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The Lexus IS has been challenging the likes of BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class since the late 90s, an era where a slew of other left-field options also emerged in the segment – Jaguar X-Type and Alfa Romeo 156 just to name a few. Fast forward to 2021, the …

The baddest Lexus IS model is now no longer a full blown F but an IS 500 F Sport. Still, it’s one hot looking sports sedan. Packing the same normally aspirated 351kW / 530Nm 5.0-litre V8 engine found in the Lexus RC F and Lexus LC 500, the IS 500 …

The intensively updated 2021 Lexus IS has made its global debut revealing a dramatic exterior redesign, enhanced dynamics and added technology. Arriving in Australia in late 2020, the new IS is more of an evolution of the outgoing third-generation model than an all-new model. It reimagines the sports sedan concept …

If you’re in the market for a compact sports sedan these days, chances are you’ll be looking at something with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Now I’m not going to go and criticise you for that decision as it’s one that makes sense – after all, engines of such a size …

As if the outgoing model wasn’t bold enough, Lexus has gone even more courageous with the updated 2017 IS sports sedan. Launching on the backdrop of one million global sales and a teasy advertising campaign celebrating those who dare to step forward, the 3 Series and C-Class rival boasts the strongest …

Lexus has launched the facelifted IS sports sedan in Australia today on the backdrop of one million global sales of the 3 Series and C-Class rival. The new IS range is expected to assist Lexus achieve a new all-time sales record in Australia of more than 9,000 deliveries. The substantial improvements …

Lexus has officially unveiled the facelifted 2016 IS sedan at the Beijing Motor Show today, delivering daring new styling and updated safety, luxury and convenience features. Headlining the exterior styling changes is a new front fascia even bolder than before with new headlights, redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes …

Lexus is set to unveil the updated 2016 IS sedan at the Beijing Motor Show next week. The announcement is accompanied by a shadowed teaser image of the midsize luxury sport sedan, giving a glimpse of the facelifted model’s redesigned headlights and front bumper. The new headlights ditch the current …

When you think of Origami you tend to think of the Swan, Crane or flower. However, we bet a Lexus IS doesn’t come to mind. And that’s just what the people over at Lexus have built, an functional IS sports sedan comprised of over 1700 pieces of recyclable corrugated cardboard. …

Lexus is expanding the IS sedan range with a new 2.0-litre turbo powered variant. Following the launch of NX 200t in early 2015 and the announced arrival of RX 200t by the end of the year, the IS is the third Lexus model to be fitted with this new engine. …

Lexus has added additional specification and splashes of colour to its IS, ES and CT models this spring. The updates include a range of cosmetic, usability and technology upgrades to the three vehicles. Headlining the updates on the IS model is the addition of Rear Cross Traffic Alert to F …

The Lexus IS 300h completes the last piece of the jigsaw in the Japanese premium marque’s hybrid offerings. Every model in the Lexus’ line up now has a petrol-electric variant, as the brand hopes for hybrid models to make up half of its total sales. The IS 300h is the …

Fun. Agile. Exciting. We could hardly imagine using these words to describe a Lexus just a few years ago, but here they are, adequately defining the new 2013 Lexus IS. It’s the dawn of a new era for the cardigan clad and pleat trousered Japanese brand. Since taking over the …

The recently launched Lexus IS range is arguably the best luxury sports sedan this year. Packed with a long list of standard equipment, hugely improved dynamics and a highly tuneable engine, it will, no doubt, be a tuner’s best friend. Vossen seems to agree with us and got their hands …