Inside the Lexus IS: A Complete Guide to Its Best Features, Luxury, and Specs

Saudi Arabia: The Lexus IS surely deserves a spot if you are looking for a luxury Sedan that perfectly balances sharp styling, track-tuned performance, and everyday comfort. It delivers genuine reliability while delivering a genuinely engaging drive across all three trims. For years, this compact executive car has stood out in a crowded segment by refusing to compromise on reliability while delivering a genuinely engaging drive. The price starts at SAR 216,947.50 for the IS 350 CC, moves to SAR 229,482.50 for the DD, then tops out at SAR 250,757.50 for the FF.

Lexus IS Variant-wise Prices

Grade	Price (SAR)	Step up
IS 350 CC	216,947.50	Base
IS 350 DD	229,482.50	+12,535
IS 350 FF (F Sport)	250,757.50	+21,275

Each price includes a shipping fee of SAR 3,507.50.

One Engine, Three Grades

All three grades are mechanically identical with the same powertrain setup.

Specification	All grades
Engine	V6, 3.5 litres
Horsepower	311 hp
Torque	380 Nm at 4,900 rpm
Transmission	8-speed Sport Direct-Shift Automatic
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive
Top speed	230 km/h
Fuel economy	12.4 km/L
Fuel	95 octane
Front suspension	Double wishbone
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Ventilated discs front and rear

Standard Features Across Every Grade

The standard equipment list is unusually complete.

Safety, identical on all three:

• Lexus Safety System+ 3 (LSS+ 3)
• 10 airbags
• Pre-Collision System
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Lane Keep Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert
• Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Safe Exit Assist
• Electronic parking brake, rear camera, tyre pressure monitoring

Comfort and technology, identical on all three:

• Ventilated front seats
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Rear sunshade
• Lexus Interface Ver. 21 with intelligent voice assistant
• Wireless charger, 4 USB-C ports
• 8-way power driver and passenger seats
• Power tilt and telescopic steering column
• Sunroof, headlight washer, rain sensing wipers, power folding mirrors
• 5 seats, 480 litres of cargo, 66-litre tank

Dimensions are the same throughout: 4,720 mm long, 1,840 mm wide, 1,435 mm tall, on a 2,800 mm wheelbase.

Grade by Grade Difference 

Feature	IS 350 CC	IS 350 DD	IS 350 FF
Headlights	1 Bi LED	3 Bi LED	3 Bi LED
Wheels	18-inch alloy	19-inch alloy	19-inch F SPORT alloy
Front tyres	235/45R18	235/40R19	235/40R19
Rear tyres	235/45R18	235/40R19	265/35R19
Adaptive suspension	No	No	Yes
Drive modes	ECO, NORMAL, SPORT	ECO, NORMAL, SPORT	ECO, NORMAL, Custom, SPORT, SPORT+
Exterior package			F SPORT Body Kit
Interior trim	Base	Wood	Aluminium Satin
Steering wheel	Leather	Leather and wood	F Sport leather
Seat memory	No	Driver only	Driver only
Scuff plates	No	Lexus logo	F Sport logo
Door courtesy lamps	No	Lexus logo	F Sport logo
Parking sensors	None listed	4 front, 4 rear	4 front, 4 rear
Parking assist	None listed	Yes	Yes
360 degree cameras	No	Yes	Yes
Audio system	Lexus Premium	Lexus Premium	Mark Levinson
Speakers	10	10	17

What the FF Actually Adds

The FF costs SAR 21,275 more than the DD. Three of its additions are mechanical rather than cosmetic.

• Adaptive suspension. The only IS grade with it.
• Five drive modes, including Custom and SPORT+, against three on the other grades.
• Staggered tyres, with 265/35R19 at the rear against 235/40R19 at the front. Wider rear rubber on a rear-drive car means more traction under power.
• Mark Levinson audio with 17 speakers, replacing the 10-speaker Lexus Premium system.
• F Sport body kit, aluminium satin trim, F Sport steering wheel and badged scuff plates.

If you want the IS to drive differently rather than just look different, the FF is the only grade that changes the hardware.

Which Lexus IS Should You Buy?

The IS 350 DD at SAR 229,482.50 is the best value pick for SAR 12,535 over the CC you gain triple Bi LED headlights, 19-inch wheels, wood interior trim, a wood and leather steering wheel, driver seat memory, front and rear parking sensors, parking assist, and a 360-degree camera system. If you want the best driving, then go for the IS 350 FF at SAR 250,757.50. It also brings Adaptive suspension, five drive modes, staggered rear tyres, and the 17-speaker Mark Levinson system. The IS 350 CC at SAR 216,947.50 only makes sense if you have serious budget restrictions. Although you still get the same 311 hp V6, rear-wheel drive, ventilated seats, twin 12.3-inch displays with navigation, 64-colour ambient lighting, a rear sunshade and the full LSS+ 3 suite with 10 airbags. But it misses some of the most important features like the parking sensors, parking assist and the 360-degree cameras.

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