IS 35043/70
The Deal
3
A 2017 books at 1.57 times the going rate for its power, and resale takes about $2,187 a year. This is the weak score on an easy car.
The Drive
7
A naturally aspirated V6 that revs to 6,600 rpm with a proper six-cylinder note, steered through a rack that is precise and numb.
The Upkeep
6
Fuel at 23 mpg and insurance at $1,939 are the two big lines, and the insurance is a model-wide IS figure, so read it as an estimate.
The Risk
8
The worst realistic bill is a water pump, the recall is free and a VIN check finds it, and the rest is brake and tire wear.
The Daily
8
A proper four-door with a luxury interior. The 13.8 cu ft some sources print is the same trunk on the VDA method.
The Limit
6
Competent rather than sharp: a comfort-tuned 3,594 lb sedan with no limited-slip on the scored trim and no competition record.
The Mods
5
A $565 tune buys 10 whp alone, and real power means a $6,800 supercharger kit from one small vendor, confirmed for 2013-2017 cars only.