For those especially nuts about handling, Lexus offers a new $4200 Dynamic Handling package, which brings lightweight 19-inch BBS wheels, adaptive dampers and rear limited slip differential, which our tester didn’t have. For ’21, that means a more rigid body achieved through more welds in the structure and revised suspension components such as lighter front and rear anti-roll bars, aluminum upper and lower control arms, lighter coil springs, and lug bolts instead of lug nuts. Lexus focused considerable attention on improving the dynamic attributes of driving the IS. Regardless, the sound system provides one of the most superlative in-car audio experiences I’ve heard. The only shortfall to my ears was a lack of low bass rumble and depth, which prevented ultimate enjoyment of a lot of R&B/Hip-Hop and some EDM.
It’s $2,750 well spent, as the sound quality emanating from the 17 speakers was nothing short of stunning, providing an incredibly detailed and lifelike experience with well-recorded music. My favorite aspect of the interior was the 17 speaker, 1800 watt Mark Levinson surround-sound, included as part of the Navigation and Mark Levinson Premium Audio package for $2,750. I didn’t find it to be a deal-breaking issue, but it’s definitely something to note if you have longer than average legs and want the AWD version (we can’t confirm that the RWD version has the same indentation or not). There was an odd indentation into the driver’s footwell that could’ve been due to the AWD system present on our tester, and it did narrow the footwell a bit. Take a corner quickly, and they hold you in, but not at the expense of everyday livability or comfort. The seats included on the F Sport trim are very comfortable and supportive without being overly sporty. Whereas prior IS’s had a non-touch display that had to be operated by a finicky track pad, the new touchscreen is easy to use and quick to respond, making interacting with the technology in the IS easier and more intuitive than before.
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The air vents are now round, and the infotainment has been updated to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and can now be operated via a touchscreen display.
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The interior was given less of an update than the exterior, but do not mistake that to mean that the interior isn’t a splendid place to rack up miles.
As is common with Lexus models, the fit and finish was absolutely excellent, with consistent, tight panel gaps and exceptionally good paint quality. Judged on the exterior alone, the 2021’s updates are a resounding success, resulting in a car that looks completely new and yet also very Lexus-like, incorporating new Lexus design themes to tie Lexus’ current lineup together. The exterior styling update is cohesive front-to-rear, and was complimented by more than one person during the short 1-week stay. From the rear 3/4 angle, hints of the Lexus RC’s taillight design can be seen in the newly redesigned IS. The 2021 has completely different headlights and taillights, newly sculpted front and rear fascias, and even new side panel and door surfacing. By widespread updates, I mean that the 2021 IS literally looks altogether different than the 2020. Perhaps the most obvious changes made to the 2021 Lexus IS are the widespread updates made to the exterior. Whether or not gray paint is worth another $425 is up for debate, but one thing’s for sure: this isn’t your average rental car gray.
I myself am not usually a fan of grey paint, but I have to admit the way that Lexus mixed in a very fine metallic flake served to accentuate the surfacing of the car in dramatic fashion in the proper lighting. Our 2021 IS350 F Sport arrived on a frigid January evening, dressed in the extra-cost Cloudburst Gray paint. Would the 2021 IS350 F Sport and its spiffy new duds and stiff structure prove to be a revelation? Was it worth investing in a sedan, after all? We spent an eventful week at LSB contemplating the answers to such questions. Exterior styling is new, interior styling and accoutrements have been updated, and even the body structure has been stiffened it all the right areas. Lexus has done just that, though, and given the 3rd generation Lexus IS a fairly thorough freshening. With more buyers flocking towards ungainly SUV’s, it would be forgiven if Lexus wasn’t keen on focusing too much time, effort, and materials into its sedans. Lexus, and all of the automotive world, knows that sedans just don’t pull in the big-bucks quite the way they used to.
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