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Lexus is known for making luxury vehicles designed according to its defining philosophy: "the pursuit of perfection". In the 2023 Auto Trader New Car Awards, it was voted 'Most Reliable Brand' for the fourth time, maintaining its status as a top manufacturer in the UK.

With several cameos in TV shows (notably Breaking Bad, Silent Witness and Modern Family) and mentions in hip-hop songs (Ignition by R. Kelly and Jay-Z's Somewhere in America), this is a brand deeply ingrained in pop culture.

Lexus has also made waves in the world of motorsport, becoming the first manufacturer to enter a production hybrid car - the Rx 400h - in the Nurburgring 24-hour race.

The Lexus IS is a stylish compact executive car intended as an alternative to popular rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Volkswagen Passat GTE. It was discontinued in the UK in 2021 due to the increasing popularity of SUVs like the NX and UX. Reviewers have praised the IS's impressive build quality and safety features and noted that hybrid versions are cheap to run.

In WhatCar?'s 2023 used car reliability survey, the IS came second in the electric and hybrid car category, scoring 97.7%. It has few common problems, though owners have occasionally reported concerns with infotainment responsiveness and suspension components.