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Showing posts with label Lexus IS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lexus IS. Show all posts

July 4, 2021

Review: 2021 Lexus IS 300h Premier


The words “hybrid” and “sports sedan” don’t normally go together, but if there’s one company that’ll make it work, it would be Lexus. After all, since their first-ever gasoline-electric offering in 2005, Toyota’s premium division has managed to move around two million of them in a span of 16 years. Of course, it’s one thing to electrify an SUV, but it’s entirely different to shoehorn a powertrain known for frugality in a vehicle known for driving fun and handling, the sports sedan. With that, how does the Lexus IS 300h fair?

March 24, 2021

This Lexus IS Contains a Turntable in the Glovebox


Installing a turn table inside a car seems like an impractical thing to do; after all, vinyl records will skip at the slight bump. Well, leave it to the guys at Lexus to prove them wrong with this customized Lexus IS which sports, you guessed it, a turntable in the glove box.

March 14, 2021

Review: 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport


This here is the 2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, my new favorite sports sedan. At P 3.808 million, it’s more expensive than most, if not all of the local German offerings—the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but none can hold a candle to it. At the heart of all this is what the brand calls the “Lexus Driving Signature.” It’s supposed to deliver a more linear, more engaging drive in every aspect. It sure sounds like market nonsense at first, but at the end of the day, it does just that: deliver a better sports sedan.

March 4, 2021

The 2021 Lexus IS 300h Undercuts Its German Rivals with Its Sub-Three Million Price Tag


Lexus Philippines adds another variant to the IS sports sedan range with the introduction of the IS 300h. Priced at just P 2.978 million, it now becomes the entry point into the IS range.

February 23, 2021

The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is Out to Hunt BMW M3s


Lexus is giving what could be its V8 engine’s last hurrah by shoehorning it into their IS sports sedan. The result is this: the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance—powered by 472-horsepower V8 engine.

November 21, 2020

For P 3.328M, the 2021 Lexus IS Redefines the Sports Sedan (w/ Specs)


Since the debut of its first-generation Lexus IS in 1999, the model has pursued the thrill of driving unique to compact rear-wheel drive sports sedans. In just three generations, it has captured the hearts of over a million enthusiasts around the world. The 2021 model aims to push the limits even higher.

November 17, 2020

2021 Lexus IS to Arrive Both in F Sport and Hybrid Flavors


The wait won’t be long as Lexus Philippines is almost ready to unveil the latest version of its compact sports sedan, the 2021 Lexus IS. But before then, they’ve just confirmed that it’ll come in both V6 and hybrid flavors.

July 15, 2020

Lexus PH Offering Zero Percent Interest Up to 48 Months This July


Normally shying away from heavy discounting, Lexus Philippines is now being offered with special deals in order to spur up sales, and partly to battle their German counterparts who have been on a discounting galore since March. For the month of July, Lexus models come with special financing packages at 30 to 50 percent downpayment, with zero percent interest for up to 48 months.

June 16, 2020

The 2021 Lexus IS Polishes, But Doesn't Re-Write the Sports Sedan Rules


Despite the world’s insatiable appetite for SUVs and crossovers, Lexus is still banking on the compact sports sedan segment and with that unveiled the 2021 Lexus IS.

June 2, 2020

November 29, 2016

Lexus Manila Unleashes 2017 IS Sedan (w/ Specs)


The Lexus IS has been a game-changer in all sorts of ways for Lexus Manila. Responsible for the brand’s continuously robust growth, the third-generation IS has found its way to 442 garages in the Philippines since its market introduction in 2013. This year, the “Intelligent Sport” sedan sees a round of enhancements, both aesthetically and mechanically, to keep its segment leader status in power, prestige, and of course, in the Lexus mindset, perfection.

June 18, 2013

First Drive: 2013 Lexus IS 350 and IS 350 F Sport

Photos by Ulysses Ang and Lexus Press
It takes balls to launch an all-new car on the race track, much less drive it before it’s unveiled to the public. Why? Well, for one, it’s easier for enthusiasts to pass judgment on the car based solely on their experience flogging it on the track. And second, track driving typically magnifies a car’s weakness and can even reduce a perceived strength. In short, it’s a tight rope walk—toeing the fine line between expectation and reality. And where 99 percent of cars fail, the all-new Lexus IS 350 succeeds, managing to exceed expectations by a whole quarter mile.

June 11, 2013

Lexus Manila Launches All-New IS Sports Sedan


Lexus debuts the third-generation 2014 IS sport sedan, with a bold design highlighted by the new dynamic signature spindle grille and for the first time separated LED Daytime Running Lights. A combination of “aggressive elegance,” a more powerful road presence and a stronger brand identity help make the new IS models more alluring than ever.

March 26, 2013

BIMS 2013: Lexus Shows Off All-New IS

Photo by Ulysses Ang
Lexus's highlight at the Bangkok International Motor Show is the all-new IS 300h, showcased in a stunning red color perched in their booth's main stage. This officially marks as the official ASEAN reveal of the new rear-wheel drive sports sedan. Clad in the brand's F Sport package, the swoopy design features the rather controversial "Nike" headlights. Whatever you make of it though, it's deemed as the "boldest design" for Lexus yet. The all-new IS 300h uses a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine mated to Lexus's Hybrid Drive powertrain as well as a CVT transmission.

January 14, 2013

Lexus Releases Official 2014 IS Photos


Although the all-new Lexus IS compact sport sedan is expected to make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 15, 2013, Lexus has released some photographs as a sort of teaser.