Lexus IS F avoids cancellation, priced from $63,350*
Mon, 05 Aug 2013
Ever since the redesigned Lexus IS hit the scene, we've been wondering about the 416-horsepower IS F model, and now we finally have some answers. For 2014, the IS F carries over with the previous bodystyle, and Lexus gives its sport sedan some small changes to go with a higher starting price of $63,350 (*not including $910 for destination) when it goes on sale in October. Compared to the 2013 model (shown above), the price has risen by $1,600.
For that extra money, buyers will get a couple styling changes like the new carbon fiber decklid spoiler and LED fog lights, as well as some minor interior updates like headrests embossed with the "F" logo, Alcantara trim added to the door panels and center console cover, semi-aniline leather replacing the black leather and black Alcantara seat-inserts added to cars equipped with the red leather seats.
The price hike for the IS F is considerably higher than the rest of the 2014 IS lineup such as the $885 increase for the new IS250 and the $855 drop for the IS350 while pricing for both IS Convertible models (IS250C and IS350C) went up by $100 each. Speaking of price increases, Lexus has also increased its destination charge slightly from $895 up to $910.
2014 IS F
On-Sale Date: October 2013
Exterior
- LED foglamps (bulbs changed to LEDs)
- Carbon fiber rear spoiler
Interior
- All headrests embossed with "F" logo
- Alcantara trim (black) added to doors and center console cover
- Black full semi-aniline leather trimmed seats (replaces black alcantara and leather-trimmed seats)
- Red leather-trimmed seats receive black alcantara inserts with red perforation and black leather-trimmed headrests
Mechanical
-Carryover
Other
-Carryover
MSRP
-IS F $63,350
By Jeffrey N. Ross
See also: Lexus to replace GX SUV with new TX crossover, Are you the Lexus GS F?, Optimistic Lexus bumps US sales target higher.