Lexus IS 350 models. For 2023, the IS 350 is available in two trims: IS 350 F Sport Design and IS 350 F Sport. Both trims come standard with a 3.5-liter V6 (311 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque) and are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

The IS was originally sold under the Toyota Altezza (Japanese: トヨタ・アルテッツァ, Hepburn: Toyota Arutettsua) nameplate in Japan from 1998 (the word Altezza is Italian for 'height' or 'highness'). The IS was introduced as an entry-level sport model positioned below the ES in the Lexus lineup.

3.5L V6 The IS350 variants benefit from an even more potent 3.5L V6 that delivers 311 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. Power is put to the rear wheels through the Sport Direct-Shift 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters.

From a driving perspective, the IS 350 is excellent. Sure, there are other cars out there with more power or faster 0-60 times, but the IS 350 executes so well on the little things that it makes up for it.

Fukuoka, Japan Toyota Miyata Plant – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - assembles the Lexus IS and ES.

Japan The Lexus brand is primarily stationed in Japan, with large manufacturing plants in Chūbu and Kyūshū. However, the Lexus RX 330 was the first Lexus to be built outside of Japan with manufacturing in Ontario, Canada as of 2003.

Lexus is the luxury vehicle brand owned by the Toyota Motor Corporation. Like Toyota, Lexus is headquartered in Japan, but its vehicles are manufactured around the world so Riverview drivers like yourself can enjoy the luxury that a Lexus vehicle has to offer.

Toyota does own the Lexus lineup of Lexus car models and SUVs, but the two brands operate independently with headquarters in separate cities. Toyota is headquartered in Toyota City, while Lexus remains in Nagoya. So who makes Lexus cars?

Toyota Motor Kyushu – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - Lexus UX is created here. Toyota Miyata Plant – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - produces the Lexus IS and ES.

Toyota Motor Kyushu – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - assembles the Lexus UX. Toyota Tahara Plant – Tahara, Japan - assembles the Lexus LS, IS, GX, LX, and RC. Toyota Yoshiwara Plant – Toyota, Aichi, Japan - assembles the Lexus LX. Toyota Miyata Plant – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - assembles the Lexus IS and ES.

Toyota Motor Kyushu – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - Lexus UX is created here. Toyota Miyata Plant – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - produces the Lexus IS and ES.

Are any Lexus models made in the US? A majority of Lexus models are made in the brand's three production plants in Japan. All models except for the ES, RX and RX Hybrid are produced in Japan. Lexus has a plant in Lexington, Kentucky, that produces its ES model.

Popular locations of Lexus vehicles are being produced in the follow places: Tahara, Japan - LS, GS, IS, GX, RX, & NX. Toyota City, Japan - ES, LX, LFA, & LC. Kitakyushu, Japan - CT, HS, & RX.

Lexus GS The IS is built on a shortened version of the rear-wheel drive midsize platform introduced for the third generation Lexus GS, and also used on the Japanese-market Toyota Crown and Toyota Mark X.

Toyota Miyata Plant – Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan - produces the Lexus IS and ES.

In many ways, Lexus is drastically different than Toyota. Lexus vehicles use many of the same components but include higher quality and performance. Toyota cars prioritize reliability over premium amenities.