2020 Lexus IS 300 F Sport Review | Buy Now or Wait for 2021 Lexus IS 300?

In this video I'll go for a test drive & completely review the NEW 2020 Lexus IS 300 F Sport! I'll test out acceleration, braking, steering feel, rear legroom, sound system, exhaust clip & much more!
Big thanks to Bobby Rahal Lexus in Mechanicsburg, PA for allowing me to check out the NEW 2020 Lexus IS 300 F Sport! For more information on their inventory please free free to visit their website below.
www.BobbyRahalLexus.com
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[@MikeFyxdt]

Love the wheels! Glad to see you’re practicing safe key fob precautions. 😀

[@goldpony]

Haha Lexus always wraps their key fobs! 😁

[@robertadamcik9179]

That new controller for the infotainment system looks way better than the old touch pad.

[@12pm59]

Keep them coming gold pony

[@goldpony]

Will do! 😁

[@closg9309]

I own a 17’ IS 200t, I love everything about it except the power, I should’ve gone with the 350, so if you are debating it, go for the IS350. It’s also been the most reliable car I’ve ever had, 0 issues in 30 months and I cannot ever say that about other cars I’ve owned new. Not even a light bulb has been out in this car. Stock tires and brakes wear Fast! 27k and I’ve changed tires and front brakes already, about 1k for tires and brakes.

[@andyadam94]

I own 17 200t as well. I love it.

[@adrian3747_]

That’s what i’m leasing now and it never gave me a problem. I loved it so much. it’s good & it’s only a basic model lol

[@yuchenghuang2400]

how much was it

[@annieis300]

Too funny... i have both of those cars in the same colors! A 2017 IS 300 f sport AWD and a 2002 IS 300... i LOVE them both!!! ♥♥♥

[@katygirl9221]

I'm happy with mine. It's nice and it's fast!

[@zachbell5634]

I bet you like it nice and fast 😚

[@MrKennLS]

Worth the buy or go with the new remodel? Only thing I’ve seen between a base is and the 2020 fsport is the redesign and Apple car play

[@blazegamefame]

I've been seeing more of these around me lately

[@douglas1982b]

How did you get started reviewing cars !? What a great career!

[@Hello-my1ru]

They don’t even need to mess with the exterior just update interior and you’re solid

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

Sadly, the opposite happened

[@scoot5642]

Joseph G. Hotto yea😞 they literally did the complete opposite of what people wanted

[@zh2120]

@@scoot5642 I’m hoping since this is only a refresh and not a redesign, the next gen will have a completely revised interior and handle better than the Germans to make them jealous lmao. Lexus for life!!!!

[@scoot5642]

@@zh2120 i doubt it. lexus gx which is their high end suv had the same outdated interior since 2010 💀

[@zh2120]

@@scoot5642 very true. But they don’t sell nearly as much as the GX’s as the do their crossovers. Mostly why they haven’t changed it. But they sell a decent amount of IS’ so maybe they’ll listen to their customers. But who knows at this point lmao

[@TrungNguyen-jf2sg]

U didn’t say the time for 0-60 for the is350 now I gotta look it up.

[@kgisabeast]

350 is the only way to go if getting an IS

[@CarsofGlasgow]

what about the is300h, 50mpg and cheap to tax :)

[@blazegamefame]

300 awd and rr racing tune

[@crxracer805]

Yes yes 350

[@Liberalmediasucks]

Besides power... Why 350?

[@kgisabeast]

Liberalmediasucks 250 had carbon buildup issues and hardly any better mpg, 200t I wouldn’t trust to be as reliable long term as the 350 since that’s a proven engine that I’ve seen go 300k. But most of all power

[@ulasoznc2752]

Damn it looks mean asf.

[@RP-xb3vh]

Is that your first gen silver IS300? If so would you sell it?

[@ppg19782]

Which one would you choose between ES350 F SPORT and this one? Appreciate your input 👍 Much blessings 🙌 Ty

[@Charliefox71]

If the IS had an option for an old-school 6Spd manual transmission, it would be so sweeeeeet.

[@roughryder5]

I test drove the 2019 V6 variant last year and the power was severely lacking. From standstill to full speed, it felt like it was struggling to kick in high gear. Might test out the 2020 to see if there's any difference.

[@johnnyblaze1098]

No one buys a Lexus for its power and speed and you won't notice a difference between a 2019 and a 2020. 😂😂

[@gabriela508]

Lexus; best car money can buy, hands down! Most reliable in the industry,

[@clays1507]

Stay Gold... Ponyboy.

[@Altimasee]

Such great cars. I've owned an 05, 14, and 16. Waiting for next week when they reveal the 2021 refresh. If all looks good, let's see if the wife will part with her 13 g37 lol

[@robovac3557]

You get that car, fella?

[@MPowerSubie12]

Who’s 04/05 IS300 is that? More info on that please lol

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

Is it same platform as Camry or Corolla?

[@woutersijtsma1232]

I had an IS 300 AWD. Great road handling, great air conditioning system, composed ride and you could have some fun with it. Biggest let downs; you have to get gas every five minutes due to a small tank, the infotainment system and navigation system are dated and always behind new developments, no apple car play, the tires suck up nails like they are designed for it, the chairs were too tight, the safety systems were way too finicky, emergency braking for things on the side of the road and curbs.

[@flykid885]

im looking to get one realistic how long can you drive before having to gas up . i drive 16 miles to work and back it take a bit longer .

[@CarsofGlasgow]

buy now surely

[@harutohashimoto7683]

Engineers "So how wide u want the front grill? Lexus "Yes"

[@hadlee189]

I want to purchase the 2020 Lexus NX 300, but I am wondering should I wait for the Lexus NX 300 for 2021, because rumor has it the cargo area is going to be bigger.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

The 2021 NX will likely remain the same. A redesigned NX is scheduled to come out next year as a 2022.

[@mccali2519]

whats new with the stangasaurus? havent seen it in awhile when can we see that burn out doing donuts video?

[@goldpony]

Haha I have a couple more mods coming this year when it gets warmer out! 😁

[@SuddenDeathe]

Dude when the new generation will come out for is?

[@quarthmeat1884]

A significant refresh will come out for the 2021 model year. It is being revealed on June 15th of this year.

[@joeyGalileoHotto]

@@quarthmeat1884 Too bad it was anything but a significant refresh.

[@victorneyra1206]

same tired interior since 2014 and no carplay

[@Szcza04]

Victor Neyra if you want CarPlay gey a 3rd party infotainment

[@Szcza04]

Victor Neyra or you can legit buy a 2014 and do that 😂save like 20 k

[@liudizzle]

boohoo no carplay

[@CesarClouds]

Beautiful car.

[@geoh8241]

So wait or not???

[@chadntm8189]

*1st Click* no shift...* clicks again * finally shifts... * clicks again * shift " ACTUALLY not too bad " ...let's not pretend like the car didn't shift on time and all the other shift were delayed lol

[@gixxercon3972]

Needs dat memory seat

[@AMBATUKAM11111]

Wish they bring back the ISF

[@goldpony]

100% agree there!

[@Charliefox71]

Time is passing you by when the Lexus LFA is referred to as the "old super car".

[@austinm223]

When does the 2021 drop?

[@MPowerSubie12]

austin G waiting...

[@youfto]

Maybe this fall or winter

[@CoupeDominic]

I really want it...... lol I can’t wait

[@Altimasee]

June 9th @ 7pm is the reveal for the 2021 model

[@Altimasee]

June 9th

[@EagleWolfSparrow]

You need to sit in a ES350 for cabin sound lol Would be better or equal to Audi

[@midicronica1]

Still don’t get why there isn’t led turn signals on the front and rear... also those rear orange amber turn signal markers 👎. 2015’s design is IMO still way better than the 2020.

[@dnavas7719]

Does this car have apple car play yet? the only thing stopped me from buying it 2 years ago.

[@stephendibari7704]

Needs the 6 cylinder, way underpowered w 4 banger

[@ZS-xi4xk]

This is the 6 cylinder. It's detuned in the AWD 300 format.

[@SiriusLeeMusic]

Stephen DiBari the IS350 is more powerful than this one

[@oliverlajoie3418]

So true. Tried both before buying the awd version. God the 2.0t is slow asf. The car too heavy for a 4.

[@oliverlajoie3418]

@@SiriusLeeMusic Same engine in the AWD variant. RRRacing making the ECU reprogramming for 500$.

[@testyplays3434]

how much is this car

[@drewyager4020]

What’s 0-60 on the AWD?

[@thomasm14]

6,1 seconds

[@drewyager4020]

Thomas M that’s not too bad. Thanks

[@drewyager4020]

Thomas M that’s not too bad. Thanks

[@izroda84]

Better get IS350 2008 year

[@issiewizzie]

The first and second generation IS Lexus was purely Lexus. The third generation is 70% Toyota bin parts 30% Lexus body. I own one 2015 version ... including the previous generations

[@CoupeDominic]

I drive the ‘16 and when I see the redesigned IS I get jealous haha cause it looks sexier

[@VictorMartinez-re2uc]

Dominic Vladica Man I feel the same but I got the 15 I want apple CarPlay as well

[@jabeard9]

Basically it’s t same car since 2007 ... buy an ISF , and tune it while you wait for the EV’s

[@PhilBilo15]

Jason Beard can’t wait for Lexus to make EVs!

[@TheDoltonboy]

I don’t understand why Lexus came up with all these engine options? The mileage is barely different between the Turbo 4 and the V6 in the 350. Who is really going spring for a sport sedan and want a doggy engine for a 1 to 2 mpg improvement? Just offer the V6 like they did in 2015 and call it a day.

[@sst5688]

TheDoltonboy I think the price is much cheaper for the 300. I have a 2019 300 and I remember it was a pretty significant price diff between it and the 350. I agree with you tho the AWD engine option is unnecessary

[@OnlinePez]

In Australia, the IS300 is just a rebadged IS200t

[@SiriusLeeMusic]

Ney Ney and only RWD not AWD, but l prefer RWD tho

[@shunsuikyoraku5428]

If you’re new to the channel I am SOUL PATCH.

[@Lumpygrits76]

I just bought a 2020 IS300 and mine did come with Apple car play.

[@Jackdman25]

Good to know. That’s a dealbreaker for me

[@riccccccardo]

As we speak I’m looking to get rid of my money pit lemon Audi A4 b7 2.0tfsi for a lexsus IS

[@Jackdman25]

Did you ever do it? I’m getting rid of my b8.5 A4, getting oil consumption problems due to piston rings needing to be replaced. No more Audi for me

[@riccccccardo]

@@Jackdman25 yes I did get rid I had originally bottom of engine destroyed and major oil issues having to replace the oil every THREE MONTHS from full! Was a nightmare!!! will never buy German or Audi ever again I now have for two years a reliable mark4 Lexus 450h gs f sport and I love it not lost a drop of oil last two years and I pay Lexus £40 a month for a three year service n mot plan (payments stop after two years paid off). Wish I found out about Toyota Lexus sooner. My car size is great cos I’m tall n big and cars 0-60 in 5.9 seconds with a v6 3.5 litre engine and its hybrid

[@Jackdman25]

@@riccccccardo my man, we all have the same experiences with these German cars! Great to lease, but after that gotta get rid of it. Thanks for sharing your experience, this help me decide

[@riccccccardo]

@@Jackdman25 what u getting? Yeah Audi buy the industry off to make them aspirational cars but quality n reliability is super poor when I had my a4 oil chain pump issue which was known common fault to Audi they lied n told me they never heard of issue n to go away 😡

[@riccccccardo]

@@Jackdman25 ?

[@1970SS]

This engine should have been in the 86

[@Charliefox71]

Randy Savage ...or at least be an option for the TRD model.

[@HondaTrumpAi]

3 spoke steering wheel, really... Jeez. 👎🏼 I'll keep the Pilot Touring for now

[@munchkinsophie]

still no space to put your phone

[@Aceofwingsify]

The model has not truly changed since the introduction of this generation back in 2013. The 2016 introduced the is300 and 2017 began to integrate Toyota safety sense as a standard along with current styling. Save yourself money if you are looking an is300 and look into earlier year models. These models also allow for easier tuning (aka is 350) and come with all features mentioned in this video. It is kinda sad to see that this car still doesn't come with an up to date entertainment system and features that rival other manufacturers such as Lincoln or BMW. All that said, you are still getting good reliability. The platform is good but it can be modified with minimal effort to meet today's competition.

[@2inchdemon863]

Daniel Harrington did you mean to say 2014 cause the 2013 didn’t look like these lol but I agree

[@chriswoods9857]

Wtf. What changes? I have a 2015 IS and it looks the fucking same. I'm confused. Maybe the steering wheel controls are different? THE FUCKING RIMS ARE THE SAME! Jesus christ I'll just tell people my car is a 2020 now instead of it actually being a 2015.

[@miguelircontar]

Camry XSE V6 has more power and you save about 10k

[@junmeigarage]

Miguel Ircontar The AWD version is detuned. You’re also buying this for the Luxury aspect and the AWD/RWD.

[@SiriusLeeMusic]

Remember it’s an IS300 not IS350

[@sst5688]

Camry is FWD tho... who wants that?? 🤮

[@giovanniralejo9017]

RWD > FWD

[@angelhr79]

I was considering going with a camry xse from an IS 350 fsport, I test drove it and....nope, I couldn't get over the overall feeling of downgrade and inferior quality. Ended up getting a GS 350 fsport instead that had more luxury and options than the IS I had lol

[@Riconeeeeeeect]

2020 and no Android auto or Apple carplay?! "luxury" car?! what?

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Audi cars are Quiet , Because they’re in the repair shop all the time ........

[@jazz1615]

The rx350 f sport is better in my opinion

[@dotcom721]

34k car out the door. Overpriced

[@ilanstylz]

It's ok if you can't afford one.

[@clays1507]

That what I paid for it in 2007 $34,050

[@Charliefox71]

If you can get that car new for $34K out the door, BUY IT.

[@aquarius9491]

I drive an 08' Audi TT & I feel like a caveman watching this, I still prefer my car which has none of this high tech crap, BTW I can parallel park with out the help of driver assist - lol

[@p_enta5012]

Just get a GS

[@christiansu7218]

Can you buy me one? :)

[@bigden2755]

It's underpowered…. 270 HP ???? wow….

[@SA-ls7cv]

Fake this, bring back the Lexus ISF 2008

[@elitestar]

When will Lexus ever improve their gas mileage on their entry level sedans? It makes zero sense that BMW and Mercedes have better gas mileage on even their midsize sedans.

[@aceburgers8801]

Those 6 cyl numbers are laughable in 2020

[@silvandjala3900]

Big facts

[@nickjames6813]

Knock off ThatDudeInBlue...

[@ZS-xi4xk]

Neutered 350 🤮

[@supershadow230]

I just want lexus to make a is350 with more hp than a isf

[@ronchristella]

Girly car

[@TylerN945]

And what do you drive? LOL

[@ronchristella]

Tyler N 08 isf with 47 k miles. She’s cherry and will smoke any girly 3is

[@TylerN945]

Ronald David Ok fair enough, that’s a respectable car. I’m considering getting an is350 or something because my boosted 86 is becoming a pain to daily and I need that luxury.

[@ronchristella]

Tyler N should’ve never bought an 86. Those things are lawnmowers but at least you boosted it. Is350 are ok but if you can save more money get yourself an F you’ll never forget it

[@TylerN945]

Ronald David Didn’t really have an option lol, my parents bought it for me. ‘Twas my first car out of high school (it’s a rebadged frs 🤫). They’re total lawnmowers NA but they make and easy 400whp with a turbo and flex fuel. I’m just tired of driving manual really 🤷‍♂️.

[@marcussimmons2708]

So plain looking! Go for the 2021 model. This platform is starting to look really old!

[@theory816]

I will never buy a car that cost more than 30k.

[@jamesmyers6739]

Buy this car when it's used

[@jamesmyers6739]

@@theory816 it's a lexus... They're bullyproof.. Toyota do not use new tech.. They just keep on perfecting the engine and transmission.

[@jamesmyers6739]

@@theory816 yes I know lexus is toyota which is why I mention toyota using old tech. You would not have any problems with buying a used 45k car... My sister had a used lexus and all it needed was oil changes.

[@theory816]

@@jamesmyers6739 Hey so I looked at used Lexus's. My goodness they drop almost half the value after two years 25k miles lol. I guess buying used aint a bad idea after all for luxury cars.

[@CoupeDominic]

They are very overpriced, that’s true

[@SammyyyWhammyyy]

Damn, this latest gen Lexus IS is ugly AF!

[@tcurtez]

Come on Lexus those hp numbers are HORRIBLE for that price 👎🏽👎🏽

[@ZS-xi4xk]

It's price competitive with other luxury brands.

[@oliverlajoie3418]

What you mean? A4 has like 240hp and the 330i 255hp. I'm eating every A4 on the road. Need to step up at the S4 for something competitive lol.

[@Sportstouring]

No thanks. Old, boring, slow and small.

[@tairdudeusa7981]

I've never seen a car company be so defiant as to put themself out of business with this ugly, ugly front end. It seems like a simple change could save this company but they act like they don't wish to be saved, so bye-bye Lexus - have a nice bankruptcy.

[@babermehboob9402]

IS 300 is a POS of a car. Such a major let down. No power, interior is from the 90's, you have to pay for so many options that are standard in other cars. 42k? Are you serious? This car is not even work 25k.. Get real! It's a car that should not even be in the lineup. it's a waste.