Next-Generation Lexus IS & IS F Sedans Coming in 2...
Four different engine options for the Lexus sedan.
Photo Gallery: The 2019 Lexus IS F SPORT Black Line Spe...
Debuts at Vancouver Auto Show.
Lexus IS F SPORT Black Line Special Edition Arrives in ...
Limited to 900 vehicles.
Next-Generation Lexus IS Sedan to be Offered with BMW I...
Wild rumors out of Japan.
Rendered: The Next-Generation Lexus IS Sedan
Let the photochop games begin.
Next-Generation Lexus IS Sedan to Grow in Size?
Mag-X reports a wheelbase bigger than the current GS.
Next-Generation Lexus IS Sedan to get Twin-Turbo V6 F S...
Speculating on the future Lexus sports sedan.
Revised 2017 Lexus IS Sedan Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+...
A July update has boosted the sedan's safety.
Lexus IS Accessories: A Virtual Tour
See every Lexus IS accessory available in Europe.
Lexus Renames Turbocharged IS & GS Models
Gone: IS 200t & GS 200t Now: IS 300 RWD & GS 300.
Driving the 2017 Lexus IS 300 AWD
Some thoughts on the updated 2017 sports sedan.
Lexus IS F SPORT Performs Well in Motor Trend Luxury Se...
The IS 200t F SPORT finished fourth in a field of seven cars.
Video: Eye-Tracking Technology Traces the Lexus IS F SPORT
A marketing campaign from Lexus Asia Pacific produces some unusual results.
Visit our Gloomy Autonomous Future in this New Lexus IS...
Lexus Canada pulls no punches in their new commercial.
Video: Lexus Creates LED-Covered IS F SPORT
The LEDs respond to music and motion.
Sriracha-Themed Lexus IS Debuts at LA Auto Show
The surprise debut is hot hot heat.
New Commercials: The Updated 2017 Lexus IS & IS F ...
Sharp cuts and plenty of red light.
Modellista Releases Body Kit for Updated 2017 Lexus IS
Another new body kit for the updated Lexus sports sedan.
TRD Japan Releases Body Kit for Updated 2017 Lexus IS F...
Over $10,000 worth of upgrades now available.
The Updated 2017 Lexus IS Launches in Japan with Exclus...
Beautifully detailed interior trims, only for JDM.
Updated 2017 Lexus IS Line Now Featured on Lexus USA We...
Two new interior colors are now available on the restyled sports sedan.
Photo Gallery: European Debut of the Updated 2017 Lexus IS
The newly revised sports sedan also gets some suspension changes for 2017.
Photo Gallery: The Updated 2017 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT
32 new photos of the updated sports sedan.
Fresh New Details on the 2017 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT
New front, new back, and new screen are the highlights for 2017.
Lexus IS Reaches 1,000,000 Worldwide Sales Milestone
The USA made up half of sales, with Europe following at 20%.
Throwback Thursday: First-Generation Lexus IS Stars in ...
Lexus Hong Kong features the classic IS in a commercial for the new model.
Live Photo Gallery: The Updated 2017 Lexus IS
Photos straight from the Beijing Auto Show.
Video: Introducing the Updated 2017 Lexus IS
The new IS is introduced in this new video full of flames and butterflies.
Photo Gallery: The Updated 2017 Lexus IS & IS F SPORT
All the official photos of the update in full resolution.
Updated 2017 Lexus IS Revealed at Beijing Auto Show
Changes include an updated front end, new headlights, and a larger infotainment screen.
Updated Lexus IS to Debut at Beijing Auto Show Next Week
The refreshed IS sedan is coming April 25th by way of China.
Lexus UK Builds Origami Car Completely from Cardboard
Lexus UK has created an IS made completely from cardboard, which they’ve called the Origami Car.
Lexus USA Releases Fuel Economy Estimates for IS 200t &...
The 2016 Lexus IS 200t will return up to 33 MPG on the highway, making it the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid Lexus sedan in the lineup.
Lexus Europe Announces CT & IS Sport Appearance Pa...
Lexus Europe has released information on the upcoming IS & CT Sport editions.
Sponsor: Vossen Wheels x Lexus IS F SPORT in LFA Yellow
Vessel Wheels have just released new photos and videos of their modified Lexus IS F SPORT in LFA yellow.
Lexus USA Announces 2016 IS Sedan with Three Engine Opt...
Lexus USA has announced the 2016 IS model, which will include three engine options for the first time.
Lexus IS 200t Coming to Canada, New IS 300 AWD Also Ann...
Lexus Canada has announced that the current IS 250 will be replaced with two engine options — the IS 200t RWD announced earlier today, and a new IS 300 AWD.
Lexus Announces IS 200t with 2.0L Turbo Engine
Lexus Europe has announced the long rumored IS 200t sports sedan will be available starting in September of this year.
Two Mystery Lexus IS F SPORTs Spotted in California
Two unusual IS F SPORT models were spotted at Lexus USA headquarters by our site administrator Mike Forsythe this weekend.
Lexus Files Trademarks for RC 300 & IS 300 in USA
The Kaizen Factor weblog has been digging deep into Toyota trademarks in the USA, and in the process made an unexpected discovery — Lexus has recently filed applications for both the IS 300 and the RC 300.
Lexus Dominates 2015 Auto Express Driver Power Study
The 2015 Auto Express Driver Power survey of over 61,000 British drivers has named Lexus the best manufacturer and the Lexus IS the Best Car to Own in Britain.
Lexus IS 200t & GS 200t Coming Soon?
Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley strongly suggests that the new Lexus 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine will be coming to the IS & GS.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with Lexus IS Exterior Designer
Lexus International has released a video with IS exterior designer Hideaki Iida talking about his process and inspiration.
Lexus IS 200t Turbo Prototype Spotted in Colorado?
A camouflaged Lexus IS prototype with emissions testing equipment and manufacturer plates was spotted in the Colorado Rocky Mountains by The Fast Lane Car: As suggested by TFLCar, a plausible possibility for this IS prototype is the testing of the 2.0L turbo engine first introduced with the NX 200t. Lexus has already trademarked IS 200t …
Lexus IS Named Best Executive Car in Scottish Car of th...
The Lexus IS has been named Executive Car of the Year in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards: Alasdair Suttie, [Association of Scottish Motoring Writers] President, said: “In a marketplace dominated by German offerings, the Lexus IS delivers a unique take on the compact luxury theme. It feels fresh and different to the more …
Photo Gallery: Lexus RC F SPORT, NX F SPORT, and IS F S...
Ace photographer Ste Ho pulled together the Lexus RC F SPORT, NX F SPORT, and IS F SPORT for a tidy little photoshoot: There’s a great shot with all three models together: (Before seeing all these models side-by-side, I would have said the spindle grille was different on every vehicle — surprised by how similar …
Auto Express Comparison: Lexus IS 300h vs. Mercedes C30...
Auto Express prefers the Lexus IS 300h over the new Mercedes C300 BlueTEC Hybrid: In the battle of the hybrid saloons, the IS 300h takes a narrow win. Its hybrid powertrain feels better resolved than the Mercedes’, as it relies on the electric motor more frequently to save fuel, is more refined and switches between …
Motor Trend Long Term Test Report on the 2014 Lexus IS
Scott Evans from Motor Trend has just wrapped up a year behind the wheel of the Lexus IS model range: A year with the Lexus IS line, then, confirms expectations. They’re comfortable, reliable cars that are also sporty in a corner. They’re not the most fun or emotional cars in the class, but they won’t …
Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Participates in Car & Driver&...
The Lexus IS 350 F SPORT participated in the 2014 edition of the Car & Driver Lightning Lap, and performed quite well: Finally, a world-class sports sedan from Lexus. Its weakness here is power, or lack of it, relative to weight. With 12.2 pounds for each one of its 306 quiet, Camry-hum horsepower (alas, it’s …
Lexus IS 350 F SPORT Wins Road & Track Sports Seda...
Road & Track has compared the Lexus IS350 F SPORT, BMW 335i, Cadillac ATS V6, and the Infiniti Q50 — here’s the result: From the moment we sunk into the black-on-black interior, we were struck by how determinedly idiosyncratic the IS 350 seems. There are deep seats with handsome stitching set in an angular collection …
Photo Gallery: The Lexus IS F SPORT by Hypebeast
Hypebeast has released a stunning photo gallery of the 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT: (An excellent job by Photography by V — like photos from an official brochure.) [Source: Hypebeast]
New Lexus IS F SPORT Commercial: Appearances
In the spirit of the F SPORT commercial released a couple months back, there’s a racy new Lexus IS commercial from the USA: (I liked it — the “it’s not what it looks like” bit is an old cliché, sure, but it works.)
Lexus IS Aero Kit Released by Japanese Tuner TOM’S
Japanese tuner TOM’S has released their first aero kit for the third-generation Lexus IS: The full kit includes a front spoiler, side skirts, rear under spoiler and a trunk spoiler — a quad exhaust system is also being offered. Here’s a video with the car in motion: The TOM’S aero package will retail in Japan …
2015 Lexus IS 250 & IS 350 Information
The US-spec 2015 Lexus IS has been announced, and there’s been some minor updates to the second-year sedan: LED fog lamps Siri Eyes Free technology from Apple; compatible with iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 models AWD models gets heated steering wheel Heated/ventilated front seats added to F SPORT Revised interior trim, including piano black on …
Lexus IS 200t Trademarked in Australia & Europe
Lexus has trademarked the IS 200t nameplate in both Australia and Europe, making way for the new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo engine to be introduced in the sports sedan. The turbo engine will debut this year with the NX compact crossover, where it generates 235 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The engine also features a …
Slammed Lexus IS F SPORT from Japanese Tuner Lexon
Dino Dalle Carbonare from Speedhunters has a nice feature on Japanese tuner Lexon and their Lexus IS F SPORT show car: Before the Lexon company was set up, its owner, Takemi-san, was more into the performance side of things and was primarlily building and supplying parts for circuit and drift cars. But with changing trends …
Lexus Spain Releases Special Edition IS F SPORT for Lex...
Lexus Spain has released a special edition IS F SPORT to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lexus brand — the car debuted at the Madrid Auto Show today, here are some photos from Autonocion: As expected, this IS special edition has the TRD body kit installed — other exterior upgrades include the RC-style carbon …
Photos: Matte Grey Lexus IS F SPORT in Australia
Lexus of Perth in Australia continues to try new things with their inventory — first it was the matte black IS F SPORT, then a blacked out RX 450h, and now we have this matte grey IS F SPORT: Something mean about a matte grey finish — might even prefer it to matte black. Excellent …
Lexus Spain to Release Special Edition IS F SPORT for L...
Lexus Spain will release a special edition IS F SPORT at the Madrid Auto Show to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lexus brand. The special edition will be limited to 25 cars, and will have exterior, interior, and mechanical upgrades. The above image is the first teaser of the special edition IS, but as …
Lexus IS the Next Model to Get Turbocharged Engine?
AutoGuide reports that the IS will be the next Lexus model to get the turbo-charged 2.0L four-cylinder engine debuting the new NX crossover: Currently the base IS250 model makes use of an antiquated 2.5-liter V6 engine. Rated at 204 hp it’s not only down on power compared to turbocharged 4-cylinder rivals but it also offers …
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New Lexus F Performance Commercial Featuring the RC F
Lexus has released its first commercial featuring the new RC F coupe — here’s the full 60 second video: The commercial is part of an initiative to familiarize consumers with the F performance brand — there’s also this new print ad (click for a larger image): (It may be confusing for enthusiasts to see true …
Lexus IS F SPORT Nominated for Wards 10 Best Interiors ...
The 2014 Lexus IS F SPORT has been nominated for the 2014 WardsAuto 10 Best Interiors award. Other cars be considered for the award include the Kia Cadenza, Cadillac ELR and CTS, Subaru WRX and Audi SQ5. The winners will be announced at the end of April. Watch the Ward’s video overview of the IS …
Lexus IS F SPORT with Rear Wheel Steering Now Available...
Lexus now offers the IS F SPORT with the Dynamic Handling System (DHS), which includes four-wheel steering — Motoring Australia spoke with IS chief engineer Junichi Furyama about the performance advantages this technology has over similar AWD systems: “All-wheel drive tends to be heavier and the behaviour tends to be understeer,” he explained via an …
Tomica Release Die-Cast Lexus IS F SPORT
Japanese toy maker Tomica has produced two Lexus IS F SPORT die cast models — here’s a loyal fan unboxing the cars: The detail is decent for a 1/65 scale model — wish I could visit the nearest big-box store and pick up a couple for myself, but these will likely be rare outside of …