IS
The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sports sedan produced by Lexus since 1998. (en.wikipedia.org) It was launched in Japan as the Toyota Altezza in 1998, before being marketed in Europe in 1999 and North America in 2000. (en.wikipedia.org) The IS lineup includes multiple generations and variants, offering a blend of performance, sporty design, and advanced technologies.
Variants by year
2026
2020
2016
2013
2008
2007
2005
2001
1999
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Lexus IS is a compact luxury sports sedan produced by Lexus since 1998. (en.wikipedia.org) It was launched in Japan as the Toyota Altezza in 1998, before being marketed in Europe in 1999 and North America in 2000. (en.wikipedia.org) The IS lineup includes multiple generations and variants, offering a blend of performance, sporty design, and advanced technologies.
References
- https://www.lexus.com/lcertified/models/ISlexus.com
- https://www.lexus.com/models/IS/specificationslexus.com
- https://pressroom.lexus.com/my-vehicles/is/pressroom.lexus.com
- https://pressroom.lexus.com/history-lexus/pressroom.lexus.com
- https://pressroom.lexus.com/lexus-is-icons-2013-lexus-is/pressroom.lexus.com
- https://pressroom.lexus.com/lexus-is-the-evolution-of-an-icon/pressroom.lexus.com
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Lexus IS produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1999 - 2026.
- How many Lexus IS examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 3 published scans from 3 members, with the latest photo added in September 2026.