Lexus made major changes to the IS range for the 2021 model year after introducing the latest generation in 2014. For 2023, the updates are mostly aesthetic, a few looks packs aims to maintain a new edge on a proven package that comes with one parcel handling. Prices also only increased by a few hundred dollars. The MSRP for the upcoming IS range after the $1,150 destination fee, and changes from 2022, are:
- 2023 IS 300 RWD: $40,585 ($310)
- 2023 IS 300 AWD: $42,585 ($310)
- 2023 IS 350 F SPORT DESIGN RWD: $43,660 (new trim)
- 2023 IS 350 F SPORT DESIGN AWD: $45,660 (new trim)
- 2023 IS 350 F SPORTS: $44,910 ($210)
- 2023 IS 350 F SPORT AWD: $46,910 ($210)
- 2023 IS 500 F SPORTS PERFORMANCE: $58,270 ($270)
- 2023 IS PREMIUM SPORTS PERFORMANCE 500 F: $62,770 ($270)
There are two additional trims in the lineup, IS 350 F Sport Design is rear- or both-axle drive. It carries F Sport exterior trim elements such as the grille, bumpers, deck spoiler and badging, as well as a quartet of 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels. There are two reasons the trim is less expensive than the regular F Sport, the first being that it lacks standard and optional features. The design lacks conveniences like a leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel, climate-adjustable front seats or rain-sensing wipers, and no tech options like a memory driver’s seat and NuLuxe surfaces with black geometric trim. .
The second reason is that the IS 350 F Sport gets the Handling Pack for 2023, which installs adaptive suspension, Drive Mode Select with Sport S/S+ and Custom Mode, and on the RWD version a microprocessor. false anti-slip limited Torsen. Because the AWD version lacks LSD, the package costs $770 on that model, compared to $1,610 for the RWD version. The F Sport Handling Package can be upgraded with 19-inch matte black BBS wheels.
There’s even more of a threat on the IS 350 F Sport with its $1,500 Special Appearance Package. On this car, the hood and hood are painted black, the wheels are changed to a 19-inch F Sport Performance unit, 10 dual-spoke Enkei with dark paint. Lexus will only offer 480 units with this package for the model year.
Standard 19-inch Enkei alloy wheels on IS 500 The F Sport will get a dark coat finish in 2023. The IS 500 F Sport in both standard and premium trim gets its own Limited Edition Special Appearance Package, which costs $3,570 and is offered exclusively. level in 150 pcs. There’s Molten Pearl paint, which is orange instead of the white that one usually thinks of when it comes to pearls, 19-inch matte black BBS wheels, and a black NuLuxe interior with satin chrome trim and color matching. floor mats and key holder. Those BBS wheels can be ordered a la carte for $2,450.
The 2023 lineup is available on Lexus configurations. The small-running Special Appearance Packages won’t go on sale until the fall, but anyone interested should probably send information to their local Lexus. seller right.
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