Great video. I absolutely love our IS 300h (UK hybrid model)! Personally I think the IS is a fabulous looking car. Plus, none of the German rivals can compete on reliability. I'll only ever buy Lexus!
This Lexus literally looks like an angry samurai wtf 😂😂 I love the looks doe Lexus never stops impressing great review Tom love your work mate great personality and nicely shot and detailed "real-life" review!!!!
Thanks for the comprehensive review. I’d go for the 350 too. We had an IS250 Sports Luxury that we drove for 6 years and gave us trouble free motoring. Lexus certainly know how to make vehicles that are reliable and easy to live with.
I’ve driven all three engines of the current generation, I also own a previous gen IS250C (and before that had the sedan) so I’m no stranger to the Lexus brand. The turbo just didn’t do it for me, I felt it was missing the smoothness and quietness of the other two engines, really didn’t live up to the Lexus brand in my opinion. I agree that the 3.5 V6 is a stunning machine especially in F-Sport guise, but the Hybrid really surprised me and would be my pick if I was buying another one today.
Yeah. I'm usually a two-litre turbo man through and through (for example, I prefer the 330i to the M340i in the BMW lineup) - but this engine isn't amazing. Go the V6 or the hybrid.
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I absolutely love my 2018 Lexus IS300 F sport RWD with Red Rioja Interior. i Picked up a used one at 11K Miles for $30.5K USD I have modified it to have Android auto/Apple Carplay, Custom Sequential DRL + Sequential Mirror Lights, Air Suspension and now swapping to the new triple headlight Beams soon! As my first car purchase coming from an old 2006 Suzuki Forenza with no AC I love this car so much and got a killer deal for it in my opinion.
@@chasingcars if the car doesn't have the features just get them yourself is my say! Having features of others cars in my car making it nice and unique (:
@@mohannayanajeewa5968 for legal reasons manufacturer will Always go for OEM since it's been tested to work for this system. Although people are more than welcome to swap to aftermarket but they will no longer cover it by warranty as it's no longer the Lexus OEM suspension product (:
You do a great job of conveying ‘real world’ driving impressions, thanks Tom. I do like the fact that you also mention the existence (or otherwise) of a spare tyre - which is of particular importance to a number of us, here in Australia.
Yes Lexus, that is why I stick to this brand for luxury and reliability. Amazing brand. All German brands good for 100000km, after that, your money is done. You get nothing back and issues start.
I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem with their IS 300 2020. While using the navigation and listening to my music, the navigation speaker does not speak over the music. Therefore I have to drive with the music either off or turned down very low. The dealership told me this is common with the newer models. Anyone else experiencing this?
I have a 3 yr old Is300h best car i ever owned. I aint bothered about Appleplay or Android auto! German cars u are just paying for the premium badge with fanciful gadgets and great infotainment system. But these cars start falling bits and frequent visits to the garage once they hit 100k miles!!! With Lexus at least u kno u will be buying quality and reliability!! U get u moneys worth end of!
Thanks Tom for another excellent review. You and John produce the best quality content in this country and I watch your videos religiously. Question: what would be your choice between 2017 IS300 or a 2017 320i?
Wow - we really appreciate that, Aaron. We'll certainly keep it up. My preference would be the 320i on wheels that aren't too large, but both cars are competent. I'd be looking for a low kilometre example that has been maintained meticulously.
Can you give me feedback on the tires? Ive never had low profile tires before. Are they good for commuting 2 hours on a highway at high speeds a day? Are they dangerous on bumpy pavement? I think the car im looking at has 18 inch rimms. Thanks.
@@rydawgz1 Interior and exterior face lift? the first round of 3rd Gen ISes were similar to the 2nd Gen, the 250 carried over, then was later replaces with the 200t. But personally I'd like to see a faster hybrid like what the GS has.
Everyone talks about the reliability of Lexus. If Lexus is not even reliable no one would consider this brand at all. The IS series still has foot brake, no Apple CarPlay, no auto hold, 180kg heavier than 3 series or a4, poor fuel economy, smaller interior space.. well you buy this car for the reliability solely.
The Lexus IS 300 (2020) is basically a Toyota 'very sexed up' and named to fulfill its original purpose , and as the name doesn't just imply, but inherently screams, 'L'uxury 'EX'port to 'US' dealers/customers. That said (Tom's also fond of this qualifier), Lexus cars are beautifully finished high end exquisite examples of Toyota cars. If you want, try that glass based finish on a new Toyota and you'll begin to see what I mean.
Reliable but looks outdated with interior and technology used 10 years ago. Lexus/Toyota please, release a new car, this car is far away from BMW 3 series in everything.
