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2026 Lexus IS Gets Another Update, But Only One Model Survives

The Lexus IS isn't done yet, as it turns out. While we thought for a while that it would retire with the Ultimate Edition of the IS 500 , the luxury compact sedan is back for the 2026 model year. Units will arrive at dealerships early next year and further …September 9, 2025

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This Ultimate Edition Sounds Like the Lexus IS’ Swan Song

The current generation of the Lexus IS dates back to 2014, with a major update for 2021. Despite having a foot stuck in the past, the compact Japanese sedan continues to win over customers thanks to excellent reliability. However, we’re now left to wonder if it’ll return next year. Officially, …May 20, 2025

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February 9, 2024

2024 Lexus IS Proves You Can’t Have Too Much Selection

The Lexus IS received a major overhaul for the 2021 model year, but the current generation (third) actually dates back to 2014—and it shows when you look at the cabin. A decade later, the sporty luxury sedan offers more selection than ever, always with the hope of challenging Germany’s big …November 24, 2023

Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Adds Launch Edition With Unique Features

Lexus made quite a few compact sports sedan enthusiasts happy last month when it announced the new 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance . A special Launch Edition is also planned and we can now tell you that it will be limited to just 50 units in Canada. This model …March 23, 2021

All-new 2022 Lexus IS 500 Marks the Return of the 5.0L V8

Building on the next-generation 2021 Lexus IS , the company is adding a new high-performance model with a 5.0-litre V8 engine for the 2022 model year. Directly inspired by the IS F from the late 2000s, the new IS 500 F Sport Performance becomes the first member of the F …February 22, 2021

Lexus Rumoured to Unveil Three F Models Later in 2021

While continuing to focus on hybrid vehicles, Lexus is reportedly on the verge of injecting a serious dose of power and performance into its lineup. According to Japanese publication Best Car Web , the brand will unveil three new F models in November. The one we’re most interested in is …February 4, 2021

How Much Does the New 2021 Lexus IS Cost?

Lexus has officially announced Canadian pricing for the redesigned and slightly re-engineered 2021 IS compact luxury sedan, which also benefits from the new Lexus Safety System+ 2.5. The base IS 300 RWD F SPORT Series 1 starts at $42,950. It features a 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine (241 horsepower, 258 pound-feet …October 1, 2020

Chevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds

Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …August 27, 2020

All-new 2021 Lexus IS Actually Doesn’t Change Much

The current-generation Lexus IS dates back to 2014, so the new 2021 model unveiled today in a virtual premiere was kind of a big deal. However, it turned out to be kind of a dud. Before going any further, you need to know that Lexus and parent company Toyota last …June 15, 2020

Lexus IS gets aggressive mid-cycle refresh

Lexus has given the IS an aggressive mid-cycle refresh while ensuring while ensuring it "has kept the essence of car's exterior appearance intact." The car's first design overhaul since the third-generation IS was introduced in 2013, the new look includes a completely reworked front fascia with larger air intakes accenting …April 30, 2016

A Turbo Engine For The 2016 Lexus IS

These days, a lot of manufacturers are trading their large engines for smaller displacement mills fitted with turbochargers. The latest to follow this trend is Lexus with its midsize sedan, the 2016 IS , which will now come in 200t trim. This car comes with a turbocharged 4-cylinder displacing 2 …July 27, 2015

Lexus IS sedan gets turbocharged 4-cylinder for 2016

Lexus is dropping the 2.5-litre V6 from its IS sedan for the 2016 model year, replacing it with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder to go along with two 3.5-litre V6 powerplants. According to the brand, it will no longer offer the 250 or 250 AWD variants of the Lexus IS, instead …July 25, 2015

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