On 17 September, Lexus announced minor updates to the IS300h and introduced the F SPORT Mode Black Ⅵ special-edition model. It is scheduled to go on sale at Lexus dealerships nationwide from 1 October of the same year, with cold-weather specifications fitted as standard across the range.
Lexus has announced minor updates to the new IS300h and introduced the F SPORT Mode Black Ⅵ special-edition model. Domestic sales are expected to begin on 1 October.
The special-edition model is based on the IS300h F SPORT and features newly developed black-painted 19-inch forged aluminum wheels on the exterior. Inside, it has dedicated sports seats combining Ultrasuede and synthetic leather, L tex, along with memory settings for the driver's seat position and seat ventilation.
The updates also include making cold-weather specifications standard across the range. The powertrain is a 2AR-FSE HEV, with rear-wheel drive and a 2WD drivetrain. The special-edition model is priced at ¥6,950,000, while the standard models are priced at ¥5,900,000 for the standard version, ¥6,200,000 for the version L, and ¥6,450,000 for the F SPORT.
The article also touches on the IS series' long history and continuing sporty character, as well as its sales performance in global markets.