Editing Lexus IS (section)

=== 2005–2008 ===
The second-generation of the IS was introduced at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2005|Geneva Motor Show]] in March 2005 as a pre-production model, with the production version debuting at the [[New York International Auto Show#2005|2005 New York International Auto Show]] that April. Sales of the sedan began worldwide in September and October 2005 as a 2006 model, with the Toyota Altezza name discontinued due to the introduction of the Lexus marque in Japan, and the slow-selling ''SportCross'' [[station wagon]] version discontinued from the lineup altogether.

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File:Lexus IS 220d (XE2) rear 20100725.jpg|Rear (pre-facelift)
File:IS220D Pack Inside.jpg|Interior
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The second-generation IS marked the next introduction of Lexus' [[Lexus#L-finesse|L-finesse]] design philosophy on a production vehicle, following the premiere of the 2006 [[Lexus GS (S190)|GS]] executive sedan. The sedan's exterior design featured sleeker, [[coupé]]-like contours, a [[fastback]] profile, and a repeated arrowhead motif in the front fascia and side windows.<ref>Morrison, Mac. Mountain Climber: Lexus unveils the next IS sport sedan. ''AutoWeek'', 21 March 2005.</ref> The IS sedan has a {{Cd|0.28|long=yes|link=car}}.

Production of the sedan commenced in September 2005 at the Miyata plant in [[Miyawaka, Fukuoka]],<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Miyata plant">{{cite web |url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_kyushu.html |title=Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |year=2012 |access-date=14 February 2014}}</ref> supplemented in October 2005 with the [[Tahara plant]] at [[Tahara, Aichi]].<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Tahara plant">{{cite web |url=http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/tahara.html |title=Tahara Plant |publisher=Toyota Motor Corporation |year=2012 |access-date=14 February 2014}}</ref> Production of the IS F started in December 2007 at Tahara.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Tahara plant"/> The facility at Miyata began manufacture of the IS C in April 2009.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Miyata plant"/>