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I am officially confused, do they all have 164kW, even the ISF?
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FiestaST
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All are Hybrids yes. There is no IS F. Top line is F Sport. The last time the IS F moniker was used was around 10 years ago when it had the N/A V8.
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Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition
Hot on the heels of the IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus unveiled the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. Only 500 serialized vehicles will be produced, and it will be sold exclusively in North America.
The Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition will be powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine introduced in the standard IS 500. Generating 472 hp at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb.-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm, this engine offers the linear acceleration and V8 muscle that driving enthusiasts crave. However, buyers that desire additional distinction will find numerous interior and exterior enhancements in the IS 500 Launch Edition.
Standing apart from the standard IS 500, the 2022 IS 500 Launch Edition interior builds upon Takumi craftsmanship with elevated interior materials, including sporty two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed front and rear seats, door accents, and center console. Additionally, the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel receives unique silver ash wood treatment with black F SPORT Performance badging, and the interior will be appointed with a serialized Launch Edition badge to further highlight the vehicle's exclusivity. Moreover, the F SPORT combination instrumentation meter has been updated with an exclusive Launch Edition startup animation to further set this model apart from the standard IS 500.
Hot on the heels of the IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus unveiled the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. Only 500 serialized vehicles will be produced, and it will be sold exclusively in North America.
The Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition will be powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine introduced in the standard IS 500. Generating 472 hp at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb.-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm, this engine offers the linear acceleration and V8 muscle that driving enthusiasts crave. However, buyers that desire additional distinction will find numerous interior and exterior enhancements in the IS 500 Launch Edition.
Standing apart from the standard IS 500, the 2022 IS 500 Launch Edition interior builds upon Takumi craftsmanship with elevated interior materials, including sporty two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed front and rear seats, door accents, and center console. Additionally, the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel receives unique silver ash wood treatment with black F SPORT Performance badging, and the interior will be appointed with a serialized Launch Edition badge to further highlight the vehicle's exclusivity. Moreover, the F SPORT combination instrumentation meter has been updated with an exclusive Launch Edition startup animation to further set this model apart from the standard IS 500.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition Shows The Power A Few Tweaks Can Have On Revitalizing A Car
Back in February, Lexus announced that its V8 engine wasn’t dying yet. The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance filled the marque’s V8-shaped hole, and the car that resulted looked like an absolute winner. But now the brand is taking things a step further with its limited launch edition, which it released on Friday.
Now, it’s important to note that this limited-run vehicle isn’t hugely different from what will become the production model. But the tweaks that it has made for this 500-car run are gorgeous and really go to show what an impact a handful of tweaks can have on a car. And us lucky ducks here in North America will be the only folks to have the opportunity to buy this model.
The main difference here is the exterior color scheme, which is called Incognito. This gray shade will be exclusive to the Launch Edition, and while I’m not normally a huge fan of bland shades for cars, this color is actually kind of neat. I don’t really know how to describe it. It’s almost matte in the way it absorbs light, but it still maintains a gorgeous, shiny reflection that kind of makes me think you could see your face reflected back in it. It sits somewhere between a more traditional gray and a white. And for being a bland-sounding color on paper, it translates beautifully to photos. I’ve heard it’s even better in real life.
jalopnik.com
Back in February, Lexus announced that its V8 engine wasn’t dying yet. The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance filled the marque’s V8-shaped hole, and the car that resulted looked like an absolute winner. But now the brand is taking things a step further with its limited launch edition, which it released on Friday.
Now, it’s important to note that this limited-run vehicle isn’t hugely different from what will become the production model. But the tweaks that it has made for this 500-car run are gorgeous and really go to show what an impact a handful of tweaks can have on a car. And us lucky ducks here in North America will be the only folks to have the opportunity to buy this model.
The main difference here is the exterior color scheme, which is called Incognito. This gray shade will be exclusive to the Launch Edition, and while I’m not normally a huge fan of bland shades for cars, this color is actually kind of neat. I don’t really know how to describe it. It’s almost matte in the way it absorbs light, but it still maintains a gorgeous, shiny reflection that kind of makes me think you could see your face reflected back in it. It sits somewhere between a more traditional gray and a white. And for being a bland-sounding color on paper, it translates beautifully to photos. I’ve heard it’s even better in real life.
The Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition Shows The Power A Few Tweaks Can Have On Revitalizing A Car - Jalopnik
Back in February, Lexus announced that its V8 engine wasn’t dying yet. The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance filled the marque’s V8-shaped hole, and the car that resulted looked like an absolute winner. But now the brand is taking things a step further with its limited launch edition, which it...
jalopnik.com
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for me the design sorta resembles a Mustang and a Mazda hybrid.
But it does look really cool.
FiestaST
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Pricing and spec announced - Lexus adopts all-hybrid line-up for new IS sedan in SA
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Pricing and spec announced - Lexus adopts all-hybrid line-up for new IS sedan in SA | Life
Starting from R841 300, the South African line-up for the re-imagined new 2021 Lexus IS sports sedan has been unveiled.
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FiestaST
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Lexus IS 300h (2021) Launch Review
Lexus has launched its thoroughly revised IS in South Africa. In a declining segment of the market, in which the Japanese sports executive is pitched directly against formidable German rivals, does the new IS do enough to win over potential customers? We headed to Johannesburg to drive the newcomer.
Summary
The thoroughly updated Lexus IS ultimately "brings a lot to the party" in its segment; the newcomer is an excellent interpretation of a sporty and liberally-equipped family sedan, even if the petrol-electric-hybrid-only line-up arguably narrows the range's appeal. It's comfortable, beautifully finished and well-appointed, irrespective of which derivative you're considering. Being a Lexus, there are no options and everything is standard. The hybrid powertrain is great in the city and given (still dense) urban traffic levels, you're likely to spend quite a lot of time in electric mode, which will shave Rands off your fuel bill.
Was the discontinuation of the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol- and 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated V6 derivatives perhaps a tad short-sighted? Given the concerted effort to make the revised IS more engaging to drive, a decidedly undynamic hybrid powertrain is not the ideal way to showcase the model's improved dynamism. Make no mistake, we’re not anti-hybrid – we appreciate the IS would excel at transporting executives and their families to their daily destinations in luxury and comfort, with a modicum of dynamism (should they need it) and excellent economy, it's just that the newcomer's talents are buried.
Nonetheless, we're itching to spend more time with the new Lexus IS to fully explore its abilities, so keep an eye out for an in-depth road test in the near future.
www.cars.co.za
Lexus has launched its thoroughly revised IS in South Africa. In a declining segment of the market, in which the Japanese sports executive is pitched directly against formidable German rivals, does the new IS do enough to win over potential customers? We headed to Johannesburg to drive the newcomer.
Summary
The thoroughly updated Lexus IS ultimately "brings a lot to the party" in its segment; the newcomer is an excellent interpretation of a sporty and liberally-equipped family sedan, even if the petrol-electric-hybrid-only line-up arguably narrows the range's appeal. It's comfortable, beautifully finished and well-appointed, irrespective of which derivative you're considering. Being a Lexus, there are no options and everything is standard. The hybrid powertrain is great in the city and given (still dense) urban traffic levels, you're likely to spend quite a lot of time in electric mode, which will shave Rands off your fuel bill.
Was the discontinuation of the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol- and 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated V6 derivatives perhaps a tad short-sighted? Given the concerted effort to make the revised IS more engaging to drive, a decidedly undynamic hybrid powertrain is not the ideal way to showcase the model's improved dynamism. Make no mistake, we’re not anti-hybrid – we appreciate the IS would excel at transporting executives and their families to their daily destinations in luxury and comfort, with a modicum of dynamism (should they need it) and excellent economy, it's just that the newcomer's talents are buried.
Nonetheless, we're itching to spend more time with the new Lexus IS to fully explore its abilities, so keep an eye out for an in-depth road test in the near future.
Lexus IS 300h (2021) Launch Review
Lexus has launched its thoroughly revised IS in South Africa. In a declining segment of the market, in which the Japanese sports executive is pitched directly against formidable German rivals, does the new IS do enough to win over potential customers? We headed to Johannesburg to drive the...
FiestaST
Honorary Master
DRIVEN | Lexus' striking F Sport headlines new IS300h range in SA, and it's a stunner!
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DRIVEN | Lexus' striking F Sport headlines new IS300h range in SA, and it's a stunner! | Life
We drive Lexus' new IS300h F Sport at its South African launch. In a sea of SUVs, does this sedan still make a case for itself?
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FiestaST
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DRIVEN: Lexus IS300h F Sport
At first acquaintance, the 2021 Lexus IS sports sedan is one beautifully realised piece of personalised mobility. It has a body shell so solid it could well have been hewn from Belfast granite. It offers great communication through the steering wheel in an unflustered, mature fashion. And the cabin is finished in beautiful materials with no shortcuts visible in terms of panel fit, or the various fabrics needed to give this sedan a super-premium level of appeal.
All this you realise at crawl speeds as you make your way through the suburbs, because you don’t have to be travelling fast to realise understand an inordinate amount of work has gone into making this car feel reactive to steering inputs and enable braking in an unobtrusive fashion. Similarly, at commuting speeds, the noise suppression is very good, both in terms of the mechanicals and the road surface.
The latest IS breaks ground in that for the first time, the entire model range is powered by a hybrid powertrain, with a continuously variable transmission supplying power to the rear wheels. Prior to this, the IS was available with a 185 kW turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a rip-snorting, naturally aspirated 232 kW V6 or a petrol-electric hybrid package in the IS300h SE, offering 164 kW in total.
Fast Facts
Model:Lexus IS300h F Sport
Price:R916 900
Engine:2,5-litre, four-cylinder petrol + electric motor
Power:164 kW total system output
Torque:221 N.m total system output
0-100 km/h:8,7 seconds
Top Speed:200 km/h
Fuel Consumption:5,2 L/100 km (claimed)
CO2:122 g/km
Transmission:CVT
Maintenance Plan:Seven-year/105 000 km
www.carmag.co.za
At first acquaintance, the 2021 Lexus IS sports sedan is one beautifully realised piece of personalised mobility. It has a body shell so solid it could well have been hewn from Belfast granite. It offers great communication through the steering wheel in an unflustered, mature fashion. And the cabin is finished in beautiful materials with no shortcuts visible in terms of panel fit, or the various fabrics needed to give this sedan a super-premium level of appeal.
All this you realise at crawl speeds as you make your way through the suburbs, because you don’t have to be travelling fast to realise understand an inordinate amount of work has gone into making this car feel reactive to steering inputs and enable braking in an unobtrusive fashion. Similarly, at commuting speeds, the noise suppression is very good, both in terms of the mechanicals and the road surface.
The latest IS breaks ground in that for the first time, the entire model range is powered by a hybrid powertrain, with a continuously variable transmission supplying power to the rear wheels. Prior to this, the IS was available with a 185 kW turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a rip-snorting, naturally aspirated 232 kW V6 or a petrol-electric hybrid package in the IS300h SE, offering 164 kW in total.
Fast Facts
Model:Lexus IS300h F Sport
Price:R916 900
Engine:2,5-litre, four-cylinder petrol + electric motor
Power:164 kW total system output
Torque:221 N.m total system output
0-100 km/h:8,7 seconds
Top Speed:200 km/h
Fuel Consumption:5,2 L/100 km (claimed)
CO2:122 g/km
Transmission:CVT
Maintenance Plan:Seven-year/105 000 km
Lexus IS300h F Sport
We spend some time behind the wheel of the thoroughly revised Lexus IS300h, with the local range of the rear-driven midsize sedan now comprised exclusively of hybrid derivatives. Here's what we thought after driving the newcomer at the local launch in Johannesburg, Gauteng...
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TheChamp
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But where's the torque? Doesn't the electric motor contribute anything in that regard?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
LibeRebil launch review of the updated 2021 IS 300h
FiestaST
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DRIVEN: Lexus IS300h has all the show, but what about the go?
WORTH THE MONEY?
As I mentioned, the Lexus IS has all the show, but it really doesn’t have the go to match that show. It’s important that the “go” part is emphasised here as the F-Sport models that we drove cost more than BMW’s latest 330i (as standard), the arguable benchmark and class-leader when it comes to performance in the D segment. Even Merc’s dated C300 offers more in terms of driving enjoyment here, and it all comes down to that really rather annoying CVT gearbox that Lexus uses in the IS300h.
If you really want to experience something different compared to your current premium luxury sedan (and you don’t want to make the switch to an SUV just yet), then I’d reckon your best bet is the entry-level IS, the IS300h EX derivative. It doesn’t have the arresting styling that the F-Sport offers, but it does provide a more sumptuous ride thanks to its reasonably sized tyres and less-sport suspension set-up.
Packed with everything you’d expect an executive sedan to offer across the range, and built to last, like most Lexus products, you can feel the quality in the car; it’s solid and it’s just so well damped and insulated.
I think they’ve missed the bullseye here by not launching with the IS500 V8 at the same time. Lexus makes some of the best V6 and V8 engines and they should realise that South Africans want performance when they’re spending close to R1 million. They say that the V8 will come if it’s built in right-hand drive format for us soon, but at what price point if the IS300h F-Sport is already going to cost you a cool R916 100? We’ll give this IS a miss because of the CVT gearbox and the way it’s set up to work together with the engine in this car.
All models come with a seven-year/105 000km warranty and full maintenance plan.
PRICES
2021 Lexus IS 300h EX – R841 300
2021 Lexus IS 300h SE – R899 800
2021 Lexus IS 300h F-Sport – R916 100
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WORTH THE MONEY?
As I mentioned, the Lexus IS has all the show, but it really doesn’t have the go to match that show. It’s important that the “go” part is emphasised here as the F-Sport models that we drove cost more than BMW’s latest 330i (as standard), the arguable benchmark and class-leader when it comes to performance in the D segment. Even Merc’s dated C300 offers more in terms of driving enjoyment here, and it all comes down to that really rather annoying CVT gearbox that Lexus uses in the IS300h.
If you really want to experience something different compared to your current premium luxury sedan (and you don’t want to make the switch to an SUV just yet), then I’d reckon your best bet is the entry-level IS, the IS300h EX derivative. It doesn’t have the arresting styling that the F-Sport offers, but it does provide a more sumptuous ride thanks to its reasonably sized tyres and less-sport suspension set-up.
Packed with everything you’d expect an executive sedan to offer across the range, and built to last, like most Lexus products, you can feel the quality in the car; it’s solid and it’s just so well damped and insulated.
I think they’ve missed the bullseye here by not launching with the IS500 V8 at the same time. Lexus makes some of the best V6 and V8 engines and they should realise that South Africans want performance when they’re spending close to R1 million. They say that the V8 will come if it’s built in right-hand drive format for us soon, but at what price point if the IS300h F-Sport is already going to cost you a cool R916 100? We’ll give this IS a miss because of the CVT gearbox and the way it’s set up to work together with the engine in this car.
All models come with a seven-year/105 000km warranty and full maintenance plan.
PRICES
2021 Lexus IS 300h EX – R841 300
2021 Lexus IS 300h SE – R899 800
2021 Lexus IS 300h F-Sport – R916 100
DRIVEN: Lexus IS300h has all the show, but what about the go?
These days, when a manufacturer makes an effort to bolt electric motors and batteries to its cars, you can rest assured that you’re in for a treat. That’s not the case with the latest Lexus IS…
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Alex on Autos review of the 2021 IS 350 F Sport
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MotorMatters review of the IS 300h F Sport
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Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lexus IS 2021 comparison review | Chasing Cars
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Alex on Autos first look at the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance
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Lexus IS300h (2021) Review
Fast Facts
Model Tested: Lexus IS300h F Sport
Price as tested: R935 200 (July 2021)
Power unit: 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid
Power/Torque: 164 kW/221 Nm
Transmission: Continuously variable (automatic) transmission
Fuel economy: 5.2 L/100 km (claimed)
Load space: 450 litres
How much does the Lexus IS300h F Sport cost in South Africa?
The Lexus IS300h F Sport is priced at R935 200 (as of July 2021) and is sold with a 7-year/105 000 km warranty and a 7-year/105 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
The IS300h F Sport remains a worthy contender in this segment, as long as you are willing to make peace with what it is – and what it isn’t. If you consider the high levels of luxury and comfort, as well as the sheer number of features that the Lexus offers, it’s a solid alternative to more popular choices in this segment. It’s neither as exciting nor as engaging to drive as it looks, however.
There is little doubt about the inherent dynamism of the IS’ platform – it’s certainly not a soft, squishy luxobarge, but the IS300h F Sport’s hybrid configuration is, by its very nature, efficiency-oriented and not conducive to delivering compelling performance. To its further detriment, the powertrain’s not notably more fuel-efficient compared with its conventionally-powered rivals, at least not in our experience.
By offering the IS as a hybrid-only model in South Africa, Lexus is banking on its hybrid credentials, but unfortunately, the South African market has never quite warmed up to hybrids. As a result, the Japanese luxury firm has arguably marginalised the IS in the local market (it’s now very much a left-field or non-conformist’s choice) – isn’t that a less-than-ideal strategy in a dwindling segment?
If you are ever in the market for a new hybrid sports executive sedan, you know where to go! Aesthetically speaking, the F-Sport version is the most desirable IS derivative, but if the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 was no longer a viable engine option for the local market, perhaps the 2.0-litre turbopetrol (even if it’s not quite as fuel-efficient around town as its petrol-electric sibling) could have sufficed…
www.cars.co.za
Fast Facts
Model Tested: Lexus IS300h F Sport
Price as tested: R935 200 (July 2021)
Power unit: 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid
Power/Torque: 164 kW/221 Nm
Transmission: Continuously variable (automatic) transmission
Fuel economy: 5.2 L/100 km (claimed)
Load space: 450 litres
How much does the Lexus IS300h F Sport cost in South Africa?
The Lexus IS300h F Sport is priced at R935 200 (as of July 2021) and is sold with a 7-year/105 000 km warranty and a 7-year/105 000 km maintenance plan.
Verdict
The IS300h F Sport remains a worthy contender in this segment, as long as you are willing to make peace with what it is – and what it isn’t. If you consider the high levels of luxury and comfort, as well as the sheer number of features that the Lexus offers, it’s a solid alternative to more popular choices in this segment. It’s neither as exciting nor as engaging to drive as it looks, however.
There is little doubt about the inherent dynamism of the IS’ platform – it’s certainly not a soft, squishy luxobarge, but the IS300h F Sport’s hybrid configuration is, by its very nature, efficiency-oriented and not conducive to delivering compelling performance. To its further detriment, the powertrain’s not notably more fuel-efficient compared with its conventionally-powered rivals, at least not in our experience.
By offering the IS as a hybrid-only model in South Africa, Lexus is banking on its hybrid credentials, but unfortunately, the South African market has never quite warmed up to hybrids. As a result, the Japanese luxury firm has arguably marginalised the IS in the local market (it’s now very much a left-field or non-conformist’s choice) – isn’t that a less-than-ideal strategy in a dwindling segment?
If you are ever in the market for a new hybrid sports executive sedan, you know where to go! Aesthetically speaking, the F-Sport version is the most desirable IS derivative, but if the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 was no longer a viable engine option for the local market, perhaps the 2.0-litre turbopetrol (even if it’s not quite as fuel-efficient around town as its petrol-electric sibling) could have sufficed…
Lexus IS300h (2021) Review
The thoroughly-revised Lexus IS300h F Sport came to market earlier in 2021 boasting notable upgrades under its skin. See the full review!