The 2024 Lexus IS300 F-Sport Has What 90% of Sports Sedans Are Missing

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Here's a review of the 2024 Lexus IS300 F-Sport AWD! The top of the F-Sport packages are now available on the entry-level IS300 Lexus, but is the N/A V6 feeling dated compared to the turbocharged competition? Let's find out.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Trim Levels and Price
1:51 Engine + Power
4:26 F-Sport Details + Exterior
6:25 AWD + Transmission
8:13 Interior
11:50 Handling + What I'd Buy Instead
The Last Circuit.

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@morgandrives Месяц назад

If manual was an option, I would trade my GR86 for one. Not kidding.

@j4559 Месяц назад

really?! i'm thinking about a stick gr86 premium next, any reason why you're not nuts about it?

@morgandrives Месяц назад

@@j4559 It is a fabulous car. Best I have ever driven. But a manual, rear-biased Lexus with the Toyota 3.5 V6 would still be a lot of fun, last longer, and be more usable in many situations (e.g. passengers). Watch the dealers, on delivery they left my tires at 45 psi and had overfilled the oil by about a quart. Basically had to do an oil change at 100 km. Maybe Subaru dealers know the car better; not sure.

@j4559 Месяц назад

@@morgandrives good insight, thanks a bunch! & yeah that's not the first time i've left a shop like why do they put the damn tire pressure so high!

@MrRicardo361 18 дней назад

I also would have got an IS350 here in AU but it is auto only so went for a 370z.

@daveed4475 Месяц назад

Sad HP numbers for such a large V6. I guess the positive is that, as a Lexus it should be very reliable and durable.

@clays1507 23 дня назад

No reason to get this instead of the IS350

@MartinFire13 20 дней назад

@@clays1507is300 and is350 is the same engine. You don't even feel any power difference

@clays1507 20 дней назад

@@MartinFire13 really? I thought the 300 was de tuned

@MartinFire13 20 дней назад

@clays1507 that's what lexus says. It is not detuned. IS300 IS350 AWD 3.5 V6 is the same engine same horsepower. I have heard this from multiple people and tested both cars. The is300 awd and is350 awd is the same engine. There is no evidence of any detuning. It's just marketing to sell more is350s for more money

@clays1507 20 дней назад

@@MartinFire13 gotcha The 350 also has the gauge cluster that dynamically shifts to the right … like the LC, different wheels and a few other minor things. I only paid 49k (51k sticker) for a new 2022 350f sport, assume the 300 was a couple of grand less

@bucko1508 Месяц назад

Thats definitely a good take, love the videos!

@RoadsUntraveled Месяц назад

Glad you're here. Thanks!

@MiguelRodriguez-ry9wg 10 дней назад

Just purchased a is 300 very quiet and fast couldn’t ask for anything better than this 💨 !!

@85CEKR Месяц назад

I've had my is500 for a bit over a year now, I love it so much I wish I could buy one of these to drive during our canadian winters.

@KarlBrosef Месяц назад

I’ve noticed a lot of 4th gen GSs are popping up on the cdn market. I’d get this as a beater for our winters.

@RolanTHUNDER 29 дней назад

It's such a good looking car too

@RevLexus 10 дней назад

Great video, in the UK the whole range is 4 cylinder hybrids. Apart from one model, the LBX, with a 3 cylinder hybrid. No 6 cylinders or 8. We dont even get the IS or LS.

@3on4off 10 дней назад

Love the new IS. I traded my 2021 IS350 for a 2022 IS500. I wanted more power and haven’t regretted it for a second.

@Alexusmate 9 дней назад

I just got my 07 350 and I been loving it. 2IS350 Got some serious performance. Seems like they've gotten heavier and slower with the new ones.

@Alikazmi8981 13 дней назад

Such a beautiful car. I think both previous and current gen IS are the most beautiful cars on road.

@watariya3185 3 дня назад

I'm really love this car.

@etagged Месяц назад

The transmission in this isn’t better than that in the isf at all. That was the first aggressive 8 speed and the gear ratios made it more fun than the 8 speed today, which hunts for gears.

@kbc8090 Месяц назад

So canada gets the detuned 3.5L in the 300 and the US gets the turbo 4, thats weird.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

It's because it's AWD. the AWD 300 gets the V6. The US also has AWD but also has the RWD which is the turbo 4. All in all, get the 350 RWD.

@kbc8090 Месяц назад

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 yea but not the F-Sport AWD, in the US its the 4 cyl im pretty sure? They've done a great job confusing everybody once they switched from 250 to 300.

@ogmechsftw Месяц назад

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 350 RWD not available in Canada

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

@@kbc8090 Just looked it up and in the US every 300 is the 2.0L turbo, RWD, AWD, F-Sport, every 300. I've noticed powertrains in Canada are slightly more conservative than in the US. Maybe it's the climate up North.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

@@kbc8090 Also yeah Lexus messed this up. They had Mercedes and BMW as an example but fumbled still.

@corollabzr Месяц назад

that 6spd is soooooo old, basically from 2006. The 8spd on the IS500 is basically same as ISF

@vincestone5465 29 дней назад

Yeah you would think they would change something lol

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

It's a huge shame Canada doesn't get the RWD one. The AWD apparently has horrendous handling compared to the RWD.

@RoadsUntraveled Месяц назад

I'd love to drive them back to back!

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

@@RoadsUntraveled savagegeese compared 500, 350 RWD, 350 AWD, 300 AWD and 300 RWD and they said the RWD were all substantially better than the AWD ones.

@DiaperSNiFFER Месяц назад

You know what really sucks? The all wheel drive is open diff…. ⚙️ 🤦‍♀️

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Месяц назад

@@DiaperSNiFFER yeah it was never intended for performance. Sadly Lexus puts zero effort into the IS.

@ladin425 25 дней назад

How do these manufacturers come up with the idea that buyers like red interiors? Black? Tan? Gray? Nope! Red!

@ShelbybossV8 17 дней назад

Hopefully it'll be available in Europe.

@cpolo88 4 дня назад

Man. Cool car. Definitely old but still a good car. Just slow. Fast for most people but for over $40k I’m expecting more power.

@robotech1990 7 часов назад

I will never be able to buy one of those. But is still my dream car. Lexus should make a 4 cyl twin turbo ls300 design for 25000 usd. Happy trade my 2023 rav 4 for one of those. Dreams are for free.

@ttis3701 Месяц назад

50k USD for a is300 f sport? No bro no... my local lexus has 2 IS350 F Sport AWD for 50 lol, the 300 is like high 30s low 40s

@Chris-ms8qz Месяц назад

Its CAD (just look at the plate) everything cost more in Canada btw

@ttis3701 Месяц назад

@@Chris-ms8qz he said 50k USD... go re watch it

@Chris-ms8qz Месяц назад

@@ttis3701 again everything cost more in Canada.....an IS 300 with an F Sport 2 package with tax is like $65k CAD an IS 350 loaded with the F sport 3 package is like almost $75k CAD...all my local Lexus dealerships charge this much

@ttis3701 Месяц назад

@Chris-ms8qz no way it does? What? For real omg I had no idea m. Wow.... I know dude I know. It's called exchange rates, you clearly don't understand what my comment was regarding

@Chris-ms8qz Месяц назад

@@ttis3701 see..told ya so

@xlbInSane Месяц назад

Hopefully you get a chance to drive an is500

@RoadsUntraveled Месяц назад

Yeah it's unlikely, I was scheduled for the press car but the car was damaged just before I was going to drive it.

@xlbInSane Месяц назад

@@RoadsUntraveled that's unfortunate

@corollabzr Месяц назад

@@RoadsUntraveled if you are looking for a IS500 to test let me know, can probably lend u my 23 model, not much change between 23 and 24 anyways

@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661 Месяц назад

If is the last v6 they should just put a v8 engine in there or just leave the v6 and just put a v6 twin turbo

@dashaunwoody4612 Месяц назад

The is500 has the v8

@gns942 28 дней назад

These are much better than turbo 4 poppers, naturally aspirated V6s have instant throttle response, are more reliable (especially Lexus V6s) and also sound way better.

@jpizel1070 25 дней назад

Fuel efficiency sucks though. I wasn't even getting 19 mpg.

@paulevans240 16 дней назад

No…the 4 cylinders are much quicker..they hit 60 in about 5.4 because they produce torque at much lower RPM

@JamaicanMeCrazy Месяц назад

These things look so good but it's so outdated at the same time. And the mpgs aren't great either

@rikXsavage Месяц назад

They should really put the b58 in one of these newer Lexus 😓

@bigdaddyslick4961 27 дней назад

No German junk in Lexus

@rikXsavage 27 дней назад

@@bigdaddyslick4961 you sound drunk it’s a Toyota engineered motor, so it would make sense

@vargasaidan7366 5 дней назад

yeah any excuse for bmw to make more b58s is a good one imo. i want one of those engines so bad.

@elonmusk8667 24 дня назад

Get the is500.

@JamesBrown-ny2dw Месяц назад

Its always a good idea to buy 350 instead of 300 tbh

@MartinFire13 20 дней назад

Why its the same engine?

@JamesBrown-ny2dw 20 дней назад

@@MartinFire13 even if you have the awd which has the same engine down tuned, you have the worse 6 AT instead of the 8

@MartinFire13 20 дней назад

@@JamesBrown-ny2dw why is the 8 speed better

@jimmytovar2844 27 дней назад

Can you tune it to the 350 settings? If it’s the same engine ?

@RoadsUntraveled 27 дней назад

Depends on the level of access inside the ECU your tuner could get to. Theoretically it's possible though, yes. As far as I know they're mechanically identical.

@jimmytovar2844 27 дней назад

@@RoadsUntraveled wow, someone could potentially save tons of money!

@dennistv598 11 дней назад

Yes I have a 22 is350

@jimmytovar2844 7 дней назад

@@dennistv598 nice! You saved a ton of money! Idk why they just don’t tune them all at 350 settings

@dennistv598 7 дней назад

@@jimmytovar2844 I haven’t had a issue with it

@Corgiking521 Месяц назад

Love the look. But at the price point horsepower, power train and interior are all to dated.

@dennistv598 11 дней назад

It’s really not that bad tbh all it needs is a tune and intake it will do 0-60 in 4.7 seconds with the d3 performance tune

@Demoxx1 5 дней назад

Japanese sports sedans really taking a downgarde lately.

@MrMustangrick 19 дней назад

Exhaust opening look so whimsy.

@MrMustangrick 19 дней назад

Whimpy

@nallis01 19 дней назад

Such a great looking car. But it is just so, so slow. I have had the following cars with the same motor: 2006 Is350, 2007 GS350, 2008 GS350, 2009 IS350, 2014 IS350. As it relates to performance, the 2006 was the quickest to 60 and through the quarter. The 2014 was the worse on gas. The 2007 and 2008 GS is the best on gas, most most fun to drive and most comfortable. The 2014-2024 Is 350 are very slow off the line and to 60. They, however, really really pull hard up top. Every generation gets slower. They used to be 13.7-13.9 seconds cars. Now, they are 14.2-14.4. Either way, incredibly reliable and great resale. I still have the 2014 is350 f sport. but it is a back up car now to my BMWs. Lol

@dennistv598 11 дней назад

Yes u are correct tbh I have a 22 is350 it is dog shit off the line even with a tune but top end after 112 mph it start to pull hard and trap around 150 in 6th gear unless u in manual mode I have a d3 tune on it tbh it’s worth getting a tune but the 4gen is350 is definitely slower off the line compare to others tbh

@MrMustangrick 19 дней назад

Red interior looks so much better over black.

@paulevans240 16 дней назад

The 4 cylinders in the German products ARE faster because they produce lots of torque at lower RPM - plus they getter better MPG, handle better, brake better and are just more fun to drive. But, the Lexus IS more reliable….personal choice, I’d take a BMW 330I or a C -Class. This 6 cylinder does not wake up until 4,000 rpm, at which time the turbo 4’s have left this in the dust.

@RoadsUntraveled 16 дней назад

The problem with the 4s is they're generally fairly disappointing above 5,000 RPM. It's a give and take.

@paulevans240 16 дней назад

@@RoadsUntraveled The fours produce a big, fat, torque band down low and in the middle, where most people drive most of the time. This is far better than running up to 5,000 in order to get up to speed. Most people don’t spend much time pushing an engine over 5,000 rpm, either.

@paulevans240 16 дней назад

@@RoadsUntraveled Everything in life is a compromise…I’d prefer more power at lower RPM rather than constantly running any engine over 5,000, which is not very practical in day-to-day driving.

@mato8225 7 дней назад

@@paulevans240at low rpms you're just cruising. If you don't like to rev up your engine for unlocking its real power, you're just "racing" from street light to street light like a poser

@kensofuego5928 Месяц назад

The Toyota Camry still has a v6 emgine

@jpizel1070 25 дней назад

The new ones are all Hybrid.

@MrMustangrick 19 дней назад

Nope they don’t.

@kensofuego5928 19 дней назад

@@MrMustangrick 2024 smart one

@ShafinRehman Месяц назад

The V6s on the IS are smooth but so antiquated. It's essentially a dressed up V6 Camry, which isn't a complement. Had a TL Type-S that was down on power and less gears that would outperform and drive better than the 350. The 300 makes little sense for something that weak. Combined with the slow transmission, the boaty feel and the decade old interior, other sedans are definitely not missing out. It's a shame because the IS actually looks incredibly handsome.

@i.d.6492 5 дней назад

It's too slow even is350 slow. Is500 is the one to get or lc500. $50K for 240 hp and it's not a wheel hp. It's even less. I'd rather get G70 3.3T

@Phoney.Baloney 10 дней назад

Doesn't look as sleek/badass/sexual as the older models 😓

@jaxripper251 18 дней назад

The last Honda V6 Ex is the best 2016

@Spiritcr1jsher 19 дней назад

Car sucks for the money. Anyone who can afford to buy one can afford the extra 5% it costs to maintain an M2 or M340

@negativeindustrial Месяц назад

No Yamaha engine, not interested.

@RobHTech Месяц назад

It’s slow

@paulevans240 16 дней назад

OLD engine…poor power for the size, low MPG…there are many better choices.

@robertdaone 9 дней назад

First getting rid of V8s not V6s. I guess I will no longer buy anything from Lexus since they are caving to the green and climate nut jobs!

@OfficialCykaBlyat 7 дней назад

It’s a great $40k (US) car. There’s much faster and more luxurious cars to be had for what they price it at. Really you’re paying the premium for the reliability peace of mind.