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Lexus IS
This collection presents 82 brochures documenting the Lexus IS from 1999 to 2024. Drawn from dealer catalogs across 23 markets and languages, the archive traces the compact sedan's evolution through multiple generations, design cycles, and regional variants including the IS 200, IS 300, and IS 300h. Automotive researchers, historians, and enthusiasts will find primary source material reflecting how Lexus positioned this model globally over twenty-five years.
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2004 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2004 IS arrived in American showrooms as Lexus's direct answer to the 3 Series and C-Class, a compact sport sedan built on a stiffer platform than its predecessor. Two engines powered the lineup: the carryover 2.0-litre six producing 215 horsepower in the IS 300, and the new 4.3-litre V8 good for 290 horses in the IS 430, a choice that positioned Lexus above rivals still le
2005 Lexus IS Brochure
When the second-generation IS arrived for 2005, Lexus positioned it as a sport-luxury sedan for buyers seeking Japanese precision over European heritage. The 2.5-liter V6 producing 204 horsepower offered a nimble alternative to the 3 Series, while the available all-wheel drive addressed North American winter concerns. The US market saw it as a credible challenger to established
2006 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2006, Lexus offered the IS in multiple configurations to capture buyers across the sport sedan spectrum. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder produced 204 horsepower, while the 3.5-litre V6 delivered 255 hp for those seeking more aggression. A five-speed automatic came standard; the manual transmission remained unavailable in North America. Buyers weighed it again
2007 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2007 IS arrived as a turbocharged contender in a segment dominated by the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. Its 2.5-litre V6 produced 204 horsepower, while the sportier IS 350 variant pushed 306 hp from a 3.5-litre engine. Lexus positioned the range as a driver-focused alternative emphasizing reliability over raw performance, a calculated move that resonated with buyers weary of Ge
2008 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2008, the IS faced fresh competition from the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, yet Lexus positioned its sedan as the more reliable alternative. The V6 engine, rated at 204 horsepower, appealed to North American buyers seeking luxury without the maintenance reputation of German rivals. The brochure highlighted the five-year warranty and service intervals that undercut European compe
2009 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2009, the IS faced a tightening competitive field—the BMW 3 Series and Infiniti G35 had sharpened their offerings, yet Lexus held ground with a refreshed interior and revised suspension tuning. The 2.5-litre V6 produced 204 horsepower in base form, while the turbocharged 2.0-litre IS 250T delivered 306 hp for buyers seeking sportier dynamics. American dealers emphasized reli
2010 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2010, the second-generation IS arrived in European and American dealerships positioned squarely against the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, though Lexus dealers emphasized warranty breadth and dealer network reliability over sportier handling claims. The left-hand-drive US market received the full powertrain range first; European right-hand-drive versions followed wi
2011 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2011, the IS faced intensifying competition from the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, yet maintained its appeal through reliability and lower maintenance costs. The second-generation refresh brought sharper styling and a quieter cabin, though the 2.5-litre V6 engine producing 208 horsepower felt less aggressive than its German rivals. American buyers appreciated the f
2012 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2012, the refreshed IS arrived in Australian and US showrooms as a compact sport sedan intent on proving that Japanese luxury could match German precision without sacrificing refinement. The 2.5-litre V6 engine delivered 208 horsepower, positioning it squarely against the 3 Series and A4, while Lexus buyers found themselves drawn to the car's composed handling and meticulous
2013 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2013, the IS lineup offered buyers a genuine choice across five distinct body configurations and powerplant options. A 2.5-litre V6 producing 306 horsepower anchored the range, while a turbocharged four-cylinder and hybrid variants addressed different priorities. Saloon, wagon, and coupe bodies meant the brochure could speak to sedan traditionalists and those seeking somethi
2014 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2014, Lexus had fitted the IS with a transversely mounted 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 241 horsepower, sitting below the 2.5-litre V6's 318 horses. This mid-cycle refresh brought sharper styling and a revised infotainment suite, positioning the sedan directly against the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 in a segment where efficiency and power mattered equally to bu
2015 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2015, the IS arrived in Australian showrooms with a refreshed 2.5-litre V6 delivering 255 horsepower, competing directly against the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the premium sedan segment. UK and US markets received identical powertrains, though specification and trim emphasis varied—Australian buyers favoured the hybrid's efficiency in city driving.
2016 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2016, the IS faced intensifying competition from the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, yet Lexus held ground with a more conservative design language and proven reliability. The 2.5-liter V6 delivering 255 horsepower remained the volume choice in North America, while buyers weighing sportier rivals found the IS's balanced chassis and available all-wheel drive compellin
2017 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2017, Lexus positioned the IS as the thinking driver's compact luxury saloon—a car that rewarded precision over power. The third-generation model offered buyers a choice: the 2.5-litre V6 delivering 306 horsepower, or the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder good for 241 hp in markets preferring efficiency. Both engines paired with an eight-speed automatic, addressing the er
2018 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2018 IS lineup offered buyers a choice that defined the decade's sedan wars: the turbocharged 2.5-litre four producing 241 horsepower, or the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 with 306 hp. Both came paired with an eight-speed automatic. F Sport trim brought aggressive styling cues and sport-tuned suspension, while the base F and luxury L grades rounded out the range for diff
2019 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2019 IS arrived with a reworked 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 241 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that made rivals like the BMW 330i take notice. Lexus engineers tightened the chassis and sharpened the steering response, addressing long-standing criticism that the IS felt too soft compared to its German competitors. North American buy
2020 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2020 IS refresh expanded the lineup with three distinct powerplant options: a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 241 horsepower, a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 good for 311 hp in the F Sport, and a hybrid variant offering 220 hp combined output. Saloon and F Sport trims carried the brochure, each with distinct suspension tuning and available all-wheel-drive
2021 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2021, the IS had settled into its role as a turbocharged alternative to the German sport sedans that dominated its segment. The 2.0-litre turbo, producing 241 horsepower, offered a leaner proposition than the optional 3.5-litre V6 with 311 hp. Buyers weighing it against the BMW 330i or Audi A4 found a sharper steering response and lighter curb weight.
2022 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2022, the IS arrived in North American showrooms with a thoroughly revised platform and a choice between the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 241 horsepower or the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 with 311 horsepower. Both configurations reached buyers in Canada and the US, each targeting different segments of the luxury compact sedan market in that era.
2023 Lexus IS Brochure
By 2023, Lexus positioned the fourth-generation IS against a shifting compact sport sedan landscape where buyers increasingly demanded electrified powertrains without sacrificing driver engagement. The turbocharged 2.0-litre unit delivered 241 horsepower in key Asia-Pacific markets, while hybrid buyers could access the 2.5-litre system, bridging the gap between performance and
2024 Lexus IS Brochure
The 2024 IS arrived as Lexus's answer to buyers seeking a compact luxury sedan with tangible performance rather than endless screens. Two turbocharged four-cylinder engines—a 241-hp standard unit and an optional 311-hp variant—paired with an eight-speed transmission offered straightforward power delivery. Rear-wheel drive remained standard, positioning it against the BMW 3 Seri
1999 Lexus IS 200 Brochure
The 2.0-litre straight-six, producing 156 horsepower, faced rivals like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class with a different philosophy: Toyota's engineering rigour over Germanic sportiness. By 1999, the IS 200 had carved out a distinct place among entry-level luxury saloons, attracting buyers who valued reliability and understated elegance over outright performance.
2002 Lexus IS 300 Brochure
The 2002 IS 300 arrived in Canada as a compact sport sedan with genuine teeth. Buyers could choose the base model or step up to the Sport trim, which added aggressive styling and a more responsive suspension tuned for winding roads. The 3.0-liter inline-six engine, producing 215 horsepower, gave drivers a genuine alternative to the BMW 330i and Infiniti I35—machines they'd been
2023 Lexus IS 300 F-Sport Brochure
Under the bonnet sat either a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 241 horsepower or the optional 3.5-litre V6 good for 260 hp, with a hybrid powertrain delivering 359 combined horses also available. The F-Sport trim married this mechanical choice to adaptive dampers and a retuned chassis, positioning the IS 300 against rivals that prioritized refinement over aggressi
2024 Lexus IS 300 F-Sport Brochure
For the 2024 model year, Lexus delivered the IS 300 F-Sport exclusively to Argentina through left-hand-drive specification, marking a significant commitment to the South American market. The 3.5L V6 engine produced 311 horsepower, positioning it as the performance choice against regional competitors. Updated styling and revised interior technology reflected what Argentine buyer
2023 Lexus IS 300h Luxury Brochure
The 2023 IS 300h paired a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with electric motors to deliver 223 horsepower, positioning itself against turbocharged rivals that demanded higher fuel consumption. Buyers weighing the Luxury trim faced a choice between efficiency and outright acceleration—a calculus that favored Lexus's hybrid approach in markets where emissions mattered. The sedan's powertr
2024 Lexus IS 300h Luxury Brochure
By 2024, Argentina's luxury sedan buyers encountered the IS 300h as Lexus's answer to fuel-conscious ownership in an increasingly expensive market. The hybrid powertrain—2.5 litres, 223 hp system output—arrived as the sole engine option in that region, reflecting a strategic shift away from conventional gasoline engines. Left-hand-drive configuration and Spanish-language interf
2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Brochure
The naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 under the hood delivered 472 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque—a rare choice in 2022 when turbocharging dominated the segment. This powerplant, paired with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, positioned the IS 500 F Sport against turbocharged competitors from Cadillac and Genesis that prioritized efficiency over displacement
2022 Lexus IS Black Line Edition Brochure
By 2022, the IS Black Line Edition arrived in a sedan segment where German sport saloons dominated buyer consideration. Lexus countered with a 260 kW V6 engine paired to an eight-speed transmission, but the real differentiation lay in the blacked-out styling—matte 18-inch alloys, darkened windows, and a satin-finish grille that signalled intent without shouting. Against rivals
2010 Lexus IS C Brochure
By 2010, the IS C arrived in left-hand-drive markets as Lexus's answer to the BMW 335i convertible and Mercedes-Benz CLK550. Its 2.5-litre V6 produced 208 horsepower, delivered through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. What set it apart was the electro-hydraulic hardtop, transforming instantly from coupe to roadster without sacrificing trunk space.
2011 Lexus IS C Brochure
By 2011, the IS C faced a muscular field of German and British convertibles, yet carved its own path through meticulous engineering rather than raw aggression. The naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 delivered 318 horsepower with the smoothness buyers expected from Toyota's luxury arm. Against the 3 Series and C-Class cabriolets, it offered Japanese reliability and a softer, more
2014 Lexus IS C Brochure
By 2014, Lexus refined the IS C's 2.5-litre four-cylinder to deliver 204 horsepower, while hybrid variants offered 221 hp with improved efficiency. The convertible competed directly against the BMW 328i and Mercedes-Benz C350 in a shrinking segment, positioning itself through superior reliability and a five-speed automatic gearbox. Buyers valued the power-retractable hardtop an
2015 Lexus IS C Brochure
By 2015, Lexus was shipping the IS C exclusively to North American buyers—Canada and the US—where the convertible roadster competed against the BMW 435i and Mercedes C63 AMG Cabriolet. The naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 produced 306 horsepower, enough to matter in that segment but not so much that buyers felt shortchanged by the automatic-only transmission. This was Lexus's a
2008 Lexus IS F Brochure
Beneath the IS F's aggressive carbon-fibre bodywork sat a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 423 horsepower, marking Lexus's most direct assault on the M3 and C63 segment. The powertrain paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential tuned for track dynamics. In 2008, this was the statement that Lexus performance meant something
2009 Lexus IS F Brochure
When Lexus brought the IS F to North American dealers in 2009, it arrived as a direct challenger to the M3 and C63 crowd. The 5.0-liter V8 engine produced 423 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, channeled through an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. US buyers found a fully equipped performance sedan with adaptive suspension and available Brembo brake
2014 Lexus IS F Brochure
The 2014 IS F arrived with three distinct trim levels, each layering equipment and luxury into the 417-hp V8 formula that defined Lexus's answer to the M340i and C63 AMG. The base model paired the naturally aspirated engine with a standard eight-speed automatic, while upper trims added Mark Levinson audio, adaptive suspension tuning, and Lexus Safety System+. Buyers could choos
Frequently asked questions
How many documents are available in the Lexus IS archive?
The archive contains 82 documents spanning brochures, dealer catalogs, press kits, and factory literature. This collection represents decades of IS model history and marketing materials from multiple regions worldwide. It's one of the most comprehensive digital repositories for this nameplate.
What years does the IS archive cover?
Documents range from 1999 through 2024, capturing the full lifespan of the IS nameplate from its debut to present day. This 25-year span includes all major generational shifts and market introductions. Some years may have limited representation depending on regional availability.
Can I use these documents for restoration or research?
Absolutely. Original factory brochures and dealer catalogs are invaluable for restoration projects, specification verification, and historical research. They document original colors, trim levels, options, and market-specific features that help owners authenticate and restore vehicles accurately.
Are there market-specific versions of the IS in this collection?
Yes. The archive includes materials from 23 different markets and regions worldwide. Each market often received unique trim levels, equipment packages, and branding. This regional diversity makes the collection valuable for understanding how Lexus adapted the IS globally.
How does this archive page differ from the IS catalog page?
The archive page focuses on historical documents and their metadata, while the catalog page presents the current production vehicle's specifications and features. Archives preserve original marketing materials as cultural artifacts; catalogs describe what you can buy today.
Which IS generations are represented in the archive?
The collection covers the IS, IS 200, IS 300, IS 300 F-Sport, and IS 300h Luxury variants. This spans multiple generations and performance iterations, from the original 1999 launch through contemporary hybrid models and sport editions.
How often is the IS archive updated with new documents?
The collection grows as new materials are sourced and digitized, though update frequency varies. We continuously acquire rare brochures and literature from dealers, collectors, and archives worldwide to expand coverage and fill historical gaps.