. You think if the germans did the same thing their cars wouldn't be deemed reliable?
thatfeel; I really don’t care. I spend my time working and learning. A car is just a tool.
I value tested and reliable tech. “New” also means new problems. People like you are great product testers for me people like me to see if a concept/product works...Carry on.
Your 2016 IS200t POV video (and savagegeese) encouraged me to buy one! Thank you. It changed my life. Your driving seems to be more aggressive and is fun to watch but please be safe...
I can almost smell the leather :) Beautifull car built to last! Congrats!
Not leather...Nuluxe.
I have a 2010 is350 and this has the same engine. Trust me this thing is faster than 90% of others cars on the road.
Nice try, this luxury Camry is slower than a lot of suv/cuv's.
@@JAM_2024 I don't see a luxury Camry. Perhaps you commented on the wrong video?
That sound is great, I like styling and it will cost less over time than a BMW or Audi. Not that I am a hater of those brands but if I had to own a car in this segment this would be up there. The only thing they should have done was update the interior and change the dash entirely to make it more modern but overall the exterior is sleek. Also, they should have tweaked the aerodynamics a little bit more but it would be a nice car to own.
Gorgeous car, I wish they would sell it in Europe with that engine.
ow so there's a difference between engines around Europe and US??? i didn't know.
350 on Europe is not available to buy. I imported 350 18’ from USA. It was one way
@@metr0wy331 i got you . maybe it's just the position of country in Europe . like in UK or Germany available there??
unfortunately , no. 350 Was only in USA. Every country in EU or not in EU have 200t(named now IS300), 300hybrid and 250
that's unfortunate . well thanks for the new info 🤜🤛 have a nice day
Wow looks gorgeous
No car manufacturer can beat Lexus designs 😎😎
14 years since the 2nd IS (XE20), this one uses pretty much the same 2GR engine with pretty much the same HP as in 2006.
it's reliable
In 2016/2017 the changed it to the 2GR-FKS from uber 2GR-FSE. The power and reliability was pretty much unchanged, however it does gets better fuel economy now.
It's not exactly the same. They have added the ability for the engine to run on the Atkinson cycle at low loads.
@Der Schwindel There are different variants of the FKS. Sure it's less powerful in a Tacoma, but not here.
People who say it's uncompetitive are lying. Performance-wise it falls directly in the center of similarly priced competition. And it will last a few decades of daily driving.
I don't understand all the people crying for more power. Where are you going to use this power at? If you want more power get an F model. This is a daily and the power is adequate for that.
This is a GREAT car if you like to drive manual and automatic transmission. This car also has lots of great features, and is selling for a cheap price of 40k.
I like the way the engine sounds
Lexus: We are known for reliability not by innovation but by repetition.
@Dylan Matthew There is a lot more to a vehicle than numbers on a spec sheet, or performance data. I, for one, appreciate the conservative redesign. I will also gladly take a proven, naturally aspirated V6 over a turbo 4 pot everyday of the week, twice on Sunday. 0-60 times be damned.
@Dylan Matthew Perhaps you meant the Lexus IS?
I find the interior of the Lexus to be a nicer place to spend time than the 330i. Suspension is not too firm, yet it doesn't flop around when you throw it into a corner. I find the torque curve of the NA V6 to be far more predictable of the elastic feeling of a turbo 4 coming in and out of boost during throttle modulation. (The latter is especially important on track). Speaking of track driving, the Lexus have far better heat management than the 330i (oil temp gets lofty on the street alone). This means more time is spent driving rather than shutting down due to thermal limitations.
I only mention the 330i because I find it to be its closest competitor. (the base M340 is costs more than a loaded IS) The MB C series is not even worth mentioning in my opinion.
Look, I'm not really trying to change your opinion, more just defending a product which I think you misunderstand. I'm not even arguing that the IS is best in its segment, more just saying that it is not an "embarassment" either. Do with that what you want. Cheers.
I rather have reliability. All that tech is why Mercedes Benz are junk, BMW, the list goes on. I wonder why Toyota is so popular and expensive when used. Rather spend more money on gas and luxury then on constant repairs that cost more than gas in a year.
@Dylan Matthew The infotainment does suck, I'll give you that. I don't know which cars you have been sitting in, though. The Lexus interior outshines the 330i's by a long shot. Far more design elements, variation in material, the 330i's interior is more dull looking than a Crown Vic. The BMW's screen isn't even integrated into the dash, just stuck on like an afterthought.
IDK, we just may have to agree to disagree, because I'm clearly not seeing what you're seeing.
@Dylan Matthew I agree with you there disappointing "redesign" of the IS. But the the IS interior does have better materials than the 3 series. The seats in the 3 series are hard, the leather and arm rests are not comfortable. The piano black plastic etc it's not as luxurious FEELING as the IS. But I agree with everything else tho
finally someone that knows how to drive on one of these videos...not going 20 mph down the road
the curves and the edges to die for
I've been following this car! Remember? I was on the live drive when you first got it! I like it!
Paddle shifters are just as slow as I remember from my 2014 IS. They really need to improve the powertrain. The exterior refresh is great. The interior is still okay - not that different. I like the overall layout but I remember the materials weren’t all that great - too much rubber and plastic.
What's wrong with the powertrain?
@@JackFN_VR64 Common known issues:
6 speed is terribly sluggish
8 speed is a little better
Greg Henry at least its not a bmw
@@elizabetha.8064 Disagree. After owning a 2014 IS350, I've owned a 2016 340i and now have a 2018 M3 with Competition Package. Granted, I'm not comparing apples to apples in terms of price, or even class of car. But I've had ZERO issues with my BMWs and they outperform my IS350 in every metric. That said, your experience with BMW may have been different. If/when they put a V8 or V6 Turbo in the new IS, I'll definitely give it another look!!
@@spagolli94 The ZF 8-speed is a really great transmission especially in BMWs. No comparison on the paddle shift response.
I like the new front end, looks similar but more redefined
Still my favorite car in the lineup.
I LOVE the interior! So clean and modern!
I had a 2018 Lexus IS350 F ( AWD ) this sounds EXACTlY the same. The transmission is so sluggish on these. Takes forever to shift and downshift. Rocks you back and forth
the 8 speed is a HUGE upgrade, completely changes the car
Wow what a throwback to 2013, good job Lexus
I like the 2013 version better if I’m being honest
don’t know why i see the hate , in my opinion i think the [2021] f350 is better than most models going back AT LEAST 5 years , and i’ve driven two in the past . that’d be enough for someone else to upgrade coming from a bmw owner
Big Lexus fan here, but this car just seems so slow. It really does need the F version like the old V8. It would match the aggressive looks so well.
I agree exterior has nice flow but the interior looks 10 years old already, its does
not match.
how?
Wym? That interior is timeless.
Cam the buttons have not shininess too them “chrome linings, not much glossy Piano vlack etc steering wheel looks like it’s from 2012
@@theonewhostandsaboveall The steering wheel looks great, new steering wheels are getting too complicated with 30 different buttons and lcd screens on them. I’ve always thought the IS steering wheel looks sporty and functional without all the modern jazz.
@@theonewhostandsaboveall why would you want glossy piano black? it doesn't age well. And since you can keep this car running daily for 20 years, that's important.
Lexus did an excellent job with updating the IS however this update should've came around 2017/2018.
Saving up right now man 👍
I don't understand why people complain about the interior, it's right about perfect. The only flaw in the interior that the pre-refresh one had is that the infotainment system had that stupid mouse and non-touch screen, the refresh fixes that. Maybe you could argue that the analog clock is stupid, but that's a minor detail. For me, it's the exterior that's worse, the pre-refresh one just looks better in the rear.
Agh! The trans/computer doesn't let you redline in the sportiest setting. You can see at 5:03 that the car shifts for you at redline before he even pressed the paddle shifter. The whole point of a manual setting in an automatic car is to let you have manual control of the gear shift, I want 0 interference!
I love this car, this car the best. 😍😍😍
Not the best luxury sports sedan out there, but I love it.
The best in reliability
The engine sounds amazing... that's about all it has going for it.
Electrifying 👍👍
Try driving a 2020 or earlier IS 300 AWD/350. It doesn't have the fake pumped-in sound and sounds even better than this 2021.
My man get the cars fasts. Love him!
Awesome interior
3:30 there's a pink Corvette!!!
I have this car yet still watch these videos
I don't like what they did to the red. The previous generation red was much darker and fits the car more. While I don't mind them carrying over the engine and chassis, the gas mileage in these things are horrible. On my daily commutes in the city, I'm getting no better than 15L/100km and that's with feathering the throttle on the IS300 AWD.
Love this dudes job
Im just happy its so beautiful but yet reliable, unlike European cars
The 4th Gen Lexus IS F Sport looks aggresively cool. I hope that car will be launched here in PHL.
Nice driving, and a nice car.
The perfect car that does exist 💗💗
Thank you, Thank you, AWESOME look @ the new 2021 lexusIS350FSprt!!!
Great car and excellent video📹 .
Toyota makes the best sounding V6!!
3:30 a pink corvette convertible?
BEAUTIFUL
They need to give this thing a twin turbo or something because it seems like the power just isn’t there. But the car is nice though.
when i used my headphones, it felt like i was inside the car!
just letting you know that the transmission is not a 6 speed automatic as listed in the bio, it is a 8-speed automatic
I like everything except the new taillights, in my opinion the old ones looked more aggressive and more luxurious
dxmrcus toyotal let down from lexus
Yeah you have to go into manual mode to use the paddles. If you try doing it while in "D" drive, it acts like more of a gear range limiter.
They finally updated the infotainment system! Apple CarPlay too? Lexus finally listened to us haha
I wish instead of the cd slot, they made a cut out to put down your phone for storage or wireless carplay. Quite disappointed that the two cup holders are the only placeholders. Anybody agrees with me?
Wish my RCF interior was that good looking 😫
I guess 3IS’s will hold their values. More of a refresh, such a disappointment.
What did you expect? Look at the 4runner, GX, LX, RX, IS. All legit ancient but omg lulz reliable.
It’s kind of part of Toyota’s philosophy on manufacturing and it really applies to a lot of Japanese manufacturing and that of Herman Miller. I don’t think it imo car reliability supersedes overall tech but again imo
@@feelthatfeelthat RX came out in 2016, hardly ancient
7:20 is a tire killer. lol
Those 19's aren't cheap.
I'm actually considering this car since Lexus has a special. Ownership won't be cheap.
SOON💯
Very nice car
it would be nice if the IS reflected the interior of the ES, or even the LS. looks old inside
Why is Lexus and most Japanese companies slacking so much on interior redesigns? Lexus is the leading car company
It’s not their main priority. They’re main priorities are making the car itself good and especially reliability and all that. While yea interior plays a big part of every car. It’s just how Lexus plays it’s game.
so cool. car. nice driving. awesome😊😊😊😊😊
sounds like im in my 2011 IS which is kind of sad. car is beautiful though, interior needs to catch up to the germans as well
The only way to survive in the automotive industry is to have your own personality and not follow others. The personality is what making people remember. Lexus won't be as good now if they were to follow the Germans
@@whyareyoumad000 Lexus could add better tech, and or re-design the interior without copying the Germans. Who is going to spend 52k on a car that has stayed the same for the past 8 or so years? The only person going to buy this Lexus IS one who wants to keep it for more than 3 years. This car looks perfect from the outside, they could of at least updated and re-designed the interior, this would make it more competitive with rivals. If this car was more competitive than at that point who would want the others if the Lexus had a nice interior and is reliable / cheaper than the rivals.
German interiors are not durable...absolute shite. I do not envy german cars in any way with the exception of porsche.
Connor Pickett so tru i hate when the fanboys give them a pass just cuz they love lexus when in reality you gotta be vocal about the dislikes so lexus must change wats disliked in the car rather than the fanboys making excuses for all the cars cons
@@connorpickett4898 do as you wish 🙏
Just so you know, I'd rather spend that money on a car that gonna last me a decade worry-free rather than a car that gonna get me stranded on the side of a highway at any given time, just saying 🤷🏻♂️
Well great car but I really can’t get over the interior it doesn’t look good for that beautiful exterior I guess the TLX or G70 is the winner now
How is that exterior beautiful? Cars nowadays look so bulky.
Red Line the exterior looks good to me I atleast happy to know Lexus did something on the outside but the inside in that combination is just horrible I feel like they got extremely lazy on that part and only sticked an tablet out of the dash whit the old one still there a dashboard like one the LS ES LC would be great
Exterior looks good, but god the interior feels dated. More like a major facelift than a brand new IS
george ibrahim well, minus Volvo, Alfa Romeo and a few other brands most luxury cars and normal cars now just stick tablet lookin things on top.
lord meme those brands most of the time redesign their cars but Lexus just kept the old interior and put an larger screen on it
Using the transmission wrong, stay on the throttle when upshifting for faster shifts.
New subscriber here. Thanks for an awesome POV video. ☺️ Question, were you wearing a camera as a headpiece? If so which one?
YAY THE NEW LEXUS IS 😃
lexus makes the best looking, most reliable slow ass cars you can buy.
That center console should have changed....I got bored of the same thing and the red seats should have had a black accent with it to reduce the too much red, exterior is gorgeous !!
this car was nice in '06 with the 350 motor. even 2014 it was pretty good. but damn if it isn't feeling old now. i timed the 0-60 as 5.7 which is slower than like a 330i or A4 2.0t.
These are much more reliable. It’s a better trade off.
I agree but the 350 will be around forever and still worth $20-30k in 5 years.
Aesthetics of this car is excellent. Powertrain is sub par though. The very noticeable delay in paddle shifter shift time is very aggravating.
Beside the tablet screen and speedometer, I don't see any difference between 2006.
2006? Compared to the 2006 IS there's been millions of changes..
@@sriracha9062 Same engine, same body style, same mirrors, same shit....just in a nicer wrapper.
@@DMCarReviews Engine's been updated a bit to keep up with others, the body's completely different, pretty much everything's different from the old IS except some parts of the motor and the chassis. It's not the same exact car.
@@DMCarReviews The mirrors on the 2021 IS are new - in fact it now has the same mirrors as the recently-refreshed RC - just to name one example of how your post is inaccurate.
@@ARentz07 Well they look absolutely identical to whatever my friends 2010 has.
I was thinking of getting the 2020 version but now thinking of this one now
Wish the IS had a dual clutch atleast. The engine and transmission are from like 2006. Lexus is well behind the competition in terms of technical advancement or maybe they're just lazy ? Who knows
Are you driving in Ypsilanti, MI?
The Roads look familiar.
Is this their mid-cycle refresh? hahaha! New model will come out in 2029
Nah, the third gen started late 2013.
With a final edition sendoff the year before, available with a special paint colour and a whopping 3hp more.
The 2021 IS 350 F Sport RWD has an eight-speed sport direct-shift transmission.
Nice looking car! And has spare tire.
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Why does the interior look like a 2016 model
KWAYZO Ty because it is lol
@@_MIKIMOTO_ I owned a 2016, and it was significantly different from this. Smaller infotainment screen, different horn button, different A/C vents, etc.
When are they going to give the Lexus IS an automatic trunk and auto folding mirrors ??!! I'm still disappointed not seeing that in a car of this price point. I'll continue to hold on to my 2015 IS350
Best💪🏼😎
I'm going to have to wait for the ISF in November.