Lexus IS
Now that the CT is no longer available in Canada, the IS has become the entry-level car at Lexus. In addition to the turbocharged, 2.0L four-cylinder IS 300, two other versions are available: the IS 300 AWD and IS 350 AWD. They feature a 3.5L V6 that delivers 260 and 311 horsepower, respectively. Depending on the version, the Premium, F SPORT and Luxury packages can be added. All versions of the IS possess a drive mode selector with ECO, Normal and Sport settings.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$41,050 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$772/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,800 rpm (180 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,650 – 4,400 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Luxury Sedan under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Tahara, JP |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 725 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | 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 |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45VR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45VR17 |
| 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 | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 309 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (143 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 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 79%(view ratings) |