2023 Lexus IS350 F Sport is the best looking performance sedan… but does the performance match?

The 2023 Lexus IS350F Sport is the best looking compact performance luxury sedan… but does the performance match?
In today’s video I am checking out this brand new and redesigned 2023 Lexus IS350F.Huge thanks to Lexus of Sarasota for making this review possible. You can shop their new and pre-owned inventory at www.lexusofsarasota.com/ or call them at 941-541-2417. The model tested had a base MSRP of $43,760.00 and had the following options installed:
Panoramic View Monitor, Intuitive parking Assist with Auto Braking $1365
And Rear Cross Traffic Braking
Memory package $575
Power tilt and telescoping steering column and Lexus
Memory system for driver’s seat, outside mirrors and
Steering wheel
Navigation System $1670
10.3-in Touchscreen Multimedia Display, Lexus
Enform Dynamic Navigation, Dynamic Voice Command
Destination AssistTrials.
Power Tilt and slide Moonroof $1100
All weather floor liner and trunk tray $320
Carpet trunk mat $120
Key glove $25
Illuminated trunk sill $450
Illuminated door sills $400
Cargo net $75
Total MSRP including Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee $51,035.00
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[@cloudypac]

I enjoyed watching, thanks!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you!

[@samblinder5385]

Nice review Just got one and enjoyed having things explained Thanks I love the car

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thank you for watching! Enjoy your new ride! Great choice!

[@pauldichtel6410]

How did your purchase go?

[@they_call_me_don9899]

I love how modern/old school lexus is with their cars. Unlike a Mercedes with 100 lights inside of your car lol

[@MattTheCarguy]

Both have some advantages. But you are right 99% wont use most gadgets

[@MercOne]

Modern? How is this interior from 2014 modern? Modern/Old school? What?

[@blu_is500]

Nice review, thanks for showing us the car!

[@MattTheCarguy]

You are very welcome! Is that your car in profile picture?

[@blu_is500]

@@MattTheCarguy Yep! 2022 IS 500 USB w/Red interior. Coming up on my 1 year anniversary of owning the car. I work from home, but I've wracked up 12K miles anyway! 😍 I love this thing...

[@bradleysota2669]

Just bought a 2021 exact copy, only difference AWD and no memory seat positions, love the car !

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations!!

[@ladislaualbert2807]

Thanks for the review. I have heard Michelin Pilot 4S tires might improve traction?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely sticky sport tires so it would not surprise me.

[@ladislaualbert2807]

@@MattTheCarguy thanks

[@hookmasteriii]

This will be my next ride !

[@MattTheCarguy]

Awesome!

[@jolu4294]

I'm in Colorado, went to the Lexus dealership yesterday and they had to order this Grecian Water blue 350 from the east coast. Apparently there are only 11 in the inventory in the whole country with this color. Very, very rare.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Its worth it. Love this color

[@ak0sijeff]

My 2023 Lexus IS 350 F Sport RWD has everything, but the handling package. Curious if the LSD, adaptive suspension and BBS wheels make a huge difference in driving performance?

[@MattTheCarguy]

I think it does. You should test drive one since you've been driving one without and have to see for yourself.

[@GarrettPyc-yy7zc]

Love my Lexus IS 350 AWD F Sport. I got the Caviar color for exterior and the red interior.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Sounds like a really nice spec.

[@pauldichtel6410]

How were the negotiations?

[@aceylaboy9773]

@@pauldichtel6410ain’t no negotiations lmfao buy it or don’t, someone will.

[@ChanteD1va]

I want that color combination ❤

[@nursenessa9998]

Does it have a smooth ride or is it jarring going over bumps and cracks in the road?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Its smoother than most

[@BH-BH]

I went in to buy the RC F, and they had a IS 500 F Sport sitting next to it - I bought the RC F, but I think the IS 500 is a bit prettier- love the hood especially - beauty of a car.

[@MattTheCarguy]

They both look great ! I would have a hard time deciding.

[@manofchaitea6904]

If Lexus would have made this car about 350 hp, it would have been spot on.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Good idea! How about turbocharging it and going for 400hp!?

[@3on4off]

How about the IS500? Basically the same car with a 472hp V8

[@bj10jgo]

Would you recommend 2024 Lexus IS350 with F sport design or the 2024 BMW 230 wt M sport package?

[@MattTheCarguy]

I'll answer it with a question. How long are you planning to keep the vehicle. If you are looking to lease or trade within 2-4 years BMW would be a good choice. I like the driving dynamics of the BMW better than Lexus. But they are not nearly as reliable as Lexus and drop in value faster, so if you want to keep it for a while IS350 F Sport would be my choice.

[@bj10jgo]

@@MattTheCarguy That was exactly what I was thinking about the quality part... I always owned nothing but Japanese cars (Honda and Acuras mainly) due to its reputation of reliability. But wanted to try a German car. When I test drove the BMW 230, I was surprised how well the performance was and the B48 engine is fairly quick. When I test drove the IS350, it felt smooth and even though it was a bigger engine (V6), i felt the B48 4 cylinder engine was quicker. I am assuming because of the added turbo. The interior of the 230 felt more expensive compared IS350 since they have not updated the interior for a long time. I guess it all boils down to do i want performance vs quality, However, I did hear that BMW quality has improved compared to the past. Also one thing to note is BMW has a 3 year free maintenance while lexus has only 1 year. Very hard to decision to choose.

[@cvanunen]

@@bj10jgoWhat did you end up going with?

[@bj10jgo]

@@cvanunen None. lol. I could not make up mind so I decided to keep my 2020 Honda Accord 2.0 Sport. I thought about it and didn't have the special feeling like my Accord. Plus if bought any of those luxury brand, my insurance was going to go higher $100.00 so it wasnt worth it in the end.

[@cvanunen]

@@bj10jgo Yeah, plus the 2020 Accord was a really nice design. The new one I’m not loving so much.

[@gmo709]

Analog clock. Ehh. Does it have the shifter manumatic shifting? Yes, i zoomed in on a screen shot. Cost? Haha flooring it in a parking lot. Lol

[@MattTheCarguy]

Depending on what you like. And yes you have the ability to manually change gear either on the steering wheel or with the shifter itself.

[@OscarRamos-ql4io]

Should I trade in my 4Runner for this?

[@MattTheCarguy]

Both great vehicles yet completely different ! If you dont need that much room go for it!

[@gregbutler4898]

It irks me that they don't put f sport badges on the back this year. I wonder how much money that saves them.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Probably a whole 50c. Lol

[@stephenhuang8016]

I thought only the F Sport handling came with that badge. Glad to know that’s not the case 🤣

[@MattTheCarguy]

Only f sport gets badges but on the sides. There used to be one on the back as well.

[@3on4off]

I had a 2021 IS350 FSport and was disappointed in the performance but loved the rest of the car, so I traded it in for a 2022 IS500. If you like this car and want better performance, get the IS500……ITS WORTH IT.

[@MattTheCarguy]

I bet! But its 15K more 😪

[@3on4off]

@user-pp2hr5pg9iI’m sorry that I hurt your feelings. 😢

[@andrewblackmon6251]

The exterior is nice but the interior needs work

[@MattTheCarguy]

It could use some work to bring it up to speed. Thanks for watching!

[@zachpanyu]

*talks about paint* *leans on and puts a whole palm print on the hood*

[@MattTheCarguy]

Ohh must have caused unrepairable damage lol

[@MercOne]

In short, NO it doesn't. The IS350 gets trounced the competition. Lexus is stuck using larger engines to compete with smaller ones because they're using a V6 and V8 from 2006 and 2008. It's gorgeous though. You'd think they'd do something with the outdated interior, but it's still stuck in 2014.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Drivewise Germans win hands down. I do love Lexus design. As far as interior I dont mind however it is behind the competition. They are playing it safe.

[@MercOne]

@@MattTheCarguy The interior is just laziness. Being outdated is not playing it safe.

[@StandardJan]

when you mention the outdatedness, do you happen to be talking about the infotainment?

[@MercOne]

@@StandardJan The entire car. Features, infotainment, engines, interior, performance. All are years old and behind the competition.

[@naveenthemachine]

The performance isn’t notably better than a v6 Camry.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Numberwise its almost the same at 5.6 0-60 but Lexus being a RWD and much shorter than Camry feels a lot sportier

[@naveenthemachine]

@@MattTheCarguy it is a bit sportier but it’s not much faster to compensate. The current Camry is sporty for what it is and it’s almost up there with Lexus f sport

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@naveenthemachine have you driven both? Its not about the numbera but about the "feel" . Much different. Push vs pull

[@heinhtet8956]

you need to drive it to appreciate it. IS350 is very agile, and handling is superb. the engine sound is entirely different. Numbers don't tell the whole story. When I am driving IS350, I feel like everything is a snap tight, precision handling. Very different car from camry.

[@sesh3508]

Said someone who has never driven an IS350

[@Mario.Boudreau.65]

Awesome car but why why CD PLAYERS in a 2023 car are you out of you’re mind Lexus wake up and take that out please!This is the only reason why I would buy that vehicle CD DECK PLAYERS IS A JOKE FOR 2023

[@MattTheCarguy]

Haha is that your only beef with this vehicle?

[@Mario.Boudreau.65]

Yap the rest is perfect 👍

[@MattTheCarguy]

👍

[@hookmasteriii]

I disagree ! It’s fine just the way it is. Should be getting my car within a week from now. Iridium handling package 2023 - IS 350 F-Sport 😀😀😀

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@hookmasteriii Congratulations!