At rest, the 2019 Lexus IS 350 might look like an uncompromising sports car, with its pinched grille, prominent air intakes and aggressive body lines. But make no mistake: The IS prioritizes comfort and cruising over athletic performance, owing to a well-honed ride, hushed cabin and a generous set of features.New upgraded LED headlights option.Amazon Alexa-integrated voice commands
PROS Ride quality is smooth and comfortable on bumpy roads Cabin is well-isolated from noise Offers more features for the money compared to German alternatives
CONS Optional Remote Touch infotainment system is distracting to use Handling capabilities don't create much driver excitement A tighter back seat than those of rivals
The 2019 Lexus IS ranked #17 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Lexus IS has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Elegant, comfortable interior Smooth, relaxing ride Sporty handling with F Sport package
Cons Awkward infotainment system Small trunk Poor fuel economy
Pros Statement-making styling, on-point chassis setup, standard driver assists.
Cons Subpar infotainment system, below-average fuel economy, engines need more oomph.
The 2018 Cadillac CTS ranked #6 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Punchy twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8 engines Athletic handling State-of-the-art tech features
Cons Cramped back seats Unrefined four-cylinder base engine Low gas mileage estimates Below-average predicted reliability
The midsize luxury sedan segment is packed with great choices. To succeed, the 2018 Cadillac CTS can't just copy the more popular German or Japanese models. Instead, Cadillac has focused on giving buyers unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
PROS All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
CONS Rear seat room is smaller than for some competitors Touch panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2018 Cadillac CTS puts German rivals on handling notice.
Pros Stunning sharp lines, sleek cockpit A no-excuses rival for German handling Hugely satisfying VSport model Great 8-speed automatic
Cons Well, there’s no wagon... CUE interface ready for Version 2.0 V-6 doesn’t outrun turbo-4 by a lot
