One of the more recent additions to Lexus's acclaimed IS line, the Lexus IS 300 is a superb luxury sedan featuring impressive performance, composed handling, a luxurious interior, and a wide range of technology features. Since first coming onto the market in 2016, the Lexus IS 300 has quickly become one of the most popular luxury sedans on the road. If you are in the market for a well-rounded luxury sedan that drives as good as it looks, test-driving a used Lexus IS 300 is a great option to consider.
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Q: Is the Lexus IS 300 AWD?
A: The 2016-2018 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with an AWD drivetrain. The 2019 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with a RWD drivetrain, but AWD is an available option for the 2019 Lexus IS 300.
Q: What engine is in the Lexus IS 300?
A: The 2016-2018 Lexus IS 300 comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. The 2019 RWD Lexus IS 300 comes standard with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the 2019 AWD Lexus IS 300 is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Q: How much horsepower does the Lexus IS 300 have?
A: The 3.5L V6 engine in the 2016-2017 Lexus IS 300 is rated for 255 hp. The 3.5L V6 engine in the 2018 Lexus IS 300 is rated for 260 hp. The 2019 Lexus IS 300, meanwhile, puts out 241 hp when equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and 260 hp when equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.
2016 Lexus IS 300 Package Options
• Standard Features - The 2016 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with features such as dual-zone climate control, a power moonroof, a color multimedia display, LED daytime running lights, Bluetooth connectivity, and more.
• Premium Package - The Premium package for the 2016 Lexus IS 300 adds a rearview camera, heated and ventilated front seats, and twin projector LED headlamps.
2017 Lexus IS 300 Package Options
• Standard Features - The 2017 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with features such as push-button start, dual-zone climate control, a color multimedia display, LED headlamps and daytime running lights, a power moonroof, and more.
• Premium Package - The Premium package for the 2017 Lexus IS 300 adds heated and ventilated front seats.
2018 Lexus IS 300 Package Options
• Standard Features - The 2018 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with features such as a rearview camera, a power moonroof, a color multimedia display, LED headlamps and daytime running lights, voice command controls, and more.
• Premium Package - The Premium package for the 2018 Lexus IS 300 adds heated and ventilated front seats.
2019 Lexus IS 300 Package Options
• Standard Features - The 2019 Lexus IS 300 comes standard with features such as a power moonroof, push-button start, a color multimedia display, a rearview camera, voice command controls, and more.
• Premium Package - The Premium package for the 2019 Lexus IS 300 adds features such as auto-dimming heated outside mirrors, heated and ventilated front seats, blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, driver's seat memory, and more.
I love driving this car. It's quick, comfortable and designed with the driver in mind. It's not perfect: gas mileage could be better, first gear is sluggish and Lexus hadn't perfected the manu-matic yet. And it's the year before Lexus started wiring cars for Bluetooth, so that'll be an expensive project in the near future. But, despite those faults, I'd take this over just about any other used car that I could have gotten for the price. I can't imagine that these pop up at CarMax too often, but if one does, buy it.
Great Car! Drives great, confortable and fast. My car has been a very reliable car, long trips and daily drives to work.
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