The facelifted 2026 Lexus IS brings mild updates but loses affordable trims, pushing its starting price up to $46,795.

While this is a comparison of the IS 300 to the IS 350, both are in the same segment - they're compact luxury sedans. That might sound like a mouthful, but there is a larger gathering of options in ...

Lexus introduced the IS as its rival to the established German compact executive sedans from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. IS stood for "Intelligent Sport," so being an engaging and sporty car was ...

The current Lexus IS has been around since the 2021 model year, and for 2024 the compact sport sedan continues with only a few changes, the highlight of which is the availability of an F Sport styling ...

Lexus is taking a new approach with its luxury cars. The premium brand has a long-established history of refinement, quality and value, but its reputation as a passionate, driver-enthusiast brand is ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

Fuel economy is only average Lacking in rear seat space and storage cubbies Cabin tech still feels dated versus rivals In many ways, the 2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD feels like the automotive equivalent of a ...

Since its initial launch in 1998, theLexus IShas been a sport sedan for people who want something a little different than the 3 series, C-Class, andA4lines that nip at each other's tires for space in ...

After weeks of research and searching for advice on which new car to buy, you finally settled on the Lexus IS. There's just one problem: the 2025 model has three trims to choose from, and each trim ...