Lexus IS
Redesigned for 2021, the Lexus IS boasts a slightly more expressive design than its predecessor, while handling has been improved in an attempt to match the big names from Germany. On the other hand, Lexus made no modifications to the engine lineup, so look for the same four-cylinder turbo and naturally aspirated V6, which are both less capable than the competition. The great thing about them, mind you, is that they continue to offer excellent reliability.
Lexus IS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$43,400 |
| Fees | CA$2,115 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$817/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 260 hp @ 6,600 rpm (194 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (320 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 | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 611 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 253 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Surround-view camera | optional |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,710 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,840 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110″) |
| Weight | 1,745 kg (3,847 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.6 s (estimated) |
| 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 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 5/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 69%(view ratings) |