Location
5350 Eagleston Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Hours
Open Today Sales: 9 AM-8 PMOpen Today Service: 7 AM-5 PMOpen Today Parts: 7 AM-5 PM
People in Wesley Chapel, FL, love how well compact cars maneuver and handle the road. Because of their size, compact cars can easily get in and out of tighter spaces. They are also typically more fuel-efficient, which is good news at a time when gas prices can cause fits with your budget. In the luxury compact car class, you can feel good about shopping for a used Lexus IS. This model not only gives you the benefits that any quality compact car has, but its interior is ultra-comfortable and filled with conveniences.
If you decide that a used car is right for you, make sure you shop for a used Lexus IS for sale in Wesley Chapel, FL. The dealership of Lexus of Wesley Chapel can get you into this impressive compact car. Our sales associates can answer your questions about this model and help you feel comfortable about purchasing one. The Lexus IS has a strong history of being a reliable vehicle for everyday driving. Come test drive one today.
The Lexus IS debuted in late 1998 as the 1999 model. Upon its release, it was a sport model under the Lexus brand and also was sold under the Toyota name in Japan. The first IS model came standard with manual transmission, though automatic was optional. It also had rear-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter engine that put out 153 horsepower. It topped out at 134 miles per hour and could reach 60 mph in about nine seconds.
The following year, a hatchback version of the IS came out. It had a larger engine with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options. From the outset, the IS had a luxurious, unique interior that included a navigation screen, a chrome metal ball shifter, and an instrument panel with mini gauges. Leather seating, HD headlamps, and auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors were also early interior features.
By the time the 2004 model was released, some updates started to show up. One of these was a change to the wheels, which were redesigned to have 11 spokes. The fog lamps and headlamps also got a facelift, as did some interior features, such as the addition of a dashboard storage compartment. The IS 430 trim was prototyped, sporting a powerful 4.3-liter V8 engine.
The second generation started in 2005, as the IS introduced two new trims, the 250 and 350 sedans. All IS models now had memory leather sets, LED interior lighting, and gorgeous wood trim. Touch-screen navigation and a push-button start were also optional. A high-performing IS F trim went on sale. This model had excellent acceleration, taking just 4.2 seconds to get up to 60 mph.
The year 2008 saw some updates and enhancements. If you were to get this used compact car now, you would be able to find the coupe convertible style, which came out just before 2009. In 2010, the IS improved its fuel economy but slightly lowered the horsepower. From 2013 to 2015, most of the IS changes were in the interior, with the introduction of the F SPORT Package. This package included improvements to the brakes and new 19-inch wheels, performance air intake, and performance dual exhaust.
In 2013, the third generation of IS model was available. Highlighting this generation was the unveiling of the Lexus IS LF-CC concept model. This rear-wheel coupe comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and gorgeous interior accents and trims. There were some facelifts to third-generation models from 2017 through 2020. Models now had a 10.3-inch infotainment screen and revised taillamps, headlamps, and front fascia and hood. There was some increase in power in the V6 engines, too. Streaming media was also available, as well as driver-assist safety features such as blind-spot monitoring.
Now that you see what a high-performing, stylish compact car you are getting when you purchase this model, it is time to shop for used IS deals. Come to the dealership of Lexus of Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel, FL, today. You can test drive a used Lexus IS and see for yourself what this compact luxury car has to offer.