2019 Lexus IS 350

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Rating6.1

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$42,180 - $46,710
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Athletic design

Below-average fuel economy numbers

Optional Lexus Enform Remote supports Amazon Alexa

Well-appointed cabin

Mediocre cargo room and practicality

Tri-beam LED headlights are available

Splendid maneuverability

Liquid Platinum exterior paint takes Silver Lining Metallic's spot

Specs & Features

$44,345

price

311 hp @ 6600 rpm

horsepower

280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Lexus IS 350 Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With standalone trim on offer, the Lexus IS 350 has a base MSRP of $42,180. It competes directly with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the BMW 3 Series, and the Volvo S60. Only a 3.5L V6 engine is offered, mated to either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, the IS 350 maintains a combined fuel economy of 23 MPG. Lexus offers the IS 350 in 8 stunning colors, with the Atomic Silver being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With the already impressive Lexus IS 350’s standard features, we recommend the Premium Package and Navigation Package which adds basic but necessary luxury features such as heated and ventilated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, navigation, a 10.3-inch split-screen display, and more.

Trims

    Base
    $42,180 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 311 hp @ 6600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    F Sport
    $45,375 onwards
    • Engine: 3.5L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 311 hp hp
    • Torque: 280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$42,180- $46,710

Engine

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Rating

6.14

Horsepower

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Torque

280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

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260 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.6 sec13.8 sec-
    5.3 sec13.6 sec142 mph
    5.6 sec14.1 sec130 mph
    5.9 sec--
    6 sec14.5 sec145 mph
    6.1 sec14.6 sec-

    2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg28 mpg23 mpg17.4 gal.348/487.2 mi.
      30 mpg40 mpg34 mpg13.2 gal.396/528 mi.
      28 mpg36 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      27 mpg35 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/462 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.
      2019 Audi A4

      Ranked #3

      27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/520.2 mi.

      2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        184.3 in.71.3 in.56.3 in.5.3 in.110.2 in.
        191.7 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        190.2 in.73.6 in.55.1 in.5 in.114.4 in.
        189.6 in.71.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.112.2 in.
        187.4 in.72.8 in.56.3 in.6 in.113.1 in.
        2019 Audi A4

        Ranked #5

        186.1 in.72.5 in.56.2 in.8 in.111 in.

        2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          10.8 cu.ft.90.2 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          23.3 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.95.9 cu.ft.85 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.72.2 cu.ft.
          10.5 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.

          2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            15.9 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.-
            -11.6 cu.ft.--
            61 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.61 cu.ft.79 ft.
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            14.5 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.14.5 cu.ft.-
            13.5 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.-

            2019 Lexus IS 350 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              825 lbs.3594 lbs.
              1109 lbs.3671 lbs.
              992 lbs.3505 lbs.
              825 lbs.3583 lbs.
              1475 lbs.3385 lbs.
              -2762 lbs.

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