Lexus

Lexus IS

Price $41,050 – $53,100
Fuel consumption 7.6 – 12.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
Lexus' entry-level luxury sedan is a popular choice in Canada. It is available in 10 different configurations, with a choice of RWD and AWD powertrains that range from 241 to 311 horsepower, F SPORT performance packages that also add a bit of style, as well as enhanced convenience and safety features including the Lexus+ Safety System as standard. Will you listen to its quiet ride or crank up the volume and enjoy the optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system?

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 10/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Meticulous finish
  • Promising 4-cylinder engine
  • Comfortable ride

Cons

  • Remote Touch interface is frustrating
  • IS 300 AWD version is disappointing
  • Dated design

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