Lexus IS300h 2016 review: snapshot

The $61,890 Lexus IS300h was updated in November 2016 with a mid-life facelift that added safety technology and a new front bumper bar, along with minor suspension changes.

It sits above the IS200t, which starts at $59,340, and below the IS350, which starts at $65,390.

The IS300h is available in $61,890 Luxury, $70,310 F Sport and $81,160 Sport Luxury trim levels. 

The rear-wheel-drive IS300h Luxury comes with leather trim, 10-speaker Pioneer sound system, a new 10.3-inch multimedia screen and 17-inch alloys. It’s equipped with a rear view camera and automatic emergency braking 

The F Sport brings a bespoke sports body kit with different front bumper and customisable drive mode selection.

The top Sports Luxury is the only trim level to come with rear-cross traffic alert and unique 18-inch alloys.

The rear-wheel- drive IS300h comes with leather trim, camera/radar cruise control, a new 10.3-inch multimedia screen and 18-inch alloys. It’s equipped with a rear view camera and automatic emergency braking.

Built in Japan, the IS300h is powered by a 2.5-litre, naturally aspirated four cylinder petrol engine and a 105kW electric engine that makes a combined 180kW and 350Nm. It’s backed by an eight-speed automatic gearbox as the only option.