Do these renders make you want a Lexus IS Sportwagon?

In the premium large vehicle segment there are plenty of wagon offerings – yet Lexus doesn't have the option of a family hauler.

The ability to haul more while retaining performance and good looks are undoubtedly the selling points of a long-roof car. Which is perhaps why artists on social media have taken to imagining what one would look like to rival the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volvo S60 to name a few.

The luxury arm of Toyota has been known to think outside the box in the past (think LFA) – but it remains without a wagon option in its line-up, a let down for those who want a liftback version of its IS sedan.

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Fortunately, Instagram user Sugarchow has rendered their own IS Sportwagon.

Retaining the base IS's rear light cluster, the revised roofline ties in well to its rear design – arguably making it look sharper than its European counterparts, while keeping the luxury touch associated with Lexus.

Perhaps aiding its aggressive look is a set of up-scaled wheels and lowered suspension – although we're not too sure about the strong contrast between its red body and light wheels.

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The IS range last underwent an update in the back end of 2020, featuring the turbocharged four-cylinder IS300, mild-hybrid IS300h and naturally-aspirated IS350 V6 – with the IS F Sport package adding larger wheels and a more aggressive body kit.

In the segment of $60,000-plus medium cars, the IS punches above its weight – currently sitting third on the list for 2021 with an 11 per cent market share, up from 4.8 per cent at the same time last year, only sitting behind the 3 Series (30.3 per cent) and the C-Class (28.1 per cent).