Lexus IS
The IS takes direct aim at Germany’s sporty sedans. With a 204-hp V6, the base trim is rather timid, while the middle of the family 306-hp V6 version quickens the pulse. It is, however, the F model with its 416-hp V8 that unleashes thunder and lightning. The V6 rear- and all-wheel drive models use a six-speed automatic. The F model comes with rear-wheel drive only and an eight-speed automatic.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$37,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,045 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$713/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l V6 |
| Power | 204 hp @ 6,400 rpm (152 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 687 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45VR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45VR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,666 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 | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |