Differences Between the 2022 Lexus IS and 2021 Lexus IS
It has not been long since the athletic and fun-to-drive Lexus IS compact luxury sedan received an updated design platform – but with the debut of the 2022 Lexus IS, many car shoppers are curious about what has changed. Learn more about the differences between the 2022 Lexus IS and 2021 Lexus IS with this quick comparison created by Earnhardt Lexus in Phoenix.
What’s New for the 2022 Lexus IS?
Like its predecessor, the 2022 Lexus IS is available in a pair of standard grades – Lexus IS 300 and Lexus IS 350 – that can be upgraded with a host of premium equipment packages. A brand-new Premium Package is available for the Lexus IS 300 that will upgrade style and comfort and Lexus IS 350 F Sport models will now be available with a Memory Package. Here is a closer look at what each equipment package will add to your Lexus IS.
Lexus IS 300 Premium Package
- 19-Inch Split-Spoke Alloy Wheels
- Power Moonroof
- Heated and Cooled Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with Homelink
- Lexus Memory System
- Rear Armrest with Cupholders
- Power Rear Sunshade
- Front Door Scuff Plates
- Black Open Pore Wood Dashboard Trim
Lexus IS 350 F Sport Memory Package
- Power Tilt-and-Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Side Mirrors with Auto Tilt-Down Function in Reverse
- Lexus Memory System for the Driver’s Seat, Side Mirrors and Steering Wheel
2022 Lexus IS vs 2021 Lexus IS: Engine Options, Specs and Features
The Lexus IS is a compact and fun-to-drive luxury sedan with a pair of standard engine options – a 241-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 311-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine – that get paired with an eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive Lexus IS 300 models with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine will earn 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive is available with a 260-horsepower variant of the 3.5-liter V-6 engine. A track-tuned 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance model is a welcome addition to the lineup that is a standalone option and will feature a 472-horsepower 5.0-liter V-8 engine that will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
When you slide into the driver’s seat of the 2022 Lexus IS, it will feel like a familiar friend with a cabin loaded with next-generation technology and luxury amenities. Infotainment is provided by a standard 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa capabilities – that can be upgraded via the available 10.3-inch touchscreen display. Award-winning safety is a focus of the 2022 Lexus IS and its predecessor with a suite of Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 features that include a Pre-Collision System with Frontal Collision Warning, Pedestrian Detection, Bicyclist Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and more.
READ MORE: Features of the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance Launch Edition
What are the differences between the 2022 Lexus IS and 2021 Lexus IS? Find the right fit at Earnhardt Lexus with this quick comparison of Lexus IS model years. Visit Earnhardt Lexus today and take a Lexus IS for a test drive in the Phoenix area!
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