Lexus IS 2014 review - Auto Express
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I think this Lexus is a great looking car but petrol hybrid - Yawn, the power of a flappy fart. Have a type s 180 Honda Accord now and I really like it. Alot of umf and Honda quality and very comfortable.
Date: 2022-04-17
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Rich
Take a test drive yourself, you will find the CVT gear box is one of the best things about the IS. Remember this is one persons opinion don't rely on it. Make your own decision, you will not be disappointed when you use the car for day to day use in our -normal- world.
I test drove the BMW 3 series and drove past six 3 series in a 30 minute of them. Stand out from the crowd buy a Lexus. I brought an IS.
You will not beat Lexus customer service. The others BMW, Audi and merc don't even get close to the Lexus high standard.
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Take a test drive yourself, you will find the CVT gear box is one of the best things about the IS. Remember this is one persons opinion don't rely on it. Make your own decision, you will not be disappointed when you use the car for day to day use in our -normal- world.
I test drove the BMW 3 series and drove past six 3 series in a 30 minute of them. Stand out from the crowd buy a Lexus. I brought an IS.
You will not beat Lexus customer service. The others BMW, Audi and merc don't even get close to the Lexus high standard.
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Madison
It-s funny that everyone starts their review saying some variation of -Lexus are usually boring-. There was nothing boring about the previous generations of IS, GS, and LS. They have always been engaging cars. The only issue they had was Lexus fussy traction control system. Lexus didn-t reinvent the wheel. All they did was ease up on the traction control a bit and BAM! Now everyone thinks the IS and GS are some of the best driving in their respected class. Hilarious.
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It-s funny that everyone starts their review saying some variation of -Lexus are usually boring-. There was nothing boring about the previous generations of IS, GS, and LS. They have always been engaging cars. The only issue they had was Lexus fussy traction control system. Lexus didn-t reinvent the wheel. All they did was ease up on the traction control a bit and BAM! Now everyone thinks the IS and GS are some of the best driving in their respected class. Hilarious.
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eastwood978
It isnt slow I test drove one. The CVT gearbox is silent. The engine note is just audible when gunning it but otherwise silent. The handling is excellent and it is comfortable. It is more refined than any diesel I have driven. I averaged 45mpg on my drive. The CVT is lovely and smooth. It was a fast car and flew in sport mode, 95 felt like 60. It is much nicer to drive than a diesel and no DPF to block up. Test drive one and find out for yourself.
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It isnt slow I test drove one. The CVT gearbox is silent. The engine note is just audible when gunning it but otherwise silent. The handling is excellent and it is comfortable. It is more refined than any diesel I have driven. I averaged 45mpg on my drive. The CVT is lovely and smooth. It was a fast car and flew in sport mode, 95 felt like 60. It is much nicer to drive than a diesel and no DPF to block up. Test drive one and find out for yourself.
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FrederickGFX
I wish we got this car in the US. I'm looking to upgrade from my CT200, but now that I've lived with a Hybrid I don't want to go back to a conventional engine. People rag on the CVT, but now that I'm use to it everything else feels like a step backwards. I just drove the ES350 with a -smooth- shifting transmission, and it was so clumsy and jarring in comparison.
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I wish we got this car in the US. I'm looking to upgrade from my CT200, but now that I've lived with a Hybrid I don't want to go back to a conventional engine. People rag on the CVT, but now that I'm use to it everything else feels like a step backwards. I just drove the ES350 with a -smooth- shifting transmission, and it was so clumsy and jarring in comparison.
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tectorama
We are looking at getting an IS hybrid in 2018. I know how a CVT drives, as I presently own a Civic Hybrid.
It's a well known fact that Petrol head car reviewers do not like CVT gearboxes. They've come a long way since the DAF.
Just to add, If Honda still sold the Civic Hybrid in Europe, I'd buy another one. They only sell Hybrids in the USA now.
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We are looking at getting an IS hybrid in 2018. I know how a CVT drives, as I presently own a Civic Hybrid.
It's a well known fact that Petrol head car reviewers do not like CVT gearboxes. They've come a long way since the DAF.
Just to add, If Honda still sold the Civic Hybrid in Europe, I'd buy another one. They only sell Hybrids in the USA now.
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Johnny
Why would anyone will want to feel that sport unconfortable driving style? No. we want comfortable driving experience. Otherwise if i will want Sporty Driving, i can every time take my E60 535D Twin Turbo for a run no? By the way, i was not into Hybrid-Electric cars but this one took my attention. Will probably purchase one.
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Why would anyone will want to feel that sport unconfortable driving style? No. we want comfortable driving experience. Otherwise if i will want Sporty Driving, i can every time take my E60 535D Twin Turbo for a run no? By the way, i was not into Hybrid-Electric cars but this one took my attention. Will probably purchase one.
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whiteliketar
Lexus all the way - the IS 350 with its bigger engine and 8 speed transmission here in North America has already overtaken the 3 series in
Comparison tests. 3 series however will always have its followers and for good reason.
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Lexus all the way - the IS 350 with its bigger engine and 8 speed transmission here in North America has already overtaken the 3 series in
Comparison tests. 3 series however will always have its followers and for good reason.
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Trades46
I feel sorry for you Brits who miss out on the sublime IS350. The 3. 5 V6 maybe a carryover engine from the last gen car but 306hp & buttery smoothness paired with the slick 8spd autobox makes a great combination.
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I feel sorry for you Brits who miss out on the sublime IS350. The 3. 5 V6 maybe a carryover engine from the last gen car but 306hp & buttery smoothness paired with the slick 8spd autobox makes a great combination.
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You
Why, why, why do people go on about diesel's? They are dirty, noisy and boring. Well done Lexus/Toyota for not offering a diesel. I notice now in 2018 that the likes of BMW are now following in Lexus footsteps.
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Why, why, why do people go on about diesel's? They are dirty, noisy and boring. Well done Lexus/Toyota for not offering a diesel. I notice now in 2018 that the likes of BMW are now following in Lexus footsteps.
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