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5 Seats
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22-23 MPG
(Combined)
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Key specs of the base trim
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Overview
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
- Large ledge between trunk floor and folded backseat
What to Know
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Backup camera now standard
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Four-cylinder or V-6
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Rear- or all-wheel drive
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Automatic emergency braking standard
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Adaptive suspension available
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Performance-oriented F Sport Package available
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2018 Lexus IS 350 Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
What it is: The Lexus IS compact sedan is available with rear- or all-wheel drive and competes with sports sedans such as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac ATS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The IS lineup includes the IS 300 with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive; the IS 300 with a 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine and all-wheel drive; and the IS 350 with a 311-hp V-6 and a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive.
Last year’s rear-drive IS 200t is now designated the IS 300 and uses the same 241-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Horsepower is up by 5 hp — to 260 hp in the all-wheel-drive IS 300 and 311 hp in the IS 350. A backup camera is now standard, and adaptive front lighting is now available. Enform safety and service telematics features are now complimentary for 10 years instead of one.
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
Don’t waste your money
I have a 2017 is 350. I have nothing good to say about this car or Lexus. Driver seat very uncomfortable, no room for storage inside, car makes loud road noise that the dealership says is tire noise. ... Read full review
Best car i owned
This car is everything luxury to sport mode. Handles well. Fast good on gas and when it comes to snowstorms; it’ll take on anything. Good price. Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Recalls
The 2018 Lexus IS 350 currently has 0 recalls
Crash and Rollover Test Ratings
Warranty
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Lexus
New Car Program Benefits
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Bumper-to-Bumper
48 months / 50,000 miles
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Powertrain
72 months / 70,000 miles
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Roadside Assistance
48 months / unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits
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Maximum Age/Mileage
Six years or 80,000 miles
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Basic Warranty Terms
Up to 6 years/unlimited mileage
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Powertrain
Up to 6 years/unlimited mileage
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Dealer Certification Required
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Roadside Assistance
Yes