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.
@@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.
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)
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
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
@@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
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.
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
@@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.
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
@@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
@@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
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!
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
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.
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.
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
I think the Lexus IS engineers are having a side bet with the Subaru WRX STI engineers to see who can keep their horsepower the same for longer. There is no excuse or reason in this day in age why over the course of a decade and a half this car has only gotten 5(!!!!) additional horsepower while the weight of the car has gone up by several hundred pounds during that time thus actually INCREASING the 0-60MPH time! Yes, the new 2021 IS350 is actually slower than the 2006 IS350 (which actually came out in summer 2015). Keep in mind during the same time period the comparable BMW 3 series model has increased its horsepower by 127 versus the 5 additional HP added by the lazy Lexus engineers. It’s a shame because otherwise this is still a decent car
You are right. The 2021 is350 should have came with 400+hp from factory. At this point I rather get a 2012-2014 IS-F . I currently have a 2013 is350 f-sport 2nd gen as my daily driver and its a fun car no doubt. Bulletproof reliable. But the big bro IS-F is what I want.
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.
Thanks Matt for your review, but I'll say far too many reviewers sounds too much alike. I hear things like....it could do with more power, more speed, more noise, more sporty, more top of the line materials, more, more, More, More! But none of you except for Chris Harris saw some things are too much or too powerful to enjoy daily. Plus most of you expect All the same form all manufacturers instead of giving the facts like how government controls sounds, fuel economy, safety standards, etc
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.
@@fixhead562 I dunno man, I'll take an ISF over GSF any day. It's just got added bloat ya feel me? If people want a fast huge car there are other offerings
@@cosmic_gate476 not really the cars have huge potential and for a fraction of the price of a m5 or e class. Mid size sedans are perfect and for a bigger guy more comfortable and practical. I like the IS but the cabin is super cramped and after a decent drive I can’t wait to get out. They got a GSF to 800hp with a simple bolt on supercharger fuel upgrade and tune. Those are really good numbers for a 45k/50k used car.
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!
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.
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.
I’m very excited for this, heavily worked to look new and I think if they made a new IS from the ground up, it would look pretty similar to this. Until Lexus adopts a large enough design change, I don’t think it’s entirely necessary to do a ground up redesign.
Outdated but proven reliability. If you haven't noticed by now, this is Toyota's business model and the primary reason people buy them. If you want the latest and greatest tech in this segment at the cost of reliability, buy German. You can put 300k+ miles on an IS without any major issues other than regular maintenance. You can't say that for the Germans.
Lexus redid all the suspension which was already double wishbone and they stiffened the chassis. I don't understand the "outdated" complaint. How many people would know this was the old chassis if they didn't tell you. I've driven this chassis, I was shocked at how good it was before, and they've stiffened it. My only real complaint is they need to bring the IS-F back(i.e. more power). However, with everyone buying CUVs and SUVs I understand why they wouldn't invest money in that.
@@hamsterbrigade the interior looks like it belongs to a car 20 grand cheaper. I understand the driving feel could be the best in an IS yet. But, this isn’t why we buy a Lexus. We want a premium luxury feel. When I used to get inside an 2013 IS, you felt you were in a car that outmatched the competition. This does not provide that feeling. A Genesis G70 feels more luxury than this, and I know, the G70 May still be a Hyundai, but if you forget about the brand, you will realize how overpriced the IS 350 is.
@@SpartanKyuubi You're clearly just a brand snob. Just admit you like the unreliable Germans. It's OK. The interior "looks" cheap? Lets compare shall we. i.ytimg.com/vi/maoS02aGNVo/maxresdefault.jpg static.toiimg.com/img/76407525/Master.jpg images.hgmsites.net/lrg/bmw-4-series_100748482_l.jpg
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?
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
Beautiful exterior but lexus really should jump on the band wagon and put a Turbo V6 in their IS already like other manufacturers are doing. TLX, Stringer GT, Accord, q60 and many others.
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.
Around the world, radars that are also measuring the loundness of the car, are coming. They installed one, on the highway ten miles from my home. If you want louder, you can go aftermarket. They are so much options and flavor for a good exhaust.
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...
@@JJS432 just bought one in iridium silver👌🏻
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
“GET 500” License plate. Lol ok Lexus I see you. IS 500 name was patented in July too. Thanks Lexus for listening to feedback!
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
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.
I just got one, so sharp looking, insanely comfortable and drives amazingly!
5:26 Ohh my goodness....look at the profile of this IS! This car looks damn good! 😲
Nobody:
Matt Maran: hit the button........and it starts right up
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
I got myself a Lexus ES350 F Sport. These new designs are killer! Bravo Lexus.
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.
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.
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!
That front is beautiful. I'm glad they went away from the Predator/Crab look of the previous models.
Just got my IS350 in ultrasonic blue, black interior. Love it. So fun to drive. Amazing ride, Very agile.
matt is killing it with these reviews!
Got a 15 is f sport right now. Once these drop in value I’ll pick one up. Love them
Great thorough review! Thanks Matt!
Thanks for watching Randy!
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 ^
Man I haven't seen a review from this guy in forever....must be the algo
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
4 Videos drop at the same time for the same vehicle. You always get my first click.
Thank you, I really appreciate that!!
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.
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.
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.
Love the car. Always good to hear about Japanese car from a subaruwrxfan ;)
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.
The new IS looks beautiful in that Ultra Sonic Blue color!
If it gets the 5.0 V8 I won't complain about anything and will buy it hands down no questions asked
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 :)
7:09 "but it does sound...😶" 😂😂
I’d get this over a Supra, that car is too small for me being 6’3”
The Supra is not even in the same league as the NSX. Now, the R8, on the other hand ...
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.
Love the looks! And since it's a Lexus, it will be reliable as well.
I thought the awd will have more grip? how would the rwd have more grip?
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
the front of this car looks so much better than the weird led check marks
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
I think the Lexus IS engineers are having a side bet with the Subaru WRX STI engineers to see who can keep their horsepower the same for longer. There is no excuse or reason in this day in age why over the course of a decade and a half this car has only gotten 5(!!!!) additional horsepower while the weight of the car has gone up by several hundred pounds during that time thus actually INCREASING the 0-60MPH time! Yes, the new 2021 IS350 is actually slower than the 2006 IS350 (which actually came out in summer 2015). Keep in mind during the same time period the comparable BMW 3 series model has increased its horsepower by 127 versus the 5 additional HP added by the lazy Lexus engineers. It’s a shame because otherwise this is still a decent car
You are right. The 2021 is350 should have came with 400+hp from factory. At this point I rather get a 2012-2014 IS-F . I currently have a 2013 is350 f-sport 2nd gen as my daily driver and its a fun car no doubt. Bulletproof reliable. But the big bro IS-F is what I want.
It is the marketing and management not investing
solid review man, love your reviews
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.
Thanks Matt for your review, but I'll say far too many reviewers sounds too much alike. I hear things like....it could do with more power, more speed, more noise, more sporty, more top of the line materials, more, more, More, More! But none of you except for Chris Harris saw some things are too much or too powerful to enjoy daily. Plus most of you expect All the same form all manufacturers instead of giving the facts like how government controls sounds, fuel economy, safety standards, etc
thanks for the reviews Matt!
Thanks for watching!
I think the magic is in the 350 RWD
needs turbo
@@Nofacecsgo nah doesnt need a turbo, needs a better transmission
I'd take this IS350 anyday over the other cars in the class including the new TLX and i am a former TL owner.
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?
Don't really like the rear taillights, but everything else about the styling is top of the class imo.
6:42 your welcome 🚗💨💨💨💨
Damn too bad they canned the GS I would love to see a GS in this styling.
yes damn would've been hard if they came back with this and a tuned v8 5.0 motor pushing 550 or tuned v6twin turbo from the LS500 in it.
@@fixhead562 Same, but who will buy it?
@@cosmic_gate476 same people who buy 5th gen supras and Q60’s
@@fixhead562 I dunno man, I'll take an ISF over GSF any day. It's just got added bloat ya feel me? If people want a fast huge car there are other offerings
@@cosmic_gate476 not really the cars have huge potential and for a fraction of the price of a m5 or e class. Mid size sedans are perfect and for a bigger guy more comfortable and practical. I like the IS but the cabin is super cramped and after a decent drive I can’t wait to get out. They got a GSF to 800hp with a simple bolt on supercharger fuel upgrade and tune. Those are really good numbers for a 45k/50k used car.
Lexus did a great job on the exterior, like it more than the new TLX. Everything else sucks on the IS
Agreed, but if they truly came out with the rumoured IS500, I'm jumping right in. Don't care if the interior looks old.
I'll take two. Thank you.
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!
Loving this car!!
By the way EXCELLENT VIDEO! This Lexus is my favorite from the brand.
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.
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.
This is beautiful
Legend I love this car!
Stunningly striking design! 😍😍
I LOVE this color combo
Made in Japan, that car will last a long time, worry free driving
The complaints about the automatic in SportPlus mode doesnt make sense when you can just use manual mode to hold the gear you want....
I’m very excited for this, heavily worked to look new and I think if they made a new IS from the ground up, it would look pretty similar to this. Until Lexus adopts a large enough design change, I don’t think it’s entirely necessary to do a ground up redesign.
The front fascia I love, not so much the rear end. Not a fan of the full running rear lights.
Way cooler than the German rivals, but slower
This car appeals to exterior lovers. Everything else is outdated, and not justified by the price.
Outdated but proven reliability. If you haven't noticed by now, this is Toyota's business model and the primary reason people buy them. If you want the latest and greatest tech in this segment at the cost of reliability, buy German. You can put 300k+ miles on an IS without any major issues other than regular maintenance. You can't say that for the Germans.
Lexus redid all the suspension which was already double wishbone and they stiffened the chassis. I don't understand the "outdated" complaint. How many people would know this was the old chassis if they didn't tell you. I've driven this chassis, I was shocked at how good it was before, and they've stiffened it. My only real complaint is they need to bring the IS-F back(i.e. more power). However, with everyone buying CUVs and SUVs I understand why they wouldn't invest money in that.
@@hamsterbrigade the interior looks like it belongs to a car 20 grand cheaper. I understand the driving feel could be the best in an IS yet. But, this isn’t why we buy a Lexus. We want a premium luxury feel. When I used to get inside an 2013 IS, you felt you were in a car that outmatched the competition. This does not provide that feeling. A Genesis G70 feels more luxury than this, and I know, the G70 May still be a Hyundai, but if you forget about the brand, you will realize how overpriced the IS 350 is.
@@SpartanKyuubi You're clearly just a brand snob. Just admit you like the unreliable Germans. It's OK. The interior "looks" cheap? Lets compare shall we.
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Atleast get some more power out of that 3.5.
In your opinion. Which one is fun to drive between this and the ES?
How is the 0-60 only 5.5 seconds?? It should be 5 seconds easy
Thinking of getting cloudburst gray with red interior. What are be your thoughts on that combo?
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.
It’s a beast!
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
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?
What are your thoughts on the rwd?
15:25 Everyone's passing you. Pick it up ;)
Remove the shiny bits, add a rear diffuser, 450 hp, manual trans option and you have a perfect car
Beautiful exterior but lexus really should jump on the band wagon and put a Turbo V6 in their IS already like other manufacturers are doing. TLX, Stringer GT, Accord, q60 and many others.
Happy 420 matt!
If you compare this with an Audi S4 which one would you buy? Why? Thx
It looks really good
This needs a matte grey or black color and its perfect👌
I a v8 mustang or camaro would be cheaper and faster. $57k is a lot for a NA v6.
thats usually what u get for mid size luxury sedans. very few V8s alot of V6s and even some four cylinders
lexus 5.0L = 470hp
Alfa Romeo 2.9L = 540hp
lmao at asian engineering
@@ivangamer8022 lol good luck with keeping the Alfa Romeo running tho
@@ITunes02 Alfa has more than 100 years that is running.. meanwhile your chinese car..
@@ivangamer8022 Chinese car? Lexus is Japanese... lol.
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 love how the license plate says GET 500
Does it have adaptive headlights like mercedes mutlibeam?
Needs more power and a real exhaust that's not played through the speakers
Around the world, radars that are also measuring the loundness of the car, are coming. They installed one, on the highway ten miles from my home.
If you want louder, you can go aftermarket. They are so much options and flavor for a good exhaust.
Question is.. what shoe do you have on?
would this be better or the audi r7 2021?
Does it have the Tailights of the Toyota Avalon
In what ways is the 2022 IS 350 F Sport different than 2021?
Upgraded looks are great and at least they went to a touch screen for the interior
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
Add a Tasteful exhaust and intake and a small tune it could be magical.
For as nice of a refresh it is, the drive train seems outdated already.