2023 Lexus IS 350 Consumer Reviews
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10's across the board...
First I must say that I am a huge Lexus fan after having owned multiple Mercedes and BMW's. I have owned 2 GX460's and 2 ES350's and a first generation IS300. This time I wanted something sportier. I have probably owned 50+ cars in my lifetime and this is hands down my favorite ever. Its sporty, comfortable and a huge value for the price compared to the german brands. I have Atomic Silver over red and I get at least a couple compliments every day on what a beautiful car I have. Over all of my ownerships I have had ZERO problems with any of my Lexus's unlike my experience with both BMW and Mercedes which seemed to always have something wrong with them. On top of that when it comes time to trade them in they are still worth something. Not sure what the "experts" are saying about the acceleration on the IS. Mine is a rocket and that exhaust note is addicting. Plus I love the fact that I am driving something that is unique to the masses. If you get one, get the FSport with the Dynamic Handling Package. For 50k you have a fully loaded sports sedan that will give you constant joy!
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Dumped my Tesla.
Dumped my model 3 for the 2021 Lexus IS 350 with dynamic handling. For roughly the same price, the Lexus is hands down the better, nicer, sportier, and more luxurious ride. 5k miles so far an zero problems. Only complaint is that there’s no seat memory. Each time my wife drives my car, I find myself spending a few extra seconds trying to get my seat right. I’d buy again if I had the choice.
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- F SPORT SedanMSRP: $38,998In-stock online
- F SPORT SedanMSRP: $47,590In-stock online
- F SPORT SedanMSRP: $39,929In-stock online
badass is fsport 350 2021
initially i was wondering if i’d like-but i love it-great looks and handling....who cares that it isn’t an audi , mb or bmw....it’s a lexus and it is an excellent car!
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Just Wow!
Just traded in my 19' IS300 F sport for the 2021 IS350 F sport with the dynamics package, mark levinson/nav, tri beams. They improved the interior with a better guage cluster, infotainment system that is smooth and very clear and works great when I tested Apple car play and Android auto. The handling feels so much improved , smooth on rough surfaces, open it up in sport plus and the character changes and makes you smile. Feels very premium and the exterior styling is very aggressive yet tasteful. There is very little I can say negative about this car. As it stands the only thing I would want more of is more power but 311 HP AWD is plenty!
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Just an amazing car
Just got the 2022 IS-350 F sport with Atomic Silver & Black interior. I do also have a 2021 Rav4 xse. Well coming from hybrid, this car seems much faster & super comfortable for me. Mostly i drive alone & it’s a great car indeed. This point I have around 1600 miles in less then a month!!! I just love taking her in long drive on the highway. This car is simply amazing. Lots of complaints, Mark Lev sounds is fabulous, at least it shakes everything inside the car!!! The F sports exhaust is super & this car loves to REV!! Yup, it isn’t super fast but it is fast enough for everyday driving. As all the brands are getting into semi or mild hybrid, i would say this car might be the last generation to keep a true v6. Trust me you will love the engine sound as you drive around. I have a no regrets getting this car. It puts smile on me, every time I start the car. And the seats are super comfortable, car looks amazing. Yup you will loose some space as it is compact sedan. But it does the job very well. In fact i am in love with my car, that sometimes I just keep looking at her 😂
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Honest impressions at 5k miles
Coming up on 5k miles and all I can honestly say is that it’s easily the best car I’ve ever driven! The handling, the comfort, the ride, the tightness and responsiveness, the smoothness, the BUILD QUALITY, just an amazing car!! Lexus is seriously unmatched in build quality! This thing is an absolute tank! I got the F-Sport model which has 311 hp(51 more than the IS300), some very nice interior improvements like a sporty heated steering wheel with F badge and sporty door panels, a F-Sport exhaust which sounds AMAZING! It also has F-Sport seats that are heated/vented and VERY comfortable and ergonomic. And it has the gorgeous and simplistic digital driver display from the LC500! Love that! The car is truly an absolute pleasure to drive and very fun! Especially in sport mode which really tightens up the steering and makes the car crazy responsive! We just had our first snow fall of the winter here in Wisconsin and instead of sliding like I did with my prior Mazda6, I had total confidence and even a little fun lol… I really like that I can have fun when I want and feel totally confident with the AWD system. The car is very quick and INCREDIBLY nimble! Lexus built a track specifically to tune their sporty models and it shows! The handling is CRAZY good! Also, once you hear that exhaust note, you’ll be sold! I LOVE starting the car up and hearing that satisfying exhaust! Even from in my home with the remote start lol… I will say though… it’s NOT without its quirks… I do wish fuel economy was a bit better… I know the 3.5L is basically bulletproof which for a sports car a huge selling point. But it is thirsty for a V6…. My Mazda with a 2.5L averaged 32 mpg, the IS350 averages me 20 mpg with fairly responsible driving. If I drove like an a-hole I’d probably average 16-17 mpg which is getting into V8 territory…. So there’s that…. A trade-off I’m still getting used to(while having a bit of fun lol)…. I’m also not a fan of the remote start on this car… the transmitter on the key fob is VERY finicky and really lacks range and can’t be obstructed by really anything… I’m lucky if it works within 30 ft and I have to press the lock twice then hold it on the third press and it rarely works right… I’m basically forced to use my phone with the Lexus Enform app to remote start it every time! There’s also Apple Watch functionality with a Siri shortcut but that also barely works… very annoying! The Lexus Enform app is free through the lease term but after that it costs and without it I basically don’t have remote start because the fob is such crap! But, overall, this is easily the best(and most expensive off the lot) car I’ve ever had. The build quality is second to none. The handling seriously amazes me every time I get on it. The exhaust note puts a smile on my face every time, as does the acceleration when the car just PULLS from 2nd to 4th until I hit about 90 and let off while I’m getting on the freeway. The heated/vented seated are super nice as is the heated steering now that we’re getting into sub freezing temps in the Midwest. The AWD inspires a ton of confidence and is such a joy. And it’s also nice knowing that I can actually have fun and not have to worry about blowing turbos and the 3.5L can take the occasional fun abuse because it’s a luxury Toyota and they’re freaking bulletproof! It also happens to seriously be one of the most GORGEOUS cars I’ve ever seen! Even if the roof sits a bit low especially for rear passengers. Thankfully, I don’t often have adults in my back seat lol… Honestly, if you’re in the market for a car and looking into AWD and it’s within budget, and you don’t mind the mpg hit of a sports car, absolutely test drive this or even an IS300. They’re AMAZING driving machines and I’d put it against anything in the price range!
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Love it!!
You will fall in love with your purchase of this car. Drives smoothly to my liking and I feel very comfortable inside with the space.
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Fantastic value, great simplicity, divine look.
My arctic white 2022 Lexus IS35 0AWD – Miles, arrived 3 months ago with 6 miles on it and is garaged since then. It had not seen snow or rain. Upon arrival, coat of Ardex Nano sealant and Ardex Topaz was applied to the body and wheels. On the outside, all windows were treated with Chemical Guys InstaWax Carnauba shine spray. All tires got moisturizing treatment with Ardex New Concept and same was applied to all interior plastics and engine bay covers. I am car enthusiast and enjoying pampering my cars. I also believe that keeping cars in pristine shapes adds to the experience of ownership. I have to say that I truly love the simplicity of AWD and V6 that is matched with conservative 6 speed automatic. I purposely wanted the car that does not use super charging and obscene amount of gears in transmission. I learned that the same engine and transmission (with some slight modification) is used in Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, Venza, as well as others. That speaks volume about potential future reliability and success of design. From the get go – this is not a sport car and should not be treated as such! Many reviewers complains about lackluster acceleration and understeering on race tracks. To give you some background - I used to own Lexus UX250h, Acura TL, Audi Q3, BMW M340iX and Dodge Challenger V8 6.4L ScatPack, as well as Lexus NX (still have it as a family car). 90% of my driving is in the city – to and from work to the average of 20 miles a day. All my cars are being garaged. I am strictly following, stated in the manual, proper break-in for engine, transmission and brakes. Car does not see higher than 2000 RPM, aggressive cornering, or heavy brake usage. I start slow, working with transmission. I did not exceed 60MPH speed yet. As of today, I have 389 miles on IS and average fuel consumption at 24MPG. It is impressive, especially considering that Lexus predicts 19MPG in their tests in the city. Having car in the 60F garage, helps the initial engine warm up increasing MPG. I really enjoy how smooth the transmission operates and how well it is integrated with the motor unit. Driving in the city is simply enjoyable and relaxing. Driver seat is super comfortable and supportive. The AWD “hump” does not bother me at all and I use it to support my leg. I am 6’ and 220Ib and have no problem getting in and out of the car. I have enough headroom and legroom to enjoy extensive driving. Cabin is very well damped and isolated from the road noise. Nothing inside rattles or make strange noises (Acura). I like the fact that car has CD player – not many people realize that satellite radio is heavily compressed (MP3 – like) and does not really show the sounds system potential. Load your favorite album on CD and prepare to be surprised. I really wish I got Mark Levinson sound system upgrade but it was not available at the time of purchase. I am an audiophile. Ride is not very soft but not too stiff – honestly, I think it suits my taste perfectly. I am not very concern with room in the back because nobody drives there – this is my car to work. Yes, it is tight there but I would never recommend IS as a family car. For this we have 2021 NX300. I would say Lexus IS is a conservative, very reliable and proven design that speaks to small crowd of people. It is simply divine looking and I would not trade it for any European design. Nothing about IS will wow you initially like let’s say BMW M340i – but once you begin to use it, you will learn to love it. It’s a gentle giant with attitude - that’s why we named him Miles, after trumpeter Miles Davis. I have professionally tinted windows with 20% Xpel XR Plus film that rejects 98% heat and 99%UV. This provides privacy and protection from harmful UV light as well as it keeps interior cool (when used together with WeatherTech windshield sunshade). This is the car to buy and keep. 20 years from now, if well, maintained, it will still look great. Toyota service prices for Lexus. You don’t have to spend $300 for oil change (Audi, BMW) and deal with major reliability issues down the road (all Europeans). Oil Change for IS is $135 at Local Lexus dealer. All cars these days steer towards technology while Lexus takes more conservative approach. This car is for those customers who appreciate that fact.
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I love this car!
I'll never buy another car brand again. Lexus has made an incredibly fun and reliable machine. Get the Dynamic Handling and you can have so much fun on a windy road. The acceleration isn't the best, but I'd rather have it a bit slower than worry about the reliability issues of twin turbos or a supercharger. Get it, you wont regret it
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Smooth ride and beautiful styling
I test drove every sport sedan I could find before deciding on the IS350F and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I was transitioning from a Mustang (thanks to a bad back) and wanted more pep in the drive than standard domestic sedans offered. The Lexus had the best overall feel and value. The drive was comfortable and acceleration, though not as robust as the Mustang, was more than adequate for a daily driver. We are a military family so a huge factor for me was the ability to locate service facilities in the future. This is problematic with Audi, BMW, Alpha Romeo and Mercedes. Even locating someone willing to work on them is a challenge. Lexus is a different story - we found that Toyota dealerships will honor their service warranty. The IS350F was very difficult to locate, but we lucked in to one that was just coming off the boat. After only having test driven the 300, we took a leap of faith with the 350F. I am thoroughly impressed with every comfort feature and the smoothness of the drive. The safety features are excellent as well. The aggressive, sporty look of the Lexus was the biggest selling feature - I didn’t want a boring sedan. I have been converted to Lexus.
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Couldn’t be better!
This car is a beast, yet, comfortable as can be. The interior is impeccable, fantastic handling, the backseat is roomy for small sport sedan and the 350 F isn’t bad on gas at all. Every time we go out to drive it feels like an event.
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IS 350 F sport
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It is a Lexus/Toyota
I like the car...smooth ride but sporty. Very good power in the Sport or Sport Plus modes, well built very good style. Plus, you get reliability. I think Lexus did a great job with this car, actually, I think their cars are looking very nice compared to Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. Plus you get reliability.
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Excellent
Beautiful and fast. Love it
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Change from bmw Mercedes infinity
Purchased 2021 September trade from infinity q50 infinity was awesome nice car My first Lexus brand car own amazing comfortable ride many safety functions Horses power 311 is enough for is350 size I recommended Lexus is350f
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Luxurious fun
This is my second premium car. I used to own a 2010 Acura TL. This Lexus is luxurious and sporty fun from the minute you hit the gas. Smooth as silk and you can't beat these seats. So soft! Can't beat the cost of ownership down the road compared with the rivals in this class.
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Best decision made
Car left me speechless. It’s really nice & works perfectly
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IS350 F Sport
Fit,finish,and performance are at the top of the list. Very comfortable on long rides. Performance wise it handles like a dream brakes,handeling.Lexus has this car dialed in. I am definitely impressed.
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IT IS NOT A 6 SECOND 0-60!!
They are wrong for stating this, I have a 2022 IS350 and have cleared a 0-60 in the low 5s especially in manual mode. Sure, it can definitely use more power if comparing to the competitors, but their review is so off. It is a fast and fun ride that turns heads
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Has more than enough to get you a ticket.
I have only had my 2022 Lexus IS350 F sport for 2 days. This is a very nice car if you get all the options. The car drives great and has plenty of horsepower. Now it's not my 625 horsepower Roush Mustang but this is a beautiful upper end car.
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Love This Car
This is my fifth Lexus. Wasn’t looking to buy a car at the time, but considering the push for EVs and four cylinder vehicles, thought I’d better go ahead and pull the trigger. My last Lexus was a RC 350. This car feels a lot like that, but peppier and has the convenience of 4 doors. Really happy with my purchase.
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Absolutely Thrilled with My New Lexus IS 350 Sport
When I bought the Lexus IS 350 Sport, it was even better than I thought it would be. This car is the perfect mix of style, speed, and comfort thanks to its sleek exterior and high-end interior. Not a single thing is missed!
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So called Outstanding Lexus Customer service
So called Outstanding customer service! Disappointed Lexus customer... 1st correspondence Hi i am writing because I am extremely disappointed in Lexus and your teams assessment of my 2021 IS 350. I've owned three Toyota's in my lifetime and they were some of the best vehicles I've owned. I bought my Lexus new in 2021 and noticed a smell in the cabin shortly after my purchase. I took it in in March 2022 to Crown Lexus in Ontario Ca. and was told it was because the car was new but would go away. It progressively got worse especially when I step on the gas hard. I took it in numerous times. The last being it October 2024 I had to take it back twice because it was actually embarrassing and upsetting my new car had this sulfur smell come out of the vents. The service manager at Crown stated their was a bulletin stating this was occurring in some IS 350 models. However, their is nothing they could do. I was in contact with Lexus customer service the entire time this was occurring and they were just giving me the run around. During the time I left my car at Crown Lexus for a week. I got my car back dissatisfied because the smell was still their. I'm sorry but I did not buy a luxury $50k dollar car for it to smell horrible at times when I step on the gas. I just got the correspondence back today after sending numerous email and call customer service back about my concerns and it stated their was nothing Lexus could do for me. How is this possible when your employee at crow Lexus stated himself their is a bulletin about this concern. I am so disappointed with Lexus/Toyota.. Your mission statement states: to create.... with exceptional customer experiences. Well you and your team feel 2nd correspondence: I received a call from one of your executive assistants today. They explained yes their is a bulletin for this concern, but it suggest I use a different blend of gas to help this problem. How does a car maker even say this with a straight face? I was told that at one of my numerous visits by a service manager. I have tried a different source to get my gas and its still occurs not to mention the fact I live in California where gas regulations are unreal. We probably have the cleanest gas around ! I honestly can't believe a Lexus executive said they way to fix this concern is for me to use different gas... Really which one Shell, Chevron, Exxon, who?? You must be kidding me I already use premium gas 91 octane usually from Costco or shell but I need to changes it i hopes my car won't smell anymore when I drive it. That's and asinine statement. So when I bought the car it should have stated somewhere you must only use these particular gas stations or your car will smell. This seems like a engineering concern that Lexus should fix or replace with a car that does not do this. I so confused by the Lexus corporation because that statement alone is unacceptable and not a solution to the problem. So just to clarify Lexus knows their is a problem and the way to fix it is to go to different gas stations until is stops occurring. What happened to the Toyota/"Lexus" I remember as a kid in 70's/ 80's that dominated engineering and fixing the American car's problems. The Toyota my father and grandfather could not deny anymore because Toyota did it better and cheaper! Has this gone by the waist side? I'm sorry it's not fair for me to have to go through arbitration or worse a lawyer. This is a problem identified by Lexus and should be covered by my warranty/ extended warranty. I have a copy of the Lexus bulletin I can attach to the review !!!
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Love the car but....
I love the way it looks and it's very comfortable to drive. But for a car that cost $60k total you would think it's fully loaded. It's a luxury car and some might not agree but to each his own. Well here's what I was hoping the car comes standard but it doesn't. No memory seat, mirror doesn't tilt down when backing up, no navigation but there is carplay and android auto but it doesn't have wireless connectivity, mirrors don't fold when parked. I understand that you can get those installed as an option but it wasn't even offered to me so I thought it's already there. I didn't do my research but I would've loved to have any of those over the ASC (active sound control) that does nothing but let you hear the sound of the engine....
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Respect Lexus again
I bought September transfer from infinity q50 Reason is Lexus more nice spots design Performance is infinity is better activity Overall value is Lexus winner Just need only one wireless connect car play Amazing soothing riding perfect handling Wireless remote start is very convenient with cold weather Strong recommended f series
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BUYERS REMORSE
I recently bought a 2023 IS350. It was a lexus fleet vehicle with 12,300 miles. I have not had this car for 30 days & It has been towed back to the dealership twice in two days. It wont start & the dealership doesn't know why. They are trying to figure it out as I write this review. I just want to return it & get my money back. This was the worst purchase of my life
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Had this car for 3 years and still really like it. The criticism around it being underpowered seems odd. There is plenty of power. My biggest disappointment is that the automatic transmission in regular or eco mode is a bit clunky. Not as good of transmissions as BMW or Audi but I have no regrets and get compliments on looks a lot! Good gas mileage too.
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No buyers remorse!
Edmunds.com review & information was a very helpful tool.
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My 2021 IS350
I love my 2021 IS350, no problem at 36kmiles so far.
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Vroom vroom
This car goes very fast. It is everything you could ever need in speed! It is very tight inside, though it needs a small person for sure. Tight fit trading it in for an SUV.
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The last of a great generation of cars
I bought my Lexus IS350 in august after downsizing from a 2020 Cayenne. I have been throughly impressed with the features that come at this price point, and the performance and sound of the engine with the optional exhaust is also outstanding. You also can’t beat the Lexus reliability, still a model that’s manufactured in Japan. A few quibbles:
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2023 Lexus IS 350 Review
I love just about everything about my the IS 350, except for the stock sound system it came with. It's subpar. I have rented cheap Fords that have a better sound system. Also the interior noise at high speeds is quite loud.
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Gorgeous car!!!
The best car I’ve ever owned! I bought it in 2023 and I am still in love with it!!
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Great luxury sport car.
Great driving, smooth, powerful, class, and lots of style.
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Love it, just don’t damage your BBS rims!!!
Like the car, don’t like Lexus price gouging or deceptive prices.. When you have a tire and wheel pkg that cost 2450.00 option, I don’t expect one rim to close when u damage it 2200 a piece atleast the 2 front would cost that.. I’m sure the rear is the same if not more condo they are wider.. To think you have that BBs matte black wheel that serves no purpose but looks, and if u damage all 4 you are looking at 8800 in just rims!! Ridiculous Lexus, you are becoming bad if not worse than BMW with your prices!! Thank god iam a plant employee and the rim 1800 plus tax which is still ridiculous!! Buyer beware on getting that option!!!
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Not as Sporty as It Looks
Currently looking for replacement of my 2019 Volvo S60 T6 R Desing. Took a test drive of IS 350 F sport. AWD. 6A. Do not get me wrong. All things consider - it is a good car. But not as good as my Volvo. In all departments of the game. Acceleration, braking, swallowing pavement discrepancies. Everything. The car is 200 lb. lighter than my Volvo, but feels heavier. The conclusion is Lexus IS 350 is not as sporty as it looks.
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