It's crazy the car is still around on his same plattform. At the other way, the plattform is proven dead reliable, the engine is proven reliable, the components are reliable, the gearbox is reliable and the car is fun to drive. This is the no nonsense car for the no nonsense guy. Simply looks cool and performs well.
Wouldn’t ever buy new but have owned 3 used Lexuses all with the 3.5L motor and awd (2012 is350 awd, 2015 RC350 awd fsport , 2017 rc350 awd fsport) ranging from 70,000 miles to 150,000 miles I’ve never even seen a check engine light or error message. I’ve never had a break down. These cars while a bit dated and lacking in tech compared to BMW and Benz more than make up for it with reliability and value retention. The AWD system also performs really well. There is a reason a 10 year old lexus is the same piece as a 4-6 year old German car. If you drive a lot and don’t have time to be in and out of the dealership or mechanic then toyota/Lexus is always the way to go.
Either they got it so right in 2006, that they just did minor updates to cosmetics, as the drivetrain in awd guise is no different or just lazy... Too bad no manual transmission option in 350, since there is a LSD now. Also wished there was a hybrid and an shooting brake wagon option to add some spice. But if it ain't broke, why fix it I suppose...
I drove one recently as a loaner while my 2016 GS350 F-Sport was being serviced & loved the car very much. I previously had a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & I'm glad they didn't change too much in terms of the interior design & the driving position, but they for sure improved the handling. Makes me really miss my IS which I owned that car for just under two years, but had to go back to a bigger car.
Why they couldn't re-use a newer Toyota platform and continue with selling it globally I don't know? The exterior styling is great but everything else is 10 years ago, I don't know why you'd choose this in the market.
was referring to the track pad which in previous model was a tracker knob. I think current version has touch screen for the first time, it took so long. Otherwise not bad.
That is very odd to see the Mark Levinson system with the smaller screen. That must be a one-off press car or something. I have never seen ML + the small screen. Rear-wheel drive is the way to go. Just forget the AWD version unless you live somewhere with snow.
Who owns a new car for 30+ years now? Unless of course it's an exotic/rare/collection something, or you just love a model (anything) and have enough resources to buy one lock it up in an air/dust/humidity conditioned storage and never drive it for it to be museum example decades later. Yeah.....i'll just take the CT4, in white please.
This version appears to not changed much since 2014. That will be a full decade once the new model year starts in a couple of months. Surprising Lexus has allowed this to occur. My 2011 has been really great. But I would have expected far more evolution since the version that came out 3 years later
@@allentoyokawa9068 It sounds like you may not be very familiar with the Lexus IS line. Take a look at the exterior and especially the interior. Although we have been told there are new generations, the car is essentially the version introduced a decade ago
@@fc872e1yeap they only changed a little bit by removing the nice curves on the older body. Added a touch screen and a limited slip diff but other than that its still the same car. Thats why I cant find a reason to sell my 2016 IS 200t for the new one
Yeah is slow for 2023 I agree, it does look cool and good reliability. ...but I would still get the genesis g70 or bmw m340...a lot more performance...but I'll wait on those, I love driving my Audi (A6 3.OT quattro)..😅
These are incredibly good looking but i wish they had more-modern drivetrains. I dont mean to hate on the fantastic 2GR V6, but competitors have 2.0L 4cyl engines with similar power yet vastly better fuel economy now. I'd love to see that new Tacoma 2.4L hybrid turbo-4 in this (if it fits), a 326hp/465lb-ft performance-hybrid drivetrain would make for a potentially appealing M340i or S4 competitor. The 416hp/442lb-ft 3.4L V35 TTV6 would also be AWESOME to see, but that probably wouldnt fit in the IS. I do remember seeing rumors that the Mazda inline-6 would find its way into future Lexus products, though Lexus is running out of time to introduce a new IS that isn't electric.
You’ve got yourself a nice VW there buddy, oops sorry I meant to say audi. You got yourself a nice Tata there.. sorry I meant to say Jag… It blows my mind how the below average intelligence having turd can get fooled by brand while having almost zero understanding of how modern business works. It’s always a pleasure reading such comments. A reminder of how our planet is still full of basics goofballs.
I have a 2017 is350 series 3, amazing car. Only thing after all those years is that it’s boring. Looks amazing doesn’t have the power compared to the comparable.
They cannot complete, and it shows, as you can see so many others buy elsewhere. It comes down to the brand having enough money from Toyota and Lexus SUV’s pulling all the weight for the company, that they can be lazy with this design and later change the V6 to a 2.4l turbo
It's crazy the car is still around on his same plattform.
At the other way, the plattform is proven dead reliable, the engine is proven reliable, the components are reliable, the gearbox is reliable and the car is fun to drive.
This is the no nonsense car for the no nonsense guy. Simply looks cool and performs well.
Wouldn’t ever buy new but have owned 3 used Lexuses all with the 3.5L motor and awd
(2012 is350 awd, 2015 RC350 awd fsport , 2017 rc350 awd fsport) ranging from 70,000 miles to 150,000 miles
I’ve never even seen a check engine light or error message. I’ve never had a break down.
These cars while a bit dated and lacking in tech compared to BMW and Benz more than make up for it with reliability and value retention. The AWD system also performs really well. There is a reason a 10 year old lexus is the same piece as a 4-6 year old German car.
If you drive a lot and don’t have time to be in and out of the dealership or mechanic then toyota/Lexus is always the way to go.
Great comment. You hit the nail on the head
Couldn’t have said it better by myself. The exact reason why I bought a Lexus and now at 188k miles and zero problems
Man that’s one beautiful Lexus!👌🥰👍
Either they got it so right in 2006, that they just did minor updates to cosmetics, as the drivetrain in awd guise is no different or just lazy... Too bad no manual transmission option in 350, since there is a LSD now. Also wished there was a hybrid and an shooting brake wagon option to add some spice. But if it ain't broke, why fix it I suppose...
I drove one recently as a loaner while my 2016 GS350 F-Sport was being serviced & loved the car very much. I previously had a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & I'm glad they didn't change too much in terms of the interior design & the driving position, but they for sure improved the handling. Makes me really miss my IS which I owned that car for just under two years, but had to go back to a bigger car.
Will sell like hotcakes
go away homer
The powertrain specs is 2 generations behind the competition.
Uh no it is not, and there is no competition to this. this is good as it gets
Agreed. Lexus is super lazy.
@@allentoyokawa9068 the IS350 isn't even the best IS. The IS500 F-Sport Performance is the best IS.
@@TheBreakfastLover allen is just being a homer. Ignore him
Should be able to get the 8 spd with AWD. Can't get past the 5 spd at this price point.
Where is the turbo??? All relevant competitors have a 6 cylinder turbocharged engine.
This is far better than any junk the competition tries to make
Lexus is alway behind. They are the new Buick
Et elle n'est pas importée en Europe, dommage pour nous.
Bought a 2021 IS350 and traded it in 6 months later for a 2022 IS500. Basically the same car with a 472 HP V8.
Will Michelin Pilot 4S tires improve grip for this car?
Why they couldn't re-use a newer Toyota platform and continue with selling it globally I don't know? The exterior styling is great but everything else is 10 years ago, I don't know why you'd choose this in the market.
Reliable and I think only NA engine option. Tech so behind
@@_que Tech is NOT behind, it is as good as it gets
Mostly for its reliability probably. How much good is a nicer car if it doesn't run?
was referring to the track pad which in previous model was a tracker knob. I think current version has touch screen for the first time, it took so long. Otherwise not bad.
Has bluetooth rear wheel drive v6 only thing missing is manual gearbox
That is very odd to see the Mark Levinson system with the smaller screen. That must be a one-off press car or something. I have never seen ML + the small screen.
Rear-wheel drive is the way to go. Just forget the AWD version unless you live somewhere with snow.
No road test?
Is that interior from a 1990’s Lincoln?
Same color as the interior on my old 1991 Cadillac DeVille.
I'd go for the Cadillac CT4 sedan.
This is far better
Because you are smart! 👍
Who owns a new car for 30+ years now?
Unless of course it's an exotic/rare/collection something,
or you just love a model (anything) and have enough resources to buy one lock it up in an air/dust/humidity conditioned storage and never drive it for it to be museum example decades later.
Yeah.....i'll just take the CT4, in white please.
@@KenanTurkiye 100% agreed. ☝️💪
@@videogazer801 Thank you.
This version appears to not changed much since 2014. That will be a full decade once the new model year starts in a couple of months. Surprising Lexus has allowed this to occur. My 2011 has been really great. But I would have expected far more evolution since the version that came out 3 years later
This is brand new, read the title
@@allentoyokawa9068 It sounds like you may not be very familiar with the Lexus IS line. Take a look at the exterior and especially the interior. Although we have been told there are new generations, the car is essentially the version introduced a decade ago
@@fc872e1yeap they only changed a little bit by removing the nice curves on the older body. Added a touch screen and a limited slip diff but other than that its still the same car.
Thats why I cant find a reason to sell my 2016 IS 200t for the new one
Awd is a pain if one tire has a flat need to replace both as a pair
There are tire shaving options available if the other tires are newer and don’t need to be replaced right away.
Best in class
Lexus not doing any manuals anymore is a complete bummer
Nice
very nice!
Hey this isn’t motorweek, where’s the old guy?
Exterior looks good but the interior dash and console interface looks 10 years old
uhh no it doesn't, it looks brand new inside
Agreed. It’s a rip-off for the price. It’s just a Camry with a Lexus badge
Time do design a NEW sports sedan, by stretching out and widening this IS, adding a turbo-6, and calling it a GS.
the red plastic looks so... cheap.
You are clueless
Because this is a junk car.
😂😅
Directly out of the red interior Camry.
@@videogazer801lol what
Yeah is slow for 2023 I agree, it does look cool and good reliability. ...but I would still get the genesis g70 or bmw m340...a lot more performance...but I'll wait on those, I love driving my Audi (A6 3.OT quattro)..😅
These are incredibly good looking but i wish they had more-modern drivetrains. I dont mean to hate on the fantastic 2GR V6, but competitors have 2.0L 4cyl engines with similar power yet vastly better fuel economy now.
I'd love to see that new Tacoma 2.4L hybrid turbo-4 in this (if it fits), a 326hp/465lb-ft performance-hybrid drivetrain would make for a potentially appealing M340i or S4 competitor. The 416hp/442lb-ft 3.4L V35 TTV6 would also be AWESOME to see, but that probably wouldnt fit in the IS.
I do remember seeing rumors that the Mazda inline-6 would find its way into future Lexus products, though Lexus is running out of time to introduce a new IS that isn't electric.
Imo the IS is a nice looking sedan, but give me the V8 version.
Got yourself a pretty sharp Camry there.
You’ve got yourself a nice VW there buddy, oops sorry I meant to say audi. You got yourself a nice Tata there.. sorry I meant to say Jag…
It blows my mind how the below average intelligence having turd can get fooled by brand while having almost zero understanding of how modern business works. It’s always a pleasure reading such comments. A reminder of how our planet is still full of basics goofballs.
I have a 2017 is350 series 3, amazing car. Only thing after all those years is that it’s boring. Looks amazing doesn’t have the power compared to the comparable.
give it a manual
311hp is paltry. Should be 471hp.
how do they expect to compete when the car is literally a decade old. C class and 3 series have had 2 generations since this car came out
This is far better than the junk you just listed
@@allentoyokawa9068 what's better? that beyond outdated interior? that old engine from 15 years ago??
They cannot complete, and it shows, as you can see so many others buy elsewhere.
It comes down to the brand having enough money from Toyota and Lexus SUV’s pulling all the weight for the company, that they can be lazy with this design and later change the V6 to a 2.4l turbo
Needs a bigger grille. Who needs bumpers?
My Daily 😭
They should’ve made this a V6 turbo engine smh 🤦
I really hate they did all the styling updates just to put the check mark back in the main headlight cluster. I like it when it stood alone.
The current IS should really be replaced by a new-gen model.
311 hp ANNNNND AWD?? Give that PIG more power, Toyota!?!?!?! Yes, that Red makes it look like Cheap, colored FOAM!!!
No it doe not make it look cheap, and it has more then enough color fool
100% agreed. This needs lame excuses to deal with the price. Smart people know this 👍
……The TINIEST back seat!!! Ok if you’re only 5 ft. tall I guess?! 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Yawn
fool
Tesla model 3 is quieter and QUICKER and has a front trunk.
You can spend $52,000 to get a front-wheel drive Acura Integra Type R.😂
This car is slow and doesn't handle or steer well. Why buy it? One reason, great reliability. It also looks great.
Dinosaur...
**High tech, fool
100% facts. Add overpriced to that description
Typical Toyota/LEXUS... ALL SHOW, NO GO.