Although the Lexus IS 300, 350, and 500 are fundamentally unchanged for 2024, they do come with a few new design options that may appeal to buyers. However, that novelty comes at the cost of moderate price increases across the range. As ever, the IS range starts with the 300. The model continues to be powered by a familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that makes 241 hp and 350 Nm of torque for RWD models, or a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 260 hp and 320 Nm of torque for the AWD model. IS 300 prices start at US$ 41,235 (all prices include US$ 1,150 delivery fee) for 2024, which is a modest increase of US$ 650.
However, the IS 300 also comes with new
options in the coming year. Lexus has added the F Sport Design grade to both
the RWD and AWD models. This adds styling elements like 19-inch F Sport alloy
wheels, and F Sport Design badging. It carries an MSRP of US$ 43,235. Buyers
who want style inside and out can opt for the IS 300 F Sport. It gets the same
exterior styling, along with heated/ventilated front seats, aluminum pedals, a
heated steering wheel, and other F Sport interior enhancements. Prices for the
model start at US$ 44,905. Moving up the range, the IS 350 is also powered by
the 3.5-liter V6, but it gets 311 hp and 380 Nm of
torque whether it’s equipped to the rear or the all-wheel-drive model.
For the F sport trim, a new Blackout
Package has been added in 2024. To order the package, buyers must also get the
Handling Package, but it dds 19-inch matte black BBS forged alloy wheel, black
side mirrors with dark chrome trim, dark chrome window trim, and seat position
memory. Prices for the IS 350 start at US$ 44,410, which is an increase of US$ 750
over the 2023 model. Finally, the IS 500 is the model with the biggest price
increase. Starting at US$ 60,020, the model costs US$ 1,750 more than it did
last year. Once again, power comes from a 5.0-liter V8 that makes 472 hp and 535 Nm of torque. For 2024, the model gets standard
black side mirrors with dark chrome trim, and the Incognito paint color has
been added as an option.
In addition, the top model, the IS 500 F
Sport Performance Premium, will be offered with the Special Appearance Package.
It adds Blue Vector paint, 19-inch matte black BBS forged alloy wheels, as well
as blue stitching throughout the cabin. Just 150 examples of the car will be
offered with the package in the U.S. Regardless of what model buyers select,
the IS family will be available in Ultra White, Eminent White Pearl, Cloudburst
Gray, Iridium, Incognito, Caviar, Matador Red Mica, Infrared, Grecian Water,
and Ultrasonic Blue Mica. The 2024 model will go on sale later this fall.
