The final V8 Lexus IS bows out with nostalgia, noise, and old-school charm. But is the IS 500 Ultimate Edition a fitting farewell—or a relic outpaced by modern rivals?
At a 35th anniversary drive on Vancouver Island, Lexus Canada’s Martin Gilbert shared how the brand plans to shift from being the “best” luxury car to Canadians’ favourite—through electrification, customer experience, and sustainable growth.