Lexus' new sports sedan packs a hardcore V8 in attempts to outshine its BMW and Mercedes rivals - see more

Kristen LeeFeb 23, 2021, 20:04 IST

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The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance is a brand-new sports sedan from Lexus.
It packs a naturally aspirated V8, which is very rare these days.
No pricing was announced at this time, but you can expect them to arrive at dealers in the fall.

The last time Lexus stuffed a naturally aspirated V8 into the IS compact sedan was 2007 in the IS F. That line ended in 2014 - when the IS F was discontinued - but we're finally getting a replacement in the year of our Lord 2021. That naturally aspirated V8 also means the new Lexus offers something that competitors from Mercedes-AMG, BMW, and Audi do not.

Meet the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance, a new sports sedan with a mouthful of a name. No, it's not a one-to-one successor to the IS F, but its V8 and other performance bits still make it a much-welcomed addition to Lexus' sporty offerings, which currently include no sedans and only the RC F and LC models.

No pricing for the IS 500 F Sport Performance was announced at this time, but you can expect them to arrive at dealerships in the fall.

Keep reading to learn more.

The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance is Lexus' brand-new sports sedan.

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It is the spiritual successor to the IS F, which was discontinued in 2014. But it's not exactly an F model.

Lexus IS F. Lexus

Rather, it's the first model in Lexus' new F Sport Performance line.

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The IS 500 has a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that produces a claimed 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.

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Despite the big engine, it weighs 3,891 pounds and is only 143 pounds heavier than the V6-powered IS 350 F Sport.

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The hood was raised by two inches in order to fit the V8.

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There's also dark chrome window trim, quad-exhaust pipes, and a rear lip spoiler.

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The interior is trimmed in leather and the steering wheel has F Sport Performance badging.

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The transmission is an eight-speed automatic.

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There are also a bunch of advanced safety features, such as frontal collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance. Lexus

You also get an IS 500-exclusive startup animation on the driver information cluster.

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A set of 19-inch Enkei alloy wheels comes as standard.

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The car also wears unique, black F Sport Performance badges.

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Lexus did not announce pricing for the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance at this time.

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But you can expect them at dealerships this fall.

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Lexus' new sports sedan packs a hardcore V8 in attempts to outshine its BMW and Mercedes rivals - see more

The 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance is Lexus' brand-new sports sedan.

It is the spiritual successor to the IS F, which was discontinued in 2014. But it's not exactly an F model.

Rather, it's the first model in Lexus' new F Sport Performance line.

The IS 500 has a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that produces a claimed 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque.

Despite the big engine, it weighs 3,891 pounds and is only 143 pounds heavier than the V6-powered IS 350 F Sport.

The hood was raised by two inches in order to fit the V8.

There's also dark chrome window trim, quad-exhaust pipes, and a rear lip spoiler.

The interior is trimmed in leather and the steering wheel has F Sport Performance badging.

The transmission is an eight-speed automatic.

There are also a bunch of advanced safety features, such as frontal collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

You also get an IS 500-exclusive startup animation on the driver information cluster.

A set of 19-inch Enkei alloy wheels comes as standard.

The car also wears unique, black F Sport Performance badges.

Lexus did not announce pricing for the 2022 IS 500 F Sport Performance at this time.

But you can expect them at dealerships this fall.