What does it cost?
For The Lexus IS comes well equipped, has plenty of grip, and should be reliable.
Against The ride is awful, it suffers from too much road noise and you'll be cramped in the back. The petrol-only engine range means it’ll be pricey to run.
What Car? says
The Lexus IS scores well in some respects, but in key areas it falls well short of the best cars in this class.
What Car? readers say
3.510638
There are 3 Lexus IS versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Lexus buyers are a very happy bunch - the brand sits permanently on top of the JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey, so buying and owning an IS should prove a highly satisfying experience. Owners report being particularly happy in three key areas: vehicle quality and reliability, vehicle appeal and service satisfaction.
However, just because the dealers are so nice to you and their dealerships so plush, don't feel you can't haggle. The IS is the slowest-shifting model in the Lexus range, so there are always deals across the entire range.
Also, remember to haggle on the price of options, too. Although a Lexus buyer might not have to raid the options' list as much as an Audi or BMW buyer might, negotiate on everything you opt for.
Reader test team says:
Lexus IS Saloon 250 2.5 4dr
In hindsight you could not get better. Ok fine it costs an extra 5 pounds a week to fill up, so thats what a 150-200 a year. Its peerless reliability…
4
out of 5 stars
Lexus IS Saloon 220d 2.2 (Multimedia) 4dr
See review below! For some reason the average mpg didn't register? Best I got was 46mpg, worst was 36mpg.
4
out of 5 stars
Lexus IS Saloon 220d 2.2 4dr
Potentially a really good car spoiled. It is surprisingly quick and has fair economy. The cabin build quality and equipment provided is good. Also on…
2
out of 5 stars
Lexus IS Saloon 220d 2.2 SE 4dr
This is a frustrating car, In terms of looks its the prettiest car money can buy (apart from the 159 ). So Lexus got the looks part 100% The…
3
out of 5 stars
Post a reader review for your car
View all reader reviews
IS used car reviews
advertisement
See all
Our pick of the range
Lexus IS Saloon 5.0 V8 F (LSD) 4dr
Potty. There are an awful lot of things in favour of the IS-F, chiefly its speed, but the BMW M3 is a better car overall.
Read reviewAdvertisement
What Car?
is brought to you by
Haymarket Consumer MediaWhat Car? is part of Haymarket Motoring
© Haymarket Media Group 2013
