Coming Soon to Canada: The 2021 Lexus IS
Two decades ago, the Lexus IS first rolled onto Canadian roads — and since then, its spirited performance, elegant design, and luxurious comfort have won the hearts of countless drivers. Recently, Lexus unveiled the 2021 model of this iconic luxury sport sedan in an online presentation. Here’s a look at the model’s latest and greatest features.
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Built to perform
Choose between rear- and all-wheel drive options on the 2021 Lexus IS. You’ll also get to pick from three different powertrains. The standard 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four mill pumps out 241 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. You can also step up to a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 260 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. The model’s top-of-the-line engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that unleashes 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of peak torque, which enables the IS to run from 0-96 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.
Cabin comforts
The new Lexus IS comes standard with upscale luxuries like NuLuxe-trimmed seating, dual-zone automatic climate control system, and push-button start. You can also opt for a panoramic sunroof or the new, larger 10.3-inch touch-screen display. This tablet-like interface is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and comes with built-in navigation. You can also opt for the 17-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound audio system.
Smarter safety
While the 2021 Lexus IS comes standard with the Lexus Safety System+, you can upgrade to the brand-new LSS+ 2.5. This improved safety suite comes with a wealth of features, including Bicyclist Detection, Pedestrian Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Steering Assist, and Intelligent High Beams. It also boasts All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and improved stability thanks to Lane Tracing Assist.
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Take a digital tour
Want to check out the new Lexus IS, but can’t make it to a dealership? No problem — just download the Lexus AR Play app. This innovative augmented reality game lets you tour this classy car inside and out. You can preview different exterior colors, look inside the trunk, and even take it for a virtual test drive. You can download the Lexus AR Play app for both Apple and Android devices.
Canada is currently set to receive the 2021 Lexus IS in late 2020.
Kimiko Kidd is a native Daytonian. She graduated from Wright State University with degrees in environmental science and sociology. She loves her trusty old Honda Civic, but dreams of owning a 1974 Ford Falcon XB with a custom paint job and a vintage Kawasaki Z1000. In her free time, Kimiko can be found watercolor-painting, baking muffins, collecting rocks, playing old-school Nintendo games, writing her novel, sewing stuffed animals, and cosplaying as her favorite Mad Max characters. See more articles by Kimiko.