Lexus

Lexus IS

Price $41,050 – $53,100
Fuel consumption 7.3 – 12.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
Now that the CT is no longer available in Canada, the IS has become the entry-level car at Lexus. In addition to the turbocharged, 2.0L four-cylinder IS 300, two other versions are available: the IS 300 AWD and IS 350 AWD. They feature a 3.5L V6 that delivers 260 and 311 horsepower, respectively. Depending on the version, the Premium, F SPORT and Luxury packages can be added. All versions of the IS possess a drive mode selector with ECO, Normal and Sport settings.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Dynamic look
  • Nice cabin design
  • Comfortable suspension
  • Unequalled reliability
  • Welcome all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Hesitant gearbox (basic IS)
  • Mid-range trim isn't particularly interesting
  • No AWD on the basic IS
  • Aggressive electronic assistance systems
  • Ride isn't dynamic

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