Lexus IS 350

What Is the 2024 Lexus IS?

The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sports sedan that seats up to five people. The rear-wheel-drive IS 300 features a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while the all-wheel-drive IS 300 uses a 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6.

Both RWD and AWD versions of the IS 350 come with a 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. The high-performance, range-topping IS 500 is only available with RWD and is powered by a 472-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Rear-drive IS models get an eight-speed automatic, while AWD cars are fitted with a six-speed automatic. The IS’ competitors include the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

What’s New on the 2024 Lexus IS?

The F Sport trim levels are now available with the base IS 300 powertrains. The F Sport Design adds 19-inch wheels and more aggressive exterior styling, plus a sport-tuned suspension, while the F Sport includes the features above and adds aluminum pedals, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.

The IS 350 F Sport gets a new Blackout Package for 2024 that consists of matte-black 19-inch wheels, dark-chrome exterior trim and black mirror housings.

What Features in the 2024 Lexus IS Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• LED headlights
• Keyless entry and start
• Synthetic leather seating
• Power-adjustable front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 8-inch touchscreen
• 10-speaker sound system
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
• Lane departure steering assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind spot warning
• Rear cross-traffic alert

Available features include:

• Moonroof
• Adaptive shock absorbers
• Limited-slip differential
• Heated front seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
• 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
• 360-degree parking camera system
• Power rear-window sunshade

Should I Buy the 2024 Lexus IS?

Despite some astute updates, including a refresh for the 2021 model year, the IS’ basic design is the oldest in its class. Still, this compact sports sedan is fun and satisfying to hustle down a winding road. For similar pricing, the Lexus includes a lot more standard equipment than most of its competitors.