Lexus IS 2023

The Lexus IS is available with two powerplant options in the Philippines. The first is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated motor that is paired with a hybrid system that pushes out 178hp and 221 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a CVT. As there is a hybrid variant available its motors and battery consist of a permanent magnet synchronous motor that pushes out 141 hp and a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Lexus has yet to reveal the total system torque output of the hybrid system, however, it does state that the electric motor alone can push out 141hp and 300 Nm of torque and that the sedan has a total system output of 220hp. The second available powerplant for the Lexus IS is a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine that pushes out 310hp and 380 Nm of torque with power being sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. 

The suspension for the Lexus IS consists of a double-wishbone type at the front and a multi-link type at the rear with coil springs and swing-valve shock absorbers with a stabilizer bar. The sedan also comes with 334/30mm ventilated discs at the front and 297/18mm ventilated discs at the back. For tires the Lexus IS hybrid comes with a square setup of 235/40/R19 tires while the gasoline version gets 235/40/R19 at the front and 265/35/R19 at the back.

The Lexus IS also comes with an 8-inch Lexus Display that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities. It also has a 10-speaker sound system that comes with a digital processor and automatic sound leveler. Aside from this the sedan also has Bluetooth functionality for hands-free calling and two USB ports with a mini-jack. 

The Lexus IS comes with the brand's signature styling sloping and muscular hood, wide grille, and sleek LED headlights. Aside from this the sedan also comes with acoustic glass with a UV-cut function for better viewing angles and less glare from the sun. Its front door, rear door, and rear window glass also come with the same UV-cut functionality as well. Its door mirrors, and LED side turn signal lamp come with auto-folding functionality along with foot area illumination that interlinks with reverse gear. For the F-Sport mode, it comes with an exclusive front mesh grille, front lower grille, rear spoiler, rear bumper, and aluminum wheels. 

The Lexus IS offers you a luxurious interior that comes in several color options depending on the variant chosen. For its interior features, the sedan comes with 8-way power front seats with a ventilation system, driver seat memory function, 60:40 split-folding seats, Optitron meter, 4.2-inch multi-information display, economy meter with eco-driving indicator with light and zone display, an analog clock, GPS correction function, center console box, electrochromic insider rearview mirror, and an auto air conditioning system that comes with dual temperature controls for the front seats with a clean air filter with pollen and odor removal function. 

Other functions for the IS include a power tilt and telescopic steering column with auto-away/auto-return function, a Steering wheel control switches, and paddle shifters, a drive mode selector with Eco, Normal, Sport, & EV Mode for the hybrid, a Smart Entry & Push Start System, a Remote Entry Smart Key, a Parking Assist Monitor with parking guidelines, and a Lexus parking assist-sensor.