Owners give this generation Lexus IS (2021-current) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 82% recommend it. These figures are based on 17 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Lexus IS
"Fun car!"
"This car is super fun! Handles corners awesome. Lots of power, slightly expensive but not too crazy. I feel like I would buy this car again but I would like the IS500 version in the future for a bit more power."
"Perfect for me"
"This IS 350 F sport is the perfect combination of luxury, performance and beauty for me. I wanted a daily driver that looked good and was quick without being over-the-top expensive or having an engine that I would never get to take advantage of. Coming from an 18 year old Toyota, I know this car will be reliable for as long as I choose to own it. The optional Mark Levinson sound system is amazing."
"Smooth, Comfortable, with Plenty of Character"
"Absolutely fantastic car, the IS500's V8 brings joy to the driving experience, and pushing the throttle any amount is rewarded with an amazing sound. Very comfortable when not being pushed and can be reasonable on gas getting 26-28 mpg on the freeway and low traffic backroads. When being pushed the enjoy roars to life, the handling can be very fun and playful even with traction control on and the engine brings the whole driving experience together. However, the car does not have as good handling as some German competitors in its class, the engine shines through its flaws and makes it a far more entertaining, livable, and less boring car than its sterile German counterparts. Additionally the reliability and build quality make it far easier to push this car and not worry about something breaking or being left stranded somewhere. The V8 in the IS is one of the best V8s ever made, get it while you can! These will hold their value much better than anything else in the class."
Overall 2026 Lexus IS Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Lexus IS is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Lexus IS quality a 4.4 out of 5.
2026 Lexus IS Reliability
The 2026 Lexus IS receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2026 IS Features
According to drivers of the 2026 IS, here are some of its best features:
2026 Lexus IS Safety Features
Get 5.49% for 72 months on a new 2026 IS 350 F SPORT DESIGN.
Curb Weight | 3880 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 90.2 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.8 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 185.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 10.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 110.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 311 @ 6600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 280 @ 4800 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 5.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 143 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 70000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
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