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Lexus IS

A rear-wheel drive sports sedan, the Lexus IS was prematurely killed off in Australia due to design rule changes in 2021. Overseas, the IS continues on – including with a rorty 5.0-litre V8.

Vehicle type

Large cars

Safety rating

ANCAP 5

Latest Lexus IS reviews

Lexus IS sedan 2021 review

Lexus IS sedan 2021 review

Lexus IS 300 Luxury 2020 review

Lexus IS 300 Luxury 2020 review

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Review

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport Review

Travelling With The Lexus IS200t: Lifestyle Review

Travelling With The Lexus IS200t: Lifestyle Review

2016 Lexus IS200t Review

2016 Lexus IS200t Review

2014 Lexus IS350 Review: Luxury, F Sport, Sports Luxury

2014 Lexus IS350 Review: Luxury, F Sport, Sports Luxury

Latest Lexus IS news

Lexus IS500 will not come to Australia despite being sold in Japan: confirmed

Lexus IS500 will not come to Australia despite being sold in Japan: confirmed

Lexus IS, RC and CT discontinued in Australia as focus switches to next-gen models

Lexus IS, RC and CT discontinued in Australia as focus switches to next-gen models

Lexus IS 500 2021: naturally-aspirated V8 sedan not for Australia

Lexus IS 500 2021: naturally-aspirated V8 sedan not for Australia

Lexus IS 2021: earlybird buyers get Encore Platinum car-swap perks

Lexus IS 2021: earlybird buyers get Encore Platinum car-swap perks

2021 Lexus IS detailed Australian price and specifications

2021 Lexus IS detailed Australian price and specifications

2021 Lexus IS revealed: revised sedan coming to Australia this year

2021 Lexus IS revealed: revised sedan coming to Australia this year

Next Lexus IS teased, will be revealed on June 10

Next Lexus IS teased, will be revealed on June 10

Lexus releases IS Black Line special edition, includes blue woodgrain

Lexus releases IS Black Line special edition, includes blue woodgrain

Lexus IS200t: release date of September 2015 for Australia

Lexus IS200t: release date of September 2015 for Australia

Chasing Cars: The Best Cars of 2014

Chasing Cars: The Best Cars of 2014