Lexus IS 350

How it looks when you see on the street: It’s easy to spot a Lexus – it has a grille that’s distinct on all of its vehicles. The IS is the small, sport, four-door interpretation of that characteristic Lexus styling.

How it makes you feel when you get in: A snug luxury sports car that’s very early 2020s vibes — it was just refreshed on the inside for the 2021 model year.

How it drives: A great little number for city driving jaunts.

Space for people and things: The IS is not winning categories for its cargo capacity, but if you travel light and need of reasonable storage space its comparable to cars in its class.

Best features: A new enlarged screen inside the cabin.

What makes it stand out: Compared to Lexus ES it has more vivacious handling and a long list of standard active driving features for increased safety.

What should you compare it to: The Lexus ES, BMW 3 Series.

How much does it cost: starts at about $40,000