The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a guaranteed future collectible, and it doesn't cost a fortune to own one.

But just because it's not a true successor to the brand's first compact sport sedan doesn't make the IS 500, as I'll call it from here on out to avoid carpal tunnel, an inferior product. What it ...

Lexus is getting more serious about performance. As evidence, look no further than the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance. The first vehicle in a planned line of new F Sport Performance models, the ...

The new sport sedan will pack a 472-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 with 395 pound-feet of torque, making it the spiritual successor to the discontinued Lexus IS F.

2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport in Incognito. Credit: CarPro. I have said on the air many times that I personally prefer to drive cars.

Lexus' most potent IS is a rare, naturally aspirated V8 hold-out in a sea of performance sedans, but has this F Sport simply aged out of contention?

The Verdict: 2023 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium Besides having the lone V8 option in the segment, the 2023 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance has another big advantage – price.

Highlights: The compact Lexus sedan was updated for 2021, and the IS 500 F Sport version was added for 2022. It offers sporty V-8 performance in a sedan that acts more like a sports car.

2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport in Incognito. Credit: CarPro. I have said on the air many times that I personally prefer to drive cars.

2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport in Incognito. Credit: CarPro. I have said on the air many times that I personally prefer to drive cars.

The F Sport Performance features a unique raised, yet low-profile, hood. For 2024, Lexus redesigned the Premium's triple-beam LED headlights to complement it.

2024 Lexus IS 500 F Sport in Incognito. Credit: CarPro. I have said on the air many times that I personally prefer to drive cars.