IS_Performance Sporting Response
At the heart of sports driving and the interaction between the driver and the IS is the quick selection and changing of gears. With its astonishing linear acceleration, the 8–speed SPDS (Sport Direct Shift) blends sharp response times with the outstanding smoothness and efficiency of eight gears. For drivers it offers the refined characteristics of two exciting worlds: an 8-speed automatic transmission for smooth gear changes and exceptional ride comfort in normal driving.