2022 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance
Review
Pros
Smooth and excellent-sounding non-turbo V8
Confident and nimble handling
Comfortable seats and ride quality
Lots of standard driver aids
Cons
Tight rear seats
Limited storage and cargo space
All-wheel drive isn't offered
What's new
New V8-powered version of the IS
Larger brakes and IS 350's Dynamic Handling package are standard
New Launch Edition model limited to 500 units
Part of the third Lexus IS generation introduced for 2014
The 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is all-new and the top-performing model in the IS lineup. It's a V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive small luxury sedan that's great for someone looking for a capable and comfortable sport sedan. Its non-turbo V8 is the same one found in the LC 500 and RC F coupes and it cranks out a stout 472 horsepower. Lexus also fitted the IS 500 with sport-tuned adaptive suspension, a Torsen limited-slip differential, larger brakes, and 19-inch Enkei wheels fitted with performance tires to boost the car's performance.
Getting a V8 in a small sedan is a rare treat these days, and it sounds amazing. Alas, there's more glory in the sound than actual performance. And at Edmunds' test track, our test IS 500 accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. That's a little better than most four- or six-cylinder-powered luxury sedans but off the pace of full-on performance sedans such as the BMW M3 (4.1 seconds) or Audi RS 5 (3.7 seconds).
On the upside, the IS 500's adaptive suspension makes it capable and poised around corners while also delivering a comfortable ride. And as with the other IS models, the IS 500's interior is full of upscale materials that really drive home the impression of luxury. The front seats are very supportive and comfortable for a wide range of body types. Lexus also loads the IS 500 up with plenty of standard luxury and technology features.
Overall we're fond of the new 2022 IS 500. This isn't a full-on sport sedan, so you'll need to look elsewhere for the best performance. But the charm of the V8's boisterous exhaust note helps make up for the ho-hum acceleration, and all around the IS 500 provides a pleasing mix of performance, comfort and luxury.
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