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4 Seats
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19 MPG
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Key specs of the base trim
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Overview
The Good
- 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds
- Quad tailpipe design
- Eight airbags
The Bad
- No manual transmission
- Some transmission lag
- Peculiar domed hood
- Tight backseat
What to Know
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Performance version of previous-generation IS sedan
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416-hp V-8
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Eight-speed automatic
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Large Brembo brakes
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2014 Lexus IS-F Review
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
Vehicle Overview
The rear-drive IS F is a performance variant of Lexus’ compact sport sedan, the IS. It’s based on the previous generation of the IS, which has been redesigned for 2014. The IS F comes only as a sedan with a 416-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine, and Lexus claims the IS F sprints from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It competes with the Cadillac CTS-V and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
New for 2014
The IS F gets LED fog lights, a carbon fiber rear spoiler and minor interior revisions.
Exterior Highlights
- Wide fenders
- Flared bumper with a large mouth
- Vents behind the front wheels
- High-domed hood
- Quad tailpipes
- Carbon fiber spoiler
- 19-inch forged aluminum wheels
Interior Highlights
- Body-hugging sport seats
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- F logos all around
- Cruise control
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Six-CD stereo with Bluetooth streaming audio, MP3 jack and iPod connectivity
- Available navigation system with 7-inch screen
Under the Hood
- 5.0-liter V-8 engine cranks out 416 hp at 6,600 rpm and 371 pounds-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm
- Engine uses premium gas
- Eight-speed automatic with fluidic torque converter, manual mode and steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
- Transmission can match engine rpm to vehicle speed when shifting
- Brakes with cross-drilled discs and six- and two-piston calipers in the front and rear, respectively
- Brembo-brand calipers are gloss black and bear the Lexus logo
- Stability system’s Sport mode allows more wheelspin and ...
Vehicle Overview
The rear-drive IS F is a performance variant of Lexus’ compact sport sedan, the IS. It’s based on the previous generation of the IS, which has been redesigned for 2014. The IS F comes only as a sedan with a 416-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine, and Lexus claims the IS F sprints from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It competes with the Cadillac CTS-V and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
New for 2014
The IS F gets LED fog lights, a carbon fiber rear spoiler and minor interior revisions.
Exterior Highlights
- Wide fenders
- Flared bumper with a large mouth
- Vents behind the front wheels
- High-domed hood
- Quad tailpipes
- Carbon fiber spoiler
- 19-inch forged aluminum wheels
Interior Highlights
- Body-hugging sport seats
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- F logos all around
- Cruise control
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Six-CD stereo with Bluetooth streaming audio, MP3 jack and iPod connectivity
- Available navigation system with 7-inch screen
Under the Hood
- 5.0-liter V-8 engine cranks out 416 hp at 6,600 rpm and 371 pounds-feet of torque at 5,200 rpm
- Engine uses premium gas
- Eight-speed automatic with fluidic torque converter, manual mode and steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
- Transmission can match engine rpm to vehicle speed when shifting
- Brakes with cross-drilled discs and six- and two-piston calipers in the front and rear, respectively
- Brembo-brand calipers are gloss black and bear the Lexus logo
- Stability system’s Sport mode allows more wheelspin and sliding before intervening
- Rear-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Front knee airbags
- Side-impact torso-protection airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags in both rows
- Seat belt pretensioners for front seats and outboard rear seats
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, which Lexus says is meant to integrate various safety systems to anticipate skids and react faster than an electronic stability system alone
- Lexus Safety Connect emergency communication system with a complimentary one-year trial subscription
- Available backup camera
- Available Pre-Collision System
Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
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Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Recalls
The 2014 Lexus IS-F currently has 2 recalls
Crash and Rollover Test Ratings
The 2014 Lexus IS-F has not been tested.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