The 2023 Lexus IS turns heads when it moves due to its bold design, sleek lines, tastefully executed spindle grille, and thin headlights. These looks, together with its excellent handling and high performance, enable it to take its place at the forefront of the luxury sports sedan market. Let’s take a closer look at some of the features of the latest addition to the Lexus lineup.
2023 Lexus IS Trims and Features
Engine and Transmission Options
There are three models, the IS 300, IS 350, and IS 500. Each model has different engine and drivetrain options available. All RWD drivetrains use an eight-speed automatic transmission while the AWD drivetrains have a six-speed automatic transmission.
IS 300
This standard RWD version of this model uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that produces 241 horsepower. The sedan also offers impressive efficiency at 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
The AWD option swaps the engine for a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V-6 that provides 260 horsepower. Its fuel efficiency is an estimated 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
IS 350
The RWD and AWD versions of this model both use a souped-up 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V-6 that produces 311 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. The RWD option offers 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, and the AWD makes 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
IS 500
The IS 500 is available in RWD, but it’s powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V-8 with 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. This powerful engine is also efficient offering 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. It can reach 60 mph in around 4.4 seconds.
Interior Features
The interior is comfortable and luxurious. Standard features include an 8-inch touch screen, push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, and power front seats. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also included. Bluetooth, 2 USB ports, HD radio, satellite radio, and a 10-speaker stereo system complete the infotainment package.
You can also opt to install extra features that include a 10.3-inch touch screen and in-dash navigation system, a moon roof, and a seventeen-speaker Mark Levinson stereo system.
Safety Features
The 2023 IS has a long list of impressive safety features for the luxury car. Driver-assistance features include blind spot monitoring, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and lane-departure warnings. Automatic high-beam headlights, traffic-signal recognition, and a rearview camera are also installed.
Additional safety features that can be installed include front and rear parking sensors, parking assist, a surround-view parking camera system, and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Check Out the 2023 Lexus IS at Our Greenwich, CT Lexus Dealership
There are many other features of the 2023 IS that you can explore. Come discover them and get behind the wheel for a test drive. Call us today at DARCARS Lexus of Greenwich.
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