2023 Lexus IS packages add fancy looks, paint, and wheels
Lexus made big changes to the IS range for the 2021 model year after introducing the latest generation in 2014. For 2023, the updates are primarily cosmetic, a couple of appearance packages aimed at keeping a fresh edge on a proven package, to go with one handling package. Prices are only up a few hundred bucks as well. MSRPs for the coming IS range after the $1,150 destination charge, and the changes compared to 2022, are:
2023 IS 300 RWD: $40,585 ($310)
2023 IS 300 AWD: $42,585 ($310)
2023 IS 350 F SPORT DESIGN RWD: $43,660 (new trim)
2023 IS 350 F SPORT DESIGN AWD: $45,660 (new trim)
2023 IS 350 F SPORT: $44,910 ($210)
2023 IS 350 F SPORT AWD: $46,910 ($210)
2023 IS 500 F SPORT PERFORMANCE: $58,270 ($270)
2023 IS 500 F SPORT PERFORMANCE PREMIUM: $62,770 ($270)
There are two additional trims in the lineup, the IS 350 F Sport Design driving the rear axle or both axles. It wears the F Sport exterior trim pieces like the grille, bumpers, decklid spoiler, and badging, as well as a quartet of 19-inch F Sport alloy wheels. There are two reasons the Design trim is less less expensive than the regular F Sport, the first being that it's missing standard and optional features. The Design doesn't get goodies like the heated, leather-trimmed steering wheel, climate-controlled front seats, or rain-sensing wipers, nor can it be optioned with tech like the driver's memory seat and NuLuxe surfaces with black geometric trim.
The second reason is that the IS 350 F Sport gains a Handling Package for 2023, installing an adaptive suspension, Drive Mode Select with Sport S/S+ and Custom Modes, and on the RWD version, a Torsen limited-slip differential. Because the AWD version lacks the LSD, the package costs $770 on that model, versus $1,610 for the RWD trim. The F Sport Handling Package can be upgraded with 19-inch matte black forged BBS wheels.