Lexus IS
Lexus' entry-level luxury sedan is a popular choice in Canada. It is available in 10 different configurations, with a choice of RWD and AWD powertrains that range from 241 to 311 horsepower, F SPORT performance packages that also add a bit of style, as well as enhanced convenience and safety features including the Lexus+ Safety System as standard. Will you listen to its quiet ride or crank up the volume and enjoy the optional 15-speaker Mark Levinson audio system?
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$53,100 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$999/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 311 hp @ 6,400 rpm (232 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 12.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 605 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 254 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (35′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40YR18 |
| Rear tires | P255/35YR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,681 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,811 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 309 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 41 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |