2025
LEXUS IS 350 F SPORT 2

The 2025 Lexus IS 350, marking the model's 25th year, continues to embody the spirit of a luxury sport sedan with its provocative design and agile performance. For the Canadian market, the IS 350 is offered in various F SPORT trims, emphasizing its dynamic capabilities and refined cabin. It's a compelling choice for those seeking an engaging driving experience wrapped in Lexus's signature blend of luxury and reliability.

Key Technical Features:

• Engine & Performance:

  • Engine: 3.5-litre DOHC V6 with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence)
  • Horsepower: 311 hp @ 6,600 rpm
  • Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed Automatic with available paddle shifters
  • Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is standard on Canadian IS 350 models.
  • Drive Mode Select: Includes SPORT+ mode, which tightens the suspension and maximizes responsiveness, and a Custom drive mode for personalized settings.
  • Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS): Optimizes damping forces based on road conditions and driving style, enhancing both comfort and handling.

• Chassis & Handling:

  • Suspension: Double wishbone type with high-mount upper arms at the front, and multi-link at the rear, both with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, and stabilizer bars.
  • Electric Power Steering (EPS): Provides precise and responsive steering feel.
  • Wheels: 19-inch F SPORT alloy wheels are standard, often featuring a staggered-width arrangement for enhanced traction and responsiveness. Available 19-inch forged BBS wheels on certain F SPORT trims.
  • Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM): Integrates various vehicle control systems (ABS, traction control, stability control, etc.) to enhance overall vehicle performance and safety.

• Interior & Technology:

  • Infotainment System: 10.3-inch touchscreen display with Lexus Navigation, Apple CarPlay® compatibility, and Android Auto™ compatibility.
  • Audio System: Standard 10-speaker Lexus Display Audio system; an available 17-speaker Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound system delivers 1,800 watts of amplified power with 7.1-channel architecture.
  • Instrumentation: LFA-inspired full TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) instrumentation display.
  • Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic climate control.
  • Seating: Heated and ventilated front seats with NuLuxe™ synthetic leather trim are standard. Driver's seat memory system is included on higher trims. F SPORT models feature bolstered seats with distinctive stitching.
  • Convenience: Heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power moonroof, Smart Key System with Push Button Start, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding, heated, and auto-dimming exterior memory mirrors (new for 2025 on F Sport 2 and 3).

• Safety & Driver-Assistance Features (Lexus Safety System+ 2.5):

  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Bicycle Detection: Helps detect vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists and can provide braking or steering support.
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Maintains a set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead.
  • Lane Tracing Assist: Helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Provides alerts and minor steering input if the vehicle unintentionally drifts from its lane.
  • Automatic High Beams: Automatically switches between high and low beams based on lighting conditions.
  • Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Warns of vehicles in blind spots and approaching cross-traffic when backing up.
  • Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking: Aids in parking with sensors and can apply brakes to avoid collisions.
  • Airbags: 10 airbags (front, side, curtain, knee).