Damion Smy
The time I drove a Bathurst legend… and almost put it into the wall
Our deputy news editor recounts the time he borrowed a genuine Holden Dealer Team Torana A9X from Peter Brock’s legendary race team.
2 Months Ago
Lexus IS Comparison
The new Lexus IS is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $61,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Luxury variant and topping out at $78,100 for the F Sport Enhancement Pack.
There are 5 variants of the IS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2020.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (164kW/221Nm), 3.5L gasoline direct injection & multi-point (232kW/380Nm) and 2.0L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (180kW/350Nm). Available with variable sp automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2021 IS is offered with a 4 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Latest Lexus IS News and Reviews
Damion Smy
The time I drove a Bathurst legend… and almost put it into the wall
Our deputy news editor recounts the time he borrowed a genuine Holden Dealer Team Torana A9X from Peter Brock’s legendary race team.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Lexus IS not dead yet as ageing sedan gets yet another facelift
The 12-year-old Lexus IS has received its most substantial interior update yet, plus a revised front-end, to help keep it fresh.
3 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
Lexus says sayonara to the V8 sedan with the IS500 Climax Edition, a limited edition of 500 cars for the home market.
5 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Lexus delays its next-gen EVs to 2027 – report
Toyota's luxury brand will reportedly push back its all-electric replacement for the Lexus IS sedan by a year.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Lexus IS 500 special edition is a V8-powered throwback Australia won't get
Lexus has given its flagship sports sedan an attention-grabbing makeover to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the IS nameplate.
1 Year Ago
Jade Credentino
WA Police Force parading seized Lexus to warn speeding drivers
The Western Australian Police Force has made an example of a speeding driver by seizing his Lexus IS to warn others of the perils of speeding.
2 Years Ago
Anthony Crawford
Very Good
2021 Lexus IS review
It's a significant overhaul with lots of plusses, but the latest IS still feels dated and outclassed by more superior rivals. Build quality, though, remains first class
5 Years Ago