2021 Lexus IS review | Wheels Australia

The Lexus IS has been given an update for 2021 with fresh styling, an improved cabin and some welcome chassis enhancements. But is it enough to draw buyers away from the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class? Tim Robson finds out.

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[MrRez]

I really like sedans. To many compromises with SUV’s in terms or ride, handling and overall safety. Nice review too 😁

[zane]

Ill take the 2021 is350 fsport over bmw and Mercedes

[consultbishop]

Just ordered the IS 350 in Tokyo Lexus, but waiting period due to Covid is at least 6 months before they can deliver in Japan....

[malcolmscott]

My favourite Lexus IS the RC which I hope is continuing :)

[oot]

This reviewer is not familiar with the IS. The IS F Sport has had digital speedo since 2013.

[abdulelahalansari]

Very elegant lexus... It's most reliable car in the world....

[dobracobra]

Very good review !

What a shame: because of Euroland ecology hysteria we in Europe will not have this facelift model on mass market.

Sad accent is the tablet: why manufacturers - like Lexus, Mercedes, Audi... - fail to integrate the screen in a different way (like in Alfa Romeo Giulia for example)

[CathodeRayNipplez]

Thank god not another SUV review. Well done Hyundai for giving those of us that haven't given up on life a choice.
Need to take the V6 option unless you like slow. At $80K it has some strong competition but is way better than an SUV pram.

[JJ-glqr]

This is one of the better looking sedans let’s be honest

[boboutelama]

It as the perfect moment for Emil Frey group in Switzerland TO CANCEL THE IS FROM THE SELLING BOOK !
Those peoples are geniuses !

Waiting the ultimate evolution of a car, better than it ever was, and canceling it. The marketing geniuses at Emil Frey diserve a raise !

[matthewwebb]

all new with early 2000s underpinnings?

[avaliacarros]

He spoke, spoke, spoke, and spoke a little more for more than 11 minutes and did not inform the capacity of the trunk, something that is essential in a sedan.

[jaimusicxx]

Toyota has done a great job with the new LEXUS; well done Toyota; nice

[jacksalami]

Why does this presenter only open 1 side of his mouth ?

[Mexxx]

Nah squeeze in a drop dead gorgeous Alfa Romeo Guilia in your garage

And this new Lexus looks too ugly like a bloated whale, a lot like all the new Mazda's.