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2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance reveal: Watch the V8-powered sedan debut
Lexus was quiet, but now we know it had a new-ish V8-powered IS in store for us.
Sean Szymkowski
It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.
The mystery is over. Lexus announced the 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance as the surprise reveal, following a couple of vague teasers talking about a "new era" for the F Sport sub-brand. Indeed, F Sport Performance kicks off a new tier for performance-oriented Lexus vehicles. "F Sport" will be the mild ones, while F Sport Performance cars kick things up a notch. The "F" badge remains a full-blown performance signifier.
You can watch the reveal above as we welcome a V8-powered Lexus IS back into the world. Even though the powertrain isn't new, an old V8 is better than no V8.
