All in on the Sport Sedan

The all new 2021 Lexus IS creates a thrilling compact luxury sport sedan driving experience in an innovative package. The IS encompasses a new sleek design, powerful engineering, thorough safety features, and modern technological capabilities. The 2021 Lexus IS packages everything a luxury and a sports car driver could desire into a sleekly enticing compact luxury sport sedan.

Sleek Athletic Design

 The provocative new silhouette is both athletic and sleek.  The IS features agile lines contoured against aggressive sharpness, ensuring it stands out from the crowd.  Some key design highlights on the sporty, sleek profile:

• Lower center of gravity with wider proportions
• Lower hood
• Wider wheel well arches
• Available 19 inch wheels and larger diameter tires
• Redesigned grille
• New slender headlamps
• Dramatic L shaped blade-style light bar across rear of vehicle

Engineered Performance

Designed to perform, the IS is the product of extensive performance engineering and research.  Committed to providing the ultimate driving experience, the IS has been engineered to withstand the most challenging driving conditions.  An enhanced body design and suspension layout have reduced unwanted vibrations and noise, while increasing driving performance and riding comfort.  Some of the most riveting performance features include:

• Linear steering
• Optimized handling
• Improved brake response
• Improved suspension system
• Enhanced response to steering input
• Dynamic Handling package available
• Rigidity enhancements
• AWD and rear wheel drive available
• 3 engine options available

Technologically Modern

The luxuriously modern interior of the 2021 Lexus IS is just as impressively sleek as the exterior, and brimming with technology.  From the available touch screen infotainment system, surround sound audio system, and multimedia capabilities, you will be well connected and technologically equipped wherever the road takes you.  Some options available on the IS are:

• Infotainment system with up to a 10.3” touch screen
• Multimedia system featuring Apple CarPlay® compatibility, Android AutoTM compatibility, and Amazon Alexa integration
• Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound Audio System available with 17 speakers and an 1,800 watt amplifier

Devotion to Safety

Lexus has developed a reputation for its devotion to safety and the IS remains committed to that mission.  Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 comes standard on the 2021 IS, the first Lexus vehicle to receive the new safety system. The Enhanced Lexus Safety System+ includes new additions as well as several enhancements.  Included in these enhancements were improvements to the Pre-Collision System’s single-lens camera and millimeter-wave radar elements for improved detection of pedestrians, bicycles, and oncoming vehicles.  Included in these comprehensive features to keep you and your passengers safe and secure are:

• Pre-Collision System
  • Frontal Collision Warning
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Pedestrian Detection & Bicyclist Detection
  • Emergency Steering Assist
• All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert
  • Lane Tracing Assist
• Intelligent High Beams
• Road Sign Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Lexus unveiled the new ‘Lexus AR Play‘ app, an immersive augmented reality app, that allows users to explore the vehicle virtually.  The app is available to both iPhone and Android users in the App Store and Google Play.

The 2021 Lexus IS is expected to arrive at Thompson Lexus Doylestown this Fall 2020.

View the video of the world premiere below for more information.