The Next Lexus IS May Go In A Very Different Direction

Report: After Three Facelifts, the Lexus IS Could Finally Get a New Generation as an EV

Fri, February 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM UTC Report: Lexus IS Could Survive as a Revamped EV Lexus The Lexus IS, which escaped death to return for the 2026 model year, could extend its life with an electric powertrain. According to a report by the Japanese outlet Best Car, Lexus is planning to launch an [...]

The Next Lexus IS May Go In A Very Different Direction

Lexus plans to turn the next IS into a dedicated EV. It may adopt styling cues from the 2023 LF-ZC concept. Output could reach 500 hp with up to 620 miles of range. Lexus has just given the aging IS another facelift, sharpening the nose, tidying up the cabin, and revising the chassis. It keeps the familiar formula alive a little longer. Behind the scenes, though, work on a full successor is underway, and reports from Japan suggest it will arrive…

Report: Next Lexus IS To Be Fully Electric with 500 Horsepower –...

On sale since 2014, the third generation Lexus IS is well overdue for a full model change The next-generation IS may evolve into a full BEV model with 500 horsepower and 621 miles (1,000km) of range A BEV IS sedan could serve as a halo model in Lexus’ transition to being fully electric by 2035 A new report from Best Car Japan indicates the next-generation Lexus IS may be a dramatic departure from what buyers have seen previously. The Lexus IS …