2024 Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Review
The 2024 Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Performance is taking the world by storm, with both customers and journalists believing it to be one of the best sports sedans anyone can buy. While the IS 500 F-Sport Performance has a rowdy V8, it still adheres to the Lexus musts of luxury, refinement, and relaxing.
Lexus Luxury & Performance
Luxury is one of the topics TopSpeed touched on in their recent review of the IS 500 F-Sport Performance saying, “Those fortunate enough to experience the interior of the IS 500 F Sport Performance when the car is underway will note a surprising degree of quiet —until the V-8 is called upon to execute vigorously. Even with all of its performance potential, the IS 500 FSP still reflects the traditional Lexus values of luxury, comfort and refinement. The seats are nicely upholstered, supple and supportive. Secondary controls fall readily to hand and the dash layout is intuitive.”
The Engine of Legends
Under the hood of the IS 500 is a tried and true 5.0-liter V8 that produces 472 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque while combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The Lexus 5.0-liter V8 is something of a legend, first appearing in the first-ever Lexus F car, the IS F, and later being reworked for the RC F, GS F, LC 500, and now the IS 500 F-Sport Performance. This sets the Lexus apart as the only vehicle in its class to have a V8.
Performance For Adults
Even with the legendary V8 in the front of the car, the IS 500 is still a luxury car for customers that still have the desire for a strong performance car, but still would like the use of a trunk, backseat, and overall comfort. When speaking on the performance attributes of the IS 500, TopSpeed said, “Yet the Lexus also delivers the goods in a manner expected of a sport sedan of this caliber. Steering is accurate and communicative. Brake feel is good and stopping power is more than adequate. Grip is abundant, and throttle response is ideal. What’s more, drivers who enjoy hanging the tail out and roasting the rear tires through corners will find the IS 500 FSP more than amenable to that sort of hooliganism as well. The car’s engineering team also saw fit to allow revving the engine to redline in neutral when at a standstill—just because it sounds so good.”
What’s New For 2024?
New for 2024, the IS 500 F-Sport Performance now features black side mirrors with dark chrome trim. Buyers can opt for the Premium Special Appearance Package that is standard with Blue Vector paint, 19-inch matte black BBS wheels, blue stitching inside the cabin, and a SmartAccess Key Card. This exclusive package will be limited to just 150 cars here in the United States.
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