19 mpg on premium fuel, 0-60 over 6 sec (ugh). No android auto or apple car play, bad infotainment. This car makes no sense. Lexus needs to step up and refresh this IS badly.
That’s almost any premium car/brand. Unless it’s a hybrid. If you don’t want to pay premium gas then don’t look at buying premium cars. Toyotas make great cars also and don’t need premium gas.
Your failure to not mention how absolutely terrible the Lexus UI is, which is something universally agreed-upon by virtually all reviewers, shows your lack of familiarity with the vehicle.
Anyone know how much it is to fill up the tank on this car? I know it only takes premium gas so I’m curious if it’s even worth getting one of it costs a fortune every time you fill it up.
It’s a 3.5 liter V6. On the IS 350 it makes around 310 hp but on the 300 it’s detuned. It’s literally the exact same engine though, so if you wanted to save some cash you could get a tune for the 300 to unlock the same hp as the 350.
@@caglioso how much does it cost to tune the engine and who can do that type of job. I'm deciding on both cars right now but I would be OK with the 300 if I can tune it in the future
Chris Faliao RR Racing offers the tune for around $500.00 and you can plug it into your ecu at home and DIY. Just be aware the most recent model they offer it for is a 2016. Not sure if you could still use it for a new model since there really haven’t been any changes, but you could give them a call to check if you’re looking to buy new. If you want more power they also offer an exhaust with the tune, though you can also shop around the aftermarket options to save money on that.
The Japanese's approach to "balance" and "fluid dynamics" and the whole spiel about "not everything is about power" blah blah blah is what's causing their cars to fall behind the competition. Put in a forced induction engine in the IS already! For fuck's sake....
Going to be honest I love the outside of these and have been looking at them. Had no idea what the interior looks like and it’s disappointing. Car looks cheap. :(
Best looking Lexus. Only negative is the Mazda-esque single dial instrument cluster...out of place in a sports sedan, and cheap looking. A deal breaker.
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Nice review Pony, for a Lexus i expected more HP and damn that key Fab looks cheap as heck
Dude is too wordy and lack substance...
There’s one for sale a 2017 up the road from me and damn I want it!!
Looks great car. Thumbs up.
The Lexus IS 300 looks awesome but the price is a huge turn off, I do get that it’s worth it but the price can’t be ignored😩
Four cylinders?
Great but wish you would talk a little slower. Trying to process everything but you’re to fast
Do they have heated & cooling seats?
Yes
Hyped to get my RC 350
did u end up getting it?
19 mpg on premium fuel, 0-60 over 6 sec (ugh). No android auto or apple car play, bad infotainment. This car makes no sense. Lexus needs to step up and refresh this IS badly.
they are doing it. Started from Rx then Nx, then Ux,
Shush
The premium fuel is a big turn off
That’s almost any premium car/brand. Unless it’s a hybrid. If you don’t want to pay premium gas then don’t look at buying premium cars. Toyotas make great cars also and don’t need premium gas.
UMD alum?? what??
Digging the Maryland cap sir!!!
Haha yeah I went to Towson but grew up in MD so always a Terps fan! 😁
@@goldpony Nice indeed. I work in Towson, right across the street from the mall. Small world. Keep up the awesome reviews man. Excellent work.
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I'll stick to my INFINITI Q50 3.0t Sport AWD more bang for the $$ with more options!
Yea except the interior is enough to make you nauseous 🤢
What’s the line outside the door in the middle
18 years from the first US IS300
and it hasn’t had a huge performance improvement.....
But amazingly they are still selling!!
*that color grading...
Agreed... I wondered why also...
Your failure to not mention how absolutely terrible the Lexus UI is, which is something universally agreed-upon by virtually all reviewers, shows your lack of familiarity with the vehicle.
Why don't you upload your own review, since you can do so much better?
I love the UI I dunno what you're talking about
I have this car, I dont mind it...just wish they added android auto
seems very tight on the driver side and uncomfortable
Anyone know how much it is to fill up the tank on this car? I know it only takes premium gas so I’m curious if it’s even worth getting one of it costs a fortune every time you fill it up.
Alex Ramos I think you do. Manufacturers said this car is recommended for premium. I wouldn’t put regular in this car.
Around 45$
I'm in Canada and have this car....I would say it costs about $85 to fill up tank
$65
Kinda expected more hp from a 5.0 litre v6. Stay up GP. My daughter loves the show and she's only 3 months old. Keep em coming.
It’s a 3.5 liter V6. On the IS 350 it makes around 310 hp but on the 300 it’s detuned. It’s literally the exact same engine though, so if you wanted to save some cash you could get a tune for the 300 to unlock the same hp as the 350.
@@caglioso ur right thanks. Wasn't listening attentively
Epic Life Movement no prob
@@caglioso how much does it cost to tune the engine and who can do that type of job. I'm deciding on both cars right now but I would be OK with the 300 if I can tune it in the future
Chris Faliao RR Racing offers the tune for around $500.00 and you can plug it into your ecu at home and DIY. Just be aware the most recent model they offer it for is a 2016. Not sure if you could still use it for a new model since there really haven’t been any changes, but you could give them a call to check if you’re looking to buy new. If you want more power they also offer an exhaust with the tune, though you can also shop around the aftermarket options to save money on that.
3.5L V6, 0-60over 6sec, come on lexus! Bmw 330 with 2.0T L4 engine can do better than that.
Benjamin Xian lol the new 340i did 3.8s to 60.
NS I just got one, super fast
Torque on Lexus is really weak. And it lacks a turbo. My 2016 A4 which is a 2.0L I-4 feels quicker.
Why can’t the technology in this car be in the tundras ? Smh
Then all Tundras would start $55K
@@Unplugged704 that’s fine. Limited tundras are basically sr5 except folding mirrors 🤣🤣🤣 what a joke
@@jimxiong3815 Trust me I know.. I had 16' SR5 XP... Sold that for 19' 4R. Wife is Happy! 😅😅
Can you please review mercedes benz A220 especially in night time ? :)
My lexus IS makes a humming sound with acceleration. Is that expected/normal?
IMDOC78 I’m assuming your car is 2018-19...why not take it to the dealer to get it checked? It’s covered under warranty...
A question why now comes 300? and if it's true it's turbo
The Japanese's approach to "balance" and "fluid dynamics" and the whole spiel about "not everything is about power" blah blah blah
is what's causing their cars to fall behind the competition.
Put in a forced induction engine in the IS already!
For fuck's sake....
Any quirks?
Going to be honest I love the outside of these and have been looking at them. Had no idea what the interior looks like and it’s disappointing. Car looks cheap. :(
Is it hybrid ?
does it have apple carplay
No the IS is one Lexus that does not unfortunately
No remote start on a luxury car? K
james Gand the lexus is300 is not considered a luxury but a sport car like the original 01 is300
@@jamesflores619 It's coming from a luxury brand with luxury treatment inside. Remote start is not a luxury item. Even the 20k Honda civics have them.
james Gand this car does have remote start who said it doesn’t?
Who gives a fuck about a gay ass remote start lmao 😂😂 “ReMOTe StARt BrO”
Hit the lock button 3 times and on the third time hold it until it starts up
Best looking Lexus. Only negative is the Mazda-esque single dial instrument cluster...out of place in a sports sedan, and cheap looking. A deal breaker.