2026 Lexus IS Test Drive

The 2026 Lexus IS offers buyers a premium compact sports sedan with athletic styling and engaging performance. The IS 350 is offered in F-Sport design and F-Sport trim grades. The assertive design of the IS features a bold front fascia with standard slim bi-LED headlights and a low-wide stance. The F-Sport adds red brake calipers and a performance-focused F-Sport-tuned adaptive variable suspension. The driver-focused cabin of the IS features a plush cockpit-style layout with soft-touch materials and new luxe synthetic leather seating for five. The F-Sport offers an exclusive radiant red interior with bolstered heated and ventilated front seats. The Lexus interface infotainment system features a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. A console-mounted wireless phone charger also comes standard. The IS is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 producing 311 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive models use an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive models use a six-speed automatic. Here are the highest and lowest estimates for fuel economy. Standard Lexus safety system plus 3.0 includes a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and lane departure alert with lane tracing assist. Blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert also comes standard. The IS is backed by a four-year 50,000-mile basic warranty and a six-year 70,000-mile powertrain warranty. Reporting on the IS motor trend growth, the IS 350 is a pleasure to drive. It offers a solid balance of ride comfort and handling responsiveness with good weight to the The 2026 Lexus IS continues to offer enthusiasts a premium compact sports sedan with aggressive styling, driver-focused handling, and engaging performance.