With a 5-litre V8 that feeds its 417bhp to the rear wheels, the IS F offers old-school high performance with none of that new-age hybrid nonsense. This car is fast and just a little bit crazy. It is truly a Lexus apart.

But is it worth twice the price of the IS250?

To find out, read our cover drive story and accompanying IS F versus IS250 feature in the January issue!