Lexus introduced the last update for the third generation of the IS range in 2020. It was a mandatory revamp of its compact sedan, to keep its sales figure up in a harsh market hit by the world pandemic.

The third generation of the Lexus IS was introduced in 2013, and the Japanese carmaker refreshed it in 2016.

Lexus introduced the third generation of the IS at the 2013 North American International Auto Show and focused on the sporty side of the premium compact sedan segment.

In September 2013 Lexus announced the introduction of 2014 IS F top performer. With a V8 under the hood and on-track development, the car was a fast, on-road, best.

Lexus introduced the open-top version of the IS range at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Despite the bad timing due to the world financial crisis, it managed to survive until its replacement arrived in 2014.

LEXUS IS

The second generation of the Lexus IS was introduced in March 2005 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was aimed directly at the premium sedans such as the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Lexus rocked the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class thrones when it introduced the IS Series in 1998, and then, in 2000, it tried to do the same with their station wagon siblings.

Lexus introduced the IS lineup in 1998 as a contender for the compact-sedan premium segment on the U.S. market, and, later on, it sold it in Europe as well.