Lexus has brought some premium updates to the 2021 incarnation of its popular compact sports sedan, the IS 350. The IS series has always been a winner for Lexus, but the 2021 Lexus IS 350 is really a cut above, with some new features that make it more competitive than ever in the luxury sedan market.
A Small Luxury Sedan with Big Style
The V6-powered IS 350 is a favorite among drivers looking for a sporty and powerful four-door vehicle that delivers on comfort and reliability. With rave reviews for its stylish interior and ergonomic design, this is a vehicle that is impressive looking both inside and out.
It’s not all about looks though – the IS 350 handles with agility and responsiveness. This is a car that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, employing very smooth steering and suspension.
Pricing on the 2021 Lexus IS 350
Most features on the IS 350 come standard, keeping the cost in a relatively tight range of $42,950 to $44,950. If you do wish to boost the sportiness and traction of your IS, buyers can choose to upgrade to the Dynamic Handling Package, which includes adaptive suspension and a limited-slip differential.
What’s New for 2021
Lexus really did a major overhaul on the 2021 model, creating significant cosmetic and technology upgrades throughout. Thanks to the engineers at Lexus, this is an entirely different sedan than any IS that has come before it.
For starters, several modifications were made to the chassis and tuning, resulting in a vehicle that handles with absolute precision. Visually, the redesigned body panels, grille, and interior make for a very stylish ride that easily competes with BMW or Audi. Finally, the numerous infotainment and driver-assist updates have truly brought this car up to speed in the increasingly competitive automotive technology market.
IS 350 Options
To keep things simple, Lexus offers this sedan in one trim level only: the IS 350 F Sport. This comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Buyers can opt for a rear-wheel-drive sedan with an eight-speed automatic transmission or the all-wheel-drive version with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Safety Stats
Like all Lexus vehicles, the IS 350 delivers exceptional safety performance, achieving the highest score possible in IIHS safety testing. The 2021 model has enhanced its suite of safety technology, adding forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high beams, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Staying Connected
Perhaps the biggest overhaul on the IS 350 has been to its infotainment and connectivity features. The 2021 model has all the tech bells and whistles you would find in most new top-brand luxury vehicles, such as a large center touchscreen, voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and Bluetooth streaming (all come standard).
USB ports are conveniently located throughout the vehicle, which also features a 15-speaker audio system. It’s also possible to upgrade to a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system.
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