2025 Lexus IS
Price Range: $40,535 - $64,020
2025 Lexus IS


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The 2025 Lexus IS is has a smooth ride and lots of standard features. But there are also some notable shortcomings that include a small back seat and dated technology features. You might want to check out a few other small luxury sedans before deciding on the IS.
Pros
- Pro:Smooth ride quality and comfortable front seats
- Pro:Nimble and secure handling
- Pro:Sweet-sounding V8 in the IS 500
- Pro:More features for the money compared to German alternatives
Cons
- Con:Back seat is tight for the class
- Con:Lackluster acceleration from six-cylinder models
- Con:Limited storage and cargo space
What’s new
- Limited-edition package available for the car's 25th anniversary
- Part of the third Lexus IS generation introduced for 2014
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2025 Lexus IS pricing in Westerly, RI
Edmunds suggests you pay
- 300$39,122for 300 trim
- 300 F SPORT Design$41,820for 300 F SPORT Design trim
- 350 F SPORT Design$42,959for 350 F SPORT Design trim
- 300 F SPORT$44,149for 300 F SPORT trim
- 350 F SPORTMost Popular$45,433for 350 F SPORT trim
- 500 F SPORT Performance$60,722for 500 F SPORT Performance trim
- 500 F SPORT Performance Premium$65,215for 500 F SPORT Performance Premium trim
2025 Lexus IS Review
Overview

The 2025 Lexus IS is the brand's least expensive sedan and works as a sort of entry point to the brand. There is plenty to like about the IS. It both handles well and has a refined, comfortable ride. We also like its comfortable seats and the superior value proposition of the Lexus compared to all of its German competitors. Our complaints are limited to an infotainment system that lacks character and back seats that are too small.
Edmunds spotlight: The IS has old bones
Even though it looks modern, the IS is actually more than 10 years old now. The body that underpins the current IS was introduced way back in 2014. It's so old that the BMW 3 Series has seen two completely new generations in the time Lexus has been building this same IS platform. If you don't mind that, then the IS will likely be a fine option. For 2025, Lexus is releasing a Special Appearance package for the IS 500 F Sport to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Lexus IS. It includes bright yellow paint and BBS wheels. Lexus is only making 180 of these anniversary models.
Competitors to consider
The 2025 Lexus IS has some pretty stiff competition. The BMW 3 Series is a more well-rounded sedan, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a tech tour de force. That said, both of those cars cost far more than the IS and grow even pricier with options. The IS does offer one thing none of the Germans do: V8 power from the IS 500 version. So if you really want a V8 in your compact sedan, the Lexus is your only choice.
Which IS trim does Edmunds recommend?
We recommend the midrange IS 350. For a bit more money compared to the base trim, you get a noticeably more powerful engine and several additional features.
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Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
Lexus IS models
The 2025 Lexus IS is available in three main models that are distinguished by their powertrains. These include the IS 300, IS 350 and IS 500 F Sport Performance. Keep reading for our editorial breakdown of the IS' powertrains and key features.
IS 300
The IS 300 is available either with rear- or all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel-drive model comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) that's paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive model is powered by a 3.5-liter non-turbocharged V6 (260 hp, 236 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. The IS 300 is also available as the IS 300 F Sport Design and IS 300 F Sport.
Standard feature highlights include:
- 18-inch wheels
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Heated front seats (AWD only)
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- 8-inch touchscreen
- 10-speaker audio system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
The IS 300 is also equipped with a set of advanced driver aids, including:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Lexus and the car in front)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
IS 300 F Sport Design
Besides the IS 300's standard features, the IS 300 F Sport Design has:
- F Sport exterior styling
- 19-inch wheels
- Sport-tuned suspension
IS 300 F Sport
Has the F Sport Design's features plus:
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
Packages and stand-alone options for the IS 300 include:
- Comfort package
- Sunroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Premium package
- Comfort package items
- 19-inch wheels
- Power-adjustable steering wheel
- Driver's seat memory settings
- Power rear sunshade
- Navigation package
- 10.3-inch touchscreen
- Navigation system
- Mark Levinson Premium Audio package
- Navigation package
- 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio system
- Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 300 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
IS 350
The IS 350 is available in IS 350 F Sport Design and IS 350 F Sport trims. Both trims come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 (311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The RWD IS 350 includes an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the AWD version uses a six-speed automatic. They essentially have the same standard features as the IS 300 above and are available with the same option packages.
You can get an F Sport Dynamic Handling package for the IS 350 F Sport that adds some performance with:
- 19-inch black-painted forged alloy BBS wheels
- Adaptive suspension dampers
- Limited-slip rear differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration; RWD models only)
- Additional Sport driving modes
IS 500 F Sport Performance
The IS 500 F Sport Performance is available in two trim levels: base and Premium. Both are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.
Base
On top of the IS 350 F Sport features, the base IS 500 adds:
- Quad exhaust tips
- Adaptive sport suspension
- Sunroof
Premium
The Premium trim tops off the features list with:
- Mark Levinson Premium Audio package
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the IS 500 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Power rear sunshade
For the IS' 25th anniversary, Lexus is offering a Special Appearance package for the IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium. Limited to just 180 units, the package includes:
- Flare Yellow paint
- Black upholstery with yellow stitching
- 19-inch black BBS wheels
- Limited-slip rear differential
Lexus IS Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsHJP, 01/10/2024
2024 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
Just purchased a 2024 IS500 vector blue as soon as I saw it at the dealer. Happy to pay MSRP as this will be a classic. The car is fast and fun to drive and unlike a hard core M3 or AMG it is actually very comfortable as a daily driver, and that V8 sound is SPECTACULAR! This is probably the best looking sports sedan in the market. Some reviews complain about a dated interior, however I … find it comfortable and very high quality, in fact that is one of the reasons Lexus and Toyotas are so reliable, they are not constantly making drastic changes every year but constantly improving on what is already a top notch fit and finish. If you live in an area with winter snow and ice this might not be a good year round car and the only other possible issue is the rear seat is tight so if you transport big and tall people keep the ride short.
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5 out of 5 starsBuddy and June Guynes, 05/17/2024
2024 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Our new Lexus IS350 is an ideal second car as it is smaller, more nimble and easy to park but has a very comfortable ride and a spunky V6 engine. Love it!
IS is Nice!
5 out of 5 starsD-Up, 01/14/2024
2024 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
Only drawback is that the mirrors don’t fold and I feel like for the price the sound system should be an automatic upgrade. Other than that…great vehicle
The V8 talks to me!
5 out of 5 starsSWK, 04/02/2024
2024 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 8A)
I wanted to buy the vanilla IS 500 F-Sport, but they only had the Premium model available, so I bought it. I'm very happy I got the Premium instead, as it adds some nice details and features I didn't know I needed such as the LED lights and 17 speaker stereo! This is the only car in this class that has a V8, and it roars when you put your foot in it! In Sport S+ mode, the car turns … into a rocket sled when you get in the ~5,000 rpm range. Redline is 7,300 rpms which is impressive for a V8. However, my wife can put around happily as well in "normal" mode. The car is very comfortable, rides nice, and looks sexy. Some reviews complain about lack of cargo space, but this is not an SUV and it has plenty of room when you fold down the back seats. Don't settle for the IS 350, as it has 150+ less horse power, and only weighs about 150 lbs. less than the IS 500. The two body styles and interior are identical except there is an extra bump on the hood to accommodate the slightly larger V8 engine. In 6 months driving in Southern California, I have only seen one other on the road, so the IS 500 is rather rare, which is what a gem like this should be. I will be happily driving my Lexus IS500 F-Sport Premium for many years and get many compliments from friends and strangers regarding the car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Lexus IS, so we've included reviews for other years of the IS since its last redesign.