2021 Lexus IS 300 Base 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan

Overview

The Lexus IS 300 is a five seat entry-level luxury sport sedan that competes in the toughest class of the luxury sedan market. The 2021 Lexus IS sedan comes in two models: IS300 and IS350 with several variations. The IS300 rear-wheel drive is powered by a 2.0L twin-scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder, which produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque that?s mated to a Sport Direct-Shift 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The IS300, when optioned with all-wheel drive, features a 3.5L V6 making 260 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters. All IS sedans come nicely equipped with standard features like HID headlights, LED daytime lights, dual-zone climate control, a next-generation Remote Touch Interface with 8-inch display, HomeLink universal transceiver, a 60/40 split-fold rear seat, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and satellite radio. Additionally, each IS benefits from a suite of 10 airbags. Safety features across the lineup include an active lane departure system, forward collision mitigation, rear collision warning, pedestrian detection system, driver attention alert and traffic sign information. The Lexus IS rolls into 2021 with a few changes this year. A refresh of the exterior and lights, updated suspension and handling improvements start off the changes, while the infotainment system gets an update to the tech.