Articles about Lexus Is

What a week

This is now the most affordable variant in the IS stable

Lexus Philippines treated us to the launch of the refreshed IS back in November. Now, it is expanding the roster further with the introduction of a second hybrid variant: the IS300h.The new IS300h is priced at P2,978,000, and slots

This is a one-of-one pair and will not be sold anywhere

A few weeks back, Lexus showed us its absolutely bonkers IS350 F Sport gaming rig. Now, it's got yet another IS-based creation: these IS350 sneakers. Not as outrageous as the gaming setup, yes, but it's just as interesting.This

There were a lot of new arrivals this week

472hp, 535Nm, and 0-100kph in 4.5sec

Rejoice, Lexus fans. The Japanese marque has launched its new F Sport Performance line and the first model under it: The all-new V8-powered IS500 F Sport Performance.If you're one of those people who've always felt like the

A bit much?

Any gamers here? Chances are you've heard of a little handheld device called the Nintendo Switch. It sort of took the world by storm when it came out a couple of years ago with a simple premise: Gaming on the go.

Some big announcements

Lexus’s compact sedan gets a massive tech upgrade

The Lexus IS will always have a special place in the hearts of gearheads. The name was introduced more than 20 years ago when it was also called the Toyota Altezza, and its clear taillights sparked a JDM design trend during that

The launch event will go online at 8pm

Lexus showed the new IS to the world just a few months back. Now, we've received word that the refreshed model is almost here. In fact, the launch is already happening tomorrow, November 21, 2020, at 8pm.We haven't received

The local automotive industry was pretty busy this week

The carmaker wants to establish the Lexus Driving Signature with this new sedan

We said we were expecting some big changes when Lexus teased the new IS a few weeks back. Now that the sedan has officially been revealed, it's safe to say our expectations have been met, and then some.The new Lexus

Lexus has given us a sneak peek, and it has us expecting some big changes

A new Lexus IS is set to be revealed soon, and even if the Japanese carmaker gave us just an incredibly small glimpse of the new-look sedan, we're expecting to see some big design changes.Why so? Well, those taillights

Is it an effective daily driver?

Ordinary compact sedans make for great daily drivers, but can the same be said for their premium counterparts? Take the Lexus IS350, for example. It shares the same corporate DNA as the Toyota Vios, but is it as practical (except the price)

Still one of the best bargains in its segment

When the third-generation Lexus IS arrived in 2013, many were surprised by its appealing price point. Despite being fully loaded with creature comforts, it undercut its German rivals by an average of half a million pesos.The Japanese carmaker's advantage

Sriracha is life

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.It looks like Lexus is still suffering from a very, very serious case of SEMA hangover. The luxury carmaker pulled the sheets off what

We dig the refreshed face

For those who own the current Lexus IS, the good news is that the refresh is minimal overall, so your premium compact sedan won't feel too outdated. The bad news is that the bits Lexus did change are kinda radical, so

Gets turbo engine from NX crossover

By now, you've probably heard of Lexus's new sales hit, the NX200t compact crossover. Packing a high-performance, low-displacement 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the swoopy Lexus delivers rapid acceleration and stellar fuel economy, wrapped in a

The RC sports coupe is here

In a simple and elegant ceremony on Tuesday night, Lexus Manila debuted the RC coupe in its showroom. This exciting two-door model represents the luxury carmaker's return to the premium-coupe category.Well, you might say the IS convertible and

Check out the silhouette

Lexus is set to unveil at the upcoming 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show an "exciting new open-air concept" it has named the LF-C2 Concept.Since Toyota's luxury car brand hasn't disclosed any other details about the car, we

To be joined by GS300h hybrid

Lexus will reveal a new concept vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.Toyota\'s luxury brand hasn\'t revealed any details about it, however, except for a glimpse of its headlight and the L-shaped daytime running light, which, together