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LEXUS IS / GENERATION GUIDE

XE30 · first facelift

2017 UK update

Lexus IS XE30 · first facelift
Manufacturer photograph: Lexus / Toyota. Model reference, not a stock listing.

Revised front styling · updated equipment

A restyled front end and equipment updates distinguish this phase of the third generation. IS 300h, IS 350 and other petrol badges depend on the destination market. Check the actual build date and grade rather than identifying specification from a bumper alone.

Generation / phase
XE30 · first facelift · 2017 UK update
Engine context
IS 300h petrol-electric; petrol availability by market
Drive context
Rear, AWD by market
Transmission context
Hybrid transaxle / automatic by powertrain

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Confirm the build date, market, engine, transmission and grade from the individual vehicle’s documents. Body styling or an F Sport badge alone does not establish its complete specification.

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