Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Lexus IS Keeps Its Legacy GoingJust when we thought the Lexus IS was about to bow out, the sports sedan refuses to leave the stage. Hot off its biggest refresh in years for 2026, Lexus has confirmed the IS is sticking around for 2027, sticking to its tried-and-true formula but adding a new, limited-run Special Appearance Package to keep things interesting.Lexus has been on a roll with these special editions since 2022, handing IS fans a new exclusive flavor every year without messing with the core recipe. The 2027 Special Appearance Package keeps that tradition alive, debuting as the grand finale of the IS 25th Legacy Tour in Miami – a fitting sendoff for a nameplate that's been around for a quarter-century.LexusView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleEnvious Green Takes Center StageThe real showstopper here is the new paint job called Envious – a deep, satin green that ditches the usual grayscale snooze-fest and gives the IS a whole new attitude. Throw in some gloss-black accents, and you've got a sedan that looks meaner and moodier, but still manages to keep things classy.AdvertisementAdvertisementSince the Special Appearance Package rides on the IS 350 F SPORT, you get the aggressive body kit and that oversized grille right out of the gate. Lexus piles on 19-inch black forged BBS wheels – still some of the best-looking factory rims you'll find on an IS. With the green paint, black wheels, and those F SPORT touches, this version pops way more than any previous appearance package.It's mostly business as usual inside – black everywhere – but Lexus couldn't resist adding a few special touches. The seats get black NuLuxe with Ultrasuede inserts, and green stitching snakes across the seats, dash, console, and doors. Satin chrome trim swaps in for some of the darker bits, pulling the look together without turning the cabin into a circus.LexusSame Naturally Aspirated V6Under the hood? No surprises, and that's probably just how IS fans like it. The 2027 model sticks with the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6, good for 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel-drive versions get an eight-speed auto, while all-wheel-drive models keep the six-speed.Since this package is built on the IS 350 F SPORT, you also score the Handling Package as standard. That means Adaptive Variable Suspension, a bunch of drive modes, and a Torsen limited-slip diff on rear-drive models for sharper cornering.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor what's basically an appearance package, the equipment list is stacked. Lexus throws in the Technology Package – think Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, and Front Cross-Traffic Alert – plus Triple Beam LED headlights, a moonroof, panoramic view monitor, parking assist, a power rear sunshade, Mark Levinson audio, and a Smart Access Key Card.Lexus says the Special Appearance Package lands at dealerships later this year, but only 350 will make it to North America. Pricing? We'll have to wait and see.LexusA Final Chapter Before an Electric Successor?The timing here is no accident – rumors keep swirling about a totally different future for the Lexus IS. Word on the street is the next-gen IS will ditch gas entirely and come back as a fully electric sports sedan. Lexus has been busy growing its EV lineup around the world, and the IS is expected to be a big part of that shift.If the rumors are true, the 2027 IS might be your last shot at a naturally aspirated V6 in this sedan. Lexus hasn't said when the next-gen will drop, but all these special editions sure make it feel like the end of an era is coming fast.LexusView the 5 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.