Lexus IS

| Tomoyasu Nishi (exterior: 1995) | 2003 facelift: Hiroyuki Tada (2002) }} | 4-door sedan | 5-door hatchback/station wagon }} | Petrol: | 2.0 L 3S-GE I4 (SXE10; RS200) | 2.0 L 1G-FE I6 (GXE10/15; IS 200/AS200) | 3.0 L 2JZ-GE I6 (JCE10/15; IS 300/AS300) }} | 5-speed W55 manual | 6-speed J160 manual | 4-speed A47DE/A340H automatic | 5-speed A650E automatic }} | Sedan: | SportCross/Gita: }} | Sedan: | SportCross/Gita: }} | IS 200: | IS 200 SportCross: | IS 300 5-Speed: | IS 300 E-Shift: The 2.0-litre 1G-FE straight-six powered AS200 (GXE10, sedan) was equipped with a four-speed automatic as standard. The 2.0-litre 3S-GE straight-four-powered RS200 (SXE10, sedan) was equipped a six-speed manual transmission, while a five-speed automatic was optional. The design received critical acclaim at its 1998 launch and was awarded Japan's "Car of the Year" honor for 1998–1999. A few months later, Lexus began marketing the IS 200 equivalent models in Europe. The IS 200 in Europe was rated at , with a top speed of , and acceleration time of 9.3 seconds. The styling cues of the rear lamp clusters on the first-generation models were copied by a number of after-market accessory manufacturers for applications on other vehicles. This iconic style of one or more internal lamp units, covered with a clear (or tinted) perspex cover made popular by Lexus, became known in many circles as 'Lexus-style' or 'Altezza lights'. The manual option was not available on the SportCross wagon. Lexus aimed for 15 percent of American IS 300 sales to be manuals. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the IS "Good" overall for frontal collisions and "Good" in all six measured front impact categories. For the first-generation IS in the North American market, sales hit a high of 22,486 units in 2001; subsequent sales years were less than forecast, and below the 10,000-unit mark in 2004. The IS 200 fared better relative to sales targets in Europe and Asia, while still well short of the sales volume achieved by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and other, mostly German-made competitors. This trend was indicative of Lexus' smaller global status; while Lexus' range of cars was very successful in North America, the marque's sales lagged behind its German rivals in Europe. In Europe, the lack of a manual gearbox option for the IS 300 may have limited sales in contrast to its rivals, the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes C-Class. In 2000, TTE introduced a compressor kit for the IS 200 in the European market. An Eaton supercharger at 0.3-bar pressure increased the power output to without sacrificing fuel consumption (+3.3%). The kit was initially available as an aftermarket fitment, but could also be obtained as OEM Lexus accessory on newer cars through the official Lexus dealer network and was fully covered by the standard warranty. An official concept model, the MillenWorks-built Lexus IS 430 was unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2003. The IS 430 prototype was an IS 300 fitted with a 4.3-litre V8 from the GS 430. Lexus dubbed the IS 430 a one-off with no plans for production. In Europe, Toyota Team Europe (TTE) installed a supercharged 4.3-litre V8 into an IS 300 bodyshell, the result was a ECE sedan. Powertrain and models == Second generation (XE20; 2005) ==

|Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant); | IS F: Kengo Matsumoto (chief designer: 2005), Hiroshi Okamoto (exterior: 2005) | Cabriolet: Katsuhiro Suzuki (2006, 2007) | 2008 facelift: Takahiro Kanno (2007) | 2010 facelift: Masanari Sakae (2009) }} | 4-door sedan | 2-door coupé convertible }} | Petrol: | 2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (GSE20/25; IS 250) | 3.0 L 3GR-FE V6 (GSE22; IS 300) | 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (GSE21/26; IS 350) | 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (USE20; IS F) | Diesel: | 2.2 L 2AD-FHV/2AD-FTV I4-T (ALE20; IS 200d/220d) }} | 6-speed RA62/RA63 manual | 6-speed A760E/A760H/A960E automatic | 8-speed AA80E automatic (IS F) }} }} 2005–2008 The second-generation of the IS was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005 as a pre-production model, with the production version debuting at the 2005 New York International Auto Show that April. Sales of the sedan began worldwide in September and October 2005 as a 2006 model, with the Toyota Altezza name discontinued due to the introduction of the Lexus marque in Japan, and the slow-selling SportCross station wagon version discontinued from the lineup altogether. File:Lexus IS250 rear-1.JPG|Pre-facelift Lexus IS 250 (GSE20, Europe) File:IS220D Pack Inside.jpg|Interior The second-generation IS marked the next introduction of Lexus' L-finesse design philosophy on a production vehicle, following the premiere of the 2006 GS executive sedan. The sedan's exterior design featured sleeker, coupé-like contours, a fastback profile, and a repeated arrowhead motif in the front fascia and side windows. The IS sedan has a . Production of the sedan commenced in September 2005 at the Miyata plant in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, supplemented in October 2005 with the Tahara plant at Tahara, Aichi. Production of the IS F started in December 2007 at Tahara. Options ranged from touchscreen navigation with backup camera to a Mark Levinson premium sound system and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. On 6 December 2006, Lexus officially confirmed the existence of a high-performance variant of the second-generation IS called the IS F. The Lexus IS F sedan (USE20) premiered at the 2007 North American International Auto Show on 8 January 2007 as the launch product of Lexus' F marque lineup of performance-focused vehicles. The IS F went on sale several months later in North America and Europe. The IS F was capable of accelerating from in 4.2 seconds, and had an electronically limited top speed of . The introduction of the second-generation IS model marked a resurgence in sales for the IS line, with a 332% increase overall in 2006 compared to the previous year. In its first year of sales, the IS sold over 49,000 units, making it one of the ten best-selling luxury cars in the US. The IS line later took a median position in the entry-luxury market; in 2008 it sold behind the variants of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Cadillac CTS, and ahead of the Acura TL, Audi A4, and Infiniti G sedan. Outside the US, the Lexus IS spearheaded Lexus' growing sales efforts in Europe, Australia, and South Africa, becoming the best-selling model in Lexus' lineup in many of the aforementioned markets. In the US, as of 2011, the Lexus IS was the third place best-selling vehicle from the marque after the Lexus RX and Lexus ES. 2008–2010 In 2008, the IS line received a facelift, and the suspension and steering were retuned for improved stability and control. After three years with only one body style, the IS returned with a second body style, this time as a coupé convertible, on 2 October 2008 when the IS 250 C debuted at the Paris Motor Show. A more powerful IS 350 C also became available, with engine specifications analogous to those on the sedan models. The IS convertible went on sale in Europe in 2009, in North America in May 2009, Lexus added factory-produced F Sport IS models in 2010. This facelift also includes further interior updates for the IS line. File:2010-2011 Lexus IS 250 (GSE20R MY11) Prestige sedan (2011-04-22) 01.jpg|Second facelift Lexus IS 250 Prestige (GSE20R, Australia) File:2010-2011 Lexus IS 350 (GSE21R MY11) Sports Luxury sedan (2011-04-22).jpg|Second facelift Lexus IS 350 (GSE21R, Australia) 2013–2015 Changes to the IS C include Intelligent Transport Systems and Dedicated Short Range Communication units become standard equipment. Change to US model of F SPORT Package includes revised silver metallic interior trim. Change to Japan F SPORT Package includes dark rose interior colour, medium silver ornament panel. F SPORT performance accessories include 19-inch forged wheels (set of four), with hardware; brake upgrades, front axle set, rear axle set, carbon fibre engine cover, carbon fibre leather shift knob, floor mats (four-piece set), lowering spring set, performance air intake, performance dual exhaust, shock set (set of four), sway bar set Japan models went on sale on 22 August 2013. Early models include IS 250C, IS 350C. US models went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle. Early models include IS 250C, IS 350C. Changes to IS F include a carbon fibre rear spoiler, front LED fog lamp, all sports seats include embossed 'F' logo at head rests, Alcantara upholstery door trim and center console, standard Intelligent Transport Systems, and Dedicated Short Range Communication unit. IS F Dynamic Sport Tuning model (available in Japan) includes engine power increase via low-friction piston and pump, strengthened body contact, carbon fibre front spoiler/rear diffuser, lower body weight via titanium muffler, orange colour brake caliper with LEXUS logo, orange accent engine headcover, carbon interior panel on the centre console and door switch base with nameplate, choice of 7 body colours including starlight black glass flake. Japan models went on sale on 5 September 2013. US models went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle. Safety Safety equipment on the IS models ranged from multiple airbags to stability control systems. A Pre-Collision System (PCS) was the first offered in the entry-luxury performance sedan market segment. NHTSA crash test results rated the second-generation IS the maximum five stars in the Side Driver and Rollover categories, and four stars in the Frontal Driver, Frontal Passenger, and Side Rear Passenger categories; Insurance Institute for Highway Safety scores were "Good" overall score for all fourteen measured categories in the front and side impact crash tests. Powertrains The IS 250, IS 350 and IS F are equipped with a D-4 (IS250) or D-4S (IS350 and IS F) direct injection system with direct fuel injectors (D-4 and D-4S) and port fuel injectors (D-4S only). Certain Asian markets have the IS 300 (GSE22) model without direct injection. == Third generation (XE30; 2013) ==

| Petrol: | 2.0 L 8AR-FTS I4-T (ASE30; IS 200t/300) | 2.5 L 4GR-FSE V6 (GSE30/35; IS 250) | 3.5 L 2GR-FSE V6 (GSE31/36/37; IS 300 AWD/350) | 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (GSE31/36/37; IS 300 AWD/350) | 5.0 L 2UR-GSE V8 (USE30; IS 500) | Petrol hybrid: | 2.5 L 2AR-FSE I4 (AVE30/35; IS 300h) }} | 6-speed A960E automatic (GSE30; IS 250) | 6-speed A760H automatic (GSE35/36/37; IS 250 AWD/300 AWD/350 AWD) | 8-speed AA81E "Direct Shift" automatic (ASE30/GSE31; IS 200t/300/350) | 8-speed AA80E "Direct Shift" automatic (USE30; IS 500) | eCVT L210/L210F with sequential shift mode (AVE30/35; IS 300h) }} | (2013–2020) | (2020–2025) 2013–2016 The production version of the IS was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in January 2013, followed by the 2013 Auto Shanghai. Exterior design work was done by Masanari Sakae during 2010–2011 and the F Sport models were styled by Yuki Isogai in 2011. For the car's third generation, Lexus also hinted at a revival for the IS SportCross station wagon, but that didn't end up happening. The IS F Sport models include enhanced handling and performance, Adaptive Variable Suspension and Variable Gear Ratio Steering (IS 350). Not only do the F Sport models handle differently, but they are more aggressively styled to set them apart from the base production models. F-Sport styling includes an edition specific F-Sport pattern front grille, F-Sport logo badges, and five spoke split graphite wheels; the cabin includes carbon fibre-like trim, extra bolstered performance seats, an all-black headliner, and a moving vessel gauge cluster (inspired by the Lexus LFA) that displays navigation and audio information. The F-Sport models have an edition specific Ultra White exterior and Rioja Red interior. The 2014 model year also served as the first year to offer all-wheel drive in the IS F Sport line up. International models went on sale in mid-2013. Early models included the IS 250 RWD, IS 250 AWD, IS 300h and IS 350 RWD. The hybrid IS 300h model is sold in Europe, Japan, and select international markets. US models went on sale as 2014 model year vehicles on 28 June 2013. Early models include IS 250 RWD, IS 250 AWD, IS 350 RWD, IS 350 AWD. In 2015, for the 2016 model year, the IS 250 was discontinued and replaced by the rear wheel drive only IS 200t. The IS 300 is only offered with all-wheel drive, while the top-of-the-line IS 350 can be ordered with either drivetrain. The IS AWD versions use a full-time all-wheel drive system that utilizes a planetary gearset center differential coupled with a multi-disc clutch to act as the slip limiting device. The planetary gearset provides a 30:70 front-to-rear torque split under normal conditions for handling agility, however the system can allow for a torque split of up to 50:50 to control wheel slip. In August 2017, for the 2018 model year, the IS 300 RWD changed to using the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the previous IS 200t while the IS 300 AWD retained the same 3.5-litre V6 engine. Chinese models went on sale in 2013. Early models include the IS 250 and the IS 250 F Sport. Japanese models went on sale on 16 May 2013. Early models include the IS 250, IS 250 AWD, IS 350 and the IS 300h. European models arrived at dealerships in 2013 June/July. Early models include the IS 250 and the IS 300h. For the UK market, the IS 200t was offered in SE, Sport, F Sport and Premier model grades. The IS 300h was also available in those grades plus additional Executive, Luxury, and Advance grades. The base model SE came with 16-inch alloys wheels, the Executive, Luxury and Advance wear 17-inch, and the Sport and Premier are equipped with 5-spoke 18-inch. The 10-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels were exclusively for the F Sport which also features sport suspension with lateral damping system, an F Sport mesh grille, instrument meters inspired by the Lexus LFA, aluminium sports pedals and leather trim on the steering wheel and gear lever. South Korean models went on sale on 27 June 2013. Early models include the IS 250 Supreme and the IS 250 Executive. Australian models went on sale in July 2013. Only rear-wheel-drive versions were on offer, the models included the IS 250, IS 300h and the IS 350. The IS 250 was dropped from the line-up in September 2015 and was replaced with the IS 200t. 2017 facelift The revamped third generation model includes updated headlamps, taillamps, front fascia and bonnet. It debuted at the April 2016 Beijing Auto Show with interior technology improvements including 10.3 inch infotainment screen, updated steering wheel, and contrast stitching along the dash. The Lexus IS receives subtle updates in 2017, for the 2018 model year. Most notably, its V-6 engines get a 5-hp power increase, and the rear-drive, inline-four-powered IS200t is now called the IS300. Joining the options list is adaptive front lighting, which turns the headlights with the steering wheel to improve visibility. The F Sport performance trim now includes a standard limited-slip rear differential, but only in the top-tier rear-drive IS350. 2019 Lexus IS 300h CVT 2.5.jpg|2019 Lexus IS 300h (AVE30, UK) LEXUS IS300h 2017 JAPAN Rear.jpg|2017 Lexus IS 300h (AVE30, Japan) 2020 facelift The IS received a major facelift in 2020 for the 2021 model year. The updated styling includes a larger bodywork, restyled headlamps and full-width taillamps, slightly updated dashboard, the center console/cupholders and trackpad and armrest from the Lexus RC and a larger spindle grille design. The parking brake pedal was replaced with an auto electric parking brake, and a new switch to control it. The black headliner in the F-Sport models has been changed to a sportier fabric (changed from the soft black headliner of older models). Brake hold feature has been added. An Active Sound Control has been added, which generates sound from behind the instrument panel (the F-Sport models still have the electronically controlled intake valve which can open up to let more real engine sound into the cabin just like the 2014 - 2020 models). The rear boot water channels have plastic guards to divert leaves and twigs away from the taillight panels. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capabilities were made available, as well as upgraded driver-assistance systems (auto headlights have been upgraded to be simpler to activate and to ignore false positives) and standard blind-spot monitoring with a new adjustable distance function and 3 levels of brightness. The suspension has also been revised with a more rigid body, more rigid C pillars, extra welding on the radiator mount points and front side members, new swing-valve shock absorbers equipped with ultra low-velocity valves, aluminium wishbone front suspension. The transmission tune was also slightly updated, the IS350 (AWD tested, RWD not yet tested) will downshift to 2nd gear up to 90 kmh / 56 mph (up from 84 kmh / 52 mph from the previous 2014 - 2020 models). In the United States, the F Sport trim is only available on the top IS350 model with its 3.5-litre V-6. The Dynamic Handling Package (DHP), which includes Adaptive Variable Suspension, lighter 19-inch black BBS alloy wheels, Sport S and Sport S+ drive select modes, and carbon fibre rear spoiler, is available for the 2021 IS 350 F Sport. Newer IS models (2022 - present) may no longer have the carbon fiber spoiler or side mirror caps, although special blackout packages will add dark chrome window trim and black side mirror caps. The IS, along with the CT and RC, was discontinued in Europe in 2020 due to poor sales figures, fierce competition from European rivals, and a shift in the market towards crossover SUVs. Following the introduction of stricter crash safety regulations, the IS, along with the CT hatchback and the RC coupe, were pulled out from the Australian market in November 2021. In August 2022, the F Sport Mode Black III Package was released for the Japanese market IS 350, IS 300h, and IS 300. This package includes matte black BBS forged aluminium wheels, black door mirror covers, black stainless steel window molding, triple-eye full LED headlamps, and black Ultrasuede sport seats. Continuing the F Sport Mode Black line up, the F Sport Mode Black IV Package was launched in January 2025. Available for the Japanese market IS 300 and IS 300h, this limited edition is similar to the previous Mode Black III Package. File:2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, front 3.26.21.jpg|2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD (GSE37, US) File:2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD, rear 3.26.21.jpg|2021 Lexus IS 300 AWD (GSE37, US) File:LexusIS300hAVE30FSport083FR (cropped).jpg|2021 Lexus IS 300h F Sport (AVE30, Singapore) File:2021 Lexus IS300 F-Sport, Rear Left, 10-10-2021.jpg|2021 Lexus IS 300 F Sport (ASE30) IS 500 F Sport Performance In February 2021, for the 2022 model year, the first V8-powered model since the IS F, called the IS 500 F Sport Performance, was unveiled and went on sale exclusively in North America in the third quarter of 2021. The IS 500 F Sport Performance is offered rear-wheel drive only and features the same 5.0 L (4,969 cc) 2UR-GSE engine offered in the IS F, RC F, GS F, and LC 500, rated at 472 horsepower and 395 lb⋅ft of torque in this version. This is the first Lexus model classified as "F Sport Performance", signifying a new class of model that offers the power output and engine of higher "F" marque models, but without the wider body, interior appointments such as sport bucket seats, nor extensively upgraded and tuned brakes, suspension, and chassis. Distinguishing it from other IS F Sport models, the IS 500 F Sport Performance includes a raised bonnet bulge for the larger V8 engine, stacked quad exhaust tips, Yamaha rear performance dampers, F Sport–tuned Adaptive Variable Suspension, two-piece aluminium 14.0-in front and 12.7-in rear brake rotors, dark chrome window trim, F Sport Performance front door-sill scuff plates, IS 500 startup animation in multi-information display, and F Sport Performance 19-in staggered-width split-10-spoke Enkei alloy wheels, with optional 19-in split-seven-spoke forged alloy Matte Black BBS wheels. For 2023, the IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium offers an exclusive Special Appearance Package with Molten Pearl exterior paint, Black NuLuxe interior, 19-inch Matte Black BBS forged alloy wheels, unique colour-matched floor-trimmed mats and matching key gloves. File:Lexus IS 500"F SPORT Performance" (5BA-USE30-BEZLH) front.jpg|2022 Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Performance (USE30) File:Lexus IS 500"F SPORT Performance" (5BA-USE30-BEZLH) rear.jpg|2022 Lexus IS 500 F-Sport Performance (USE30) In May 2025, the IS 500 Ultimate Edition was announced for the North American market. Limited to 500-units, this model features red Brembo 6-pistons aluminium calipers paired with high-friction brake pads and large 380 mm pillar-fin ventilated disc brakes. It also comes with matte black 19-inch BBS forged alloy wheels for reduced weight, increased agility, and enhanced style. Inside, the IS 500 Ultimate Edition has Circuit Red and Black combination of NuLuxe and Ultrasuede seats, dimple-texture genuine leather steering wheel and shift knob, red seatbelts, an analogue clock with multi-layered dial finished with precision red laser etching, and Ultimate Edition badges on center console and scuff plates. 2025 facelift The third-generation IS received its third facelift on 9 September 2025. Changes include a redesigned front fascia, new rear spoiler, a redesigned interior, 12.3-inch central display, digital instrument cluster, and modernised driver-assist technologies, while the CD player, track pad, and analogue clock have been removed. Mechanically, the electric power steering now features a variable gear ratio to reduce steering angle at intersections and through corners. For the US market, the IS range has been trimmed down to the 350 model, and will only be available in F Sport and F Sport Design trims. File:2026 Lexus IS300h F Sport front.jpg|2026 Lexus IS 300h F-Sport File:2026 Lexus IS300h F Sport rear.jpg|Rear view Equipment Toyota Racing Development (TRD) F Sport parts for the Japanese IS sedan include a front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, sport muffler and rear diffuser, diamond-like carbon fibre shock absorbers, 19-inch aluminium wheels (measuring 19x8.5J front and 19x9J rear, 45 mm front and 50 mm rear insets, 245/35ZR19 front and 265/30ZR19 rear tyres), member brace and performance dampers. Variants Powertrains Transmissions Production Production at the Tahara plant in Japan began on 25 April 2013. As of June 2013, sales of the Lexus IS had reached 1,919 units. Between 16 May 2013 and 16 June 2013, the order of IS sedans reached approximately 7,600 units, including 2,100 IS 250 and IS 350, 5,500 IS 300h models. Safety == Motorsport ==

's IS200 in Oulton Park during the 2007 BTCC season. The first-generation IS 200/300 and RS200 series was used by many racing teams, including Toyota Racing Development, Endless, TOM'S, APEXi, and Amuse to race in various touring car racing series across Asia, including an Altezza one-make racing series in Japan. In Europe, the Lexus IS 200 was raced in the British Touring Car Championship (through organizations such as BTC Racing), and the IS 300 was raced in the US via the Motorola Cup North American Street Stock Championship touring car series (with the manufacturer-sanctioned Team Lexus). race car which competed in the 2008 GT300 season and won the 2009 GT300 class. In 2001, Team Lexus entered three IS 300s in the third race of the 2001 Grand-Am Cup season at Phoenix, Arizona, and won their first IS 300 victory that year at the Virginia International Raceway. as well as a sweep of the top three finishes at Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Quebec, Canada. In 2008, the second-generation IS 350 was entered in the Super GT race series in the GT300 class (cars with approximately ). The No. 19 Racing Project Bandoh IS 350 driven by Manabu Orido and Tsubasa Abe achieved its first victory in its fifth race at the Motegi GT300 race. In 2009, The Project Bandoh WedsSport IS 350, driven by Manabu Orido and Tatsuya Kataoka, won both driver and team title in the GT300 class that season. In April 2009, a Lexus IS F entered by Gazoo Racing finished second to the team's Lexus LF-A in the SP8 class in the ADAC-Westfalenfahrt VLN 4h endurance race. An IS F was also entered in the 2009 24 Hours Nürburgring race and finished third in the SP8 class. In August 2009, an IS F entered by Gazoo Racing and driven by Peter Lyon, Hideshi Matsuda, and Kazunori Yamauchi won the SP8 class at the DMV Grenzlandrennen VLN race. Kazunori Yamauchi is the developer of Gran Turismo series, The 3 drivers, along with Owen Mildenhall, participated in the 2010 24 Hours Nürburgring and finished in 4th place in the SP8 class, behind the 1st place ranked Lexus LFA. In 2012, Japanese drift racer Daigo Saito entered an IS 250 C in the Formula Drift Asia series. The car, which was a victim of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami and due to be scrapped, was purchased by Saito and heavily customized for drift racing use. The most notable modification was the swapping of the stock engine to a 2JZ-GTE from a 4th generation Toyota Supra. A race car based on the Lexus LF-CC entered the 2014 Super GT GT500 class, replacing the SC 430. Vehicle shakedown began at the Suzuka Circuit. The car was renamed after the RC F prior to the start of the season. == Sales and production ==

Sales data for Lexus IS generations are as follows, with chart numbers sourced from manufacturer yearly data. == Awards ==

• J.D. Power and Associates named the second-generation IS 250/IS 350 sedans the best vehicles in the entry luxury class in its 2006 Initial Quality Survey. • J.D. Power and Associates named the first-generation IS 300 sedan and IS 300 SportCross the best vehicles in the entry luxury class in its 2005 Initial Quality Survey. • ''Ward's Auto'' bestowed the IS 350 V6 engine with one of its 10 Best Engines awards in 2006. The IS 350 V6 engine was also named to Ward's 10 Best Engines list in 2007, 2008, and 2009. • The 2007 Lexus IS was the winner of the Intellichoice/AutoPacific Motorist Choice Award for Aspirational Luxury Cars, referring to the vehicle owners most desired in the luxury segment. • The Lexus IS was named the winner of the 2007 IF product design award from the International Forum Design group in Hannover, Germany. • The 2007 Lexus IS was the winner of the Golden Steering Wheel Award in the Luxury category, according to German newspaper, Bild am Sonntag. This award, selected by a jury panel of 25 automotive experts, was presented to Lexus in a Berlin ceremony. • British automotive magazine Top Gear named the second-generation Lexus IS as the Executive Car of the Year in 2006. • The Canadian Car of the Year Awards, selected by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, gave the IS 350 its Best New Technology award in 2006. • The Lexus IS was a finalist for Wheels magazine's Car of the Year (COTY) awards and also the World Car of the Year (WCOTY) award in 2006. • Kelley Blue Book gave the first-generation IS 300 its Best to Hold Value Award in 2001. • The IS 250 was the winner in 2006 and 2007 of Best Prestige Car in the ''Australia's Best Cars'' awards – awarded by the conglomeration of all of Australia's respective State Automotive Associations. • The Lexus IS came second in the Top Gear Satisfaction Survey 2005, beaten only by the Honda S2000. • The Lexus IS came first in the 'J.D.Power' car satisfaction survey in 2011 and joint second in 2010. == References ==