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

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 ...

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.

The 2023 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Premium is as good as it gets for a luxury sports sedan at a mid-grade price.

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.