The IS 350 F SPORT's exclusive Radiant Red interior. Photo: Lexus USA Newsroom.
2026 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT: Edison Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 IS 350 F SPORT
F SPORT is the performance-focused grade of the redesigned 2026 IS, built on the same 311-hp, 3.5-liter V6 as F SPORT Design but adding bolstered front seats that are heated and ventilated, a heated F SPORT steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals, satin interior trim, a 10-way power driver's seat with memory, staggered-width performance wheels, and access to an optional Handling Package with adaptive suspension and a limited-slip differential. MSRP starts at $47,950 for rear-wheel drive or $49,950 with all-wheel drive, before the $1,395 destination charge. It's the only grade that offers the exclusive Radiant Red interior color, an optional rear spoiler, and optional red brake calipers — and it's the grade underneath a rare 350-unit Special Appearance Package built for North America.
What F SPORT adds over Design
F SPORT starts from the same 3.5-liter V6 and the same standard tech suite as F SPORT Design, then layers on the hardware that gives the grade its name. The front seats are bolstered sport seats that are both heated and ventilated, rather than Design's heated-only NuLuxe chairs. The steering wheel is heated and power-adjustable, wrapped around an F SPORT badge on the lower spoke, with aluminum sport pedals below it and satin trim accents across the cabin. The driver's seat is 10-way power-adjustable with memory. Wheels are staggered-width performance units rather than Design's uniform sizing, and F SPORT is the only grade with access to the optional Handling Package — Adaptive Variable Suspension paired with a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, aimed at drivers who want the chassis to match the styling.
F SPORT is also the only grade with the new-for-2026 exclusive Radiant Red interior color option, an available rear spoiler, and optional red brake calipers — all styling and hardware cues that reinforce the performance positioning. Two other options live on this grade specifically: a Technology Package adding lane change assist, traffic jam assist, and front cross-traffic alert, and an optional 17-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system. Exact current pricing on both packages is best confirmed directly with Lexus of Edison at the time of quote, since option pricing isn't part of Lexus's core published MSRP table the way grade pricing is.
The rare one: Special Appearance Package
Optional red brake calipers, one of several F SPORT-exclusive styling cues. Photo: Lexus USA Newsroom.
Layered onto the F SPORT grade — not sold as a separate trim — is a limited-production Special Appearance Package commemorating the 2026 IS launch: 350 units for all of North America, finished in Hakugin Matte White with a white-and-black interior, 19-inch black BBS forged alloy wheels, triple-beam LED headlamps, a moonroof, the Handling Package's adaptive suspension and limited-slip differential, Intuitive Parking Assist, a Panoramic View Monitor, the 17-speaker Mark Levinson system standard rather than optional, a power rear sunshade, the Technology Package, and unique carpet floor mats and key gloves. Given the 350-unit allocation, treat this as a rare find worth asking Lexus of Edison about directly rather than something guaranteed to be orderable on demand.
What buyers say
John Barreto specifically named his grade in a review this spring: "What a amazing experience buying my 1st Lexus 2026 IS 350 F Sport. The sales representative Dale Johnson was just incredible and pretty straightforward in facilitating the purchase process. I would recommend 110% to anyone looking to purchase a car from this great dealer." Robert Kelly, an AWD F SPORT buyer, described the appeal directly: "The Lexus IS 350 F Sport AWD seamlessly combines luxury, performance, and practicality. What truly stood out, however, was the remarkable sales experience. The dealership staff, specifically Sai Henry Li, Sales Consultant, was knowledgeable, professional, and attentive throughout the process." Henry Sai Li is listed on Lexus of Edison's own staff page as a Certified Internet Sales & Lease Consultant.
Frequently asked questions
What does the F SPORT Handling Package add?
Adaptive Variable Suspension and a Torsen limited-slip rear differential — chassis hardware aimed at sharper handling response, available only on the F SPORT grade (not F SPORT Design). Confirm current package pricing with Lexus of Edison, since it isn't part of the core published MSRP table.
Is the Radiant Red interior available on F SPORT Design?
No — Radiant Red is an F SPORT-exclusive interior color option for 2026. F SPORT Design's interior is offered in other, non-exclusive color choices.
What is the Special Appearance Package?
A limited run of 350 IS 350 F SPORT cars for North America, finished in Hakugin Matte White with a distinct white-and-black interior and a long list of standard equipment normally optional, including the Handling Package and Mark Levinson audio. It's an allocation on top of the F SPORT grade, not a separate trim you can special-order at will — ask Lexus of Edison about current availability.
Does F SPORT cost more than F SPORT Design at every drivetrain?
Yes — the step up is a consistent $2,450 whether you're comparing RWD-to-RWD ($45,500 to $47,950) or AWD-to-AWD ($47,500 to $49,950), all before the $1,395 destination charge.
Next step
Compare this grade against the more value-focused IS 350 F SPORT Design, or move to New Jersey-specific tax and lease math in the pricing & leasing guide. Current F SPORT inventory is on Lexus of Edison's new-vehicle search.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Package and Special Appearance Package pricing reflect independent aggregator reporting and should be confirmed directly with Lexus of Edison, since they aren't itemized on Lexus's core published MSRP table. Equipment and availability can change; confirm current specs with Lexus of Edison. Customer and staff references are excerpts from public Google reviews of Lexus of Edison and Lexus of Edison's published staff directory as of this writing; staff assignments can change.