2024 Lexus IS: 10 Ways to Experience Luxury Performance

The 2024 Lexus IS lineup expanded its appeal with various new and enhanced packages, giving Canadian drivers more ways to experience the perfect combination of luxury and performance. With ten distinct grades across three powertrains, the IS range offers unprecedented choice in the luxury sport sedan segment.

Enhanced Package Options for 2024

The 2024 IS introduced three new packages while upgrading four existing configurations, creating a comprehensive lineup catering to varied preferences. Each grade builds upon the IS's foundation of track-tested performance, developed at the dedicated Shimoyama test circuit in Japan. This 5.3-kilometre course, with its challenging curves and varying surfaces, has helped forge the distinctive Lexus Driving Signature that defines every IS model.

IS 300 AWD: The Gateway to Lexus Performance

The IS 300 AWD serves as an impressive entry point to the lineup, powered by a 260-horsepower V6 engine paired with all-wheel drive. The Premium package delivers essential luxury touches, including heated and ventilated front seats, an 8-inch touch screen, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Stepping up to the Luxury grade adds a larger 10.3-inch touch screen, navigation, and 19-inch wheels. The Ultra Luxury configuration elevates the experience with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson sound system and triple beam LED headlamps.

For those seeking added visual drama, the new F SPORT DESIGN package introduces distinctive styling elements and 19-inch F SPORT wheels. The F SPORT 2 builds on this with LFA-inspired instrumentation and additional comfort features, while the all-new F SPORT 3 tops the range with premium audio and advanced lighting systems.

IS 350 AWD: Elevated Power and Precision

The IS 350 AWD raises performance with its 311-horsepower V6 engine. Available in F SPORT 2 grade, it comes equipped with a 10.3-inch touch screen, sport-styled interior and exterior elements, and newly added features like a power tilting/telescoping steering column. The F SPORT 3 grade adds the Dynamic Handling Package with forged BBS wheels and adaptive suspension, plus a new rear spoiler for 2024.

IS 500: Peak Performance Personified

At the pinnacle of the lineup, the IS 500 delivers exhilarating V8 performance with 472 horsepower and a 0-100 km/h time of just 4.6 seconds. The F SPORT PERFORMANCE grade includes the Dynamic Handling Package, 19-inch Enkei wheels, and a Torsen limited slip differential. New for 2024, the SPECIAL APPEARANCE PACKAGE adds exclusive touches including distinctive BBS wheels and Blue Vector paint, creating an even more compelling expression of IS performance.

The 2024 Lexus IS continues to deliver the brand's signature luxury and quality across all grades. Every model features advanced safety technologies through Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, along with modern connectivity including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. With such a wide range of configurations, the 2024 IS lineup ensures that every driver can find their ideal match in the luxury sport sedan segment.