The New 2021 Lexus IS350 NAILS Sport Sedan Balance - One Take

[@iv8976]

Let’s be honest, the people buying this want sporty and reliability

[@NBASFAN]

Too much electronics, bound to fail and expensive to fix. Sporty, it is still not. Better stick with the new Corolla hatchback that's more fun than this.

[@ipwndrums]

@@NBASFAN too many electronics? not for a lexus. you seem confused. supporting a toyota hatch while simultaneously putting down lexus reliability. makes no sense.

[@trollashnikovavtomat]

@@NBASFAN you sound like you've never driven anything with more than 100 hp

[@tv321123]

Yes. Exactly why I bought my IS. After a S4 that was in the shop all the time and a few mercs that had to be towed from the front of my house at some point. There is nothing more luxurious than something that just works. So far my IS has been bullet proof despite me having my fun with it, hopefully it stays like that. I'm sure it will given Lexus's reputation.

[@AtomicBlueJay]

@@tv321123 i got a 2007 is350 with Toyota tech stream on my laptop It’s much nicer to be able to work on my car and diagnose issues at home espicially since the engine is designed simple and really only needs fluid changes You can complain about power or you can complain about reliability but you can’t have both

[@BrendanEvan]

Interesting that Lexus seems to keep holding on to NA engines longer than many other manufacturers.

[@Laurentiu.I]

Reliability :)

[@BrendanEvan]

@Believe Inyourself wondering if they might be forced to change soon with EPA requirements being what they are. Maybe not, if they can lean on hybrids enough.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

THANK god for that! Love my 3gs v6

[@728GT]

Toyota

[@ImOldGregg]

Brendan Fitness and Money profit homie

[@IsiahHD]

Crazily enough, this is probably the best looking car in it's class. It looks LOADS better than the previous one. I own a 1st Gen IS300 and I'd definitely want to have a go in one of these.

[@glennnichols4220]

Man are you way out of touch. Fuck anything Lexus made after the ISF. Yes i am saying the RCF, GSF and the LC500 V8

[@saxahorn1475]

@@glennnichols4220 bruh

[@glennnichols4220]

I would agree it looks good but what else?

[@glennnichols4220]

@@saxahorn1475 that was a smart response.

[@automotivetv9861]

You own a 1500 dollar car, this is closer to 50 thousand dollars... way out of your league..

[@KP-05]

This refresh is beautiful. The subtle touch ups made the car look perfect. This car will age like wine.

[@danielgooden7073]

lexus designs are soooo underrated

[@GhostOutTheShell3035]

Nope. They are VERY popular

[@rumble8014]

bro they stole the S2000 design

[@gns942]

Turn off traction by holding the button for about 5 seconds and it won't auto upshift at redline. Also, the shift lever can be pushed forward (upshift) or pulled back (downshift), but the paddles are better because your hands don't leave the wheel.

[@computiNATEor]

Forward for upshift is backwards. Look at every sequential race car pretty much ever made.

[@Ryan-ig5hk]

@@computiNATEor Mazda cares enough to gets it right. Forward for down, back for up.

[@gns942]

@@computiNATEor I'm not disagreeing, I'm pointing out how it works. I would prefer to pull back to upshift, push forward to downshift. It mimics the action you do in a manual car shifting from 1 - 2 and the hand motion is also inline with the weight transfer of the car.

[@colingarder1603]

Quick note for you Matt. If you don’t want the car to automatically upshift for you despite being sport+ mode, traction control must be completely turned off, and then it’ll let you bang the limiter.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Interesting. Can hitting the limiter cause loss of grip?

[@colingarder1603]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 no

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@colingarder1603 then it's really just an unnecessary thing, but at least it's defeatable

[@ChadWilson]

Long live naturally aspirated engines!

[@basithph8958]

The new IS looks like a very stunning car But I wonder if Lexus is going to bring back the IS F

[@deathcab4booty]

The 5.0 V8 doesn't fit between the shock towers of the IS. That's why it didn't continue after 2014.

[@Freydmany2]

Really looking forward to a 5.0 L V8 model 😍

[@CDNChaoZ]

Not when they can sell you the RC F

I would want a goddamn manual gearbox in an IS-F though. Otherwise I wouldn't want it at all.

[@memememine1]

@@deathcab4booty Ah makes sense. Is that why people say the rcf uses the front end from the GS?

[@2wheelcobra]

Matt- I believe you have to have Traction Control off, and be in sport+ mode to hit the rev limiter.

[@blazegamefame]

Agreed - in the 2014 review, he turned it off and said it was the only way to get the car going. Maybe that's changed, but it still let's you hit rev limiter if you turn trac + stability off

[@dankchron1617]

I tired this on my 2017 gs 350 f sport awd and it still upshifted by it self :(

[@tonywhite7020]

Make sure you hold traction control button until orange lights come on or it snaps back on after first

[@dankchron1617]

@@tonywhite7020 Yes I know I tried it but I think 2016+ model they changed the programming for the tcu and it wont allow you to bang off the rev limiter unless you get a F model

[@ogmechsftw]

My ISF will bang the limiter with traction control on, in manual mode. hmm.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I totally understand when you explained the “dead zone” response that the MK7 GTI has when you get on the throttle. It’s just the nature of a turbo car. Funny thing is, is that I recently went to the VW Golf GTI forums to explain how I can’t stand this “dead zone” that the GTI has, as I come from an E46 M3 that has an amazing throttle response. Well, people in the forums started blasting me saying the car doesn’t have hardly any turbo lag or turbo threshold. I knew at that moment that none of the guys responding to me have ever owned a good N/A sports car before, because when you do, and then you drive a turbo car, you feel the difference immediately!

[@BrendanEvan]

This is true

[@carlsanders1320]

Would you mind sending me the link to that post? I'd love to see some VW guys claim that turbo lag doesn't exist.

[@NoahBB]

Totally agree, as someone that owns a MK7 R. Is your car stock or modified? I'd highly recommend a GFB DV+ to improve throttle response significantly and reduce the time it takes to reach the boost threshold when you're on and off the throttle.

[@throttlesteer8471]

Drive by wire is the culprit for most of what you're feeling. My a4 is just like your gti but my 500whp evo x is snappy from mid rpm and up. Both cars are drive by wire but the a4 hasn't been tuned yet. Just brake boost lol

[@cookiehead2]

The M3 also has ITBs, so it’s specifically designed for throttle response. The e39 540i on the other hand, doesn’t. While it’s a V8, the throttle response was mediocre.

[@1TrackSimulation]

I’m so happy to see a true car enthusiast review this, also one that I am familiar with. There’s a ton of random reviews shitting on this new IS. And I’m glad to see you liked this one, I remember your review of the previous generation as well. I’d consider buying this for reliability first and sportiness second. Always happy to hear your take on things!

[@johnhunt4634]

This was my dream car at 16. 15 years later still looks clean as hell.

[@augustortiz]

I hope they make the rumored is500. This doesn’t seem to be different enough to my daily 3rd gen is.

[@ashishpatel350]

This redesign is badass. I hated the look of the old lexus.

[@dragospahontu]

It looked good

[@JMartinni]

Not sure where the 'V6 - not very exciting engine' stems from. Sure it's not a 700 hp V12/10/8 but a NA V6 like this still has a really nice sound to it, and for that it isn't actually very quick it still sounds the part.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

It seems like a fair opinion. Isn't this extremely similar to the Camry V6?

[@v8_sami]

@@thatoneotherotherguy yes. One of the best engines in the last decade

[@JakeDrives1]

It's nothing to do with the specific motor imo. Toyotas V6 has long been one of the best. The feel of turbos have left even the common man yearning for more oomph.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

@@v8_sami Of course, I love dead-reliable old tech. But you can't force consumers to be excited about a Camry V6, repackaged for rear-wheel-drive. If Toyota did the Mazda thing and reworked that V6 for such a sporty application, now THAT would be pretty cool.

[@ogmechsftw]

@@thatoneotherotherguy You know nothing about cars if you think this and the Camry are just "repackaged" version of each other lol.

[@wayneh1562]

I've seen this car in person, it is beautiful, for me it's one of the best looking sports sedans

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate, if you like Lexus reviews I've made a few of them including all 3 IS models. If you're interested to watch let me know what you think :)

[@chewylewy1714]

You can have variable camber through a double wishbone suspension. If the two wishbones are different lengths the camber will change throughout the travel. If the bottom wishbone is longer the camber will go more negative as the suspension loads and go positive as it unloads. Vice versa for longer top wishbone.

[@OVER5TEER]

Exactly - almost all double wishbone setups are unequal length, also called SLA (short/long arm) so that there is camber gain with compression. This is actually an advantage of SLA over strut suspension, the exact opposite of what Matt said.

[@ravenstylea2]

If the engine power and transmission tuning were a little better, than I'd consider buying it. It's drop dead gorgeous too!!

[@davidstriedinger6101]

This car will outlast most relationships..

[@sodachanga673]

Not saying much, even an Alfa can last my relationships 😂

[@Alumnikiid]

What is this relationship word you speak of. Its all about hook ups and situationships nowadays

[@tv321123]

Well this lexus will outlast the BMW,MB,Ect competition....But to be fair even a 3 year lease on any car will outlast most relationships.

[@germanv8s877]

More like marriages

[@tv321123]

@Edward Muller V If you have the means/credit, and your insurance on your 02 IS is cheap, just get the new one and keep the 02 around. That way you have a car to you in case you need to go to a place with a crappy parking lot. And do what I did not do with my IS and get the PPF when the car is brand new. It's in the accessories catalog.

[@singular9]

GOD IT LOOKS SO GOOD. Drove a 2018 RWD Fsport, and it was really nice but did need these improvements.

[@LPJZ456]

Yo finally someone who gives a fair review of the car instead of what they like. I know every review is a bit subjective but limiting that subjectivity is what makes a review doug demuro and your reviews standout. Just saying that you can reach the screen is so simple and straight but even doug complains cause he inherently doesn’t care for minute differences only Radical redesigns.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty and a few with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@basithph8958]

The new IS looks really nice and very sharp! It does need more but this is one of the best sport sedans money could buy!

[@ManOrWomanIDK]

Mr. Regular said it best: "I want to go a little fast but DON'T LOOK AT ME!"

[@MrLifeissomething]

"It almost sounds like the cams are driven by a chain." Mqybe thats because it has a timing chain.

[@clintavo]

Double wishbone *does* change camber through the suspension stroke. The upper control arm is shorter than the lower one, so negative camber is increased as the suspension compresses. This is desirable so chassis roll and tire carcass flex are compensated for, keeping the contact patch parallel with the ground.

[@tragicnomadic]

I think Lexus did really well for a mass sale car. Everyone gets all hype-y about 400 hp and zomg needs all this race tech to the average user this car is a good balance of cost. Luxury. Performance and looks and will sell well. The better Lexii will. Be catered to the more performance or grand touring crowd. I feel the lack of a turbo here parallels subarus own philosophy that you don't need "more horsepower" to keep selling cars. You need to make then fun and zippy and accessible. Saves cost and reaches more people.

[@Yogi5D]

Absolute beauty now with this facelift! Best in class? Always.

[@kristians2704]

the BMW 3 series and Genesis G70 are better

[@Noahsboas]

If you hold the traction control button and turn it ALL the way off it will turn off the auto shifting at redline.

[@Pitter-Ttr110]

Ohhhhh that makes sense now I never understood why and when it did that

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

My son just bought a 2018 IS 350 F Sport. He loves it and I'm thinking about getting one myself.

[@mulliganxable]

Autotempest was useful for a car search I had, good sponsor @thesmokingtire

[@MR-bf7vs]

The road, the sunrise (it feel like it's earlier than usual - but it's perfect !), the car : WONDERFUL !! ❤️ Thanks Matt !!

[@analyciav5617]

I'm a Lexus is350 owner. From what I've seen all I can say is I want one

[@ilgwent8061]

DA MOST SENSUAL SPORT SEDAN IN ITS CLASS AND BEYOND

[@Mr888rM]

The styling on these has really grown on me. Love the exterior and interior. Too bad about the aenemic V6, Auto, and Lexus MMI

[@IndyIS350]

It’s the gear box that makes the car feel slower tbh, the 2nd Gen IS is actually faster than any other generation due to its 6 speed

[@jryalls]

Lexus are making some of the best looking cars at the moment. Just as they’re starting to pull out of the U.K. market 😭

[@The3358151l]

dame shame i think they’re going to give the IS500 as a last horrah. Them closing in other markets just means a smaller bottom line and budget for specific vehicles especially the IS not being an SUV

[@JustxLiving909]

🧢

[@xkc9689]

This car is soooo beautiful! I’d love to get one & do what it takes to make it quicker

[@Danu01c]

In modern Lexus that aren't F, you need to have it in sport+ and hold the trac button so it turns of traction and stability and then it will give you complete control of the transmission.

[@bpowick]

I really like the look of this car. It’d be cool if they brought back the IS-F with this model.

[@tinhinnh]

we may get something similar with the IS500

[@bpowick]

@@tinhinnh Lexus’ naturally aspirated V8 in this body would be drool machine!

[@mmmmm4815]

ISF was a fail. It was trying to be an E90/92 M3, but failed in every regard.

[@barrydraper]

Damn, I lost count how many times the phrase "It's not all that fast" was used. It's quick. It's attractive. It's sporty. It's practical. And it's RELIABLE! Besides, it will literally blow the doors off my old 1977 Corvette with the L82 V8 engine. I looked up the stats.

[@columbiars]

What I would like to highlight about this video in comparison with others, is the excellent quality of the engine sound from inside and outside the car (while driving in this case) you are bringing us. Also the landscape beautiful.

[@SergCarReviews]

Hey mate if you like Lexus reviews, I have plenty and a few with the IS350 😄 Feel free to check it out 😊

[@frankmiller95]

Right. You don't want hit the rev limiter, not because exceeding it might damage, or ruin your engine, but because it takes the fun out of abusing it. Great logic.

[@alanhirayama4592]

Matt is sounding like Jimmy Kimmel's evil twin brother, LOL.

[@thegoodman3810]

I like the 2021 Lexus IS 350 over the 2021 Acura TLX even the Type S

[@cagf2013]

Agreed

[@rawjor]

there is ia IS500 trademarked, it will wipe the floor with the type S

[@thegoodman3810]

@@rawjor yes

[@Alex-bd5dz]

@@rawjor I unfortunately doubt it, if it happens at all. They’ll throw in the old NA underpowered V8 they’ve been using for years compared to the mid 350hp of the new type s. Will be very interesting to see though, and I hope they make it happen! In my opinion they should’ve completely redesigned the IS for 2021 and not just another facelift

[@rawjor]

@@Alex-bd5dz honestly the 5.0 L v8 would be my preference, because of the reliablilty and sound, and i wanted more performance there is super chargers from RR racing that I can slab on and not worry about it blowing up, the 5.0L will be reliable and also hold its value better than the TTV6. i sure hope they do slap the 5.0L into it.

[@jakeb3149]

Lexus won't blow you away on the spec sheet but where they truly shine is delivering you a quality product that is fun to drive and reliable at the same time.

[@valdaviper1]

Best looking IS IMO, but still love my 12 ISF. They really need the V6TT from the LS, or the 5.0L with more updates to compete. I understand reliability, but it's been like 15 years now with that V6..Hope the IS500 comes to fruition. This car is just the iPhone 12. Great if you need a new ride, but if you have a 10/11, not much reason to upgrade. In this case, you could have a 6S+ and be fine lol.

[@matthewgloberman3682]

Props to Lexus for keeping it NA.

[@herewegoagain7403]

NA= more reliable, and since they’re using the same engine, it’s tried and true to last forever

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

I love the way this car looks-aggressive and uniquely Japanese. Awesome. And what a road you were driving on, man. Love it! :) JV Johnny

[@miurasvlamborghini]

Too bad Infiniti dropped the N/A VQ35. This Lexus makes me miss my G35 sport sedan.

[@karlsandin4515]

Same, I loved my 2008 g35 , the q50 is soulless

[@insayn7995]

Yep, nothing beats the NA feel.

[@jareknowak8712]

Only Nissan i miss is the old 300ZX 2+2 and S13 200SX CA18DET. Besides this i also miss the 3.5/3.7L V6 engine from Z350/370.

[@iheartgs400]

@@karlsandin4515 define SOULESS !!! lol you have tons of potential with the VR30, you can still add coilovers and tune it up if your talking about DAS maybe.

[@lawszepie]

damn you are right that engine sound definitely reminds me of the VQ, which is a great thing.

[@PEPSl-MAN]

Id still rather have the IS from 2005 that was in nfsmw

[@RicardoRivera-xt5ni]

some of them had the 2jz but it was na

[@loudring6247]

@@RicardoRivera-xt5ni the first gen is 01-05 had 1 engine choce. 2JZ-GE naturally aspirated.

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

They are beaters here in NZ. 2JZ was NA and available in the "wagons"

[@PEPSl-MAN]

@@Heyitsallgoodman Most of them are beaters here in the states too. Thats what makes them fun.

[@mariuszanfir2298]

Drove on of those. The only problem that car had, was the existence of the 3 series e46 :)

[@MattyD209]

I have a 2015 IS350 F Sport. It shifts on it's own at redline too... I was disappointed cause when you reviewed that car the pre-production model you drove didn't do that...

[@vincenttang1171]

Hold down traction control when your at a stop for 10 seconds. Put it in sports plus mode and eat those words

[@MattyD209]

@@vincenttang1171 Just tested it and you're right. Thanks for the info!

[@vincenttang1171]

@@MattyD209 I figured mine was no different from yours

[@deborahdiperna2451]

Is this Matt Farrah's million mile Lexus ?

[@electrikoptik]

Nah man, it's Lexus' million mile Matt Farrah.

[@sesh3508]

@@electrikoptik Nah man, it’s Fatt Nexus’ million mile Larrah

[@pdavid24]

Correct! Wow, no one else noticed it!

[@pdavid24]

Correct! Wow, no one else noticed it!

[@big4g63t]

still enjoying my 06 rwd is350! with mild mods dynoed 279 to the rear tires, and being garage kept still looks as clean as that brand new one!

[@anoopmathew82]

It's got a crazy aggressive look, but for once (outside of the LC which is gorgeous) the overall look works. Haven't really felt that way about a Lexus in a while.

[@sesh3508]

Idk I might get a used ISF at that point

[@IXIFrostIXI]

Redline auto shifts turn off when you turn traction control off

[@michaelday6987]

In early. Supporting one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Good looking car.

[@bingbong5939]

My dream car well achievable dream car

[@sesh3508]

Anything is achievable silly

[@JTM610]

@@sesh3508 ironically only someone naive/silly would say that

[@sesh3508]

@@JTM610 What is ironic and silly is that you’ve more than likely trained yourself to not believe you can do things, and will fail if you continue.

[@Escape_Raz]

@@sesh3508 Get em!

[@JTM610]

@@sesh3508 sounds great. Hit me up when you're a billionaire, hun

[@alexsystems2001]

These type of reviews and commenters are disappointing. As someone who puts nearly 50,000 miles on my car a year, I don’t care about it being fast around corners or sport mode. I want to know how they are to live with.

[@daniel022209]

I wish they put ambient lighting in these cars to complete the package.

[@stevenhamilton2767]

First good review video I’ve seen of the updated IS! Very interested in this particular model compared to the previous gens. Do the IS500 F sport when it comes out!

[@wuming9151]

Rcf is your looking for.

[@global_nomad.]

good to see that you are approaching 1m subscribers...you deserve it...

[@lmc333]

Love the RadWood Shirt !! Love this car too ! It looks so good even tho it is just a "refresh"

[@austin_love89]

Coming from someone who has the RC200T, I would take the new 2021 IS350 F Sport all day. N/A engines and the immediate response is so much better than that half second dead zone (which feels like a full second when your hitting the throttle and waiting) of the turbo. 5.8 seconds 0-60 also seems fine to me as far as speed, the turbo version coming in at 6.9 seconds.

[@rahxe80]

Looks good inside and out, not a slow car at all but would've been perfect in my book with 330 h.p

[@dreamdrivedrift]

Hm interesting. This or a low mile E90 M3. price wise they will be similar. I’m still inclined to go with the M3.

[@rahxe80]

Forget the m3 , isf gives you Lexus reliability with the v8 grunt . I love the m3 but like most BMW v8 they run into into mechanical issues; If you get an m3 definitely find a good aftermarket warranty company to cover the car .

[@insayn7995]

Really depends on your situation, if you have to drive a lot then I won’t recommend the M3 as your only car. If you really want the m3 then get it and get a cheaper reliable car. E90 M3 is a very special in every way that’s why I wouldn’t recommend that you daily it as it’s going to cost you and it won’t be too good for the too. I’d personally go for a cheap daily, something like a Infiniti g35 or a older is and get the m3 as a weekend car.

[@ipwndrums]

obviously this did you really just ask that question?

[@notgooddriver8395]

@ This

[@supernerdman55]

@ literally the most autistic thing I've heard so far. IF yOu CanT DriVE MaNuaL YoU CanT DrivE. Automatics are just as reliable and much faster now. Man can't beat computer anymore. Literally the only benifit to a manual is if you like the feeling. I got tired of shifting my manual all day. Ended up buying an rc350 f sport. Amazing car and quick shifts.

[@Lucas-ck1po]

The previous model had a more agressive engine tone inside the cabin, always found that so neat, that metallic intake sound it had before

[@tortugaracingchannel4402]

Off topic but I witnessed my friend get gapped by a 86 on his Lexus is200t lol. I’d be devastated.

[@fluxusflows]

I've got an '05 IS350, these things are the perfect balance between daily usability mixed with enough power to have fun on the backroads. Feels like a Jack of All Trades sort of situation, where the IS-F is muuuuch better in performance, but the 350 brings a great daily experience. I can completely understand why Lexus is sticking with these tried and true engines, they're bulletproof and really nice. I would like to feel how the 8 speed changes the driving feel, but I can imagine it's really only for increased fuel efficiency at higher speeds. Which is nice for road trips. I also like the noise these engines make with a good exhaust system.

[@Roberto-de8xv]

You mean a IS300? That's a totally different car than the 1st gen IS250/350 which began in 2006.

[@alexmoroz3243]

Here's hoping that Lexus make a variant with a manual transmission or toss the 2UR V8 under the hood... I've got an '02 is300 5mt and an '08 ISF and absolutely love them! Especially the 1st gen IS, that car really comes alive with a manual transmission and a Torsen Dif.

[@Goated483]

You can change the rev limit in the settings, so it revs higher in between shifts.

[@jameswillard1]

Did they even touch the interior?? It looks virtually identical to the 2015 IS350 I had several years ago

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

Hey LEXUS. Life long lover here. Here’s a great tip to really cause some excitement for your brand. Take this exact design on the 2021 IS. Give it the 5.0 V8. Carbon ceramic brakes from Brembo. Michelin pilot sport tires or Goddyear Eagle F1. DONT use augmented sounds for the engine. Use carbon fiber genuinely. And be bold. Offer a manual. Yeah I like that. And of course a ELSD. The car would take it to the Germans.

[@ogmechsftw]

-Manual -Lifelong Lexus lover pick one pls lmfao

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

@@ogmechsftw Hey I believe they can do it. Lol

[@ogmechsftw]

@@MrSupersaiyangoku doesn't suit their style. save the manual for the Supra lol

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

@@ogmechsftw Hey never know man. Lexus could surprise you

[@winstonwolff]

It looks like the exact same car that's been out for 8 years with a little bit of updated sheet metal a new screen And 5 more horsepower. Am I missing something? The controls the dash, The seats they all look exactly the same.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Helps make it reliable.

[@mat199622]

The lexus makes a bit of a comeback in my eyes thanks to those looks, at the very least it's miles from BMW grills apocalypse. Also the side look of this car is apsolutely stunning.

[@ZLAKOZILLA]

"BMW grills apocalypse" ha ha ha ha ha :-) nice

[@mat199622]

@@ZLAKOZILLA I mean. New M3 and M4 look completely ridicullous. Maybe they will get more sales in China but to me it just looks silly.

[@boblast5582]

incorrect about the double wishbone, in cars they're typically setup to gain negative camber under compression, and thats why they handle better than McStruts (all else being equal). The best you can hope for in a McStrut car is for no camber change, most gain positive camber. High suspension travel double wishbones (such as in trucks and offroad buggies) can be setup little to no camber change, but thats not what you want in a car

[@maxsale2927]

McPherson strut is basically tracing the arc of a circle as you go through travel. The bottom of the wheel will be farthest out (most negative camber) when the arm is parallel to the ground. When the arm starts to point upward, you lose negative camber as the arm is pulling the bottom of the wheel back toward the center of the car. So, depending on the angle of the arm at neutral and fully compressed positions, you can have negative camber gain. A well designed McPherson setup will just never be able to achieve as much camber gain as a well designed double wishbone or multilink.

[@BeanieNinjay0]

I wouldn’t really care that by dropping in the 5.0L V8 in the new IS, it would still be slower than the competition. Honestly, I think I’d be content if they just offered a manual on the Fsport AWD.

[@bronxtaskforce01]

Currently own a 2014 IS350 RWD with Luxury Package. Nothing really changed. Only the infotainment system, rear tail lights and front end and from 18 inch went to 19 inch.

[@91fAux]

looks good, but the interior has minor changes to warrant an upgrade from previous gens.

[@TheNoobOffice]

Easily the best looking car in the segment. Lexus' design team are some of the only ones left with a spine and a pair of eyes.

[@ripnsoar]

Well said!!!

[@tv321123]

What is up with the 'if you need to turn TC off on a public road, your over driving the car' thing at 7:40? In the 2014 IS F-Sport review you said turning the TC off was needed for spirited driving as it was way to invasive and did not let you hit the rev limiter without shifting on it's own....

[@jugernautshaw9338]

This Car would be amazing if it had the 5.0L V8...they should sell well

[@MLProductions.1]

If they make an is500 it'll be my next car in 3-4 years forsure

[@venomousheart2298]

Be careful what you wish for. The only scary thing is that Lexus will charge $90-$95K for that. Just watch and see.

[@MLProductions.1]

@@venomousheart2298 lmaoo wtf 100k for a is500? The GSF goes for 85k. A is500 would be more about 50-60k

[@MLProductions.1]

@@venomousheart2298 the rcf Is also 65k am is500 should be about 55k

[@venomousheart2298]

@@MLProductions.1 ! @White Boy If that's the case I'll definitely buy one!

[@gladdy02]

Great lines on this car for sure!

[@keithrobertson2401]

Lol I just seen one of these on the road(same color) and was hoping you would do a video!! Looks really nice In person.

[@YakoffShmirnoff]

Man it sounds EXACTLY like my old G35 sedan

[@maisondav1d]

Has never been into Lexus since I live in europe and we don't see them here, but I'm starting to really like their cars

[@bbbt8090]

Its reliable, thats why Lexus kept the 3.5. I have a 2016. Needs more power forsure. If you turn off traction control in sport + and go manual mode it wont auto up shift and it will bounce off the limiter

[@tayf85]

As an IS F owner I'm torn... I want to see the 2UR-GSE in this but I also love what the lack of a V8 option does for my resale value :)

[@SicSemperBeats]

Looks good but the thing needs an overhaul. Still very similar to the og 2007 redesign imo

[@Seabiskit]

Thank god I thought I was the only one, looks bland for a 2021. Someone could of told me this was a 2015 model year and I wouldn’t question them.

[@Shabnation]

You might be the only 2 on the planet that think this way lol

[@bliglum]

Would be really nice to see that new TTV6 in this in some form with that Torsen LSD..

[@kylemellick756]

Any is350 owner is screaming to push the traction control button for ten seconds. Put it in sport plus or sport and u shift into second or third gear befor going into turns.. or put it in manual mode and ride out 3rd gear or 4th lol. Also. The computer in this car learns your driving so doing a ecu reset before testing the car would make a big difference in how the throttle responds. It sounds like a lot. But it’s worth it. The traction control is the first thing to do. You don’t over drive it. It just now handles how it should.

[@dawnpoint]

All those R-series V6s and V8s (UR, GR) have that mechanical whine sound. I kind of like it.

[@Tha_Zhuk]

I have a G37 sedan right now and I'd trade for this new IS350 no doubt

[@tortugaracingchannel4402]

I’d keep the G.

[@billybob-be5gz]

@@tortugaracingchannel4402 they're garbage.

[@tdmap2241]

4:06 Sport+ Mode shakes the earth!

[@solidsnake3861]

great looking and quality offcourse from lexus as always

[@michaeln.7083]

I really like the Lexus name meaning the cars are always well made they just leave a little bit on the table that need critiqued like power and shifting.. other then that great car and honest review!

[@viceshark]

I have a 2013 is350 that I am in love with. The 2021 is making me 👀 just a little bit. Actually a lotta bit. Looks so damn good.

[@viceshark]

I do hope they adjust the interior for production. As it is in this proto, it is lackluster for a Lexus.

[@viceshark]

Oh, and, the rumored is500 (ISF) 🤤🤤🤤

[@EMNemesis]

A very nice Altezza indeed.

[@silkcutliveryjaguarxjr-9929]

That grille is large. Yet I still like the way these new Lexus's look. I know that some people don't like the ridiculously large grilles, but I don't really mind them too much.