Lexus IS 3 (XE30) facelift Sedan (2020)
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The 2021 Lexus IS pushes its sports sedan characteristic to a new level. From the functional aerodynamic enhancements to aggressive character lines, the 2021 redesign reflects the athletic nature of the IS.
New 19-inch wheels accentuate the redesigned exterior and improve cornering performance. The suspension setup now features coil springs 20% lighter than those found in the outgoing model, and the new forged aluminium control arms (in place of the outgoing steel ones) are 18% lighter. Overall, these updates reduce unsprung weight and improve ride comfort as well as handling.
In 2021, Lexus reintroduced the V8 to the IS with the new IS 500 F Sport.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 81% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic infotainment system
- Lots of standard driver-assistance features
- Excellent ride quality
- New V8-powered IS 500 F Sport
Cons
- Lack of storage space
- Awkward touchpad controller
What external reviewers found***
External score 61% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good value for money
- Excellent infotainment system
- Excellent fuel economy
- Excellent engine range
Cons
- Poor infotainment
- Terrible trackpad
- Lack of storage space
- Lack of standard kit
- Lack of driver-assistance tech
- Lackluster infotainment
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Specifications
| IS 300 | IS 300 AWD | IS 350 | IS 350 AWD | IS 500 F Sport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 306 L / 10.8 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 66.0 L / 17.4 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 442 kg / 974 lbs | 435 kg / 959 lbs | 432 kg / 952 lbs | 426 kg / 939 lbs | 420 kg / 926 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 335.28 mm | Ventilated discs, 335.28 mm | Ventilated discs, 335.28 mm | Ventilated discs, 335.28 mm | Ventilated discs, 355.6 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs, 297.18 mm | Ventilated discs, 297.18 mm | Ventilated discs, 297.18 mm | Ventilated discs, 297.18 mm | Ventilated discs, 322.58 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 | Front wheel tires: 235/40 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 R19 | Front wheel tires: 235/40 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 R19 | Front wheel tires: 235/40 R19 Rear wheel tires: 265/35 R19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | 10.4 m / 34.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4710 mm / 185.4 in | 4710 mm / 185.4 in | 4710 mm / 185.4 in | 4710 mm / 185.4 in | 4757 mm / 187.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1839 mm / 72.4 in (mirror folded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1685.0 kg / 3714.8 lbs | 1745.0 kg / 3847.1 lbs | 1700.0 kg / 3747.9 lbs | 1760.0 kg / 3880.1 lbs | 1765.0 kg / 3891.2 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8.5J x 18 | 8.5J x 18 | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2799 mm / 110.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 4.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 6.9 sec | 6.1 sec | 5.6 sec | 5.7 sec | 4.2 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | LEV III ULEV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | 8AR-FTS | 2GR-FKS | 2GR-FKS | 2GR-FKS | 2UR-GSE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 | 11.8:1 | 11.8:1 | 12.3:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | 5.0 L / 303.2 cu-in / 4969.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 241.0 hp / 179.7 kW @ 5200-5800 rpm | 260.0 hp / 193.9 kW @ 6600 rpm | 311.0 hp / 231.9 kW @ 6600 rpm | 311.0 hp / 231.9 kW @ 6600 rpm | 472.0 hp / 352.0 kW @ 7100 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 120.6 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 90.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 90.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 95.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 83.1 mm / 3.3 in | 83.1 mm / 3.3 in | 83.1 mm / 3.3 in | 89.4 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1650-4400 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2000-4800 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 536 Nm / 395.3 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Bi-turbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct- and multi-port-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | 6-speed | 8-speed | 6-speed | 8-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020-06-15 2020 facelift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
autoexpress[1]
Reviewer score 60%Mercedes E-Class is the most complete car here and will appeal to widest range of buyers. Genesis G80 excels in many key areas, yet falls short in a couple of places. BMW 5 Series is still the king in the exec saloon market. It rides better than any of the cars here, is better to drive and has just as much interior room and luxury.
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- Excellent engine range
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- Poor infotainment
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Reviewer score 59%The ES 250 offers 13.9 cubic feet of trunk space, a good amount to be sure. An 8-inch infotainment screen is included on lower-end models, but a beautiful 12.3-incher is available. The 2021 ES sedan starts at 41 grand and change including $1,025 in delivery fees.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Comfortable ride
- Excellent fuel economy
Cons
- Lackluster infotainment
- Lack of tech
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Reviewer score 72%Despite its sporty appearance, the ES 350 is a comfy-cozy cruiser above all. It's powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6, with 302 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. Lexus' Safety System 2.0 suite of driver-assistance technologies is standard on all trims.
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Reviewer score 55%The 2021 Lexus IS 300 starts at $40,025 including $1,025 for destination. The 3.5-liter V6 is fine, but it's dragged down by an old six-speed automatic transmission. The interior is nicely appointed, even if there's a lack of storage space.
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References
- ^ Genesis G80 vs Mercedes E-Class vs Lexus ES. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/genesis/g80/356052/genesis-g80-vs-mercedes-e-class-vs-lexus-es. 2021-09-18. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ 2021 Lexus ES 250 review: Super cruiser. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-lexus-es-250-awd-review/. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ 2021 Lexus ES 350 review: Sporty looks, but a cruiser at heart. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-lexus-es-350-fwd-review/. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
- ^ 2021 Lexus IS 300 review: Still so close to greatness. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-lexus-is-review/. 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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