2014 Lexus IS 250/350 Test Drive & Luxury Car Video Review

The 2014 Lexus IS is completely new inside and outside; it's longer, wider, and sportier. About the only thing that has not changed are the engines that power this line of luxury sports cars. Every car company has its signature styling cues and for Lexus it's the spindle grille. Ever Lexus sedan has received this design treatment and now the 2014 IS gets it and it does look beautiful. If you upgrade to the F Sport package you get a grille with mesh inserts that look super sexy. Car designers often talk about how they want their car to look like it is in motion even when standing still. Mission accomplished with the IS. The rocker panel starts to curve as you move towards the rear of the vehicle. This line continues all the way to the rear.

Both engines found in the IS are carryovers from the 2nd generation vehicles. The 2014 Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.5 liter V-6 that makes 204 horsepower and 185 lb-ft. of torque. The IS 350 is powered by a larger 3.5 liter V-6 that makes 306 horsepower and 277 lb-ft. of torque. The IS 250 gets a 6-speed automatic transmission while the IS 350 gets and 8-speed automatic transmission from the IS F.

Everything about the interior of the Lexus IS has been completely re-done from the gauges, to the climate control, to the steering wheel, and seats. There is a whole new info screen between the gauges that is very vivid showing the driver a wealth of information. Lexus has introduced an all new seat type called New-Lux. In this process instead of wrapping leather over foam, the foam is injected into the leather resulting in a very comfortable seat.

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[WNYfellow]

There's no need for Lexus to 'step up' and 'get with the times' by replacing the V-6 with a turbo. The V-6 is a superior technology. Lexus is doing just fine, thank you.

[shawneyboy]

This car is beyond gorgeous, love the direction Lexus is going in!!!

[mthebex]

Ron, well done sir! This was my favorite review of yours to date. I mean no disrespect when I say, your reviews just seems to keep getting better and this one was the culmination of years of work. Amazing amounts of information and insight, and all in under 4:30 min! Thanks!!!

[exit]

Yup. A refine V6 is more reliable than any turbo charge engine

[NesperandJeffreyShow]

I'm glad that Lexus kept the same smooth V6 engines! MHz

[Hwoarang]

Technically behind Europeans? Lexus IS is one of the most technologically advanced cars in the world. And most importantly, the most reliable.

[CarrotChewinCoyote]

Finally, the IS is a car I can seriously consider.

[mtaFTW]

This car is just gorgeous. I'd have this over the equivalent C-Class, 3 series and A4 hands down!

[congausa]

love the review and love the car as well.

[ToyotaLife]

beautiful beautiful beautiful car inside and out. Best looking car in its class hand down.... very creative in design and def a stands out bravo Lexus !

[s-ke]

Very informative review. I loved the comparison with other models, tons of valuable information, short and to the point. Very precise! Just subscribed.
Many thanks!

[viettee]

Does the is250 n is350 has the same room space I'm the back

[Chaosdipper]

Review the smart car plz I love your reviews and need your input on it

[rjaiswal]

Ron you said there a 2.5 liter V6 ? really ?
(and that has like less than 200lb ft torque) ?

[bxmxwx]

I think this is the first real review of this car.

[DanielChristopher]

It's truly unbelievable how people actually have the audacity to call the new grill "ugly". I find the new shape of the Lexus grill to be very attractive and very aggressive looking and actually have the ability to demand your attention, especially on the new LF-LC.

[TheFremster]

If anyone can answer this question, please. In the IS250 F Sport can you get Red Interior and does it have Sport + or is that the 350 RWD only?

[ArtemiyPavlov]

Man, I just wrote the same thing about the IS in another vid! The V6 in the IS sounds so delicious compared to fairly pedestrian 1.8/2.0 turbo fours in the German three.

[LaoK]

we will see, and am sure they knew what they are doing so all the parts should matching to each other to make the Q50 a great ride.

[eldelyndukes]

DO YOU LIKE THIS ONE BETTER THAN THE 2013 IS MODEL YOU SAID THE BACK WAS SMALL SMALL.