Until the 472-hp, 5.0-liter V8-poweredIS 500debuts in 2022, the IS 350 F Sport is the Lexus brand's top-performing sedan. The IS 350's standard 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 provides ample performance, but not the thrilling kick, say, of a twin-turboGenesis G70 or any of the turboch...
The all-wheel-drive IS350F Sport's 5.5-second zero-to-60-mph time is plenty quick for daily chores yet trails the IS's chief competitors. 6 Michael Simari|Car and Driver A Nissan Altima on all-season tires can shame our IS350 F Sport test car's 0.83 g of grip around the skidpad....
With the pricey convertible Lexus SC430 finally showing its age, and luxury manufacturers jumping one by one to release entry-level hardtop convertibles, Lexus has made the decision to chop the top...
This time around we had a chance to get a little more intimate with a staple of the new IS lineup: the non-F Sport, rear-wheel-drive IS 350. In a segment that seems to get more crowded by the year, the 2014 Lexus IS makes a strong first impression with styling that could have ...
If history is any indication, the Lexus’ resale value should hold strong against competitors from Europe and the United States, but its real problem is that its corporate cousin can provide about 90% of what the TX provides for thousands of dollars less. Its value score remains solid, though...
Lexus is very much part of Toyota, with all that entails. Lexus can be more conservative than its competitors, being slower to react to rends and less frequent with its model upgrades. Lexus can also get eccentric and polarizing with its style; the brand’s current penchant for oversized ...
That said, the NX 350, with its mechanical AWD system, is naturally the more engaging model than the heavier NX 450h+. Under normal driving, the NX 450h+ runs on batteries until charge is depleted, at which point it automatically switches to engine power. Once the batteries have garnered...
Although not exactly as powerful as its competitors’ V-8 offerings, the hybrid setup’s additional low-end torque should help the GS450h achieve 60 mph about 0.1 second quicker than the GS350. The car’s buyers likely will be more interested in the hybrid’s EPA estimated fuel economy...
As one of the few body-on-frame full-size SUVs still available, the 2025 Lexus LX has a more trucklike ride than some of its competitors, and its handling leaves drivers feeling less connected to the road. Some models have upgraded suspension components that address this to an extent, but...
Road & Track has compared the Lexus IS350 F SPORT, BMW 335i, Cadillac ATS V6, and the Infiniti Q50 — here’s the result: From the moment we sunk into the black-on-black interior, we were struck by how determinedly idiosyncratic the IS 350 seems. There are deep seats with handsome ...