Lexus IS

Lexus IS
About

The Lexus IS is a compact executive car sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998. The IS was originally sold under the Toyota Altezza nameplate in Japan from 1998 until 2005. The IS was introduced as an entry-level sport model positioned below the ES in the Lexus lineup. It was the smallest car in the Lexus lineup until the introduction of the CT in 2011.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Drivetrain
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Class
Compact executive car (D)
Also sold as
Toyota Altezza (Japan, 1998–2005)
Predecessor
Lexus GS 460/F (for IS 500 F Sport Performance)

Generations

XE101998–2004
XE202005–2012
XE302013–present

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.
XE10 19982004
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (2).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China.jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (3).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (4).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (5).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (6).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE10) China (7).jpg
XE20 20052012
LEXUS IS C (XE20) China.jpg
LEXUS IS 250 (XE20) China.jpg
LEXUS IS 300 (XE20) China.jpg
LEXUS IS (XE20) China.jpg
LEXUS IS (XE20) China (2).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE20) China (4).jpg
LEXUS IS (XE20) China (5).jpg
LEXUS IS 300 (XE20) China (7).jpg
XE30 2013present

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.
For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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