EVERY luxury car brand has its own unique selling point that sets itself apart from its rivals. BMW is known for sportiness, while Mercedes-Benz is known for comfort. As for Lexus? It is not as straightforward as it seems. You have comfortable and quiet luxury cars like the ES and RX, but on the other side of the spectrum, you also have a sports sedan like this Lexus IS 350 F Sport. While this is not a completely new vehicle from the ground up, it represents a new chapter on how the brand will standardize the signature driving dynamics of its vehicles.

As mentioned, the Lexus IS 350 F Sport is not an all-new model. Rather, it is a heavy refresh of the current third-generation IS that debuted in 2014. Still, Lexus managed to massage every single detail of the IS to make it look imposing and authoritative, especially in this F Sport model. Whereas BMW's large kidney grilles look controversial and out of place, the IS' even larger spindle grille looks well integrated into the car's overall design theme. The side and rear ends look just as good, with that short rear deck giving it sporty proportions, while its full-width LED taillights give it a distinct light signature at night.