Before I explain what the IS500 is, I have to explain why Lexus just doesn't call it an IS F. The company uses a four-tier system for its various F lines – F Sport Design, F Sport Handling, F ...

Lexus says sayonara to the V8 sedan with the IS500 Climax Edition, a limited edition of 500 cars for the home market.

Specifications. 2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan. PRICE Base/As Tested: $57,575/62,075 Options: Premium (heated steering ...

2022 Lexus IS500 F Sport Performance Pros and Cons Review: A V-8 in a Class of Sixes. A charming curiosity. Zach Gale Writer Darren Martin Photographer Nov 09, 2021. See All 40 Photos. Pros.

Now, Lexus has gone old school with the IS500. Throwing a big engine into a smallish sedan is always great and is a performance blueprint. Before I get to hooning this thing, I want to know what ...

While the Lexus IS left Australian shores in 2021, the rest of the world was treated to a V8-powered flagship edition; now, ...

AI Quick Summary. The 2025 Lexus IS500 Ultimate Edition, a limited run of 500, features a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8, upgraded brakes, and unique styling details.

The Lexus brand was built on the idea that no segment is sacred, and for too long the German automakers have owned the high-performance entry-level luxury market. ... Spy Shots: Lexus IS500.

The IS500 F Sport’s 2UR GSE 5-litre V8 also shows up in other high performance Lexus models like the RC F, and produces a peak of 472bhp at 7100rpm, and 395lb ft of torque at 4800rpm.Power is ...

The Ultimate Edition is based on the IS500 and has a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 engine with 472 hp. Lexus hasn't yet confirmed it, but the signs are pointing to the end of the road for the ...