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2022 Lexus IS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Lexus IS is the arrival of the IS 500 F SPORT Performance, a new rear-wheel-drive model with a 472-hp 5.0-liter V8. The IS 300 and IS 350 otherwise carry over without a redesign or major equipment overhaul.
About the 2022 Lexus IS
3rd-generation Lexus IS, second year after the major 2021 refresh; first year for the IS 500 F SPORT Performance branch.
Lexus positions the IS as a compact luxury sport sedan that blends sharp styling and driver-focused feel with everyday comfort, quietness, and strong safety tech. Compared with many rivals, the IS leans less on flashy gadgets and more on craftsmanship, naturally aspirated engine choices, and a rear-drive sport-sedan layout. In 2022, that identity stretches from a polished daily driver in IS 300 form to a V8-powered IS 500, but the core appeal is the same: a sporty four-door that still feels unmistakably like a Lexus.
The IS 300 remains the comfort-focused entry model, with an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, and a standard driver-assistance suite. The IS 350 F SPORT adds a 311-hp V6 and sportier cabin and exterior details, while the new IS 500 is the performance centerpiece with its V8, adaptive suspension, and limited-slip rear differential. The IS 500 Premium adds a 10.3-inch touchscreen, upgraded audio, and a 360-degree camera.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Three IS 500 F SPORT Performance versions join the lineup with a 472-hp 5.0-liter V8, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. IS 300 and IS 350 engines carry over.
Styling
The new IS 500 models have a raised hood, extended front-end bodywork, dark chrome trim, a revised rear diffuser, and stacked quad exhaust tips.
Structural
The IS 500 adds performance-focused chassis hardware, including adaptive suspension and a limited-slip rear differential.
Tech
The new IS 500 Premium adds a 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a 360-degree camera, and a power rear sunshade.
2022 Lexus IS specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Direct Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20–21 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 241–260 hp | 311 hp | 472 hp | 472 hp | 472 hp |
| Torque | 236–258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft | 395 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.8 cu-ft | 10.8 cu-ft | 10.8 cu-ft | 10.8 cu-ft | 10.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Lexus IS compared with the 2021 model?
The major change is the addition of the IS 500 F SPORT Performance family. These new rear-wheel-drive models use a 472-hp 5.0-liter V8, while the IS 300 and IS 350 largely carry over.
Is 2022 the first year of the Lexus IS 500?
Yes. The IS 500 F SPORT Performance debuts for 2022 and is the first model in Lexus’s F SPORT Performance branch.
Were the 2022 Lexus IS 300 and IS 350 redesigned?
No. The IS 300 and IS 350 received no redesign or major standard-equipment overhaul for 2022, following the IS lineup’s substantial 2021 refresh.
What is special about the 2022 Lexus IS 500 Launch Edition?
The Launch Edition is a limited-run first-year IS 500 with black and gray Ultrasuede trim, Silver Ash wood on the steering wheel, a serialized badge, a unique gauge startup animation, and matte-black 19-inch forged BBS wheels. It uses the same 472-hp V8 as the other IS 500 models.
What does the 2022 Lexus IS 500 Premium add?
The IS 500 Premium adds a 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system, a 360-degree camera, and a power rear sunshade while retaining the 472-hp V8.
2022 Lexus IS Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Lexus IS.
4.5
2022 Lexus IS
(102 reviews)
“It is a sporty look and feel with amazing driving experience that feels like you own the road. Driving is fun, innovative and luxurious.”
“I would consider the radio and speakers.. they suck.. clarity is not that good had to change speakers on vehicle”
Sources
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2022 Lexus Is 300 350
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2022 Lexus Is 500 A New Breed Of F Sport Performance
- pressroom.lexus.com — Whats New 2023 Is 300 350 500
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2022 Lexus Is 500 F Sport Performance The Is Sports Sedan Unleashed
- pressroom.lexus.com — 2022 Lexus Is 500 F Sportperformance Launch Editionis 500 Performance With A Touch Of Distinction