Lexus IS 350: Price, Specs and IS History

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The 2027 Lexus IS is sold only as the IS 350, a compact rear- or all-wheel-drive sport sedan with a 311-hp 3.5L V6. MSRP runs $46,150–$50,450 before a $1,395 delivery fee across F SPORT Design and F SPORT grades. The IS 300 and the 472-hp IS 500 V8 ended after the 2025 model year.

Type
Compact rear-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan
Price (MSRP)
$46,150–$50,450 (2027 MY) · MSRP excl. $1,395 delivery, processing and handling (Lexus lists $47,545–$51,845 including DPH)[1]
Powertrains
IS 350 (RWD), IS 350 AWD · 311 hp
Current generation
Third generation (IS 250/350, IS 200t/300, IS 500), 2014–present

2027 Lexus IS price and trims

Lexus restyled the IS for 2026 with a new front end, a 12.3-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital cluster and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, and cut the range to the IS 350 in F SPORT Design and F SPORT grades. For 2027 the line adds an Envious green Special Appearance Package on the IS 350 F SPORT and a standard heated steering wheel on F SPORT Design. Prices below are 2027.[24][25]

Lexus IS trims with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD) and powertrains
TrimMSRP (2027)Powertrain
IS 350 F SPORT Design$46,150excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $47,545 with DPH3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic[24][25]
IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD$48,150excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $49,545 with DPH3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD, 6-speed automatic[24][25]
IS 350 F SPORT$48,450excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $49,845 with DPH3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), RWD, 8-speed automatic[24][25]
IS 350 F SPORT AWD$50,450excl. $1,395 DPH (2027 MY); $51,845 with DPH3.5L V6 (311 hp, 280 lb-ft), AWD, 6-speed automatic[24][25]

Every IS trim compared, with standard equipment and previous-generation prices →

Lexus IS engines, horsepower and mpg

Lexus had not published 2027 EPA figures; the ratings shown are EPA's 2026 IS 350 numbers. RWD models get a Torsen limited-slip rear differential.

Lexus IS powertrains with Lexus-rated output and EPA fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
VersionEngineHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)TransmissionDriveEPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)
IS 350 (RWD)F SPORT Design, F SPORT3.5L V6[1][2]3112808-speed Sport Direct Shift automaticRWD19/27/222026 MY[3]
IS 350 AWDF SPORT Design, F SPORT3.5L V6[1][2]3112806-speed automaticAWD19/26/222026 MY[4]

Output is as rated by Lexus; fuel economy is the EPA estimate. "—" means no official figure was found.

IS 300 vs IS 350 vs IS 500 (2025, the last year all three were sold)

For 2025, Lexus offered three IS engines. Only the IS 350 continued into the 2026 redesign.[7][22][23][20][2][1]

IS 300 vs IS 350 vs IS 500 (2025, the last year all three were sold)
IS 300 (RWD)IS 300 AWDIS 350IS 500 F SPORT Performance
Engine2.0L turbo inline-four3.5L V63.5L V65.0L V8
Horsepower241 hp260 hp311 hp472 hp
Torque258 lb-ft236 lb-ft280 lb-ft395 lb-ft
Transmission8-speed automatic6-speed automatic8-speed (RWD) / 6-speed (AWD)8-speed automatic
EPA combined (2025)25 mpg22 mpg22 mpg (AWD)20 mpg
Still sold for 2027?NoNoYesNo
  • Buyers who want a V8 IS have to shop used 2022–2025 IS 500s.
  • The IS 350 V6 is the only engine Lexus kept for 2026 and 2027.

What's new for 2027, and why there's no IS 300 or IS 500

Lexus redesigned the IS for 2026 with a new front end, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital cluster and Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. It also made the IS 350 the only version, offered in two grades: F SPORT Design and F SPORT. The IS 300 (turbo four in RWD form, V6 in AWD form) and the V8 IS 500 F SPORT Performance were both sold through the 2025 model year.

For 2027 the IS 350 carries over and gains a Special Appearance Package based on the F SPORT, with Envious green paint and 19-inch black BBS forged wheels. F SPORT Design models now get a heated steering wheel as standard.

  • 2027 IS 350 F SPORT Design: $46,150 (RWD) / $48,150 (AWD) before DPH
  • 2027 IS 350 F SPORT: $48,450 (RWD) / $50,450 (AWD) before DPH
  • 2026 launch Special Appearance Package: limited to 350 units for North America
  • [2][1][9]

Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance (2022–2025)

The IS 500 was the first model in Lexus's F SPORT Performance line. Lexus fitted the IS with a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 rated at 472 hp and 395 lb-ft, driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic. EPA rated the 2025 IS 500 at 17 city, 25 highway and 20 combined mpg.

For 2025 Lexus closed out the model with the IS 500 Ultimate Edition, limited to 500 units in North America. It added Brembo six-piston front calipers in red, matte-black wheels and a Circuit Red and Black cabin. The 2026 IS lineup did not include a V8.[8][19][20][2]

Lexus IS F (2008–2014)

The IS F arrived for the 2008 model year as the first production Lexus to wear the F badge. It made its international debut in 2007, and Lexus quoted a 0–60 mph time of 4.6 seconds. Its 5.0L V8 makes 416 hp at 6,600 rpm and 371 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm, with a 6,800-rpm redline and an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission.

Through its final 2014 model year, the IS F stayed on the second-generation IS platform. That made it the last IS of that generation sold as a sedan.[11][21][12][9]

Lexus IS 250 and IS 300: which years had which engine

The IS 250 name ran from 2006 through 2015 with a 2.5L V6. In the 2014 third-generation car it made 204 hp and 185 lb-ft. For 2016–2017 Lexus replaced it with the turbocharged IS 200t. The IS 300 badge returned for 2016 on the V6 AWD car and for 2018 on the rear-drive turbo four.

The original IS 300 of 2001–2005 is a different car: a first-generation sedan with a 3.0L inline-six.[5][9][15][10][17]

Lexus IS generations by year

Every US Lexus IS generation with model years and engines, newest first
GenerationUS model yearsEnginesNotes
Third generation (IS 250/350, IS 200t/300, IS 500)2014–present2.5L V6 IS 250 (204 hp, 2014–2015); 2.0L turbo four IS 200t/IS 300 RWD (241 hp); 3.5L V6 IS 300 AWD (260 hp); 3.5L V6 IS 350 (306 hp at launch, 311 hp from 2021); 5.0L V8 IS 500 (472 hp, 2022–2025)Announced as all-new for 2014. A heavy 2021 update was followed by another redesign of the exterior and cabin for 2026, when the lineup was cut to the IS 350 alone.[5][6][7][8][2][9][10]
IS F (high-performance sedan)2008–20145.0L V8 (416 hp, 371 lb-ft), 8-speed Sport Direct ShiftThe first production model with the F badge. It was built on the second-generation IS platform and stayed on sale for one year after the third-generation IS 250/350 arrived.[11][12][9][13]
Second generation (IS 250/IS 350, IS C)2006–2013 (IS 250C/350C convertible 2010–2015)2.5L V6 (IS 250), 3.5L V6 (IS 350)Went on sale in 2005 for the 2006 model year. Lexus says US sales of the IS rose 332% with this generation. A retractable-hardtop IS 250C and IS 350C were added and stayed on sale through 2015.[12][14][9][15][16]
First generation (IS 300)2001–20053.0L inline-six (naturally aspirated 2JZ)Launched in 2000 for the 2001 model year as a rear-wheel-drive sport sedan, with an IS 300 SportCross wagon variant. Lexus says the engine was a naturally aspirated version of the MKIV Supra's 2JZ-GTE.[17][12][9][18]

Lexus IS problems and recalls

The most significant Lexus IS problems are recalls. On the 2006–2013 IS they include loose VVT gear bolts on the IS 350 V6 (13V395), several fuel-leak campaigns (09V020, 11V029, 14V647, 18V432) and Takata passenger airbag inflators. The 2014-on IS has fuel pump recalls 20V012, 20V682 and, for 2022, 26V222.

Documented Lexus IS issues and NHTSA recall campaigns
IssueGenerationYearsType
2GR-FSE VVT gear bolts can loosen (recall 13V395)[26]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2011Recall 13V395
Fuel pulsation damper diaphragm can crack and leak (recall 18V432)[27]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2013Recall 18V432
Aluminum fuel rails can corrode and leak (recall 09V020)[28]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2008Recall 09V020
Fuel pressure sensor can loosen and leak (recall 11V029)[29]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2009Recall 11V029
Fuel leak at the fuel pressure sensor from plating remnants (recall 14V647)[30]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2011Recall 14V647
Wiper arm nuts can be under-torqued (recall 13V030)[31]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2012Recall 13V030
Takata passenger airbag inflator can rupture (recalls 16V340, 17V006, 18V024, 19V005)[32][33][34][35][36]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2015Recall 19V005
Previously replaced Takata inflators must be replaced again (recall 19V741)[37]XE20 (2006–2013)2006–2015Recall 19V741

All 12 documented IS issues and 12 recalls, with symptoms and pre-purchase checks →

MSRP is the starting point, not the transaction price. These CarWhere pages show real buyer-reported prices, dealer invoice estimates and current asking prices for the Lexus IS.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2027 Lexus IS 350?

The 2027 IS 350 starts at $46,150 for the F SPORT Design RWD and tops out at $50,450 for the F SPORT AWD, before Lexus's $1,395 delivery, processing and handling fee. Including that fee, prices run $47,545–$51,845.

How much horsepower does the Lexus IS 350 have?

The IS 350's 3.5L V6 makes 311 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel-drive cars use an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive cars use a six-speed automatic.

Did Lexus discontinue the IS 500?

Yes. The IS 500 F SPORT Performance, with its 472-hp 5.0L V8, was sold from 2022 through 2025. The last year included a 500-unit IS 500 Ultimate Edition. The 2026 and 2027 IS are offered only as the IS 350.

Is the Lexus IS 300 still made?

No. The IS 300 was sold through the 2025 model year as a 241-hp turbo four (RWD) or a 260-hp V6 (AWD). Lexus offers the 2026 IS only as the IS 350.

What years was the Lexus IS F made?

The IS F was sold in the US for the 2008–2014 model years. It used a 416-hp 5.0L V8 and an eight-speed Sport Direct Shift transmission, and it was the first production Lexus with the F badge.

What years was the Lexus IS 250 sold?

EPA lists the IS 250 from the 2006 through 2015 model years, covering the second generation and the first two years of the third. It was replaced by the turbocharged IS 200t for 2016.

What gas mileage does the IS 350 get?

EPA rates the 2026 IS 350 at 19 city, 27 highway and 22 combined mpg with RWD, and 19/26/22 mpg with AWD.

Sources

Prices and output are as published by Lexus for the model year shown; fuel economy is from the EPA. Equipment changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

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  2. 2026 Lexus IS: Perfecting the Sport Sedan — Lexus USA Newsroom
  3. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lexus IS 350 (RWD) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  4. EPA fuel economy: 2026 Lexus IS 350 AWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  5. Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2014 IS Sedan — Lexus USA Newsroom
  6. 2021 Lexus IS: Agility and Athleticism Expand Pure Driving Performance — Lexus USA Newsroom
  7. 2025 Lexus IS: A Silver Anniversary With Flare — Lexus USA Newsroom
  8. 2022 Lexus IS 500 F SPORT Performance: The IS Sports Sedan Unleashed — Lexus USA Newsroom
  9. EPA fuel economy model listings by year, Lexus (1990–2026) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  10. EPA fuel economy: 2016 Lexus IS 200t — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  11. 2014 Lexus IS F Sedan Delivers Thrilling Driving Experience — Lexus USA Newsroom
  12. The History of Lexus — Lexus USA Newsroom
  13. EPA fuel economy: 2008 Lexus IS F — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  14. Lexus IS Icons: 2006 Lexus IS 250 — Lexus USA Newsroom
  15. EPA fuel economy: 2006 Lexus IS 250 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  16. EPA fuel economy: 2006 Lexus IS 350 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  17. Lexus IS Icons: 2001 Lexus IS — Lexus USA Newsroom
  18. EPA fuel economy: 2001 Lexus IS 300 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  19. 2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition: The Culmination of Greatness — Lexus USA Newsroom
  20. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Lexus IS 500 — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  21. Lexus IS Icons: 2007 Lexus IS Sedan — Lexus USA Newsroom
  22. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Lexus IS 300 (RWD) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  23. EPA fuel economy: 2025 Lexus IS 300 AWD — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
  24. 2027 Lexus IS Turns Heads With New Envious Special Appearance Package (Sep 15, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
  25. 2026 Lexus IS: Perfecting the Sport Sedan (Sep 9, 2025; pricing updated May 1, 2026) — Lexus USA Newsroom (pressroom.lexus.com)
  26. NHTSA recall 13V395: Variable-Valve Timing System — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  27. NHTSA recall 18V432: Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  28. NHTSA recall 09V020: FUEL DELIVERY PIPE — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  29. NHTSA recall 11V029: FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  30. NHTSA recall 14V647: Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  31. NHTSA recall 13V030: Wiper Arm May Loosen — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  32. NHTSA recall 19V005: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  33. NHTSA recall 16V340: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  34. NHTSA recall 17V006: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  35. NHTSA recall 18V024: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  36. Toyota adds vehicles to Takata safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus models (Jan. 9, 2019) — Lexus USA Newsroom
  37. NHTSA recall 19V741: Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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