Lexus adds F Sport definitions

Lexus has laid out plans to offer a greater variety of options from its F Sport brand.

While Lexus F models will remain as the company’s high-performance range, its ‘F Sport’ line-up will expand into three distinct tiers: F Sport Performance, F Sport Handling, and F Sport Design.

Vehicles labelled as F Sport Design will feature exterior upgrades, including sportier body kits and wheels, for those who want a more aggressive look from their Lexus.

Those who opt for F Sport Handling will get the styling benefits, as well as sport-tuned suspension to improve handling.

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For buyers wanting something extra, without stepping up to a full-fat F model, can choose an F Sport Performance package – which sees the car given additional power, as well as the style and handling upgrades above.

The idea of tiered F Sport variants may have been brought in as the luxury Japanese carmaker looks to expand its current range with more Toyota-derived products.

Previous reports out of Japan suggest there may be a Lexus version of the Toyota GR 86 coupe, along with a hybrid version of the upcoming LX600 four-wheel-drive – potentially badged as the LX750h.

Despite there being no Lexus F models currently on sale in Australia, earlier this year, Japanese publication Best Car reported new IS F, LS F, and LC F models were on their way – and could see the introduction of a much-rumoured 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.