2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review - Walk Around and Test Drive

The 2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport finds itself in a highly contested market, with rivals like the Infiniti Q50, Volvo S60, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Genesis G70, and Acura TLX. What the Lexus IS 350 provides is great comfort, good driving dynamics, and overall refinement that still makes this car perfect for older buyers. So is the 2022 Lexus IS 350 F Sport still a great car in this segment? Let's find out!
Huge thank you to Herb Chambers Lexus of Sharon for providing the the IS 350 F Sport for this review.
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[@yanzodadon]

10 years old but also 10 years of constant refinement. The fit and finish on this will be impeccable.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus, I have made a few reviews on them including the IS350. If you have time to watch them let me know what you think :)

[@garytubiolo9005]

Just got my 2022 is350 F Sport in iridium silver with red interior. Amazing car

[@Kprawl291986]

Toyota/Lexus is the king of reliability

[@dragonquake]

Reliability is not the most important choice for this segment

[@MercOne]

Yep and behind in nearly everything else.

[@93ksj]

*Honda has entered the chat*

[@James-mw7zv]

I choose IS for aggressive (subjective) styling, reliability and comfortable silky ride. My bmw is a better performer but the ride is much harsher than Lexus. For long drive Lexus is less tiring.

[@SergCarReviews]

Very true! James, if you like Lexus, I have made a few reviews on them including the IS350. If you have time to watch them let me know what you think :)

[@Kheeri]

Which BMW do you drive? I feel like the M440i Gran Coupe is really comfortable when in comfort or eco pro mode, but can obviously be a performer when switching to sport/sport+

[@skidhvh]

@@Kheeri I agree with you, new m440i coupe, m540i, m340i, are all very comfortabe. But when it comes to M series, especially with competition package, they have less sound isolation to cut wheight, stiffer springs, more agressive assisted steering, more sensitive brakes and throttle, and more agressive transmission. Coming from M4 F82 driver

[@roccol5360]

Just got this spec, this car is awesome, comfortable, and the tech is enough for me. Oh, it also looks like nothing else on the road, and the red interior is stunning. Thanks for the review!

[@susancurtis3331]

Excellent analysis! We bought two 2022 IS 350 F-Sports, his and hers and love them! We looked at TLX and G70s but decided on the Lexus.

[@DLPTonyATL]

Spot on review! I have a 2016 IS350 FSport RWD and in Manual + SportPlus, this car is a beast on normal roads. Keep the engine in the 3500-4000 RPM range and you’ll be surprised at its responsiveness. Once you’ve battled out of the traffic, pop it into Normal Mode, set the cruise and the car is like butter. #JekyllAndHyde 😜

[@protomatala180]

will there be a hybrid version for IS ?

[@DLPTonyATL]

@@protomatala180 It's possible. I read that Toyota/Lexus will release some EVs (pics have been posted online), but they've made the gamble more people will be into hybridization. E.g. No range anxiety. We will see!

[@scorpio_9810]

You are absolutely right, sir. It's a very rev happy engine which will give lots of other higher hp cars trouble on the highways.

[@DLPTonyATL]

@@scorpio_9810 Right on! Right on! So glad to say my new IS 500 is the same.

[@cuzimryte7011]

Just bought a blacked out version of this car. It looks absolutely beautiful.

[@keiththompson491]

I subscribed a number of months back when I saw your review of the Q50. I love you detailed reviews. Congratulations! Q - for non german competitors, any views on this vs Q50 RS 400?

[@jhe1967]

very good review im now looking to buy one . maybe a 2021 . thank you

[@AndrewBotticelli]

I just picked up the same car and love it. Posted few videos love my red interior.

[@glaizamarievlogs4979]

I’m picking up mine on Saturday i got a red exterior. I can’t wait.

[@Tonycrossfit]

Excellent video 👍

[@davidmorgan8612]

You talk about feeling of texture and stuff like that and you talk about you feel when driving and how it doesn’t compare to other cars but you are missing a major point, and that is the quality. The quality of the Lexus is way better than any of the other brands.

[@djsthemetereman]

Definitely better I've had an Audi A4 now granted it was back in 08 but that car had a major part failure at around 55,000 miles so I got rid of it & got an Acura which is excellent as well, but Lexus comes in #1 every year for reliability

[@thesavage6482]

Got my lady a RWD and it’s a perfect combination of beauty and the beast 👌🏼

[@TheRealKingHarry]

14:13 perfect timing...when you say enthusiast and the guy in the other lane guns it to over 100mph lol

[@PreparationdobleH]

Ps excellent review sir

[@stunnawilliams5138]

This car looks amazing

[@gregholman2930]

At the end of the day what matters most to me is what's underneath the hood (Bonnet) rather than styling so in that regard I prefer the V6 Lexus Is for it's performance compared to the Audi A4 with it's 2.0T, although I prefer the Audi's updated & sophisticated exterior & interior design more so than the Lexus. Great Review!

[@PreparationdobleH]

I bought my 2022 in late January, and love it. Coming from a 2019 STI. I would definitely buy another one

[@dragraceold2new]

Did you buy it cash, finance or lease. Asking because you just switched from a 2019. Also trying to consider what I should do.

[@PreparationdobleH]

@iTk my 2019 STI was paid off. Last year, I had 2017 WRX before the STI. I’m not gonna say anything bad about Subaru just got tired of driving stick. The Lexus IS more mature and it was time to grow up.

[@dragraceold2new]

@@PreparationdobleH Oh okay i owned a Lexus IS, I’m about to Lease a BMW and have both. Was considering Getting the new IS as well.

[@RtB68]

I have the 2021 version in infra-red. I love it.

[@fuckjosh100]

My brother just got a Lexus is350 AWD Fsport 2022 with red interior and its so smooth

[@weilunkang]

Will you ever do an Accord (Touring) review ?

[@christopherceasor]

Do we have a front facing camera on the 22-23 Is 350 F-Sport or is it just the rear facing? If so how do we activate it?

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

Lexus knows their buyer. My guess a lot of the people in here hating for "lack of tech" or being "outdated" are young. Yeah, Lexus ain't for you, bud. It's for the 30+ crowd who value understated luxury, comfort and reliability - they aren't checking 0-60 times on comparable cars before they buy. Lexus is more upscale, handsome, and reliable - most buyers don't give a shit about wireless phone charging - they care about driving something comfortable that isn't in for repairs on a monthly basis. Lexus' are built like fucking tanks - go get 2-300k out of your BMW or Mercedes. Please.

[@mrThree5two]

Does it have power folding mirrors?

[@jpete3027666]

I don't really care that this car is probably almost 2 seconds slower in the 0-60 than its German competitors or its interior looks "dated". It's the best looking car in this segment and the performance is good enough for me as a family man with no desires to drive like an absolute lunatic. You also never have to worry about this thing breaking down. Just do basic maintenance and change the oil and it will go as long as you will or longer.

[@majafarkhani87]

you got it, I have a 14 350f sport shes got 130k miles and shes driven hard everyday no abuse just driven and I would have no problem doing a cross country trip. Now my buddys 17 3series has 85k miles and hes spent about $2500 in just the past year with hoses cracking and going bad. I personally think the 3is fsport front bumper looks better but then again IM bias.

[@aseelzamora8492]

My dream car 😩

[@fearlesslegend2073]

بشتريلك وحدة حبيبتي

[@michaelschneider1365]

Is it better then 230i or 228i bmw

[@harveyelmore]

What color is this car?

[@clays1507]

Bought a 2022 today. I’ve had many BMWs… current offerings don’t inspire me and the current price point seems inflated. I’m outside Boston as well!

[@alpappalardi7044]

I know Lexus very well After 35 years with cadillacs. The last 2 were NYS LEMONS. So I went Lexus GS F SPORT . In my opinion the very best sedan ever built. I got lucky and got my 3rd and last GS. I put away the 2020 Blackline edition. But as I watch this informative video. I just ask myself why did they didn’t make this 12 inches longer and 2 inches wider. And Call what you want . Put a bigger option for engines and you got a valiant Gs replacement.

[@sesh3508]

You’re talking about the GS F I think. Not the GS350 F sport

[@alpappalardi7044]

@@sesh3508 no I got the the Blackline GS f sport ,number 170 of the 215 made . It was one of their best built. A great car. The GSF is an absolutely awesome performer . Just so costly The extra 27 grand for 150 more HP , just didn’t make sense. If it was 10 grand more I would have. Don’t get me wrong the GSF is a beast.

[@jacobsdescendant4240]

Reliability =Lexus I need nothing else!

[@Mr.Helper.]

Do you need the 10 inch screen for Navi ?

[@abhisheknauduri7013]

navigation package does give the 10 inch screen instead of the smaller base one

[@protomatala180]

will there be a hybrid version for IS ?

[@ikenga36]

Not for the US market unfortunately.

[@Jake-xn4tr]

How does this compare to the ES? Looking at both right now.

[@majafarkhani87]

late comment but the ES is FWd and sits on the Camry chasis. the IS is AWD or RWd and sits on a modified GS platform. ES is way roomier inside but I like the Cockpit feel of the Fsport plus rwd is just fun to throw in the corners. Also Im not sure about the new ones but the AWD IS used to have a big bump right by the drivers right leg Im 6ft and a bigger guy and hated it sold it and got a rwd. Depending on budge the IS500 would be the way to go if you can afford it the V8 is a monster and super reliable if not more than the 2gr in 350. Hope you join the Lexus gang!

[@Jake-xn4tr]

@@majafarkhani87 I ended up going with an Audi actually, I do really like the ES 350 though. I'm just glad I didn't get the IS.

[@Philmoscowitz]

It looks like the gap between the tires and wheel wells is way too big. What's going on? Did the dealershit jack it up?

[@rook3364]

It’s for better ride quality and bumps that’s why

[@Philmoscowitz]

@@rook3364 - OK, but who did it?

[@rook3364]

@@Philmoscowitz whoever designed lexus

[@clays1507]

That’s pretty much been that way since the 2006 model… I’m told for the AWD… certainly can drop it a few inches

[@lostalx]

It's AWD version so it has that gap, and also the hump on the driver side due to the Japanese Transfer case. Some like it some do not. I think RWD suits better for the athletic IS over the AWD, the 6 speed is a bulletproof transmission from GX and GS that said 8 Speed is no joke, it's also the same from GS.

[@snowballandpals]

Is that a CD player?

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

Fuck right it is.

[@stevenoquendo2808]

Not me having a Rav4 and pining for this car 🥵

[@sneezygibz6403]

Probably going to pick up this new whip over tesla model 3.

[@Solo-5050]

Gorgeous car but for some reason the rear taillights ruin the flow of the vehicle for me.

[@Zigzaggin7]

Agreed the 2018 look is way better

[@ericscottstevens]

@@Zigzaggin7 Those dual inverted tail lights going down (2018) could have been a signature design for Lexus for all models. Instead they abandoned it. Only thing I can think of is designers quit to go onto other jobs and car manufacturers hire new people with new ideas not quite what the customers want.

[@clays1507]

I originally hated the unibrow tail lights. They’ve grown on me

[@Knight_Raider_]

Yea, I prefer the taillights on my '16 IS350. Not a fan on that unibrow look, looks like those new Hyundai and KIA taillights.

[@DownHillgamer]

When I make it rich my mother is getting of these bad boys,

[@motorcycles3654]

Does anyone else hate the turn signal indicator?

[@Arid379]

Camry looks tight

[@bj10jgo]

would you recommend the 2024 BMW 230 wt the M sport package or the 2024 Lexus IS350 F-Sport Design?

[@Not.Ferrnnzz]

350 Fsport and it doesn’t come standard with the 10 inch screen??! Smh

[@user-zk5nc9it6w]

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[@love4gtsandguns]

I really like the Lexus IS 350 and love the IS 500. But when it came to overall, cost, styling, interior refinement, features, power output, etc... the Kia Stinger GT won me over. Stinger GT 0-60 between 4.5 - 4.7 seconds. I probably would have more considered the IS 500 if the cost wasn't so high for such an old model.

[@rook3364]

At the end of the day it’s still a Kia

[@love4gtsandguns]

@@rook3364 What does that even mean? You badge snob folks with this outdated line. 😂 Point is many of us Kia drivers can afford and have owned AMGs, Lexus, BMW, etc but we choose a Kia. That speaks volumes.

[@rook3364]

@@love4gtsandguns Kia did a good job with there new line up I test driven all of them there decent the GT line up is fast and the stinger is fast but I wouldn’t even own one because it’s the most stolen vehicle even tho it may be faster then the Lexus u can’t beat Lexus quality inside no rattle smooth so quiet inside compared to Kia outdated I’ll say the engine but it’s still fast 0-60 5.6 seconds is pretty quick but it ain’t no amg Benz and Audi and bmw m series but i driven all types of vehicle the Lexus IS smoother terms driving but u do have a nice Kia and I own a 2016 Lexus is300 awd 3.5 v6 plenty of power for a small ass car with a big engine my Camry is much bigger then my Lexus but slower but u got a nice Kia even tho it’s a shitty brand

[@jacobsdescendant4240]

It’s Kia 😑😑

[@videogazer801]

@@love4gtsandguns KIA Stinger has stepped up it’s game over the years big time and is far more reliable than an IS350. Tables have changed and there’s jib way this car any longer compete with Hyundai and Kia

[@juanitomaxxcarnaje3877]

There are a lack of features that are simply inexcusable for a vehicle in this price class such as incandescent rear tail lamp bulbs and no power folding exterior mirrors

[@allanw7247]

Infotainment is so 2010

[@gregholman2930]

Ditto for the entire interior as far as I'm concerned!

[@jacktender4861]

Who ever made that screen in Lexus should be fired it has more bezel then sceen pathetic.

[@MercOne]

This car is gorgeous for sure, but there are too many excuses being made here. There is no "excessive" technology in the German cars in this segment, and the Lexus is cheaper because you're getting less, that doesn't make it a bargain. This is a wonderfully reliable, gorgeous car for sure, but it's terrible outdated, outgunned and just doesn't measure up overall. This is NOT some strategic decision, it's the result of Toyota being Toyota - slow to adopt new tech and slow to update their cars. Lexus buyers would love a newer car that is reliable, unless someone is saying that Lexus can't do truly new and deliver reliability in the same vehicle?

[@tv321123]

The IS being old school is what makes it special these days. There is no NA competitor in it's class. Sure Turbos are faster. But less reliable, and lacking the instant throttle response and soul of the NA. The IS is the closest new car you can buy to a E46, A car that is selling at amazingly inflated prices today because people love the way they drive. Not to mention, a used IS goes for around 30% more than a compatible Audi, BMW, or MB due to the build quality and reliability. Cheaper to buy, and holds it's value better.

[@MercOne]

@@tv321123 Old school is an excuse for just being outdated. When Lexus can make a modern car with the same reliability, it will be far more impressive. Making a car with the same engine from 2006 reliable is not impressive. It’s expected. The reliability factor has nothing to do with the outdated interior that lacks the features of a loaded Camry. You mean to mean to tell me not having wireless charging makes the car more reliable? Instant throttle response but slower overall? Yeah that says performance. It’s a nice car the but the logic and excuses made for it are sheer BS. The car is outdated because Toyota is slow, not because of some cool factor or deliberate effort to be different from the competition.

[@AAhmad3449]

Agree you have other cars with Better tech( Volvo S60 for ex)

[@Renault_1]

I actually really like BMW's, but honestly the BMW 330 and the IS350 both max out at about 55k, have a 5.6-5.7 0-60mph, have a touch screen infotainment, have backup/surround view cameras, memory seats, pretty equivalent driving safety features, but the IS350 has heated/vent while 330 only has heated. The BMW 330 completely outclasses this in fuel efficiency though. Am I missing something here? and with the lower cost to maintain the IS 350 over the BMW 330, (I won't say reliability because it does seem that BMW's can be pretty reliable but cost more and require more attention to keep up.) What does Lexus really need to be excused for? Maybe a subjectively "dated looking interior"? All interiors look old after a few years, and the IS350 interior still looks good to me because really... looks and layout are subjective... and I hate not having physical buttons personally. I'm honestly confused with all the Lexus hate. Can't we just be happy that there are all these manufacturers offering different strokes for different folks?

[@MercOne]

@@Renault_1 There is no hate. I own an IS, and the problem is that’s there is no reason for me to upgrade. This car has 3.5L V6 and it gets matched by a 4-cylinder? Smoked by ALL the 6-cylinders in the class. It doesn’t have the same features as a loaded Camry. It’s basically the same car from 2006. Lexus backup camera is junk by comparison. They’re putting a V6 against the 4-cylinder class because they can’t compete on performance. Nothing wrong with different strokes for different folks but call it what it is, outclassed and outdated. It doesn’t remotely drive as good as the BMW or others in the class either. The interior is the same as years ago with new features beyond the touch screen.

[@tylermartin2093]

2:22 “Germans”??? Isn’t Lexus Japanese? 👁👄👁

[@traceygarner7764]

He never said it was a German made car. He was making a point.

[@reda497]

The car is outdated when it comes to interior design, Its a decade old. German cars all the way.

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

German cars all the way to the service center on a flatbed. . You'll be broke because you want to flex.

[@agooyong6207]

BMW = Break may wallet

[@binaryblog]

Same stupid trackpad for infotainment system is the main reason I would not buy this car. I hate companies who did not learn from previous mistakes.

[@AAhmad3449]

Agreed

[@tv321123]

It's a touchscreen now too.

[@user-zk5nc9it6w]

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