09/03/2026
I had the new Lexus IS350 as a Press Vehicle for 1 full week. Here are my thoughts…
The front end is giving Toyota vibes. But it’s still clean.
Love the 🍑 of this car. Always have and this refresh looks even better.
This 3.5L V6 still gets down. Don’t get me wrong. But…a 5.0L V8 is where it’s at for this car. IS500 needs to make a return.
New gauge cluster is super nice. I do miss that old analog cluster that moved like the old LFA.
It doesn’t look like it, but it’s a premium interior with soft touch materials everywhere.
Lexus cleaned up the interior too. The old IS had random buttons EVERYWHERE. This new refresh is super clean.
Solid 4 door room.
I’ve always loved the IS, but my heart belongs to the IS500 still.
