2018
Lexus IS 300

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$38,210
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Available trims

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  • IS 300 F Sport RWD
    Starts at
    $38,210
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • IS 300 RWD
    Starts at
    $38,210
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • IS 300 F Sport AWD
    Starts at
    $40,660
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • IS 300 AWD
    Starts at
    $40,660
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Backup camera now standard
Four-cylinder or V-6
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Automatic emergency braking standard
Adaptive suspension available
Performance-oriented F Sport Package available

The good & the bad

The good

Soft but supportive F Sport front seats
F Sport's motorized gauge cluster
Navigation system's 10.3-inch screen
Ride comfort on most surfaces
Backseat legroom

The bad

Weak turbo four-cylinder drivetrain
Sluggish, indecisive eight-speed automatic
Lack of steering feedback and athleticism
Frustrating Remote Touch controller
Some cheap-looking interior trim
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Lexus IS 300 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.5%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.5%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase.
Basic
2 years / unlimited miles from your certified vehicle date of purchase. Coverage begins after completion of the 4-year / 50,000 new vehicle Basic Warranty.
Dealer certification
161-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Tony B from Welland, Ont
    Owns this car
    December 27, 2024

    Bought the car used from my current dealer and I can't

    Bought the car used from my current dealer and I can't say enough good things about it, mine is an IS300 f sport AWD with the 3.5 v6. Driving, the car is very comfortable, the v6 has more then enough power with the added benefit of being fuel efficient. There are 2 main flaws with the vehicle which are very minor in my opinion, 1 is front tire wear, it can be easily fixed but upgrading the lower control arm bushings, and Secondly the infotainment screen, no Apple caraway or android auto for the year, but can be easily upgraded! All in all this is the perfect mix of reliability and performance you'd expect from toyota, would recommend this car to anyone
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sandra from Boca, FL
    Owns this car
    March 28, 2023

    Tire Problems

    The reason I do not recommend this car is because you have to change all 4 tires every year. There is a floor in the design and tires loose their tread quickly. The dealers will not tell you, I found out the hard way. I drive under 10,000 miles per year, I drive mainly in the suburbs, a little city driving and I am not hard on the breaks. After the second year of getting all my tires replaced by Lexus they told me this was an issue with this model. Other than that it is a great car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Abe from las vegas
    Owns this car
    March 28, 2021

    Best car I've owned

    This car has all my needs it lived up to everything the car has to offer love the interior and sporty look it has on the outside
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bingo from Redwood City CA
    Owns this car
    December 1, 2020

    Comfortable, sporty and stylish

    A stylish support car with all the Lexus attributes of quality and comfort. Our fourth Lexus all different models. Controls are complicated and required a significant amount of reading. But once mastered your master of the road
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jasmin Barraza from Corona, CA
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2020

    Beautiful car

    This car met all of my needs, a beautiful sleek car. The sport mode is my favorite, but eco mode is usually the mode I’m on
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jamie/Erica Lee from Ceres, Ca
    Owns this car
    June 19, 2020

    Very sporty and has all the bells & whistles!

    Only had it for 3 days, but she loves it! We're still reading the owners manual learning how to do all the features. Thanks again!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 49ers fan from Ukiah,California
    Test drove this car
    February 29, 2020

    Lexus IS 300

    I love this car. Drives great, responds well, comfortable, stylish, great looking. This is a wonderful car. If you are looking for a luxury car at a reasonable price this must be a top contender
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Lpbritton from Amesbury,MA
    Owns this car
    January 22, 2020

    Beautiful car

    Plenty of leg room and all the features that I need. Looks beautiful and drives beautifully. Easy to adjust to my long legs. Plenty of head room.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kyslim from Destin
    Owns this car
    December 26, 2019

    LEXUS IS 300 F SPORT

    Car is super sporty. Smooth ride around town and on the highway. Meets all my needs. Have had so many compliments from friends and family.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MORGAN from covington
    Owns this car
    November 7, 2019

    RIP OFF COMPANY BAD COMMUNICATION

    nice car other than being a lemon. WAS SOLD TO ME WITH A CRACKED WATER PUMP AND RUSTY CLAMPS NOT MADE FOR A LEXUS AND NO COMPUTER
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By ASV from Milwaukee, WI
    Test drove this car
    December 13, 2018

    Great looking car from a trusted brand.

    Test drove it would love to buy one. Drive was great, has all the latest safety and comfort features. Only lacks apple car play. Rest is perfect!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • By Gaga from Wellington, FL
    Owns this car
    November 24, 2018

    Beautiful vehicle with everything I could want!

    Beautiful vehicle with upscale detailing. Powerful enough for confident driving. Great legroom in front and enough room for grandkids in back. Love the safeuty features.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Lexus IS 300?

The 2018 Lexus IS 300 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • IS 300 (2 styles)
  • IS 300 F Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Lexus IS 300?

The 2018 Lexus IS 300 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Lexus IS 300 reliable?

The 2018 Lexus IS 300 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Lexus IS 300 owners.

Is the 2018 Lexus IS 300 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Lexus IS 300. 96.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.8

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