Yup, this car has the very last naturally aspirated V6 in the compact luxury sedan segment. Buy one of these while you can, because who knows what Lexus will do in the coming years. We're completely unsure if Lexus will even keep this car in the lineup, or go the electric route for the next generation.

I agree with you. Engine/performance and handling/road feel are much more important than the infotainment system. No one gets out of a car after a long drive and thinks, "Man, that was a great experience swiping thru all those menus while I tried to keep my eyes on the road."

Every time i see one on the road my jaw drops. Gorgeous car. Honestly i don't care much for tech gimmicks, i appreciate a well built, reliable, NA car. Touch screen apply CarPlay and you're good.

This car is perfect. The perfect blend of old and new. The performance and color combo is fantastic. Lexus build quality...what else can I say. I want one!

It's so beautiful from the front and the rear. Most cars these days only have one side that looks good.

Yup I got my 2022 is350 for 6 months now and no regrets. Still brings a smile to my face when I drive it

I own a '21 IS and while it's not the quickest car out there and have all the latest tech features, it's enough for me. There's just something intangible about it that makes it special. The looks literally turn heads and I've had people give me thumbs up as I'm driving. Add reliability and looks that make my heart skip a beat every time I turn back and look at it and it's a great buy, especially if you're picking one up used.

I’ve never driven one of these ,but I’ve love the styling of the IS since it debuted in 2001 and especially since the major reskin in 2021. I love the proportions of this car and still stare at it when I see one. What I am surprised that he didn’t mention in this review is the CD player that it still has lol.

I've always had a softspot for lexus. One of the more reliable luxury cars throughout the years. I've always loved their seats too. So comfy... Just outside of my price bracket new though.

Have a 2018 GS350 F-Sport AWD with the same engine. Car is a blast to drive. Bullet proof engine. When I wash it, it turns heads still bc no one has this car nor buys it anymore. Which is why I got it. Will keep forever

Lexus has really killed it on design these past few years. Beautiful car!

Absolutely LOVE this car. I've owned the 2014 IS and now the 2021 IS, they're just one of the best overall compact sedans out there, you get a good bang for your buck with these cars and you can sell them for a very competitive price after a few years. Thanks for the less harsh review bro!

People will miss these cars when they are gone. I want one. Not to mention that you will be able to keep this forever. It has proven that it's bulletproof.

That was a nice video, Sofyan. What I like about this car is the fact that Lexus still offers a CD player. I hope you have a great week.

Bought one last year and the handling, braking, and sound wave are outstanding. Not the fastest acceleration out there but plenty of power on the road. Tech is a bit dated but I think it looks great. Can also be practical if you need to carry a couple of kids in the back.

I was able to grab it's older brother, a 2019 GS350FSport in 2020 before the pandemic and love the combination of refinement sportiness and reliability

I would take this over anything in its class gorgeous car. Just put some Michelin tires, and you are good.

I have a ‘22. It’s beautiful in and out, it’s plenty fast in sport mode if I want to push it, and it will literally last forever. No complaints at all.

Such an underrated car the IS. I have the 300h here in the UK and apart from slightly lackluster performance, it's the perfect road car and daily driver, fun to driver, great practicality, good fuel economy and super reliable, what more do you want... I really hope Lexus keeps going with the IS, but they do seriously need to update the power trains for the modern age.

The Toyota/Lexus V6 with the 6 speed tranny is probably the most reliable combo on the planet. A guy I know had an ES 350. He owned for 7 years and put almost 300,000 miles on it. I think he gave it to his cousin who need a car for work. My uncle still have the old RX330. He put 250,000 plus miles on it. Still using it today. A guy I played golf with still own the GS350 with almost 200,000 on it. It still run like a champ.

I absolutely love the heavily refreshed IS! I’ve been a die hard Lexus guy my entire life. I currently drive a 2009 Lexus ES350 that I’ve had for about 7 years now and I really hope I can get a newer Lexus in the coming years. I want a 2021-present Lexus IS but I know it’ll be several years before they start actually depreciating. It’s crazy how well Lexus’s hold their value. Hopefully one day I can have a 2021-present IS or even a 2019-present ES

This is the car I really want. Hopefully I can buy one used in good condition some day. I especially love the latest headlight and tail light designs.

Loved my 2007 IS350 Had lots of BMWs after 535,550,640,650 And I’m back to IS350 in 2023 Best, tightest Car! Old tech is A OK with me. It’s Bulletproof

this sedan will always have spot in my heart it's just a simple sedan and sounds good then all of them turbos and an old school clock which I love.

Atomic silver looks amazing in person.

Naturally aspirated is why I worked the phones hard to get my IS 500 and flew out to OKC on a day's notice to get it. I have no interest in anything Turbo or Electric and the benefit of a super old platform, ALL of the bugs have been ironed out. 😁Super Comfortable, Super Reliable, Super Good Looking, and Sporty-Enough to be the perfect all-arounder. Much better review this time around, thank you!! NOTE: I did not know about the 22K sold units last year; thanks for sharing that nugget, the IS has struggled for a few years. I guess Design & Sound still sells... 😍

Thanks for the great review. I own a refreshed IS 350 F sport with RWD and I definitely agree that the new exterior is gorgeous and the red interior is to die for. In addition, the luxury aspects are wonderful - having had German sport sedans, hatchbacks prior - the Lexus is definitely superior in the luxury department and miles just melt away on long distance drives (and commuting is very comfortable too). The stereo is excellent and the sound from the NA V6 is way better than the turbo 4s. Infotainment/technology wise I am very pleased overall. In the realm of performance - you hit it on the nose when you said acceleration is great above a certain redline - but up to that it can be a bit sluggish. This is especially true when at a full stop or from very low speeds to highway speeds - even in Sport+. In addition, nailing the throttle usually produces instability and nose wagging (even with the dynamic handling package). It is very stable on long curves at high speeds but abruptly throwing it into a corner produces way too much tail out action - especially compared to my German cars from prior (in same price range). All this would still be totally ok if not for the fact that the front end is so low that scraping it on my garage entrance required me to adjust to backwards in parking- of which I am definitely not a fan. I parked next to a current 911 at a mall the other day and its front bumper was higher! Overall, still a good car with great reliability for the time I have had it of about two years. In addition, trying to test drive an IS 500 to see if it is worth it has been next to impossible with my local Lexus dealers - maybe that will improve with time.

That 2GR 3.5L V6 is bulletproof, reliable, smooth, and sounds phenomenal 👏👏👏

Best color combo in Lexus lineup imo.

I own a 2021 is awd and I am extremely happy. Its fast enough to pass cars. The suspension is extremely comfy over bumps. I actually get 30mpg+ on the highway. There's still physical buttons - which I greatly appreciate compared to all the tesla tablet like touch screens from its competitors. I have the larger infotainment. The mark levinson sound system is amazing. The triple beam headlight makes driving at night very safe. Everything just works. Its an extremely comfortable ride from point A to point B. Not to mention its more unique compared to all the BMWs at my work parking lot.

Its great to see a reviewer appreciate what this car has to offer. It is a smartly made cabin that works! It has great looks and offers what the competition doesn't...emotion and a great driving experience. Having owned a modified GTI for the past 8 years, can fully say, even though it was quick it had no soul!

You can remote start from the fob. For Toyota and Lexus products you hit the lock button twice and then hold the lock button on the third press for about 5 seconds and it will remote start. You can also remote start it from the app. The Mark Levinson stereo is also 17 speakers, not 14, and it sounds AMAZING. I watched your 2021 review, and definitely respect and love that you came back and gave the car a chance and better review.

I'm glad you reviewed this IS again and now see where it shines. This V6 and chassis combo is a great recipe. For a drivers car this is a great vehicle with top quality engineering. In my book it's a classic for those who love the driving experience and don't need unreliable over engineered modern tech. This has enough new tech to please those that come from a 2007 TL-S or old IS. I love this car and will pick one up to keep as a classic V6 sugar rush. Keep up the great work, your reviews are excellent and transparent.

If you drive the 8 speed you’ll be even happier. I am holding on to my V6..sometimes simple is better.

Just got my 2023 IS 350 F Sport this week. Ultra Sonic Blue Micah and it looks and drives amazing. Very pleased with my purchase thus far..... ✌🏾✌🏾

I love it! This is going to be my next car. I love the v6 engines from Lexus and Hondas.

It can't be a luxury car if it don't got a clock now that's just a fact.

Fantastic car over all. What a beauty!

I bought a used 2021 knowing virtually nothing about Lexus sedans . The overall size and aesthetic was the perfect blend of sport/luxury and it felt 'solid' for lack of a better word. One of the few cars I have bought on first impressions. A test drive and sold. No regrets!

I own a 2014 Lexus IS250 V6, Black Exterior & Interior, Leather w/Sunroof, Auto-shift and I’m still turning heads with the car. Love it!😊

A variation of this engine has been around since 2007 as has the 6 spd automatic. Both have proven reliability. This is a car you own (not lease).

Yes finally a review!! I thought everyone forgot about this car until now! Thanks Sofyan! I was looking for a review the past few days.

Drove this car the other day and I must say.. WOW! It runs beautifully and smooth 👍🏼 and the exterior look is a plus! Gorgeous car.

Even the pre refreshed 3rd gen 2014 designs are ahead of its time. Hate it or love it the design aged very well

Great spec here, really great looking🔥🔥

for it being a premium/luxury vehicle, i wish it had rear led turn signals

I love this car. Saw a guy driving it in our office parking lot I couldn’t stop staring he probably even thought I was checking him out instead of his car.

Saw one today in person in the exact same color, absolutely gorgeous.

Great review and you nailed it at the end - with the price, it being cheaper than the competition, being the most beautiful of the compact sport sedans, despite the "dated" cabin (which I honestly love it), to me, the reason I bought one this week ;) .... RIP gas mileage

Well built and very attractive Lexus with awd. Love it.

You get a gorgeous car, with decent performance, great handling, a great audio system, and Toyota reliability? Yea, Lexus is still a winner with this one. I think this will be my next sedan. In the coming years when I can get a 21-23' at under 30k, I'm definitely grabbing one up to pair with my Jaguar F-Type.

Thank You sooo much for this video!

It has a few items that should be improved, but the V6 engine makes up for all that. I would pick up one of these over any competitor

I’ve always wanted an IS. Always thought they looked amazing and assumed they were reliable and whatnot but when I started seeing the 2023 IS, I was blown away. They look so nice bruh I don’t even care if they’re not the quickest cars they just are so clean I need to get one

just got a 2021 350rwd CPO, so far i’m liking it, steering is light but communicative. It’s has carplay which is why i didn’t look at older models. It’s quick but not pull me over fast like the 500 will be

I went from a 2014 GS350 F-Sport to a 2017 GSF and even when I see these on the street it’s a thumbs up!

Not that I can afford it, but this is my personal pick for the compact luxury segment. Classically good looking and will still look good 15 years later.

Old is gold in a world where every experience is consumable. Yeah ... let me enjoy this review while I wind my Speedy :) Delicious!

good review....glad to see your still learning to walk again...

Saw another on the road today and it’s STUNNING. Seriously has me considering trading in my 4Runner for a 350 F sport RWD 🤤

Wow haven’t seen a CD player in awhile. I love the old school vibe of this thing and the refreshed exterior is gorgeous. Only downside for me is the interior might be too red? Could go without the red plastics.

ONE MILLION KZfaq SUBSCRIBERS !! CONGRATS ! ❤❤❤

I love my IS350. Best car I’ve owned. Mine is a 2015, owned since new.

Hoping the 2024 model will have the "updated" interior that it needs. I still cannot believe they went into this generation with last decade's tech. Criminal considering how aggressive their exterior changes were in comparison.

Japan, italy, and germany.....they have amazing Cars.....premium,,,and luxury...out of the box 👍👍

It's so beautiful from the front and the rear.

I have to admit, this car went from being an odd looking also-ran to a real head turner that is desirable for the style alone. I think it looks gorgeous. But it really stands to benefit from the updated powertrain. The old 3.5 is a decent engine but it hasn't been competitive in this class for the last ten years or more. Not sure how I feel about the switch to all turbo-4's though, but I guess it's fine. I'll keep my Tesla and continue to admire these from the road haha.

The screen size is good. Screen sizes are getting way to ridiculous The steering wheel buttons and the shifter need to be updated for me other than that, this car is a beautiful thing

the beautiful lines on the PANEL GAPS

Honestly I prefer the buttons in this car over the full touchscreen infotainment like in the c-class etc.

Under my radar, until I saw one on the road 2 days ago. Beautiful in person, black, red interior. Turned out to be a Toyota employee. Very sexy ride, and more grown up than my '19 Type R! Thanks for another super review.

IS 350, Q50 and the Gulia would be a good comparison test

GET ONE WHILE YOU CAN! I have a 2012 IS 350 Sports Luxury..gorgeous engine, gorgeous car..

just purchased this same car so happy to have it can't wait to wash it

This car is an absolute master class in how to style a compact sports sedan, BMW could learn a thing or two from the Lexus chief stylist. I even like the refreshed interior with the round vents that have symmetry with the analog clock, and even the start button, mirror adjustment control...not to mention the sweet motorized digital tach/speedo. I even like the retro 90's thing carrying the seat color into the dash, especially since they didnt overdo it with red everything. The only thing I wish is for a slightly less wide center stack/console. Just shaving 3/4 of an inch off the width would be great. Other than that, this car is old school in good way..especially since the touchpad thing is now optional. Having said all that, this car seems fully loaded (BBS wheels, heated steering wheel and Mark Levinson sound) yet doesnt have the larger touchscreen? Odd thing to cheap out on after checking most other option boxes. $55k for this (assuming you can find an MSRP Lexus dealer) is a lot of money, but in a world where you can get the new Prius Prime up to $40k, I'd say this thing is a bargain.

I went from '22 IS500 launch Edition to '23 IS500 ultra white. The 350 is cool but the V8 in the IS500 is the last n/a V8 sedan to ever come out of Japan. Collectors item forsure.

I had a 06 IS250 for a few years before getting into a 2014 428ixdrive. While I love the BMW it made me realize just how underrated the Lexus IS line is.

We finally just picked up ours (my wife’s car), after test, driving TLX type S, Audi S4 I in genesis G 70. We want to keep this car for at least eight years so we did end up on the Lexus IS. Instead of the 350 F, wind up going with the 300 AWD. Pretty much the same 0 to 60 time and quarter-mile time, but in Canada for a much lower price than the 350 F. With that savings, we did add the optional Lexus Sport exhaust, and it sounds awesome. We picked up the car last weekend, F sport 2 pkg, and did a ceramic tint, and we just all loving the look, especially with the lights at night. Stereo systems barely OK, but we’re always looking at the car, just opening up the garage door and taking a peek. Still have to put on some kilometers for the braking period, and then we can give it a shot giving it a rip.

I think it’s odd that they kept the trackpad in the I S for 2023 whereas they got rid of it in the ES for 2023

The 3.5L v6 will become a collectors item soon. So you better hurry and pick up the remaining ones. They’ll really hold their value

That actually sounded pretty good!

Just bought one of these in ultra white with the two-tone interior (white/black). 54K with all the added packages besides the upgraded sound system

Something that bothers me is that Lexus and Infiniti could truly have good sales if they would give the IS and Q50 some TLC they’re both reliable cars great power and the younger demographic don’t want crossover just yet or at all at that all they need to do is improve the transmission and infotainment and I’m sure they’ll sell more

Love this car…just don’t know how large the market is for these anymore.

The sensuous lines if the sheet metal really is really highlighted in that gorgeous atomic silver paint. Lexus' Atomic silver is my favorite paint color.

Just got my girl a 22 avalon touring with the v6 and i fell in love with it, now i want one of these for me lol

My everyday sedan! Wonderful job Sofyan.

I just wish they would bring this out w/ a 3 pedal manual.

Hands down the best looking Lexus sedan 😍

Traded my 21 is350 in for a macan gts. I loved it great fuel economy enough power great safety tech love the touchscreen display.

What would be the best amount of gears to maximize the engine output for this lexus? I am thinking either 6 or 8 gears but no more than that. Seems like anytime transmissions have 10 hears, the performance of the engine is not optimized

Definitely an older looking interior with the tech interface and some of the controls, but I honestly think Lexus still has some of the best interiors when you compare them to Acura and Infiniti. I mean Infiniti's Q50 is in need of a extremely desperate refresh, even though I don't mind that interior but just screams more Nissan, Acura's current TLX looks amazing though, but for me, Lexus is the best when it comes to the Japanese luxury brands. Designs are much better and interiors look way better (even some of the older Lexus interiors like this one).

I got one of these and dropped the ark exhaust system in it… wow. Really made me appreciate the n/a V6

I received this very same car for my birthday this week.......it is very cool! Great look.....just need to figure out how to add more radio channels, and use some of the features. The back seats are actually very comfortable.

For 55k good look and reliability are not enough for me. Not making significant update in 3 years is not acceptable.

Small correction - this is acfually a 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6 - (actually a very old engine that started in the '06 IS350s /'07 GS 350s) longitudinally mounted with more performance and premium fuel is actually required for this motor. 2GR-FKS is the descendent of the 2GR-FE V6. They're also both 3.5L of displacement but they're laterally mounted (FWD) and are found in the ES 350, previous Gen RX 350 and the Camry/Highlander V6 - regular fuel is all it needs. - (Former employee at a Lexus dealer) Small detail - but either way, solid review as always 😎

I absolutely love mine I have the ultra white 2023 with the red interior ❤

My first thought seeing this was " Yes! A car!"

Hard not too look T the Genesis G70 that has more HP, a more updated transmission for the AWD and adaptable dampers

Great car. Don't kill off the V6!