Lexus IS
£25,370 - £58,350
For
- Stylish
- Very well made
- Different from ubiquitous 3-series
Against
- Lacks rear-seat space
- No overall sparkle
- No decent diesel option
A great-looking car, the Lexus IS and its V8-engined IS F model is a genuine attempt to unseat the M3 from its lofty perch. Yet somehow it doesn’t quite match the overall ability of its more obvious German rivals and it surprisingly lacks rear space.
