Lexus IS News

An electric car worth lusting over? Coming Lexus IS replacement could be like the lovechild of a Nissan Skyline GT-S and Tesla Model 3

20 Feb 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

If you’re a fan of the Lexus IS and are disappointed that the series is no longer available in Australia, then there is bright beam at the end of the tunnel, with Lexus revealing that a ...Read more

Rust in pieces: From the last of the V8 Holden Commodore replacements to China's answer to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, here are 11 cars removed from sale in 2021

25 Dec 2021 by Andrew Chesterton

A new year is always tinged in a tiny bit of sadness for us car peeps. Read more

Mitsubishi Mirage supply to continue into 2022 despite safety change, but stock of other affected models dwindling

6 Dec 2021 by Tim Nicholson

Mitsubishi will continue to sell its Mirage micro car for a while yet, despite the hatchback not complying with the Australian Design Rule (ADR) changes that came into effect on November 1.The ...Read more

Lexus' loss, Genesis' gain? Why Genesis G70 could be the big winner after the shock Lexus IS axing

17 Jul 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Genesis could become the big winner of Lexus’ shock decision to axe its popular IS mid-size sedan. ...Read more

Lexus IS, RC and CT axed in Australia! New safety regulation spells end for half of brand's passenger cars - but it's still committed to ES, LC and LS

2 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus Australia has discontinued the IS mid-size sedan, RC sports coupe and CT small hatchback due to a new local safety regulation that’s a world first ...Read more

2021 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance detailed: IS F successor goes BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63 hunting with naturally aspirated V8

23 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

The Lexus IS F sports sedan is finally back – kind of ...Read more

New era of Lexus performance cars starting soon! But will 2021 IS 500 lead the way to take on BMW M340i and Mercedes-AMG C43 sedans?

16 Feb 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus has revealed it is about to embark on a new era of performance vehicles, but what exactly is in store remains a mystery, although there are more than a few clues out there Read more

2021 Lexus IS pricing and specs detailed: BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4 sedan rival gets major facelift

15 Oct 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details for the heavily facelifted IS mid-sizer ahead of the rear-wheel-drive sports sedan’s showroom arrival on November 6 ...Read more

Lexus IS F 2021 to be revealed in November! New Mercedes-AMG C63 rival to return with naturally aspirated V8: report

4 Sep 2020 by Justin Hilliard

According to a new report, Lexus will reveal three very exciting models in the next year or so, with an expansion of its F high-performance line-up to come, headlined by the returning IS F sports ...Read more

New Lexus CT200h, IS, GS, LS, RC, LC and RX 2021 pricing detailed: Mercedes-Benz rival adjusts model costs

10 Aug 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus Australia has adjusted the pricing of the CT200h small hatchback, IS mid-size sedan, GS large sedan, LS upper-large sedan, RC and LC sports cars, and RX large SUV (see full pricing tables below ...Read more

New Lexus IS 2021 detailed: BMW 3 Series rival scores new looks and fresh tech

16 Jun 2020 by Tung Nguyen

Lexus has ripped the covers off its new IS, revealing updated styling and boosted technology for the mid-size sedan that will land in Australian showrooms in late 2020.From the outside, the new IS ...Read more

New Lexus IS Black Line 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Special-edition sedan blacks out

6 Mar 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus Australia has released a special-edition version of its IS mid-size sedan, dubbed Black Line Read more

Lexus introduces capped-price servicing, but how much does it cost?

8 Jan 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Lexus Australia has moved to improve its aftersales offer by introducing more affordable capped-pricing servicing Read more

Mazda and Lexus buddy up for new luxury models

21 Jun 2019 by Jake Williams

Toyota will reportedly borrow Mazda’s upcoming SkyActiv rear-wheel drive platform and inline-six engines for future products - if the automotive rumour mill is to be believed.As reported by Japan’s ...Read more

Lexus Australia launches EOFY sales offers

28 May 2019 by Jake Williams

Lexus Australia has announced drive-away pricing for its volume selling SUVs and IS sedan in a bid to pump up sales before the end of the financial year.First cab off the rank is the UX200 Luxury ...Read more

Takata airbag recalls extend to Lexus

17 Jan 2017 by Robbie Wallis

Lexus Australia has announced it will recall 2166 vehicles over an airbag fault, the latest in a long list of malfunctioning airbags made by embattled Japanese parts manufacturer Takata. Read more

Lexus IS 2016 | new car sales price

28 Nov 2016 by Derek Ogden

The new IS upgrades are expected to help Lexus achieve a sales record in Australia of more than 9000 vehicles. Read more

Luxury starts at $40,000 for Lexus

2 Oct 2015 by Craig Duff

Luxury for Lexus starts at $40,000. That's the Japanese brand's global view and one endorsed by its Australian chief executive Sean Hanley. Read more

ANCAP gives 5 stars to Polo, CT200h and Lexus IS

22 Aug 2014 by Stuart Martin

Polo, CT200h and Lexus IS get maximum safety rating.The latest round of crash-test rankings has given five stars to a trio of fresh cars - while also giving them a backhander over the absence of ...Read more

2014 World Car of the Year shortlist

14 Feb 2014 by Karla Pincott

The New York motor show in April will see the announcement of which vehicle has won the 2014 World COTY, and there looks to be a tough -- and very varied -- field of finalists.Last year's winner was ...Read more