2022 Lexus IS 300 Review
Price Range: $31,998 - $37,590





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2022 Lexus IS 300 Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Minor changes to feature availability
- Part of the third Lexus IS generation introduced for 2014
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$175/mo for IS 300 Base
IS 300 Base
vs
$145/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#5 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$519/yr
vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
Frequency
0.53x/yr
vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
Severity
5.1%
vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
for Average Luxury Midsize Car
powered by RepairPal
Lexus IS 300 Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Fun 2 drive, poor technology
4 out of 5 starsJason burgos, 08/08/2018
2018 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Only 3,000 miles in but the navigation and Lexus Enform is terribly unreliable. I wasted money upgrading to this option. Seat cooling and heating has a mind of its own.
Back to Lexus
4 out of 5 starsDG, 11/22/2020
2020 Lexus IS 300 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I bought this because my 2020 Ford Explorer just wasn’t cutting it. I went with the IS because I wanted something a little smaller and sporty.
I love the interior. It feels just like a Lexus. The one disappointing thing is no Apple Car Play. That’s a head scratcher for a 2020 model. The seats are very comfortable, and the site lines are on point. I’ve driven it on a three hour trip … already and comfort was not an issue.
The car drives well. It has the acceleration I need and handles corners very well. It rides really smoothly. The transmission shifts easily, and there is little noise from outside the cabin.
The infortainment system is an issue. Previously noted was lack of Apple Car Play. I also am not a huge fan of the knob in this one instead of the pad that controls everything. Have driven Lexus and Toyota cars in the past I’m very familiar with the display screen and menu options.
Overall this is a very good car. It is comfortable, quick, and performs well. It loses points for technology, but everything else is really superb.
IS 300Fsport FUN FUN
4 out of 5 starsJohn Eversole, 07/13/2018
2018 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
There are only a few nagging issues but in the big scheme of things, they may be minor to many. First, the car is very nimble, quick steering, brakes and acceleration. I could get better than 19.5 mpg but I drive it very fast and hard. A little hard to get in, but once in, very comfortable. But a car at this level should have memory seats! Very little storage in the large (on the … outside) console. I did not order, or want, the navigation. One of the reasons I bought this model was the fold down rear seats, and most Lexus models do not and I did not want another SUV. It is a fun car that feels very solid and safe and would be close to perfect if these few areas were corrected.
Lady in hot Blue Lexus
5 out of 5 starsKathy, 08/07/2018
2018 Lexus IS 300 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
First Lexus, fun to drive, great handling on curves, brakes excellent. Comfortable seats, lacks storage next to driver. Love it!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Lexus IS 300, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS 300 since its last redesign.
2022 IS 300 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,125 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 25 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $175/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.8 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the IS 300 models:
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position.
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover9.5%
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