Professional Reviews

• “Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi should start worrying now...” — Motor Trend
• “Its stance is purposeful, with hips elevated like a sprinter in the blocks, muscles tensed, ready to spring.” — New Car Test Drive
• “Also not so hot is the grunt generated from the IS 250; buyers will find themselves wishing for a little more when going fast in a straight line.” — AutoSite.com
• “We enjoyed driving them, particularly the more powerful IS 350. It's fast, it sticks in corners and it stops with authority.” — New Car Test Drive
• “In back, the space is barely adequate for two average-sized humans. The enter-rear position is impossible.” — Cars.com
• “Behind the wheel, the IS 250 is all about comfort and coddling, offering the sort of gentle driving experience Lexus is known for while trailing the 3 Series in terms of athleticism.” — Edmunds.com
• “The new IS 250 and IS 350 are considerably larger than last year's IS 300 models and they're stuffed with creature comforts.” — New Car Test Drive
• “...you could call the IS a GS mini-me...” — AutoSite.com
• “The ride is controlled but soft, and its silent cabin, devoid of any noise, harshness or vibration, is a portrait of tranquility.” — Edmunds.com
• “...the new Lexus IS looks like the finished thought that was the previous IS design -- elements such as the grille, tail lights and headlamps seem drawn through to completion, with sharper edges, larger badges and closed shapes.” — AutoSite.com