2021 Lexus IS 300h Premier - Car Review

We enjoyed the previous versions of the Lexus IS, so we have high expectations from the (mostly) new one. But can it still impress with a hybrid powertrain? Vince gets the keys to the 2021 Lexus IS 300h Premier to find out.

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Generation 3.5?
1:38 - Design
3:20 - View from the front
4:04 - Infotainment tour
5:28 - What else is in here?
8:26 - From the back
10:15 - What's up with the trunk?
11:06 - Hybrids explained
12:08 - Driving impressions
17:39 - Verdict




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[lexurious]

Awesome review! You did hit all the sweet spots on this IS Hybrid. Just to share, its true most consumers are all the rave for SUVs and Crossovers, but as you mentioned, this IS brought a new awakening . In markets like North America, sales of the IS grew by 122.3% for this redesigned model. For this calendar year vs 2020. I guess the IS is bringing a lot of love back to the sedan. Lexus also released in limited number the IS 500...due to the demand for more powerful cars from Lexus. If i have millions of money to buy a car, ill buy Lexus any day. Best reliability and probably the best customer ownership experience in the world. Thanks again for doing this review.

For aspiring Lexus owners, can you do a review on an Entry Level Lexus model...something more attainable. For those of us who love the brand and it’s superior Japanese craftmanship .

Thank you. More Power!

[khunpingpong]

Your review is the best. Thank you from Thailand.

[loonylinn]

that wide touch screen looks bad for the whole interior. i think they should consolidate all controls on that screen and the stereo in one. to look the dash board continuous contour (my opinion)

[Ramzes]

Why Lexus didnt implement this car in Europe as it used to do with previous IS generations.

Strange policy.

[a.reginaf]

Vince’s song on the Lexus IS: Safe and Sound by Capital Cities 👌🏻

[thetrustysidekick]

Great car. Our shit roads can't do it justice.

[kelpros]

lexus is very expensive huhu. btw im satisfied with my suzuki celerio and i averaged 25kms/L in 70-80kph on highway

[wyattgamboa]

The CD player was also left in there out of consideration for their target demographic.

[jreymundo]

The rear look like the new gen elantra