Fact file

Lexus IS 300h F Sport and IS 350 F Sport Base price: $85,800 (300h), $101,800 (350).

Powertrain and economy: IS 300h – 2.5-litre petrol hybrid four-cylinder, 133kW/ 221Nm (164kW total system output), continuously variable transmission, RWD, combined economy 5.1L/100km, CO2 117g/km (source: RightCar). IS 350 – 3.5-litre petrol V6, 232kW/ 380Nm, 8-speed automatic, RWD, combined economy 9.5L/100km, CO2 218g/km (source: RightCar)

Vital statistics: 4710mm long, 2027mm wide, 1435mm high, 2800mm wheelbase, luggage capacity 450 litres (300h) and 480 litres (350), 19-inch alloy wheels. Safety: Five star ANCAP

At a glance: Lexus’ refreshed 3 Series/C-Class fighter that takes on the Euros in the ever-shrinking medium sedan segment. Who should consider it: Anyone who doesn’t want an SUV or a Euro, which is admittedly a small and rapidly contracting demographic. . .