2023 Lexus IS 350 F Sport

The 2023 IS 350 is the sportiest sedan in Lexus's lineup, a rear-drive-biased compact that trades a bit of luxury for sharper responses. It lines up against the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Genesis G70, with a naturally aspirated V6 in an era of turbocharged rivals. The 3.5-liter V6 revs eagerly and sounds good doing it, and the eight-speed automatic shifts crisply when you push it. Steering is quick and precise, and the chassis feels balanced, though the ride is firm, especially in F Sport trims. The cabin is well built and comfortable, but rear legroom is tight and the touchscreen interface lags some competitors. The F Sport sits above the base and F Sport Design trims, adding adaptive variable suspension, sport seats, and a drive mode selector that sharpens throttle and steering response. This example pairs the eager 3.5L V6 with six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, sending 311 horsepower to all four wheels for confident traction in slippery conditions. The F Sport's adaptive suspension firms up noticeably in Sport S+ mode, so expect a taut ride that pays off with flatter cornering on a back road.