What Is the 2024 Lexus IS?
The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sports sedan that seats up to five people. The rear-wheel-drive IS 300 features a 241-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while the all-wheel-drive IS 300 uses a 260-hp, 3.5-liter V-6.
Both RWD and AWD versions of the IS 350 come with a 311-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. The high-performance, range-topping IS 500 is only available with RWD and is powered by a 472-hp, 5.0-liter V-8. Rear-drive IS models get an eight-speed automatic, while AWD cars are fitted with a six-speed automatic. The IS’ competitors include the Alfa Romeo Giulia, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac CT4, Genesis G70 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
What’s New on the 2024 Lexus IS?
The F Sport trim levels are now available with the base IS 300 powertrains. The F Sport Design adds 19-inch wheels and more aggressive exterior styling, plus a sport-tuned suspension, while the F Sport includes the features above and adds aluminum pedals, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
The IS 350 F Sport gets a new Blackout Package for 2024 that consists of matte-black 19-inch wheels, dark-chrome exterior trim and black mirror housings.
What Features in the 2024 Lexus IS Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- LED headlights
- Keyless entry and start
- Synthetic leather seating
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 8-inch touchscreen
- 10-speaker sound system
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure steering assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Available features include:
- Moonroof
- Adaptive shock absorbers
- Limited-slip differential
- Heated front seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
- 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system
- 360-degree parking camera system
- Power rear-window sunshade
Should I Buy the 2024 Lexus IS?
Despite some astute updates, including a refresh for the 2021 model year, the IS’ basic design is the oldest in its class. Still, this compact sports sedan is fun and satisfying to hustle down a winding road. For similar pricing, the Lexus includes a lot more standard equipment than most of its competitors.
