Lexus GS vs Lexus IS
Overview | |
Years produced1993-2020 | Years produced2001-Present |
MSRP$51,065 | MSRP$45,500 |
Listings117 | Listings372 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryLexus refreshed the IS for the 2026 model year, infusing it with the latest digital instrumentation, infotainment, and driver-assistance technologies. It also updated the exterior and interior, re-tuned the steering and suspension, and refined the driving experience. However, the lineup loses the IS 300 with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the IS 500 with the thundering 5.0-liter V8, leaving a V6-powered IS 350 with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) as the sole model. Verdict: The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is enjoyable to drive, exudes quality, and boasts a long-standing reputation for reliability. For those who want a small sports sedan with such characteristics, this is the car. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 311 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 311 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower311 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3891 lbs | Curb Weight3792 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.1 in | Length185.8 in |
Width72.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload825 lbs | Maximum Payload908 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1993-2020 | 2001-Present |
MSRP | $51,065 | $45,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | Lexus refreshed the IS for the 2026 model year, infusing it with the latest digital instrumentation, infotainment, and driver-assistance technologies. It also updated the exterior and interior, re-tuned the steering and suspension, and refined the driving experience. However, the lineup loses the IS 300 with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the IS 500 with the thundering 5.0-liter V8, leaving a V6-powered IS 350 with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) as the sole model. Verdict: The 2026 Lexus IS 350 is enjoyable to drive, exudes quality, and boasts a long-standing reputation for reliability. For those who want a small sports sedan with such characteristics, this is the car. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 311 hp V6 | 3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm | 311 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 311 hp V6 | 3.5L 311 hp V6 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 311 hp @ 6400 rpm | 311 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3891 lbs | 3792 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 825 lbs | 908 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
