2014 Lexus IS250 / IS350

When you’re talking about the IS, you’re really talking about two separate cars: The IS250 and the IS350. Both have rear-wheel drive (all-wheel drive remains optional) and V-6 aluminum block engines, but the 250 only generates 204 hp, while the 350 gets up to 306 hp. The IS350 also opts for a sportier 8-speed transmission, while the IS250 settles for a less engaging 6-speed automatic; both boxes work via the now obligatory paddle shifters.