2016 Lexus IS300 – Redline: Review

With an ongoing horsepower war among luxury sport sedans, Lexus decides to finally add some much needed muscle into the IS lineup, meet the replacement for the underpowered IS250, the 2016 IS300 promises to offer more power versus its turbocharged German rivals, but does that naturally aspirated V6 offer better performance?

[asianskywalker]

I'll tell you why you should buy this Lexus over an Audi NO competition.

[tenzinjangchup]

i came here only to see if the door has a solid thunk to it

[kobemorris]

The nerve of someone to question Lexus build quality is beyond me. Let's see which interior holds up over the long run.

[kymmirox]

My mom just got a red one this week. It only had one owner and 35, 000 miles on it. I’m so happy she picked this.

[MrMustangrick]

definite anti-lexus bias again by this guy

[kos]

I feel like this is one of those cars you buy used, rather than paying the full price

[chrissinha]

The more I learn about Lexus brand, the more apparent it becomes that this is going to be the next car I buy

[sonicbroom]

How do you know so much about my neighbor?

[roush]

I think it's de-tuned for reliable luxury. They want the customer that wants luxury but doesn't want to spend time and money on a BMW or Mercedes repair shop.

[Itaintyouitsme]

I've had my iS300 2016 for a week and love it so far. Sports Mode does a great job.

[hoopster]

Just stepped from an older Cayenne S to this IS300. Definite step down (OK 3 or 4) in performance BUT much much much better as a daily driver. Wife will get this one in a few months I think it'll work well for her. I find myself wanting a bit more power and crispness. However, it succeeds wonderfully in it's appointed task; a comfortable luxury AWD sedan with just a touch, a hint, a suggestion of sport. It's a keeper.

[nkf_gh]

I have a 2014 IS250 AWD and I dunno why people say it’s slow! It’s not for racing, you get all the speed you need for a normal daily driving either in the city or on the highway! Put it in sport mode is it’s even faster!
It’s not a race car lol.

[InstantLuc]

It's a matter of preference with the styling, equipment and power. I will say that the cabin was the most comfortable out of all it's direct competitors, even a few cars in a slightly higher class

[vapeking]

The is250 only has 205hp with its v6 because all lexus engines are underutalized for added reliability. This means they could have got much more hp out of it but instead opted for excellent reliability overall. I have a 2006 is250 and I dont find it slow at all especially compared to my 2005 hyundai sonata 4 cylinder. Im almost always leaving folks at the light. Now for racing sure then it may be slow however Im not looking for races or speeding tickets just getting from point a to b. However I will say I do have a standard shift and that may make a difference.

[Gforce]

so basically, just stuff in higher power engine will make the car better? why don't we ask Lexus to install v8 too? maybe you still don't get the point. Lexus never compete directly to other brands. they just target the majority of customers. what customers want is more important than what critics want

[classicrocker]

I give him props for keeping a straight face and continuing on with the review despite the slight mess up around 18:50.

[DisneyMusicVideos]

Buying a 2017 IS200t F-Sport in a few days! Can't wait! Gray Exterior with Red Leather!

[ToyotaLife]

This car is beautiful.

By far the best looking car in the class. Yeah the 250 is slow for car guys that want speed but for people who don't care about speed news flash thats most people.. the 250 and this 300 model is more than enough powerful for daily driving. You idoits think a car needs 400hp to be able to drive. You can have fun in a car with 200hp.

He goes on about interior materials I have been in Camrys and I have been in Corollas there is nothing in those cars that relate to this Lexus. This guy just enjoys taking jabs at Lexus. That interior cabin is well designed it looks 10 times better than any BMW 3 series interior.

[iTryHumbleness]

This car is so sexy. Way better looking than Audi in my opinion.

[gncc]

My little sister called. She wants her mint green size small shirt back.