Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -22 City / 26 -32 HWY
Horsepower
241 -311
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amber L
My vehicle is modern yet practical.
I currently drive a Lexus IS300, I have been a Lexus customer for 15 years. I feel like I get all of the bells and whistles for a very reasonable price. I drive in comfort everyday and know. I am driving a safe and reliable car.
accountCircle Dylan T
It is very comfortable and soft.
It is fine as of right now, although it does have an occasional malfunction, I will not be getting another car anytime soon, unless something bad happens.
accountCircle Stephanie E
It is extremely reliable, it has 120k miles on it and we've had no major issues.
I love the technology and the sleekness of the car. It looks badass and drives like a dream.. I wish it had memory seats..
accountCircle Melissa G
Fast, reliable and safe, only Lexus can give you.
My car is amazing. Very fast to pick up, great on gas, has all the comfort and luxury. I love the color and the body style, I feel very secured in my car. The car is spacious, has also lots of security features. My color is special and takes a lot of attention, I really like the interior and my family and friends enjoy riding with me.
accountCircle Alexis M
Great looking Lexus with red interior.
I love how my car sounds. You can make it sound loud or little to no sound and have a silent ride. I love the red interior on my car and looks great w it being a dark grey color. The bucket seats are very comfortable. The only problem I have with it are the cup holders they are too far back for me to reach and can be a hassle sometimes.
accountCircle Ally H
Lexus is review - 2x owner 2020.
Amazing car, drives very smoothly and never has problems. It goes from 0 to 60 mph extremely quickly and has a nice horsepower to it. The f sport is particularly nice because of the grill, it is very flashy and very attractive for this car. I have a red interior and had a black interior prior to this and will get the next model next year.
accountCircle Inzinga J
Luxury, reliability, and comfortability at its finest.
I purchased this vehicle about 2 years ago and minimal to no issues. There was a recall on the vehicle with regards to stalling issues but Lexus handled service and all cost for repair. The performance is amazing. The ride is extremely smooth and the car has quick pick up. The vehicle is very lavish with features to fit your personal comfortability needs. Some features include heated and cooling seating, clear rear view camera, power adjustable side mirrors, navigation system, Sirius XM equipped, and power sunroof to name a few. Overall I love the Lexus is AWD 300.
accountCircle Madison G
Love this vehicle! Best decision I could have made.
There is a small squeak in the rear end passenger side. It will be repaired for free under warranty by dealership. Extremely comfortable seating, smooth ride. Fast acceleration. Paddle shifters are also very fun! Only negative is that is does not have the best gas mileage compared to other vehicles on the market. Positives outweigh the negatives by a long shot! Would definitely purchase again if given the option.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Arie C
Nice but overpriced, Toyota's are just as nice for cheaper.
Comfortable interior, very smooth ride. Good mpg. My console goes out every once in a while and service on it is expensive. Looks sleek, rims are nice. My USB ports inside do not work. Plenty of back seat and trunk space. Plenty of OEM parts to swap replacements with.
accountCircle Susan O
Turn in the mirror and fix navigation.
The navigation system does not work well with voice activation. I have had it is three times am leading and had only been 6 months. Now there is an engine problem. As for the design. The cup holder is not placed well for the driver and the side mirrors need to have a mechanism for turning in. Not just my hand. I already crashed one of mine.

Lexus IS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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IS 300
241 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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IS 300 F Sport
241 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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IS 350
311 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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IS 350 F Sport
311 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Lexus IS Owner Reviews

4.58
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5 stars 65%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Ally H on April 2, 2021
Lexus is review - 2x owner 2020.
Amazing car, drives very smoothly and never has problems. It goes from 0 to 60 mph extremely quickly and has a nice horsepower to it. The f sport is particularly nice because of the grill, it is very flashy and very attractive for this car. I have a red interior and had a black interior prior to this and will get the next model next year.
accountCircle Adriana P on March 25, 2021
Like I mentioned before, the interior leaves me speechless.
I do not have any problems with my car so far. I love everything in this car, it is comfortable not only for me, but for the rest of the passengers with me. The interior is beautiful, I love how it gives you a great vibe and it is what I had always dreamed of. The outside of the vehicle is awesome as well, I do not usually like low cars, but this is one I really enjoy driving.

Ranks #10 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 Lexus IS has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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car
4.9
2
car
4.83
10
car
4.58

Ranks #11 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Lexus IS has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #11 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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43 MPG
2
car
40 MPG
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32 MPG

Is The 2018 Lexus IS A Good Car?

I believe this vehicle is very outstanding! The way it drives is so smooth it almost feels like a boat.
Kayla T.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Lexus IS?

This vehicle is very reliable and has a very good braking system. The acceleration is also very powerful.
Kayla T.

Is The 2018 Lexus IS A Good Value?

The cost is about $300 a month for me and I'd say ideally it's a good price for a luxury car but i'd prefer to pay a lower amount.
Kayla T.

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