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Lexus Unveils the IS 500 Climax Edition — Possibly the Final V8 IS
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Jun 27, 2025
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General
Retail Price
TBC
RM 1,468,000
Top Speed(km/h)
-
185
0-100km/h(s)
-
6.9
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
-
6.6
Launched Year
2025
2024
On Sale
X
√
Warranty Manufacturer
-
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Hybrid(HEV,MHEV)
Body
Segment
Luxury
Grand Tourer
Length(mm)
-
5125
Width(mm)
-
1890
Height(mm)
-
1940
Wheelbase(mm)
-
3000
Weight(kg)
-
2905
Doors
-
5
Seats
-
4
Fueltank(litres)
-
60
Engine
Capacity(cc)
4986
2393
Capacity(L)
5.0
2.5
Aspiration Form
NA
Turbo
Engine Power(PS)
481
278.9
Engine Power(kW)
354
205.1
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
7100
6000
Engine Torque(Nm)
535
460
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
4800
3000
Cylinder Arrangement
V-type(V)
Inline(L)
Number of Cylinders
8
4
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
-
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Front Motor Output(kW)
-
64.9
Front Motor Torque(Nm)
-
292
Rear Motor Output(kW)
-
76.8
Rear Motor Torque(Nm)
-
169
Number Of Motors
-
2
Combined System Output(PS)
-
376.3
Combined System Output(kW)
-
276.7
Battery Type
-
Nickel Metal-Hydride
Transmission
Number of gear
8
6
Transmission
AT
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
-
All Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
-
Double Wishbone Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
-
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
-
225 / 55R19
Rear Tyres
-
225 / 55R19
Spare Tyre
-
T165 / 80D17
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
139
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
-
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
-
●
Seatbelt Reminder
-
All Seats
Blind Spot Info System
-
●
Lane-keeping Alert
-
●
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
●
Collision Warning
-
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
-
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
-
●
Front Side Airbags
-
●
Front Curtain Airbags
-
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
-
●
knee_airbags
-
●
ISOFIX
-
●
Airbag Disable Function
-
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
-
ACC
Parking Sensor Front
-
●
Parking Sensor Rear
-
●
Parking Camera
-
360-degree
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
-
●
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
-
Manual
Multi-function Steering Wheel
-
●
Paddle Shift
-
●
Instrument Cluster
-
12.3-inch Digital (with TFT)
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
-
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
-
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
-
8-way Power Adjustment (Driver)
Seat Features(Passenger)
-
4-way Power Adjustment
Seat Features(Rear)
-
50:50 Split-folding
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
-
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge
Rear Air-con
-
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
-
LED
Taillamps
-
LED
Daytime Running Lights
-
●
Auto Headlamps
-
●
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
-
●
Interior Lighting
-
●
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
-
●single sunroof
Sunshade
-
●
Folding Wing Mirrors
-
●
Auto Wipers
-
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
-
Wide Touchscreen Display
Screen Size(inch)
-
14
Rear Entertainment
-
●
Speaker Brand
-
Lexus Premium
Speakers
-
23
Lexus IS vs Lexus LM Compare Review at PCauto
If you are unsure whether to purchase the 2025 Lexus IS 500 Climax Edition (Japan Version) or 2024 Lexus LM Vellfire（4-seat LM500h）, this detailed comparison will assist you in making the right decision. We provide a thorough evaluation of price, dimensions, fuel consumption, cabin space, configurations, and colour options, guiding you to find the vehicle that best meets your needs.
2025 Lexus IS 500 Climax Edition (Japan Version) Compare Review
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 Climax Edition (Japan Version) has a starting price of TBC, and the launch date is 2025. It runs on Petrol, and the lowest fuel consumption is -L/100km.
2024 Lexus LM Vellfire（4-seat LM500h） Compare Review
The 2024 Lexus LM Vellfire（4-seat LM500h） has a starting price of RM 1,468,000, and the launch date is 2024. It runs on Petrol Hybrid(HEV,MHEV), and the lowest fuel consumption is 6.6L/100km.
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Lexus IS vs Lexus LM Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS | Luxurious interiorFront seats are comfortableDriving chassis is interesting, ride is not stiff | Basic four-cylinder power is weakBack row seat space is smaller than that of competing sedansThe acceleration of the IS500 model is behind that of the best in the same class |
| Lexus LM | The vehicle is extremely luxuriousSpace is exceptionally spaciousRich and diverse configurationsComfortable and convenientLarge space | It is somewhat excessive in terms of interior space. |
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