All in on the Sport Sedan:

Prepare for a thrilling driving experience with the all new 2021 Lexus IS.  The innovative compact luxury sports car has been creating a world wide stir since its premiere in the summer of 2020.  The freshly designed and engineered IS will impress those seeking both luxury and performance.  The design, engineering, technology, and safety features of the 2021 IS are all equally powerful and impressive.

Provocative Design:

The provocative design of the 2021 Lexus IS gives the exterior appearance of a sporty coupe, but is skillfully packaged into an athletically designed 4 door sedan.  The IS’s bold elegance combines sleek lines seamlessly with muscular power to create a distinctly unique style balance between luxury and performance.  Some of the key design highlights on the 2021 IS include:

• Low center of gravity design
• Lower hood
• Wider wheel well arches
• Available 19 inch wheels and larger diameter tires
• Redesigned grille
• New slender headlamps
• Dramatic L shaped blade-style light bar across rear of vehicle

Exhilarating Performance:

Lexus’s commitment to exhilarating performance is evident in the extensive research and development that went into the IS.  Engineered to withstand the most challenging of driving conditions, every performance detail was meticulously engineered to optimize performance while maintaining comfort.  Some of the most riveting performance features include:

• Linear steering
• Optimized handling
• Improved brake response
• Exceptional riding comfort
• Improved suspension system
• Enhanced response to steering input
• Dynamic Handling package available
• Rigidity enhancements
• AWD and rear wheel drive available
• 3 engine options available
• 19” wheels- providing bigger contact patch, more grip, more precise road contact

Dynamic Technology:

The distinctive high-tech look of the new 2021 Lexus IS streams throughout the entire vehicle exterior and interior as a radiating theme.  From the available touch screen infotainment system, surround sound audio system, and multimedia capabilities, you will be well connected and technologically equipped wherever the road takes you.  Some options available on the IS are:

• Infotainment system with up to a 10.3” touch screen
• Multimedia system featuring Apple CarPlay® compatibility, Android AutoTM compatibility, and Amazon Alexa integration
• Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System available with 17 speakers and an 1,800 watt amplifier

Advanced Safety:

Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 comes standard on the 2021 IS, the first Lexus vehicle to receive the new safety system.  The 2.5 version of the Lexus Safety System+ includes both new additional features and enhancements to previous existing features.  Included in these enhancements were improvements to the Pre-Collision System’s single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements for improved detection of pedestrians, bicycles, and oncoming vehicles.  All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control has also seen some dramatic safety improvements.  Included in these comprehensive features are:

• Pre-Collision System
  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Pedestrian Detection & Bicyclist Detection
  • Emergency Steering Assist
• All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert
  • Lane Tracing Assist
• Intelligent High Beams
• Road Sign Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert

View the video of the world premiere below for more information.

Lexus unveiled the new ‘Lexus AR Play‘ app, an immersive augmented reality app, that allows users to explore the vehicle virtually. The app is available to both iPhone and Android users in the App Store and Google Play.

The 2021 Lexus IS is coming to Thompson Lexus Willow Grove in Fall of 2020.