I agree!

I agree

Still confused, we know uses an evil twin (himself) for the reviews but does he have a REAL twin bother?

Wait what 🤯🤯🤯

I have the same thought this video, and I’ve been watching for years, I think the editing has entered a new realm 😂

@@denault3985 I keep wondering the same thing

Subie, VW/Audi, and few models from other makers are leaving them around for now. I LOVE my CDs, really wish they would keep 'em for a bit longer.

No point in automakers having the High end sound systems when you can't take advantage of it with cd quality.

Literally Toyota grade!

Too much charcoal grey for the money. Why is it that Toyota can add some white accents in a Corolla but can't do the same in a Lexus 2x the price?

@@chrisfreemesser5707 No idea!

​@@chrisfreemesser5707 I used to think the same thing until my parents bought a lexus. The build quality is so much better than the competitors you over look that. They bought an RX in 2016 and today it is as solid of a vehicle as the day they bought it. I bought a 2019 bmw m340i brand new and the interior creeks like a haunted house whenever you touch anything :|. Next car will definitely be a lexus

Yes

This is it!!!!

When I first started this channel, I was very excited but then it dawned on me that shooting cars is very hard.

@@DrivenCarReviews It's harder than it looks!!!

Exactly.

Hey mate, if you like Lexus reviews I've made a few of them including the IS. If you're interested to watch let me know what you think :)

Let's not forget a base 3-Series or A4 are hardly high performance machines

Yeah, it's very nicely done along the back and that's deceptively hard to do. It's why I mentioned the C pillar design flowing into the rear panel.

I'm not sure any car company can beat Lexus (they have assembly separate from Toyota) when it comes to overall build quality. They may not be as insanely perfect as the LS from the 90's, but they've managed to maintain their fanatical attention to detail for the most part.

agreed! Lexus needs to redesign most of their lineup!

Or even the new Cadillacs

@@jacobyo99 Agreed! I think Caddy really built a couple of very competitive cars there!

@Beelzebot Which nobody cares about in this class. People want tech, luxury and a thoroughly modern powertrain; things this Lexus does not possess.

@@johnholst Exactly why it'll run easily for 20 years.

Curious why that would happen since Lexus is still making them.

@@DrivenCarReviews I am confused too!! The manager at Lexus Glasgow wasn't too pleased as it is a third of his sales with no replacement models being offered currently :/

To me that inerior is still great. Different strokes...

the Screen is new though and its touchscreen now too.

At what price you can get twin turbo v6 43k is for 2.0 g70

It's too unwieldy to have a cohost (I produce a lot of this the fly) and I'm not an entertainer. It is what it is. I like doing it, keeps me occupied.

btw Tom, love your reviews.

Yes

Not trying that hard. Same chassis, engines and transmissions. I was looking forward to a new IS but kinda disappointed.

@@slscamg so was I..

Omar...I assume you're being sarcastic? They didn't try at all with this car.

@@johnholst I made that comment when I wasn’t even halfway through the video. Just thought I’d drive up engagement. I still think it looks great though.

@@elshazlio I agree! The car does LOOK great. Problem is it's not great. It's at the bottom of this class if we're being completely honest. And that's a shame. Lexus had the chance to do so much better.

I kind of agree

Sounds like a great opportunity for Jason at Engineering Explained to chat about cams, fuel mapping and timing. And no, not a single person around the FJ. But I put it in the background. Because.

@@DrivenCarReviews :-)

Not on this car. Watch as ET is dropping the armrest, it's just fabric on the end.

@@DrivenCarReviews interesting raites rides had it, his was a IS 350 so maybe not standard 🤔shame on Lexus

Probably not this generation.

You might go back and listen again Darrell. I was (apparently poorly) suggesting the IS 350 F-Sport wasn't on the same level as an M or RS. I try to give people credit for understanding that dropping from an 8 to a 6-speed for AWD is hardly optimal or that the 8-speed (that's tuned extremely well for most situations) is not a PDK. You are correct, this car is aimed at buyers looking for something sporty but comfortable and reliable. As I tried to explain at the end, as an enthusiast, I want more gravitas from my sport sedan. But for many people, it's an ideal set up for the real world. In my reviews, I try to honestly explain the car. I want people to get into the right car FOR THEM, not me. There are at least 3-4 other sport sedans that are more compelling to me than the IS 300, but many buyers are not willing to put up with the issues that plague Alfa. Lexus earned its reputation for reliability and customer service, something where it outclasses other brands. I'm not defending any brand here, just pointing out that choosing a vehicle is a wholistic thing.

@@DrivenCarReviews I understand what you are saying, but it was what you were implying in regards to context IMO. The F-Sport doesn't even compete with the M340i much less a true M car. I would have said that the F-Sport trim still doesn't make the IS competitive from a performance perspective. Maybe it's just semantics (probably). Regarding transmissions. Forget PDK, this transmission doesn't come close to the ZF, the current gold standard for torque converted automatics. IMO you used the wrong benchmark for comparison. Finally, regarding reliability. I was very deliberate in my wording here. Some people don't have the patience for anything beyond regular maintenance. Others don't mind an occasional issue if the driving experience is outstanding. I don't judge here and recognize that my preferences don't reflect those of others. That said, there are several objective truths that can be used for comparison purposes. It's up to each individual to make a choice on what most matters to them.

Hmmm, I might steal that

There is a hybrid but not in the US... at least for now.

@@DrivenCarReviews we never get the fun stuff! Maybe when that comes I’ll upgrade from my Camry hybrid!

No, no, no. Cassettes sound awful. CDs provide high quality sound, many audiophile consider it better than mainstream streaming. Young people that care about fidelity should want CD players.

Kids today with their Pac man video games, hulu hoops, and listening to Dan Fogelberg

@@kyrosmike ... and vinyl

Nope.

@@DrivenCarReviews Strange omission by Lexus...

@@positively_broad_st3780 If you freeze it at 8:32 while ET drops the armrest, you'll see it's just a padded with no cupholders on the end. Maybe other models get them but my tester did not have cupholders.

@@DrivenCarReviews Yep. 350 f Sport has it though... Guess 300 buyers will have to resort to bringing back the old school over-the-hump cup holder tray from the auto parts store. Make good use out that big hump in the floor. Haha!