2015 Lexus IS - Review and Road Test

Caution has a place but the compact luxury segment isn't it. That's a realization Lexus seems to have embraced with its third-generation IS250 and IS350. Good thing because the BMW 3 Series, Cadillac ATS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4 are formidable opponents.

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[HodsBroo]

So many haters. Lexus is and always will be a serious luxury brand. This car is absolutely stunning and brings something different to the class. Reliability assurance is just icing on the cake. To each their own though I guess.

[shahn]

I'm in love w/ this car's interior.
Could live w/o the exterior.

I would def. get this over any BMW or audi for the interior & reliability alone.

[vitalykutuzov]

It's actually a great car. I test drove the IS 300h F Sport last week, and it was fantastic! A great car to drive, and it really stands out for its money. 

[ftnppg]

My Is 350 is going strong. I expect to keep the car until 2022. That's 8 years. That is how long the Lexus CEO promised us this front spindle grill design and general shape. For resale purposes they dont change the body styles every few years like other companies sometimes do. It relieves buyers remorse and keeps all the cars looking new.

[alexkim]

New IS is beautiful. Going to get this car for next year when my lease is up!

[brorowcarwiz]

I believe the mysterious hump near the gas pedal is for the AWD system. Same goes for the previous generation.

[lopinalong]

I took possession of mine on July 13 and I'm so happy with it. I'd always wanted a three series, but just couldn't take the on the reliability risk.

[KenniTheKid]

Really love the review style you guys use. Very entertaining.

[bmwmsport]

those headlights are amazing to look at in person.

[TonyTube]

I like the new look and sounds of the KBB reviews. Keep up the great work!!!

[lopinalong]

Good review. The hump is less noticeable in the 3is than the 2is.m

[eleonik]

Not to mention the reliability factor, since those cars are visiting the service only for basic maintenance :)

[MrGJones-qtpw]

Great vehicle very impressed. This Lexus IS can be optioned with heated/cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, and rear power shade. These options are NOT available on the none of the new 2014 Infiniti Q50. Infiniti is mostly into safety technology if it even works in real emergency accident as oppose to a simulated television commercial. After this review, I prefer a Lexus IS instead of an Infiniti Q50...

[MarcG]

My hardest decision is the base 350 ( which is better equipped tban the base Q40) or the F-Sport. I love this car

[nilesh]

I saw this car in person today....man it looks HOT!!!

[superblessed]

If i wasn't trying to save money to buy or built a house for my mom i would be deep in to debt by now i love this car for doors but that look of confidence determination and character witn that special kick nice but little mean nice very nice machine not looking at it when i see one is hard for me.

[eleonik]

Excuse me??!! What car are you driving then? I know many people who "v been driving high performance cars like AMG, M Power BMW, Porsche's and XJR and after driving a Lexus they were pretty impressed from the smoothness, reliability and the feeling behind the wheel.. After a statement like this i assume you have to be a pilot of F-18 or Stealth at least...are you? I v been driving the previous IS 200 and i could say its very, very close to BMW handling, which is know to be the best!

[awfulaim]

can't we cover up the grille with a piece from a body kit? I'm all against ricing but in this case its a necessary sin.

[ChristopherJones-cjphoto]

This is the best review of this car, hitting all the little details and true drivability.

[harrryberry]

Yeah it is. Lexus says there was very little room to put the awd system. The rear wheel drive IS does not have it.