When Gordon Ting debuted this 2JZ -powered 2014 Lexus IS at SEMA last year, it was bound to stir up some controversy. An old Toyota motor in a brand new luxury sedan... Was it crazy? Were people going ...

The IS 350 is Lexus’ long-serving compact sports sedan; the IS was last redesigned for the 2014 model year, and it hasn’t seen any major updates since. For 2026, the IS lineup is pared down to only ...

(TestMiles) – In a market rushing toward EVs, hybrids, turbocharged four-cylinders, and SUVs the size of boutique hotels, the IS 350 keeps things refreshingly simple. It has a naturally aspirated ...

Some cars work great because they don’t try to be something they are not. The Lexus IS 350 is one of those cars. It isn’t the fastest or most high-tech luxury sports sedan, but that is part of what ...

In a world rapidly surrendering to turbocharged four-cylinders and electrified numbness, the Lexus IS 350 F SPORT feels refreshingly analog. In a world rapidly surrendering to turbocharged ...

If you’re looking for the most cutting-edge sport sedan, this isn’t it. But if you want something reliable, engaging, and refreshingly analog in certain ways, the IS 350 is superb. The 2026 Lexus IS ...

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