2021 Lexus IS300 | Review and Road Test
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Күн бұрынThe 2021 Lexus IS300 and IS350 F Sport have been redesigned. We will test drive and review the IS300 and give you some information on the #IS350 in comparison. We will give it a Car Coach Reports Rating in 10 categories. See them in the chapters.
If I didn't cover anything else, put it in the comments below and I'll be happy to answer your questions.
Prices start at: $39,000
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0:00 2021 #Lexus #IS300 | Review and Road Test
1:03 Performance
2:27 driving
3:03 Handling
5:18 Safety
6:38 Visibility
7:18 Seating Comfort
9:58 Technology
12:18 Features
15:40 Design
17:02 Quality
17:34 Value
18:48 Car Coach Reports Total
19:45 ask your questions and comment
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@bobdavis3357 3 жыл бұрын
A GREAT REVIEW of a very solid mid lux car, Lauren.
@DynissRainer 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review: Essential info, definitive and honest delivery. Thank you.
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🙂
@MAI.8352 3 жыл бұрын
Nice showcase! I like your feature presentation...it's a very good looking vehicle 👍
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@alexandermonday3017 3 жыл бұрын
Another great review
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Love the IS!!
@alexandermonday3017 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews I don’t like the car, I just like how she reviews automobiles. I would never purchase that car for that amount of money the interior looks very cheap, and the performance is not good.
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@aydemirilker4128 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like I’m in the minority but I think the exterior is the best looking in the class. So many cars in this class (Jaguar XE, Volvo S60, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class) have a somewhat generic appearance in my opinion but the aggressive body lines and unique headlight/taillight combo make this car stand out. Love it!
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Especially in the IS350 F-Sport, I just reviewed and drove it in the Infrared colour and it is just gorgeous!! I probably wouldn't get the red myself but dam!!
@princeokojie146 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@Mike-cz2yw Жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews The IS300 and IS350 are the exact same car, even the engine, just the 350 is tuned more aggressively. You just got the F-sport package on the 350 so it looks more sharp.
@SergCarReviews Жыл бұрын
@@Mike-cz2yw Here in Australia they are two different engines.
@jbm0866 Жыл бұрын
Agree, but the F-Sport specifically, not so much the IS 300. I love the color on this test car, but the front end of the IS 350 and F Sport wheels make a huge difference. The wheels on this IS 300 aren't too bad, they just look like something from 10-15 years ago, and certainly not something that should be on a premium luxury car.
@jhonnydrop7100 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I do wish you had reviewed the 350 RWD instead or in the future since most of your concerns with this car is addressed by the f sport version (lumbar support, more performance and features, no footwell bump, etc). Also the rear seat cupholders are in the center armrest.
@SergCarReviews Жыл бұрын
Hey mate, if you enjoy Lexus videos I’ve got a few including the IS. Feel free to check it out 😄
@eleanormassaro5195 10 ай бұрын
I was just gonna say I could’ve sworn I had seen rear cupholders in another video, but it must’ve been specific to the IS350
@kc0lif 3 жыл бұрын
i like her turn. lexus is nice.
@jbm0866 Жыл бұрын
Wait what? "Great quality built here in the USA"...when did Lexus switch to building the IS here? It used to be Tahara factory in Japan along with the GS and LS.
@miguelircontar 3 жыл бұрын
Love the IS
@bitkahuna 3 жыл бұрын
Love IS blind
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Still think its one of the better looking cars and best overall car... And before I get toasted - overall meaning its got the right amount of luxury with sportiness to provide an awesome drive! I've just reviewed them and what an awesome drive!
@BryanChance Жыл бұрын
That paint..... .so nice.
@CarCoachReports Жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@Tully3674 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2020 IS300 RWD for two days while my GS350 was being serviced. IMO, engine was sub-par. Not responsive when needed (i.e. going on an on-ramp to the freeway) and had a significant delay when power was instantly needed. As a loaner car, interior was nice, ride was nice, quality was typical Lexus. But the 4 cylinder engine's responsiveness was disappointing. I'd opt for the 3.5 ltr if I was a buyer.
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
So I've actually just reviewed and compared the 2020 to the 2021 RWD versions and you're not wrong. In the 2021 the gearing has been improved massively but it still has the lag from 0-20klms (before the turbo kicks in). However when slowing down it finally downshifts to the correct gear in time! I've also reviewed the IS350 and it is just so much more powerful and so much more fun to drive!! Feel free to check the videos out :)
@bobdavis3357 3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@jeffmorse645 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the only advanced safety features I want are blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. I can do the rest myself. Shame about the lack of lumbar support in a class and price point like that. So many modest cars have it I don't know why Lexus would skimp on it.
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
That's strange! Here in Australia the one's I reviewed, its a standard feature on both the Luxury and F-Sport models! i always find it fascinating how different the models are region to region. To be fair though, the base model price for the IS300 RWD Luxury is $68,500 AUD!
@jbm0866 Жыл бұрын
Same for me, I disable everything else if possible including emergency braking. I don't like anything that messes with the steering or has the capability of slamming on the brakes at 75mph if a plastic shopping bag happens to drift across the road. Yes, that has happened to me in a rental before..Passat I think it was.
@thermogenesis 3 жыл бұрын
you didn't talk about RWD it also has a snow mode
@hassandawudi4810 4 ай бұрын
eco mode isn't a different fuel map, it affects the throttle response only. You won't get better fuel economy, in eco if you drive the same speed & rate of acceleration.
@kceeman 3 жыл бұрын
Test drove one over the weekend. Nice car but she is not lying about the seats. Very uncomfortable and I noticed that right away. My 2016 Acura TLX seats blows this car away when it comes to comfortability
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
There are lots of nice improvements otherwise
@kceeman 3 жыл бұрын
@@CarCoachReports so after I dogged the seats I ended up leasing one anyway lol 🤷🏾♂️
@eleanormassaro5195 10 ай бұрын
@@kceeman😂😂
@62pumas 3 жыл бұрын
1800 watts sterio? back on the 80 's cars w/ 200 watts was it. why so much diferency and they dont sound that diferent?
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
The audio quality is so much better than the 80s, and no blown speakers.
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Miguel, the stereo is incomparable to anything on the marketplace in this segment. 17 speakers and the range of sound is literally unbelievable!
@3n3ly7m9 3 жыл бұрын
Owning a 2001 IS300, this 2021 has such big back seats. Also 2001 doesn't have lumbar either lol.
@jbm0866 Жыл бұрын
Funny how the second gen IS had the most luxury features..or those that were available at the time. Not only heated and cooled seats, but the lux package included the same exact seat adjustments for the passenger side seats including lumbar and 3 person memory. All of those things together are quite rare even today...unless we're talking cars that start around $70k base.
@3n3ly7m9 Жыл бұрын
@@jbm0866 My 2005 A8 D3 has all the heating cooling etc and stuff like that, same with my 2001 S8 D2. I'm looking for the OEM fax machine for my rear center console, but apparently they were only available in Europe. I was also looking at retrofitting the Icebox for the armrest passthrough but then I loose trunk space. I have 6 Audi B5 A4s and S4s, and compared to todays and last generations S4s, the new ones are 10inchs longer.
@3n3ly7m9 Жыл бұрын
@@jbm0866 If I had the option of being so rich to have a new car, it would probably the IS500 or the LC500
@richardwhelan3232 3 жыл бұрын
With you Mom, turn off lane assist.
@onthebuses 3 жыл бұрын
🏴🥃🥃🇺🇸
@thermogenesis 3 жыл бұрын
I shut off the nanny I'm a big boy now
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
LOL that is great! I agree!
@Slim1986 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if they soon discontinue this car!
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised but I really hope they don't! I've just reviewed and driven all 3 of them and they're such an awesome car especially the IS350!!
@Slim1986 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews it is a nice car, but people are not buying them that much. Also if Lexus were going to keep selling it, they would've redesign it by now.
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@Slim1986 Yeh that's the problem... SUVs taking over
@genesisg7022 3 жыл бұрын
When you can't tell that it's a new model it's time to get rid of it, 😁😁😂😂😂😂just say'n
@dinopappous6639 3 жыл бұрын
6.1 sec 0 - 60 from a 3.5 Liter V 6 ? That's EMBARRASSING....Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport all day long and twice on Sunday over this GLORIFIED TOYOTA !!! NEXT....
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@dinopappous6639 3 жыл бұрын
@@CarCoachReports ONLY LOVE FOR THE "CAR COACH" !!!
@kovilanmoodley7464 3 жыл бұрын
And the Alfa is a glorified Fiat lol, dream on Toyota/Lexus is the finest automobile company across the globe and in history...
@eleanormassaro5195 10 ай бұрын
Remember, this is the detuned 260 hp versus the 311 hp
@dinopappous6639 3 жыл бұрын
WOW...this thing is HIDEOUS !!!!
@aydemirilker4128 3 жыл бұрын
Goes to show that opinions can truly differ. I think its exterior is nicest in the class. I’d take it over the 3 series, C Class, G70, Q50, A4, CT4, XE, S60 or anything else.
@dinopappous6639 3 жыл бұрын
@@aydemirilker4128 Alfa Giulia Ti Sport BLOWS this dysfunctional conglomeration of cuts and lines away all day long.....
@kovilanmoodley7464 3 жыл бұрын
@@dinopappous6639 Does Alfa still make vehicles, rubbish brand with sub standard quality that hardly sells... don't even talk about reliability lol
@jimdevilbiss9125 3 жыл бұрын
In my humble opinion this is got to be one of the ugliest front ends to any car ever made.
@dinopappous6639 3 жыл бұрын
Only outdone by the new BMW LUNG GRILL (the Kidneys have now become LUNGS)
@CarCoachReports 3 жыл бұрын
That review is posting next week. Lol
@eleanormassaro5195 10 ай бұрын
I think the front is beautiful!
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