I t's almost improbable that Lexus still sells the IS500 F Sport Performance, the version of its otherwise conventional IS compact sport sedan that debuted for 2022 with a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8.

More Lexus IS. 472-HP Lexus IS500 Brings 5.0L V-8 Back to the IS; ... The Launch Edition's exterior color is called Incognito, and it's a light grey hue that's new to Lexus.

To honor that fact, Lexus is rolling out a special IS500 Ultimate Edition trim for North America that's limited to just 500 units. Nearly all of the IS500 Ultimate Edition's upgrades are visual ...

Base four-cylinder is a bit of a dog, rear seat space is smaller than in rival sedans, IS500 model’s acceleration falls behind the best in class. ... Tested: 2022 Lexus IS500 Channels the Past; ...

Following the IS500 F Sport premiere last month, Lexus unveiled the 2022 IS500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition at Sebring International Raceway. It's literally Incognito—no, really, that's ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

We can always count on Nihon Car & Bike to keep us abreast of the goings on in Japan, and its latest scoop is what we think are official shots and specs of the forthcoming Lexus IS500. While these ...

With every day that passes we get more and more upset that Lexus isn’t bringing the IS500 F-Sport to the UK and Europe. Remember this is a small, BMW 3 Series-sized saloon (or ‘sedan’) with ...

The 2025 Lexus IS500 Ultimate Edition, a limited run of 500, features a 472-hp 5.0-liter V-8, ... "Wind," a cool gray that really pops with the matte-black-painted BBS wheels.