@@kristians2704 Well that’s Toyota’s and Lexus tag line: reliability. That alone could be why Toyota and Lexus are the top selling brands to exist I also think that it’s sad that Toyota’s are now more desirable than Lexus. Toyota’s latest TNGA products are what Lexus should have been doing
One thing I'll say about Lexus is the insulation is amazing. I was shocked and also a little jealous going from my M240i to driving my brother's Lexus IS350 sport. Lexus is soo quiet. It really made the drive much more relaxing not hearing so much exterior road and tyre noise.
I'm quite surprised they said the Stinger looks better than this IS. The Stinger is nice, but it looks... pieced together in sections. The body lines on the IS will age so much better. The big hips on the rear fenders give this vehicle such an aggressive stance.
I have a 2012 is350 awd. 306 horsepower. Ridiculously fun for the price. Plus handles fantastic in bad weather. I can’t wait to get an used ISF or maybe a 2013/14 LS.
@@christophers.4007 Not too sure if it will get more power. I got the news from the youtuber kirk kreifels. Based on the chart he has it says 300hp but that can change. It should make the car a bit lighter along with increasing mpg and possibly torque.
Yep, I just picked one up yesterday, here in Phoenix Arizona and I was looking for a solid, reliable daily driver. This definitely fit the bill. Nice enough to take out to a fancy dinner but perfect for commuting back-and-forth to work.
Guys! you gotta turn off traction control (hold it in till it beeps while in park) it literally puts the car in a different mode, then put on sport + and the car will FEEL like a different car completely; including more slipping haha
I've had my IS350 F Sport RWD for about 2 weeks now and it's great. Fast enough, wonderfully comfortable, pleasingly appointed and generally the fit and finish is just superb. It looks great too, but that's an individual choice thing. When I was younger I would have poured scorn on this car. Now, middle aged and no longer interested in the traffic light shoot-out I'm very very satisfied. It's a very well made pair of slippers, and I'm ok with that.
Congrats! RWD is "correct wheel drive" on this car... The 8-speed and lower weight make a big difference. I took delivery of my 2021 IS 350 F Sport RWD a little less than a week ago. I am a huge fan so far!
I use to hate the is300 but when i drove one i was impressed my brother got one and i really like it just need more power i race people with it smoke them
It's simple man, I see lexus or toyota and I know that someone will drive slow like a snail, starting from lights like woke up already and turning like a 90y old.
This was a great update from Lexus. They kept similar lines while making it look way better! Interior with a touch screen was a needed addition as well
So Ik Lexus gets lotta hate in general, but I own a 2021 IS and I’m pretty satisfied. It’s certainly not for everyone, but the aesthetic design is pure art when contrasted with other rivals within the price bracket, Lexus financial systems are heavily assessable to internationals such as myself in Canada and mechanical build quality needs no introduction. Additionally, the fit and finishes are exceptional (given the bracket it’s in) and the sport seats are some of the best in the business. Performance on the objective metrics is a sore spot and fuel economy isn’t the best when compared to turbo 4’s but tbh very very few people buy an entry level everyday luxury sedan for performance driving on track in mind. There’s a great sense of occasion and everyday driving experience here for those willing to sacrifice some fun factor for aesthetics, build quality, seats, reliability and sound (sounds better than any turbo 4 on market especially if aftermarket exhaust it, you’d be surprised).
@@VaunShiz Actually the 06-08 are the fastest IS 350 that Lexus has made because of there aggressive gearing, also the newer ones come with a bad factory tune that really dimensions the performance. How would you know?? Do you have an IS? I did 0-60 at 5.0sec flat with a passenger in the car. Don’t act all ballsy until you know what your talking about
I love the way the intake sounded in the previous model, in fact, i like the way these 3.5l v6 engines sound. I dont think the issue would be the powertrain, it's just the way you design the rest of the car around it. This car would be absolutely brilliant with a manual 6 or 7 speed, rwd and a torsen diff. Simple Toyota V6, Lexus shine and comfort, and a GT86 sense of humor. That would have been awesome.
2022 Fsport RWD , no manual and has torsion slip differential, summer on BBS wheels and adaptive suspension.. I had initial guilt trading in 540i 2018 G30 for this car , not anymore . It’s a better daily driver , nimble handling, excellent insulation, fit and finish . 1800w Mark Levison makes the HKs in bmw sound like cheap speakers. Only thing I miss is the low rpm turbo punch from b58 and zf transmission. Everything else this is a better car with tank reliability . I have grown up to do rage racing from signal to signal . For folks complaining about the Lexus infotainment just use the voice assistant, if you know what you are saying it covers everything you ever need from music selection , source, messages , climate control and cloud based poi navigation. It works better than bmw voice assistant or use apple car play and use Siri . I actually stopped using apple car play because Lexus system works just fine for day to day
OH MY thank you so much for adding the KW and NM figures on the video! Each time I have to pause and convert them to understand how much power and torque cars make XD
I agree! I used to work at Lexus and people would keep their cars literally 10+ years! It was hard to convince people to upgrade 😄 Btw if you want to watch more videos on Lexus, I've got plenty up 😄
@@stevio2175 If you do, make sure to get the RWD version and not the AWD. Unless of course you need the AWD cause of weather. The 8 speed trans for the RWD variant is better in literally every way. People have been able to get 0-60 times down to 4.9-5 seconds with bake boosting. On your is300. Is it a 5 speed or automatic?
@@Big_Red1 Auto. No manuals were made in 2001, but my color was ONLY made in 2001. But with this winter in PA might want AWD - but now there is the IS500 😳
Love this car so much especially the exterior! But they need to redesign the interior in this and maybe give the engine a little more HP and Torque. All I'm asking is to change the interior and I'd still be happy with the current engine.
I just purchased a 2021 IS 350 F Sport RWD about a week ago, and the interior has some nice upgrades. Sure, in a thumbnail it looks similar, but the new screen in this car is amazing. Very crisp with good contrast/black levels. And the new center console is a lot more expensive-feeling than the one I had in my 2016 IS 300, with larger pads along the sides. I guess they could have done more with it, but for a refresh, I think it's awesome.
People who grew up in north america have a strange view of car sizes compared to the rest of the entire world. The current IS is sized at what was considered a 5 series a couple of generation ago. I'm 6ft tall and can sit in the back of one with reasonable comfort. I grew up in the back of a smaller E46 3 series and never had a issue. In the EU a Vauxhall corsa/ford fiesta is considered a family car, and you people are getting new cars because the back of a IS is not big enough XD.
You’re not buying a 350 to track it sorry half your argument just doesn’t apply. It’s a fantastic car for everyday driving and that why people buy them.
Totally agree! If you were buying a track car you'd be going for the v8 anyway. Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty and a few with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊
Awesome car, much better than what these guys are saying. For sure not perfect but deserves wayyy more respect than it's getting from this review. Great job Lexus
As an owner of a this-gen IS 350, I thought they were pretty fair. Even withe RWD with the 8 speed, the transmission isn't great and it too often opts to show me the Lexus software instead of carplay That said, I absolutely love the interior and how it has buttons. And the touchpad is actually useful sometimes. But I also came from 2013 GTI, not another up market brand.
YES! Finally! Been waiting on this review since November, 2020! I actually ended up getting the Kia K5 GT-Line AWD over this though, because there were no IS350 lease deals in my area (and still aren't)
@@esmeldycompres2041 It's on a lease. My next car will most likely be this IS 350 or maybe a GT K5 or Sonata N-Line, if they make it AWD. The Camry's engine is stinky, my fiancee has a 2019 Rav 4 and it's so slow off the line (same engine), and the Civic/Accord don't have and never will have AWD cause Honda is lackin'. I upgraded from a 2012 Civic
Just returned my 2016 Lexus IS 350 F sport off lease and won't look back. At the exact same price, I'm getting the Genesis G70. Identical footprint (255 rear, 225 front, same wheelbase) but way, way more fun to drive. LSD, 365hp, Pilot Sport 4s, rear-wheel bias allowing tail-happy turns...You guys agree?
I would agree too...who the hell wants to lease the same car for another 3-4 years. Leasing is part of the luxury car business, 20+ year ownerships are becoming rare for this segment.
I'm very skeptical of their reason for switching to lug bolts. I think it's more likely a cost-cutting measure to reduce the total part count during the production phase. Honestly, lug bolts are a pain in the ass if you're used to studs with lug nuts, especially when it comes to servicing. If an overzealous mechanic overtightens and damages your lug bolts, you'll likely need your whole hub replaced instead of a $8 stud.
@@Toyota4Life Sure they do. This one does. Every review of this car has been mediocre. I don’t blame Lexus. Consumer interest in sports sedans from Lexus isn’t that high so they put there money in suv/cuv. The European have no problem selling fast sedans so they invest money in developmental cost. Looks dont determine anything. This is a very good sporty sedan that’s it. SPORTY SEDAN
Is the 8-speed REALLY better than the 6-speed? If its anything like the new Camry's 8-speed which has been having reports of less reliability and gear hunting it might not be. Faster shifting and more efficient for sure but maybe not as good reliability? which is a big reason why many buy a Lexus over German rivals in the first place.
Hey guys, just a heads up that if you want to bang off the rev limiter with the IS you have to hold the traction control button down to shut it off and that shuts off the auto shift when you're in shift mode. Awesome channel by the way!!
How many people actually track their sporty car? I had an m3, never tracked it, although I did M school and used their cars. Although I will say, a crisp transmission is a must. I would give up some cornering for comfort. Now days, all cars are fast enough.
@@wyw201 The next REAL new IS will be shared platform with next gen Mazda 6 (like BRZ/86 twin). It will be a brand new RWD platform with a BRAND NEW INLINE 6 engine!! This is the Lexus/Mazda people should be hyped about.
The Best IS yet... I love this new look and I think Lexus has succeeded in making the best Compact Luxury Sport Sedan... Spiritual successor of E46s....
Think if Lexus brought back a decent straight 6 cyl instead of the v6 for the 350, and gave it a turbo or something. Would be in the ballpark of ~400hp and would be an amazing competitor to everything else at this pricepoint. The vehicle is very well designed and looks amazing, and honestly the 3.5l v6 is a great engine but all the competition makes more power...
Lexus really doesn't like to use turbos as they see it as a part that creates more heat,uses more oil, and is something else that needs repair/replacement. I believe thats why they made the naturally asperated is500 with the V8 🎉
I was just thinking hopefully you guys will be still doing this when your little ones start school dropping them off in a Porsche Meccan then picking them up in a Lamborghini urs you guys will be the coolest parents
The next generation I hope is going back to a Inline-Six/rwd layout. Although it's speculation supposedly that Toyota and Mazda are working on a platform with that layout. The orginal IS 300 had a 2JZ-GE Inline-Six and Toyota-Lexus should never have stopped manufacturing the I6. It will be nice to see what the all new model brings. Great review as always 👏
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LC500 convertible 🤗😍👍👌
Do review of classic cars
You guys are like an old married couple!!
Keep the fights coming, but warn us so we have time to make popcorn!
Yuri complains about the stupidest things. “The traction control taking up the screen is is opposite of sporty driving”. Like shut up man
Can you please get the lexus is 300 or the hybrid one and es . I love lexus’s cars
The Lexus IS gets a lot of hate, but if there was any luxury sedan I'd own outside of a warranty it'd be this. Just saying 🤷
Gotta compare it to what's out there now and how it all functions and drives... But I've owned 2 IS's lol
Here before 30 other comments start a riot but i agree with you tho id would want to have one of these for yeears out of warranty
Lexus in general seems to get hate these days. Probably because genesis exists
@@kristians2704 This is so accurate.
@@kristians2704 Well that’s Toyota’s and Lexus tag line: reliability. That alone could be why Toyota and Lexus are the top selling brands to exist
I also think that it’s sad that Toyota’s are now more desirable than Lexus. Toyota’s latest TNGA products are what Lexus should have been doing
One thing I'll say about Lexus is the insulation is amazing. I was shocked and also a little jealous going from my M240i to driving my brother's Lexus IS350 sport. Lexus is soo quiet. It really made the drive much more relaxing not hearing so much exterior road and tyre noise.
The design thooo. “ chefs kiss “
@Nihal Singh They call it RC.
That’s what pisses me off, they never have the driving dynamics the look suggest they have
@@sephiros9883 yeah today's Lexus isn't about performance, more like a grand tourer type
@@apocalypse487 RC doesn't look as good as this IS unfortunately.
I'm quite surprised they said the Stinger looks better than this IS. The Stinger is nice, but it looks... pieced together in sections. The body lines on the IS will age so much better. The big hips on the rear fenders give this vehicle such an aggressive stance.
I like the subtle redesign. That red interior is gorgeous!
I Just posted the video 35 seconds ago!
@@YuriTereshyn i know Yuri lol. I'm familiar with the 2021 models so i left my opinion. Great job on the review.
Red?
It’s way too much red for daily used.
@@ktruong111 In person it's perfect. Rioja Red in the older models was a bit too dark... Circuit Red pops without being annoying.
I can't wait to buy this car used in a few years.
Same 😍😍
They will be release the 2.4l turbo variant to replace the v6 in the 350 f sport in a year or 2.
I have a 2012 is350 awd. 306 horsepower. Ridiculously fun for the price. Plus handles fantastic in bad weather. I can’t wait to get an used ISF or maybe a 2013/14 LS.
@@ryuken8112 hope it makes more hp. I have a 2014 gs350 f sport with this same engine. No complaints, but more hp is always welcome.
@@christophers.4007 Not too sure if it will get more power. I got the news from the youtuber kirk kreifels. Based on the chart he has it says 300hp but that can change. It should make the car a bit lighter along with increasing mpg and possibly torque.
I love my 350 F-Sport! Been an absolute great car. Reliable and fast enough.
Bulletproof reliability, awd, V6 power and sound, Lexus luxury and resale value... definitely a lot to like about these
The interior is tiny and the transmission tunnel is awfully intrusive, but I agree otherwise.
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The is350 rwd is just the perfect car for everyday driving.Plenty enough power for a daily,dead reliable/rocksolid car and great handling for a daily.
Depends where u live ill say all wheel drive
Yep, I just picked one up yesterday, here in Phoenix Arizona and I was looking for a solid, reliable daily driver. This definitely fit the bill. Nice enough to take out to a fancy dinner but perfect for commuting back-and-forth to work.
Guys! you gotta turn off traction control (hold it in till it beeps while in park) it literally puts the car in a different mode, then put on sport + and the car will FEEL like a different car completely; including more slipping haha
Just got a ‘15 GS350 and can confirm this
EXACTLY! Most people don’t know anything about them and just take them in the track and are disappointed. It’s still in road mode!
Also have a gs350 and can confirm
They need to get this car back to the track and try it!!
I've had my IS350 F Sport RWD for about 2 weeks now and it's great. Fast enough, wonderfully comfortable, pleasingly appointed and generally the fit and finish is just superb. It looks great too, but that's an individual choice thing. When I was younger I would have poured scorn on this car. Now, middle aged and no longer interested in the traffic light shoot-out I'm very very satisfied. It's a very well made pair of slippers, and I'm ok with that.
Congrats! RWD is "correct wheel drive" on this car... The 8-speed and lower weight make a big difference. I took delivery of my 2021 IS 350 F Sport RWD a little less than a week ago. I am a huge fan so far!
Excellent summary of this vehicle and sentiments shared! This car had me at the test drive. Enjoy!
I use to hate the is300 but when i drove one i was impressed my brother got one and i really like it just need more power i race people with it smoke them
I’ve been with my 2022 three weeks and love it, no owner of a Lexus gonna track it
Late reply but how is the seat comfort and the supsion
I’m a simple man, I see Lexus, I click
Great minds think alike
I’m simple too. I see Toyota I just click 😀
I think that means youre a boring man. Lexus are incredibly boring.
It's simple man, I see lexus or toyota and I know that someone will drive slow like a snail, starting from lights like woke up already and turning like a 90y old.
@@beansley3740 Eh, everyone has their own taste 🤷♂️
Every generation of IS has been gorgeous. This one is no exception. Can’t wait to get a CPO one of these in a few years.
This was a great update from Lexus. They kept similar lines while making it look way better! Interior with a touch screen was a needed addition as well
Introduction music is the Tuesday energy we need.
i like that they give up and coming lumberjacks a chance to review with yuri.
it speaks to their good nature to help out other industries like that
Sounds like Fazzio but I can't be sure!!! Dance with the Dead maybe?
I like the new "price in CAD & USD" same screen edit. 🙌
Hell yeah Stinger still getting mentions despite being a couple of years old! Love it
Because it's cheaper, less about show-off and way faster
@My Pets I like the front look of the Stinger. The rear makes it look narrow and tall, and that ruins the low and ride appearance that the front has
@My Pets or genesis g70
@@player1GR yea what cheaper because they depreciate like a laptop 😅
@@player1GR what's less show off about a stinger ? The ugly ghetto Kia badge ? Lmao
Great review. These guys epitomize “agreeing to disagree.” Love it.
"Some fun was had."
Should be the new motto of Lexus. Basically meh, but fun is possible.
Such a meh car for meh people.
@@biglee13m This car is for someone who wants something bullet proof for the next 10 years.
LMFAO!
@@biglee13m people who want something a little bit sporty but luxurious exist. Tons of lawyers I could see enjoying something like that as a daily
well then get ready for the IS 500 with a 500hp V8. how’s that for fun
So Ik Lexus gets lotta hate in general, but I own a 2021 IS and I’m pretty satisfied. It’s certainly not for everyone, but the aesthetic design is pure art when contrasted with other rivals within the price bracket, Lexus financial systems are heavily assessable to internationals such as myself in Canada and mechanical build quality needs no introduction. Additionally, the fit and finishes are exceptional (given the bracket it’s in) and the sport seats are some of the best in the business. Performance on the objective metrics is a sore spot and fuel economy isn’t the best when compared to turbo 4’s but tbh very very few people buy an entry level everyday luxury sedan for performance driving on track in mind.
There’s a great sense of occasion and everyday driving experience here for those willing to sacrifice some fun factor for aesthetics, build quality, seats, reliability and sound (sounds better than any turbo 4 on market especially if aftermarket exhaust it, you’d be surprised).
The Stinger is no where better looking than the IS 😂😂😂
Give Lexus credit for keeping this engine when everyone else has fallen victim to the turbo trend
Mercades is about to go amg I4 hybrid. You got that right man.
Except this engine isn’t great, Mercedes turbo fours are actually quite good
@@andrewm6716 yeah so is there biturbo V8s. I'm used to the amg V8s.
@@andrewm6716
I think this engine is great however it would also benefit from forced induction (more power and torque especially)
@@CrazyWeeMonkey true
First, my boss tells me to stay home, and right after he does that, you guys release a video.
I'm loving this day already!
I own the rear wheel version of this car and it is absolutely fun to drive.
This car beats a stinger. It’s more reliable, more respected, and holds its value a lot better.
Lol Jacob's slowly sinking smile as he realized how dull the 0-60 run was is pretty telling.
LOL he couldn't hold it that long...
I mean 5.5 isn’t that bad
@@insayn7995 it is bad when my 06 is350 does it under 5 seconds
@@350Carmine 06 350 do not do under 4 seconds lmao more like mid 5s, cringe ricer
@@VaunShiz Actually the 06-08 are the fastest IS 350 that Lexus has made because of there aggressive gearing, also the newer ones come with a bad factory tune that really dimensions the performance. How would you know?? Do you have an IS? I did 0-60 at 5.0sec flat with a passenger in the car. Don’t act all ballsy until you know what your talking about
Jakub is definitley a Lexus boyyy AYEEEEEEEE
That rear taillight light bar is so sexy! Love how they added that.
Hey Dylan, if you like Lexus reviews I've made a few of them including the IS. If you're interested to watch let me know what you think :)
It took a while but they finally made their giant spiky grille design language look good.
Friend bought a new sc430. Kept it for 4yrs. Sold it for
I love the way the intake sounded in the previous model, in fact, i like the way these 3.5l v6 engines sound.
I dont think the issue would be the powertrain, it's just the way you design the rest of the car around it.
This car would be absolutely brilliant with a manual 6 or 7 speed, rwd and a torsen diff.
Simple Toyota V6, Lexus shine and comfort, and a GT86 sense of humor. That would have been awesome.
2022 Fsport RWD , no manual and has torsion slip differential, summer on BBS wheels and adaptive suspension.. I had initial guilt trading in 540i 2018 G30 for this car , not anymore . It’s a better daily driver , nimble handling, excellent insulation, fit and finish . 1800w Mark Levison makes the HKs in bmw sound like cheap speakers. Only thing I miss is the low rpm turbo punch from b58 and zf transmission. Everything else this is a better car with tank reliability . I have grown up to do rage racing from signal to signal . For folks complaining about the Lexus infotainment just use the voice assistant, if you know what you are saying it covers everything you ever need from music selection , source, messages , climate control and cloud based poi navigation. It works better than bmw voice assistant or use apple car play and use Siri . I actually stopped using apple car play because Lexus system works just fine for day to day
OH MY thank you so much for adding the KW and NM figures on the video! Each time I have to pause and convert them to understand how much power and torque cars make XD
Love cars with rear light bars. Hope they never go out of fashion. 🤗
Late to the party here, but I think I you'd buy one or these to have a luxurious sporty car that's extremely reliable.
I agree! I used to work at Lexus and people would keep their cars literally 10+ years! It was hard to convince people to upgrade 😄 Btw if you want to watch more videos on Lexus, I've got plenty up 😄
The RWD version is SO much better. The 8 speed wakes this car up a lot and the dynamics are sharper.
I’ve been waiting for a review on this car!!
Best looking in the segment imho
I am absolutely loving the intro music!
Too bad Lexus hasn’t made much advancement with their IS series over the years , practically the same as my old IS
For some people that's the appeal of Lexus cars. Reliable, comfortable, old technology
@@RayanMADAO Now the appeal is reliable old SUVs
@@RayanMADAO LMAO
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH ew cringe edge lord over here. 🤮
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH it actually looks amazing in person imo
My father has a rare red 2007 Lexus IS250. It was the first car he ever brought and still owns it to this day and I feel like he will never sell it
I found an 07 is250 with 40k miles on it a few years back. Just turning over 70k on it now. Solid car.
See this in person and it looks so good!
Lexus 🧡 I still have my 2001 IS300 in Auburn Sky Pearl with 80k miles. Do I upgrade? Or would it be a downgrade 🤔
Upgrade! Haha 👍🏼
Wow you only have 80k on your IS300? Man. Nice. I bet she’s in immaculate condition too.
@@nacho7614 She is! It’s a tough decision to let her go, had her about 2 years now, got with 67K miles
@@stevio2175 If you do, make sure to get the RWD version and not the AWD. Unless of course you need the AWD cause of weather. The 8 speed trans for the RWD variant is better in literally every way. People have been able to get 0-60 times down to 4.9-5 seconds with bake boosting.
On your is300. Is it a 5 speed or automatic?
@@Big_Red1 Auto. No manuals were made in 2001, but my color was ONLY made in 2001. But with this winter in PA might want AWD - but now there is the IS500 😳
IS350 F Sport is the younger sibling who got all buff and cool when they grew up
That would be the IS F If they make a new one next year
It’s the teenager. The IS F is the 24 year old.
Corvette Z06 is the 30 year old
That intro pull was lit👍
The tracking shot was the best I have ever seen.
I honestly love how muscular this thing looks, I just hate the old interior and the low power,
It's a really good engine for daily driving and I would say the power is very good, you just have to wring it out compared to a turbo engine.
Needs 350-400 horsepower and have some features from higher model Lexus’s maybe hand some stuff down from the LS series
@@ted6462 it’s great from a reliability standpoint but it’s lacking almost everywhere else
300 hp from 180 from a camry in a smaller body sounds fun af
@@baronvonjo1929 it’s heavier...
I own the rwd 8 speed auto 2022 lexus is 350f sport. I wanted the is500 but playing it smart since I have a 90 mile commute everyday.
If you were able to afford the 500 I would have definitely went with that instead ! The 350 still nice tho
This car would be a beast with a supercharger and a aftermarket performance exhaust.
then it will be less reliable
@@0sus more reliable than a BMW or Mercedes
@@julianroth7681 tru lol
I have a magna flow exhaust on mine and it sounds just right
The only reason I am considering this in 2024 is due to the fact there is NO TURBO!
Love this car so much especially the exterior! But they need to redesign the interior in this and maybe give the engine a little more HP and Torque. All I'm asking is to change the interior and I'd still be happy with the current engine.
it takes time to engineer, the longer they take the better it will be
I just purchased a 2021 IS 350 F Sport RWD about a week ago, and the interior has some nice upgrades. Sure, in a thumbnail it looks similar, but the new screen in this car is amazing. Very crisp with good contrast/black levels. And the new center console is a lot more expensive-feeling than the one I had in my 2016 IS 300, with larger pads along the sides. I guess they could have done more with it, but for a refresh, I think it's awesome.
My neighbor has one and I was so surprised how small it looks. Might as well be a two door sedan.
I had a 2014 IS350 F sport and once I had a baby it had to go. Back seat is non existent.
Those compact sedans are basically 4 door coupe's, back seats are for extra storage.
People who grew up in north america have a strange view of car sizes compared to the rest of the entire world. The current IS is sized at what was considered a 5 series a couple of generation ago. I'm 6ft tall and can sit in the back of one with reasonable comfort. I grew up in the back of a smaller E46 3 series and never had a issue. In the EU a Vauxhall corsa/ford fiesta is considered a family car, and you people are getting new cars because the back of a IS is not big enough XD.
This is my favorite review video of yours! Keep up the good work fellas!! 👍🏾👍🏾
straightpipes im back to say hello.
go play your block game stinky
They don’t care
@@zykarionng6633 eh, what’s wrong with respecting other communities?
Stayed for the Stinger GTS content.
I never get why they seem so biased against Acura for some reason
They are toyota fanboys not Honda
He also owns an isf
@@Wiickked_Wiz Yet they keep praising Honda and bashing Toyota in most of their videos.
Your intro tracks get me even more hyped than I thought I was to watch you vids😂
You’re not buying a 350 to track it sorry half your argument just doesn’t apply. It’s a fantastic car for everyday driving and that why people buy them.
Totally agree! If you were buying a track car you'd be going for the v8 anyway. Also mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty and a few with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊
Thank you for adding kW for everyone outside of US
Awesome car, much better than what these guys are saying. For sure not perfect but deserves wayyy more respect than it's getting from this review. Great job Lexus
As an owner of a this-gen IS 350, I thought they were pretty fair. Even withe RWD with the 8 speed, the transmission isn't great and it too often opts to show me the Lexus software instead of carplay
That said, I absolutely love the interior and how it has buttons. And the touchpad is actually useful sometimes. But I also came from 2013 GTI, not another up market brand.
I’ve never been happier to be so early on a RUclips video
This is hands down the best looking in the competition. It's a shame they don't make the Coupe Version :(
The RC 350?
YES! Finally! Been waiting on this review since November, 2020! I actually ended up getting the Kia K5 GT-Line AWD over this though, because there were no IS350 lease deals in my area (and still aren't)
Better get rid of it before it hits 100,000k!! Korean cars are decent but they aint no honda or toyota!!
@@esmeldycompres2041 It's on a lease. My next car will most likely be this IS 350 or maybe a GT K5 or Sonata N-Line, if they make it AWD. The Camry's engine is stinky, my fiancee has a 2019 Rav 4 and it's so slow off the line (same engine), and the Civic/Accord don't have and never will have AWD cause Honda is lackin'. I upgraded from a 2012 Civic
@@esmeldycompres2041 Chill Scotty chill...not everything is as reliable as a 94 Celica, not even a Lexus lol
Love the 80s movie music in the intro. Classy touch.
Oh my heart, with the techno vibes
can wait for the IS 500 F Sport 🤩
Hopefully it’s only $70k fully loaded. A Corvette C7 Z06 is my next car if it isn’t the V8 IS. I can get a 650HP 2016 Corvette for $60k (used) lol.
95% people don’t care about going to a track. Perfect IS
Right! If they wanna go to the track, they should buy a zl1 or a gt500 or m3/4…. This is not a track car. This is a perfect daily driver.
I can’t wait to pick one of these up in 5-6 years 🙂
Just returned my 2016 Lexus IS 350 F sport off lease and won't look back. At the exact same price, I'm getting the Genesis G70. Identical footprint (255 rear, 225 front, same wheelbase) but way, way more fun to drive. LSD, 365hp, Pilot Sport 4s, rear-wheel bias allowing tail-happy turns...You guys agree?
Yes we said that at the end of the video
I would agree too...who the hell wants to lease the same car for another 3-4 years. Leasing is part of the luxury car business, 20+ year ownerships are becoming rare for this segment.
@@TheStraightPipes yes, thanks...with the Stinger, so that means G70 as well? (Drift mode when in sport and traction off)?
Thanks for providing KW for power figures, especially for us Aussies down under!
Please review the IS500 😍😍😍
soooo many better ways to spend 60k$, and im a proud owner of a gorgeous LS430 :)
Same
Could get a used GS F for under 60k
What year?
Agreed. Unfortunately our society only cares about the monthly payment amount 🤷🏼♂️
U can literally get a zl1 or a z06 for that price
I’ve been waiting for this one.
I miss Apple CarPlay vs Android Auto battles!
Get a second Android phone and give it back to us!
I wonder why he replaced his with an iPhone
the music choice in the beginning was exquisite
I'm very skeptical of their reason for switching to lug bolts. I think it's more likely a cost-cutting measure to reduce the total part count during the production phase. Honestly, lug bolts are a pain in the ass if you're used to studs with lug nuts, especially when it comes to servicing. If an overzealous mechanic overtightens and damages your lug bolts, you'll likely need your whole hub replaced instead of a $8 stud.
I've done stud conversions on every BMW I've owned, lug bolts suck.
Can’t wait for the is500 review
this car is the ultimate “ok” car
Incoming pissed off fanboys.
Me: I agree there is nothing special about the IS. It’s a sporty sedan not a sports sedan
As a daily driver, it's great, everything else... Meh...
Yep. It’s a great car to have if you already have a dedicated weekend car and about twice the budget to splurge on a new Corolla.
“Ok” cars don’t look like this. Also incoming F model
@@Toyota4Life Sure they do. This one does. Every review of this car has been mediocre. I don’t blame Lexus. Consumer interest in sports sedans from Lexus isn’t that high so they put there money in suv/cuv. The European have no problem selling fast sedans so they invest money in developmental cost. Looks dont determine anything. This is a very good sporty sedan that’s it. SPORTY SEDAN
i love seeing a new car with a cd player
this car looks SO. GOOD. especially in this spec!
That color too! Cloudburst Gray is so sexy.
Man seeing these in person they literally look like spaceships, especially in the iridium silver colour way really stands out in traffic 👌
It’s on winter tires, what were you expecting it to do on track with those squishy tread blocks? 🤔
M5 Competition was also on winters 😉
@@TheStraightPipes oh the M5 Competition with 306HP more that can pull drifts on bone dry pavement wasn’t too bothered by the winter tires huh 🤣
Just bringing up your same point as a counterpoint. Now you've added more to your argument
@@TheStraightPipes Maybe try doing a long-press on the Traction Control Off button next time. Not sure how a former IS owner didn't know this.
Is the 8-speed REALLY better than the 6-speed? If its anything like the new Camry's 8-speed which has been having reports of less reliability and gear hunting it might not be. Faster shifting and more efficient for sure but maybe not as good reliability? which is a big reason why many buy a Lexus over German rivals in the first place.
I can tell this was filmed a while ago cause of the shit ton of snow rn
Great video guys 👊🏼👊🏼
Hey guys, just a heads up that if you want to bang off the rev limiter with the IS you have to hold the traction control button down to shut it off and that shuts off the auto shift when you're in shift mode. Awesome channel by the way!!
The dark red leather seats makes the car look 1,000 times better!
5:03 The Stinger absolutely does not look better than the Lexus 😤 just saying
How many people actually track their sporty car? I had an m3, never tracked it, although I did M school and used their cars. Although I will say, a crisp transmission is a must. I would give up some cornering for comfort. Now days, all cars are fast enough.
We agree, which is why 5% of this video was about how it was on track
yes including this
This car is basically a RWD Camry... It is as "sporty" as a TRD Camry/Avalon. An old car with an up-to-date price that is not really deserve.
Is this based on TNGA-K platform?
@@wyw201 Nah, same old car with facelift outlook and been called "All New"
@@bigg4816 Would Lexus move to TNGA or would they have their own platform?
@@wyw201 The next REAL new IS will be shared platform with next gen Mazda 6 (like BRZ/86 twin). It will be a brand new RWD platform with a BRAND NEW INLINE 6 engine!! This is the Lexus/Mazda people should be hyped about.
@@RealAvus Is this confirmed by Toyota, will it replace IS 250 or IS 350?
looking straight on the rear end is a little weird imo, but my GOD that front quarter view is GORGEOUS.
Last time I was this early my mom had to get a C-Section
The Best IS yet... I love this new look and I think Lexus has succeeded in making the best Compact Luxury Sport Sedan... Spiritual successor of E46s....
Think if Lexus brought back a decent straight 6 cyl instead of the v6 for the 350, and gave it a turbo or something. Would be in the ballpark of ~400hp and would be an amazing competitor to everything else at this pricepoint. The vehicle is very well designed and looks amazing, and honestly the 3.5l v6 is a great engine but all the competition makes more power...
You want a 2jz badly dont you? Lol ahahaha
Lexus really doesn't like to use turbos as they see it as a part that creates more heat,uses more oil, and is something else that needs repair/replacement. I believe thats why they made the naturally asperated is500 with the V8 🎉
They made supercharger kits for these already 😈😈 so if you want more power, look into that.
I was just thinking hopefully you guys will be still doing this when your little ones start school dropping them off in a Porsche Meccan then picking them up in a Lamborghini urs you guys will be the coolest parents
We will be exactly those parents
Test drove this thing when it first came out and even then it wasn't top of the board, can't imagine now..
The Lexus ISF is one way can’t wait
This reminds me of the 2014. I remember a few years back I could have got a 2014 IS350 fsport for 18k. Kind of wish I had
The next generation I hope is going back to a Inline-Six/rwd layout. Although it's speculation supposedly that Toyota and Mazda are working on a platform with that layout. The orginal IS 300 had a 2JZ-GE Inline-Six and Toyota-Lexus should never have stopped manufacturing the I6. It will be nice to see what the all new model brings. Great review as always 👏
Bruh. That Dashboard design looks like it’s from 2010
Because it is.
And that engines from 2005
Nothing wrong with it.... Very functional and much better looking than the weird stuff we see from Acura IMHO
LFA inspired lol
I don't understand why people say the interior looks like it is old.
hear me out, this but with the Supras B58 engine !
Yuri, "I was in eco even". If you're old enough to remember Snaglepuss, you'll get it - even.
heavens to murgatroyd- this man is as old as me...older-even
My next car, in pearl white, red interior.
Can’t wait.
What an epic combo! Btw if you want to watch more videos on the IS I've got a few full reviews on 😄!