Lexus IS vs Lexus LS
Overview | |
Years produced2001-Present | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$45,500 | MSRP$75,000 |
Listings390 | Listings130 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummarySince its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name3.5L 416 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower416 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3792 lbs | Curb Weight4707 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.5 in |
Length185.8 in | Length206.1 in |
Width72.4 in | Width74.8 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase123.0 in |
Maximum Payload908 lbs | Maximum Payload870 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-Present | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $45,500 | $75,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | Since its 1989 debut, the Lexus LS has delivered more luxury at less cost than large sedans from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Toyota created the Lexus brand as a bold upstart built on reliability, value, and customer service. Now an established nameplate and one of the best-selling luxury automakers in the country, Lexus wants to disrupt the big 4-door segment again with dramatic exterior styling and performance. The fifth-generation 2018 LS 500 promises a lot. After piling more than 800 miles on this 17-foot-long cruiser, we say it delivers. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 416 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 416 hp V6 | |
Torque | 442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 416 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3792 lbs | 4707 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 206.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 123.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 908 lbs | 870 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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