This Lexus IS Might Be Too Old To Fake It | 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD Review

The 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD still runs a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 and a six speed automatic while the rest of the luxury sport sedan world moved on, disappeared, or became crossovers. At nearly $70,000 in Canada, old hardware has to make a very specific case for itself. This review covers the 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD F SPORT 3 in Wind with Radiant Red NuLuxe, a 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS V6 making 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft, all wheel drive, a six speed automatic, Adaptive Variable Suspension, 19-inch BBS wheels, staggered 235/40R19 front and 265/35R19 rear tires, Lexus Interface with a 12.3-inch display, and the updated 2026 interior. We look at the drivetrain, steering, brake feel, chassis balance, ride quality, driver interface, rear-seat and trunk packaging, plus owner intel around inner front tire wear, premium fuel, AWD service costs, and why the old V6 and six speed combination still earns trust. Relevant cross shops include the BMW 3 Series, Genesis G70, Acura TLX, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Lexus IS 350: museum piece or last exhibit? 00:32 V6 power, 6-speed automatic, and AWD tradeoffs 04:40 Steering feel, chassis balance, and ride quality 10:04 Interior: old bones, excellent seating position 12:55 Practicality compromises: back seat, trunk, and fuel range 14:06 Owner intel: tires, reliability, and running costs 15:46 Verdict: outdated and authentic at the same time 2025 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Review: https://youtu.be/pfYQChpkAXE ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #LexusIS #LexusIS350 #BrianMakse #SportSedan #CarReview