Just had the 60,000 mile service with Lexus main dealer and there was nothing to do on it except usual oil and filter changes. So far reliability has been top notch.
Thanks for the excellent review. I could feel a daily drive in the city. I also drive a Lexus hybrid for five years. Mine is premium gasoline and six cylinders. So, mine is powerful but not as economical as IS300h 4 cylinder x drive. So, I'm interested in IS300h x-drive right now. I want to have enough power and good gas emission. When you push the acceleration, do you feel any time-lag? Do you feel it has enough power when you in a harry? Once you drive a Toyota hybrid car, you can't go back to a regular gasoline car anymore. It's so smooth and comfortable. Environment-friendly too.
Bought one of these rather than the boring looking Toyota auris estate ( wanted a hybrid rather than unreliable diesel) it was bought as my new taxi, done 10,000 so far and it’s been perfect, real head turner, excellent mpg and the comfiest seats I’ve ever sat in, customers love it too, only negative for taxi use is the boot isn’t the biggest and although I don’t do airport runs anymore you’d struggle to get 4 big cases in,
Totally agree, I still get comments like "nice car mate" or "I didn't want to park too close to your, car as it looks expensive". Even after 10 years last service needed nothing doing to it. These must be the most boring cars to service as nothing goes wrong with them.
Nice review - What year is your IS? I am considering purchasing one second hand. Do you still have the car now? Lexus are famed for their reliability online, have you had any issues with your car?
Cheers for the in depth review...this will be my next car. Currently have a 320d E90 and was planning to upgrade to the F30 but much prefer the styling and interior gadgets on the Lexus. I had a Toyota Altezza before and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned so hoping this Lexus will be similar. I do like BMW but I think this is the best looking mid sized saloon on the road today! Thanks again!
I’m seriously considering getting one of these motors, currently I’ve got a Ford Focus 1.6 tdci & it basically just breaks & falls to pieces constantly (never get one, very terrible cars) ...so after of years of contemplating between this & the is220d I’m looking at this car as more of a better option what with the 220d becoming an aging motor
I have driven the exec and f sport variants of the 300h the exec model is set up for comfort whilst the f sport is more firmer to drive. I also think the engine has been tuned slightly different. The electric motor seems to deliver a more instant response from standing start.
This has the Dolby system, it is perfectly adequate in my opinion. There is a bass woofer behind the rear passenger seats under the rear parcel shelf. It always sounds bassy. To be honest I've not heard the Mark Levinson system so I can't really compare. I have an Alpine system in our other car, the Lexus Dolby system sounds much crisper than the Alpine.
Hi, the average I am getting is between 50 to 55 mpg for city driving, that is real world driving with stop start traffic. My previous Lexus CT200h which had a smaller engine did 55 to 60mpg. Considering the IS300h is a heavier car there wasn’t a huge difference. My other car is an efficient modern diesel and I definitely fill up less in the IS for the same miles and type of driving I do.
My problem is not with lexus....if you live in say a small scale apartment block.....wheres the chargers for the cars....that's alot of power to go to alot of cars
Only the F Sport trim looks nice on IS range, all the other trims are plain & boring looking. Also not a fan of the infotainment, it’s too fiddly I prefer the old touchscreen on the previous generation.
Great car. Love mine. I get around 45 to 50mpg in mixed driving. It feels like Exec saloons used to before the fashion for so called sportiness took hold. Do you sometimes get a slight jolt when the engine comes in?
Just had the 60,000 mile service with Lexus main dealer and there was nothing to do on it except usual oil and filter changes. So far reliability has been top notch.
@@Moody_Blues_ your final sentence is hilarious to me - today I actually bought an Is300H F-sport.. while coming from a Mini :D
jspr2k5 how are you getting on with the Lexus?..
Spotted the GS at 08:30... 👍
Thanks for the excellent review. I could feel a daily drive in the city. I also drive a Lexus hybrid for five years. Mine is premium gasoline and six cylinders. So, mine is powerful but not as economical as IS300h 4 cylinder x drive. So, I'm interested in IS300h x-drive right now. I want to have enough power and good gas emission. When you push the acceleration, do you feel any time-lag? Do you feel it has enough power when you in a harry? Once you drive a Toyota hybrid car, you can't go back to a regular gasoline car anymore. It's so smooth and comfortable. Environment-friendly too.
Excellent review addressing the important features regular buyers are interested in. Subscribed
Good review, sensible information and conclusive.
Agreed! I have some Lexus videos too if you want to see them? :)
I love lexus
Bought one of these rather than the boring looking Toyota auris estate ( wanted a hybrid rather than unreliable diesel) it was bought as my new taxi, done 10,000 so far and it’s been perfect, real head turner, excellent mpg and the comfiest seats I’ve ever sat in, customers love it too, only negative for taxi use is the boot isn’t the biggest and although I don’t do airport runs anymore you’d struggle to get 4 big cases in,
Totally agree, I still get comments like "nice car mate" or "I didn't want to park too close to your, car as it looks expensive". Even after 10 years last service needed nothing doing to it. These must be the most boring cars to service as nothing goes wrong with them.
The back side of the car is the most beautiful part of the car
I love the rims
Nice review - What year is your IS? I am considering purchasing one second hand. Do you still have the car now? Lexus are famed for their reliability online, have you had any issues with your car?
Thank you made my mind up I am looking for one appreciate you taking the time to do this .
You're welcome. You won't regret it.
Bro wtf, it's 10⁰c outside???? My guy practically living near santa
Cheers for the in depth review...this will be my next car. Currently have a 320d E90 and was planning to upgrade to the F30 but much prefer the styling and interior gadgets on the Lexus. I had a Toyota Altezza before and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned so hoping this Lexus will be similar. I do like BMW but I think this is the best looking mid sized saloon on the road today! Thanks again!
I have an f30 3 serie i think i m gonna go with the is300h too
Saving money for this car. Hopefully I get one over 1.5 year.
Did you buy your Lexus yet?...
did you get one?
Rev Lexus who me?..
@@Shane-zx4ps The Kruimels guy? However if you have one I'd be keen to know as I am a fellow Lexus fan / owner too
Rev Lexus I have a 2014 white F Sport with Marc levinson stereo heated and cooled seats
No doubt it's lovely car BUT unfortunately your camera quality is very poor
Hello is it economy because 25L
Consumption in town and motorway?
I’m seriously considering getting one of these motors, currently I’ve got a Ford Focus 1.6 tdci & it basically just breaks & falls to pieces constantly (never get one, very terrible cars) ...so after of years of contemplating between this & the is220d I’m looking at this car as more of a better option what with the 220d becoming an aging motor
Somehow that's the worst infotainment screen I've seen in a decade.
Edgbaston?
Nice honest review from someone that owns the car
Did you say Audi at 5:53
What do you think of the f sport model
I have driven the exec and f sport variants of the 300h the exec model is set up for comfort whilst the f sport is more firmer to drive. I also think the engine has been tuned slightly different. The electric motor seems to deliver a more instant response from standing start.
Birmingham? 😅
Does this one have the Mark Levinson sound system or the Dolby?
This has the Dolby system, it is perfectly adequate in my opinion. There is a bass woofer behind the rear passenger seats under the rear parcel shelf. It always sounds bassy. To be honest I've not heard the Mark Levinson system so I can't really compare. I have an Alpine system in our other car, the Lexus Dolby system sounds much crisper than the Alpine.
@@guy3555 thanks much appreciated 👍🏼
Is it good for taxi business?
Great video!
Do you have the upgrade sound system and Sat Nav ?
Only on the premier model.
What's your mpg been in city driving, looking to buy one
Hi, the average I am getting is between 50 to 55 mpg for city driving, that is real world driving with stop start traffic. My previous Lexus CT200h which had a smaller engine did 55 to 60mpg. Considering the IS300h is a heavier car there wasn’t a huge difference. My other car is an efficient modern diesel and I definitely fill up less in the IS for the same miles and type of driving I do.
From a full tank of fuel, how many miles did you cover until empty?
My problem is not with lexus....if you live in say a small scale apartment block.....wheres the chargers for the cars....that's alot of power to go to alot of cars
It doesn't need charging, it's a hybrid so it charges itself with the petrol engine. 👍
Only the F Sport trim looks nice on IS range, all the other trims are plain & boring looking. Also not a fan of the infotainment, it’s too fiddly I prefer the old touchscreen on the previous generation.
Great car. Love mine. I get around 45 to 50mpg in mixed driving. It feels like Exec saloons used to before the fashion for so called sportiness took hold. Do you sometimes get a slight jolt when the engine comes in?
Currently have a Toyota Avensis newer model but thinking of upgrading to the Lexus IS 300h or GS 300h in white colour. Which one shall i choose🤔
Gs450h if you have the money
Small screen