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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo calipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. A red lightning pattern is laser-etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021. MORE: Everything Lexus IS Content originally sourced from: With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo calipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. A red lightning pattern is laser-etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021. MORE: Everything Lexus IS Content originally sourced from: With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo calipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. A red lightning pattern is laser-etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021. MORE: Everything Lexus IS Content originally sourced from: With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo calipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. A red lightning pattern is laser-etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021. MORE: Everything Lexus IS Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo callipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert A red lightning pattern is laser etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021. MORE: Everything Lexus IS
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: V8 sedan bids farewell on a high
With production of the IS set to end in November, Lexus is sending its sports sedan off with a bang. The Japan-only Lexus IS500 Climax Edition follows in the footsteps of the North American IS500 Ultimate Edition, and the two special editions share most features. Under the bonnet there's an unchanged naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 from the regular IS500 F Sport Performance. It makes 352kW and 537Nm, and drives the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Climax Edition doesn't have any extra get-up-and-go, it is down to get some friction on with saucy red six-pot Brembo callipers and high-friction pads ready to grip onto the 380mm ventilated discs. The Climax Edition is shod with low-profile Bridgestone Potenza rubber wrapped around forged 19-inch BBS alloy wheels finished in matte black paint. Inside the cabin black and red are the dominant colours, with the grippy front seats clad in a mixture of faux suede and artificial leather. The steering wheel and gear shifter knob are finished off with lashings of perforated leather. A red lightning pattern is laser etched into the face of the analog clock, and a similar design appears on the scuff plates and Climax Edition plaque in the centre tunnel. The Climax Edition goes on sale in Japan from August, and production is limited to just 500 cars. Prices start from ¥9.5 million (A$100,800), or a ¥1.0 million (A$10,600) increase over the standard IS500 F Sport Performance. When production of the third-generation IS ceases in November, there will be no immediate successor as the fourth-generation all-electric IS is reportedly delayed until 2027. It will also mark the end of V8 engines in the Lexus sedan range, a tradition that dates back to the model that started it all, the 1989 LS. The third-generation IS was launched way back in 2013, and it has been facelifted twice. The most recent facelift in 2020 saw the entire exterior redesigned, and also brought back the option of a V8 engine, although the IS500 F Sport Performance was never offered in Australia. New side impact regulations meant the IS was withdrawn from Australian showrooms in 2021.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Lexus IS500 Climax Edition launched in Japan as final V8 sedan, limited to 500 units
Priced at ¥9,500,000 (or around ₹51.2 lakh), this premium model brings a refined blend of performance enhancements and styling upgrades Notify me Lexus has unveiled what is likely its last V8-powered sedan—the IS500 Climax Edition, a limited-production product for the JapanESe market. With just 500 units planned, this edition is a farewell to the brand's legendary naturally aspirated V8 engine during this time of global electrification. Priced at ¥9,500,000 (or around ₹ 51.2 lakh), this premium model brings a refined blend of performance enhancements and styling upgrades. Scheduled to arrive in Japanese showrooms in August 2025, the Climax Edition is for collectors and enthusiasts who want a part of Lexus' high-revving heritage. Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: Design Visually, the IS500 Climax Edition distinguishes itself through a distinctive Neutrino Grey exterior paint finish that integrates metallic flakes into a pale grey base, presenting the sedan with an understated but aggressive look. Lexus defines the color as a visual depiction of "sporty, speedy driving." Adding to its stance are 19-inch forged BBS alloy wheels in matte black, designed to combine lightweight construction with high structural stiffness. Also Read : 2025 Lexus LX 500d launched with upgrades & new Overtrail variant; priced start at ₹ 3 crore Inside, the cabin receives a radical facelift with two-tone red and black interior trim. L-tex faux leather and Ultrasuede are applied throughout the seats, door trim, and console by Lexus, with red seatbelts and red-trimmed Ultrasuede garnish adding to the sport-luxury ambiance. Textured leather is used for the steering wheel and gear knob to remind one of Lexus's trademark premium build quality. Subtle branding elements—like a dedicated Climax Edition startup animation, laser-etched analogue clock, and badged door sills—add to the exclusivity. Lexus IS500 Climax Edition: Features and Specs Under the hood, the IS500 Climax Edition continues to be powered by the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, delivering 472 bhp. While the powertrain remains the same, performance sees an upgrade with a high-spec Brembo brake package. The vehicle now comes with six-piston red calipers and bigger 380mm 'pillar fin' brake rotors instead of the standard 356mm brakes. Special-engineered rotors provide greater cooling, an important upgrade for ultra-high-performance driving. Also Read : The 2026 Lexus ES goes all-electric. Check out 5 key highlights of the novel sedan Beyond braking, the mechanical setup is identical to the IS500 F Performance variant. The 8.0-inch TFT instrument cluster remains, now with Climax-exclusive startup graphics. Despite the emotional name, the Climax Edition is about achieving peak refinement and driving purity—true to the model's name in the performance sedan segment. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 22 Jun 2025, 13:30 PM IST
