Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Acceleration from a standing start is a little disappointing, but great when passing."
KEVIN S., NY (2010 Lexus IS)"I was aware of the shortcoming discussed when I bought it. But it continues as a low level annoyance. The handling is quite good for a vehicle providing a cushioned ride, But the car's acceleration is somewhat sluggish, owing to a distinct absence of low-rev torque. The engine must be revved high to get much torque."
JOHN G., NY (2010 Lexus IS)"It seems to be a little underpowered. I had the same engine in an Avalon and it was strong."
GLENN D., GA (2010 Lexus IS)"Handling in curves and corners like it's on rails. Acceleration is with a quickness. Nothing else compares for overall feel for the road."
Anonymous, SC (2010 Lexus IS)"This is a 250isC and the handling is OK but the acceleration is slow because of the underpowered engine. The 350 would have been a better choice."
Anonymous, TX (2010 Lexus IS)"Amazing road hugging handling and cat quick ecceleration, very stylish"
Mark S., WA (2010 Lexus IS)"The car handles well in my opinion, but the acceleration is not what I would expect from a sporty car."
Johnny G., TX (2010 Lexus IS)"My IS250 is a bit poky of the line but is amply powered and I love the 31 MPG I get with it."
Anonymous, MN (2010 Lexus IS)"Very good handling and driving performance"
Anonymous, FL (2010 Lexus IS)"It is ok but the 350 is much more powerful and fun to drice"
Brian L., FL (2010 Lexus IS)"sooth, reliable and enjoyable."
John S., QC (2010 Lexus IS)"Very quick and has an impressive turning radius"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Lexus IS)"Never a problem and a joy to drive."
John M., NY (2010 Lexus IS)"I drive like an old person, so anything over 2500 rpm seems unnecessary to me in normal traffic. That being said, on and off ramps are a lot of fun to hit the gas and let the car push you through the turns."
Samuel V., IN (2010 Lexus IS)"Accelerates well for a small vehicle and ride is very smooth and also for a small sedan."
Anonymous, CA (2010 Lexus IS)"I drive lots of other cars (friends, family members, test drives, etc.) and none of them match the handling of this car. Bigger engines? Yes, and they accelerate faster. And I notice the lower gas mileage. My 2010 Lexus is quick and gets great mileage to boot."
Walter R., NM (2010 Lexus IS)"Vehicle corners very well."
Tom Z., MI (2010 Lexus IS)"It really moves and handles quite well, at the same time being smooth."
Don T., GA (2010 Lexus IS)"Great acceleration. It will get you out of a tight spot in a heartbeat."
Thomas G., TX (2010 Lexus IS)"Very fun to drive. It's a little car with a pretty decent sized genie that's tuned just right. Acceleration is good at high and low speed, handles like a dream (AWD) and very responsive and tight. You always feel in control."
Paul M., NJ (2010 Lexus IS)"Poor acceleration but good handling"
Anonymous, NC (2010 Lexus IS)"great handling very responsive."
Anonymous, CA (2010 Lexus IS)"Very strong acceleration and sporty handling"
Jim F., CA (2010 Lexus IS)"It is a good car but accelerated speed is not that great. The drive is comfort."
Anonymous, CA (2010 Lexus IS)
"Handles extremely well cornering, and on freeways, smooth as silk."
Anonymous, CA (2010 Lexus IS)