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Exclusive Incognito – All-new to the Lexus color palette
Unique two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed seats, door accents, and center console
19-inch seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS® wheels
Unique serialized Launch Edition badge included
SEBRING, Fla. (March 19, 2021) – Hot on the heels of last month’s IS 500 F SPORT Performance world premiere, Lexus is proud to unveil the 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition. Only 500 serialized vehicles will be produced, and it will be sold exclusively in North America.
The IS 500 Launch Edition will be powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine introduced in the standard IS 500. Generating 472 hp at 7,100 rpm and 395 lb.-ft of peak torque at 4,800 rpm, this engine offers the linear acceleration and V8 muscle that driving enthusiasts crave. However, buyers that desire additional distinction will find numerous interior and exterior enhancements in the IS 500 Launch Edition.
Standing apart from the standard IS 500, the 2022 IS 500 Launch Edition interior builds upon Takumi craftsmanship with elevated interior materials, including sporty two-tone Black & Gray Ultrasuede® trimmed front and rear seats, door accents, and center console. Additionally, the heated leather-wrapped steering wheel receives unique silver ash wood treatment with black F SPORT Performance badging, and the interior will be appointed with a serialized Launch Edition badge to further highlight the vehicle’s exclusivity. Moreover, the F SPORT combination instrumentation meter has been updated with an exclusive Launch Edition startup animation to further set this model apart from the standard IS 500.
Outside, the IS 500 Launch Edition is sure to turn heads with standard 19-inch split-seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS® wheels from the IS F SPORT Dynamic Handling Package. Not only are they impressive looking, the 19-inch BBS® wheels are approximately 4 pounds lighter per wheel compared to the standard 19-inch IS F SPORT wheel. The vehicle will be sold exclusively in Incognito, an all-new color for the Lexus lineup.
More information regarding MSRP and available options will be made available closer to launch. The 2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance and IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition are expected to arrive in dealerships later this Fall.
2022 IS 500 F SPORT Performance Special Edition, limited to 500 units!!!
Why couldn't they just make the IS500 available in the fall in a way that customers want it rather than forcing these package that are overthought and too "boy racer" for the professional male that wants a nicely equipped sedan with a powerful engine...Seriously Lexus, you aren't the king of sport sedans so stop acting as if the world is flocking to your feet to get these and stop annoying those that are loyal to the brand. Open your configuration tool and let me order one the way I want
^^ I want to be able to order mine in white with a white interior and without the BBS wheels, and even the Enkei wheels aren't my thing. I would love to have the ability to have my IS500 wheels to be closer to those of the IS350, add the quad tip, the raised hood and that's it. Subtle design tweaks with a powerful engine.
Is it just me or is he hinting at an IS F there? As someone that thought there was no way an IS F was coming, this almost sounded he was at least teasing about the IS F.
Is it just me or is he hinting at an IS F there? As someone that thought there was no way an IS F was coming, this almost sounded he was at least teasing about the IS F.
Why say that it sits between the F Sport and full blown F car? And then say "who knows what the future holds for Lexus performance vehicles looks like". Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but.....🤔
Definitely do not want to pay the dealer markups and extra premium on the Launch Edition cars.
Not a fan of
1. any Matte black colored wheels or design of that BBS wheels
2. the color reminds me the new Tacoma grey color
3. Ultrasuede aka fake suede
Is it just me or is he hinting at an IS F there? As someone that thought there was no way an IS F was coming, this almost sounded he was at least teasing about the IS F.
I still think an ISF is coming.
Lexus needs a way to amortize the cost of the new 4.0 TT engine and 2 high dollar offerings (LC/LS) won't cut it on their own.
03-19-21, 09:52 AM
