Description
Engine Choices
The IS 300 starts with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. For $2,000, buyers can upgrade to a V6 and all-wheel drive.
The IS 350 F Sport Design and F Sport receive a high-output version of the V6 engine. AWD is available on these trims for $2,000. The IS 500 models come exclusively with RWD and a V8 engine.
Safety Features
Every IS comes loaded for safety. Standard fare includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, road sign recognition, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
Buyers can select front and rear parking sensors with reverse automatic braking for $565. A surround-view camera can be added to the bundle for a total cost of $1,365.
Connectivity
The standard infotainment system for the IS features an 8-inch touchscreen, 10 speakers, two USB ports, satellite radio, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
The IS 300 and IS 350 F Sport are available with navigation ($1,670), which adds a 10.3-inch touchscreen. Navigation can be bundled with a 17-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound system for $2,750. These features aren’t available on the regular IS 500 F Sport Performance, but come standard on the IS 500 F Sport Performance Premium.