The updated saloon goes on sale in UK showrooms from 19 May and closely follows the launch of the Lexus IS F.

Prices start at £24,990 for the manual version and £25,800 for the automatic.

The updated model comes with a full body kit and 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels as well as heated front seats.

Lexus said the IS 250 SR was designed to combine the “sporting allure” of the IS F and IS 250 Sport.