View Photos of the 2001 Lexus IS300Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverRead the Full ReviewWhen Lexus rolled out the IS300, we were immediately intrigued by this BMW 3-series competitor.We immediately liked the look of this 3-series rival.Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverThe driving dynamics were agreeable, as long as you're not pushing it.Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverThe inline-six was sprightly but underwhelmed in our testing.Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverThe interior was deemed more interesting than the typical Teutonic, but it's also narrow.Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementKeep scrolling to see more pictures of the IS300.Aaron Kiley - Car and DriverAaron Kiley - Car and DriverAaron Kiley - Car and DriverAaron Kiley - Car and DriverAdvertisementAdvertisementAaron Kiley - Car and DriverAaron Kiley - Car and DriverAaron Kiley - Car and DriverYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029