Lexus IS 300 2020 review

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The Lexus IS is a sports sedan that is older than most its rivals - cars like the new BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. However, you can pick up a new IS 300 with a turbo engine for less than the competition, despite the Japanese luxury saloon having more power. There's also a hybrid engine and a V6 option. Does it merit consideration? In this video, a review of the 2020 Lexus IS 300, Tom drives this Lexus sedan, looking into its dynamics, luxury, practicality and value for money.
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Covers the exterior, interior, engine and handling of the Lexus IS 2020 / 2019 IS 300.
READ our detailed Australian coverage of the 2020 Lexus range here: chasingcars.com.au

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@andrewforbes8638 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@mingyuhuang8944 4 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harry!

@Junior6502001 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all fronts. Thanks for watching.

@xtan9879 4 жыл бұрын

with the same engine in camry

@reesharris2959 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@gilmoskovich7304 4 жыл бұрын

in addition, Lexus is much more reliable than the German rivals.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Likely to be the case.

@champagnepapi8500 4 жыл бұрын

Lexus, Acura, Toyota, and Honda! Can’t ever go wrong

@maxmorris4562 3 жыл бұрын

looks better too

@valentinokayden6964 3 жыл бұрын

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@coreystefan2518 3 жыл бұрын

@Valentino Kayden definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :)

@johnpalmer5010 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking review, & thanks for reviewing a base model... base model LEXUS, but still a nice and surprising change :-)

@mesafto 4 жыл бұрын

cheers TB, looking to buy lexus IS, timing was perfect!

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Pleased to be a help.

@aw4610 4 жыл бұрын

What a great and detailed review.

@CesarClouds 2 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@cruxae 3 жыл бұрын

Was a bit shocked when he said $65k and then I realized this was upside down dollaroos not freedom bucks

@robbiefazle7802 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car. I'm buying one soon.

@unknowntraveller8633 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Lexus beautiful car, bit of an old man's car, but then again I have been a bit of an old man since I was 21, oh well. Love the review

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Little bit, but there is beauty and grace in quality items. Thanks for watching!

@Kiarax1 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, thanks for watching.

@aaronday7194 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@aaronday7194 4 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars thanks for the advice Tom!

@Aperez78 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - that's quite a lot of work!

@Aperez78 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

@@Aperez78 Does the manufacturer recommend replacing the suspension type??

@Aperez78 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 (:

@adamocchipinti4774 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, how did you modify to get Apple car play?

@lukeson8934 4 жыл бұрын

Personally most lexus models looks beautiful, even the old 1998-2004ish Is model looks ageless

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The first generation is a very classic design.

@ladybugs790 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@zenat78 2 жыл бұрын

That’s happening in mine. Did you resolve the issue?

@RennieAsh 4 жыл бұрын

13:41 Indeed.

@aldorivera5476 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the 0/60 and stuff😂😂

@zenat78 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chasingcars 2 жыл бұрын

I think you’ll be fine - just be a little careful with potholes

@zenat78 2 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars thank you!!

@tanner1ie 4 жыл бұрын

That was some nice "poise" at 12:44! 😂

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Bit of a cheeky inclusion there!

@tanner1ie 4 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars :D .

@jasonr2670 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. The centre console looks like a hi-fi from the 1980s (and I like it).

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jason!

@jackryder6732 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

Lol rubbish

@bskimpful 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@travisl1759 4 жыл бұрын

Love my 2016 Nebula Gray IS turbo

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re still loving it!

@charliemontero5217 4 жыл бұрын

A good entry level Lexus is not the most powerful or the most luxurious but is reliable

@lovelyrita4953 3 жыл бұрын

I’m have two more months on my lease with car, I can’t wait to get rid of it.

@SamKuul 4 жыл бұрын

The thumbnail states Preview instead of Review.

@dmonk926 3 жыл бұрын

aah Lexus was ahead of the curve with the face mask look

@michaelwong7430 4 жыл бұрын

Please confirm the kW for the V6? Website shows 232kw

@michaelwong7430 4 жыл бұрын

@Brenton Lvideo quoted 221kW @8:34

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, you're both right - it's 232kW. I had 221kW on the brain for some reason…

@seikocitizenwatches 4 жыл бұрын

IS is looking good

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think the exterior has held up pretty well

@TVperson1 4 жыл бұрын

Aren't they due for a 4th Gen IS?

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Next year I believe.

@rydawgz1 4 жыл бұрын

Some insider knowledge from someone that works for Lexus it’s another face lift

@TVperson1 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@oceans2533 3 жыл бұрын

This beats my Morris 8 any day

@diamondd2778 4 жыл бұрын

I always think the steering wheel is ugly but the rest is great. luv lexus but a new model is needed

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure we'll see one in the next year or 18 months

@himedia5354 4 жыл бұрын

New Lexus IS will be unveil on 9th of June....

@tubetotto 3 жыл бұрын

Not supporting Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay is definetely a disadvantage.

@Min-lt9ct 4 жыл бұрын

$65,000 for IS 300?!, I live in California it cost about $43,000 ~ $47,000 for Non-F sports model.

@Vincentsb1 4 жыл бұрын

Minwoo Kong in Australian dollar

@Min-lt9ct 4 жыл бұрын

@@Vincentsb1 Thanks for clarification, I thought it was overpriced.

@glutzoid 4 жыл бұрын

Well 65,000 is a bargain tho. Getting one in Singapore will cost you an arm or leg. XD it’s 176,000 here by the way.

@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you don’t like the colour. I think this grey looks beautiful.

@maheshmurali2697 4 жыл бұрын

they dont have plans to launch a new model ? this car is like 7 years old

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing confirmed as yet, but there’s no doubt there will be a new generation in the next couple of years

@myintusoe5468 3 жыл бұрын

How march is it

@BullyHayes1977 4 жыл бұрын

they need to sort out the wheel-tyre-body relationship on this car - it has looked like a rollerskate for far too long...

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I like the looks! However, I see what you mean.

@letsseeif 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I think that’s a fair summary and a big reason why people buy these vehicles. Toyota is no longer a bad word...

@anthonysirait2963 4 жыл бұрын

this thing has been around forever

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

True, but in some ways it’s an oldie but a goodie

@goran2009 4 жыл бұрын

They should have made it slightly bigger...

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I expect the next gen will be

@goran2009 4 жыл бұрын

Community Grow too big, thats more like series 5... But I like GSF !!!! 😃

@EastWood2004 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@travisl1759 4 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer the Japanese styling

@sunrisesunset1734 4 жыл бұрын

241 horse power and 258 ft-lbs of torque, is what this poor guy meant to say.

@jaysonlafaber2995 4 жыл бұрын

Not in Australia. We refer to KW and NM.

@sunrisesunset1734 4 жыл бұрын

@@jaysonlafaber2995 One super-low variant 'KW' and one super-high variant 'NM' no thanks. Low torque appears high with NM.

@antoniorauch3726 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@fchow8652 4 жыл бұрын

The IS is far too old, it needs a new chassis and new electronics in order to keep up with it's rivals.

@ZS-xi4xk 4 жыл бұрын

They're supposed to be coming out with either a very comprehensive refresh or full redesign in the fall of this year.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, but it's still a fairly good vehicle and a bargain in terms of what people are actually paying for them

@tibidt 4 жыл бұрын

All it needs is a manual gearbox :)

@fatboynip 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the chassis

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

@@fatboynipit's not dynamic at all

@atemegabites2251 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf does 164 kilowatts in horsepower

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

May I recommend Google

@jackryder6732 4 жыл бұрын

For sure, this car was designed poorly for space back seat. Lexus did a blunder with that. Also too low to ground

@jackryder6732 4 жыл бұрын

Also this car is getting discontinued

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Is it? Lexus haven't said when the new generation will be released, and there won't be a gap between them.

@issiewizzie 4 жыл бұрын

Darth vader

@cagf2013 4 жыл бұрын

The headlights really ruin the design

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I preferred the pre-facelift headlights, which were so cool

@ABoredTroll 4 жыл бұрын

Needs a 2JZGE or 2JZGTE or else its boring with no tuning potential.

@androJaab 4 жыл бұрын

The fornt design is really ugly .lexus could do really better than this!

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the new generation will look quite different.

@vsboy2577 4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen cool people drive a Lexus.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Until you saw this video, of course

@adriankschan94 4 жыл бұрын

The interior is way too outdated, also the infotainment looks like the ps1 😂

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s getting on a bit...

@raedkhmous1292 4 жыл бұрын

2020 and still dated interior

@ralentinovossi8081 4 жыл бұрын

Still looks like it's from 2012, what a joke..

@JT-ng2tk 4 жыл бұрын

This is horrible

@73willyg 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe they sell this standard of a car in this year. Pathetic.

@chasingcars 4 жыл бұрын

Is it really that bad? I don’t think so...